aissee-2026-nta
Admission Notification
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Examination Name : All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026\
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Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Admissions For: Class VI and Class IX in 33 Sainik Schools, and Class VI/IX in approved New Sainik Schools
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Application Period: 10.10.2025 to 09.11.2025 (upto 5:00 pm)
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Mode: Online application via NTA website
Fee Details
| Category | Fee (INR) |
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| General, OBC (NCL), Wards of Defence personnel, Ex-servicemen | ₹ 850 |
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| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | ₹ 700 |
- Fee is non-refundable and excludes bank/service charges.
Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
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| Application Submission Window | 10.10.2025 to 09.11.2025.2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10.11.2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 12.11.2025 to 14.11.2025 |
| Exam Date | 18 January 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam City Available | 06 January 2026 |
| Admit Card, OMR Display, Results | To be announced on NTA website |
Eligibility Requirements
| Entry | Age as on 31.03.2026 | Birth Range | Qualifying Class | Gender |
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| Class VI | 10-12 years | 01.04.2014 to 31.03.2016 | Passed/appearing Class V | Boys & Girls |
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| Class IX | 13-15 years | 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2013 | Passed/appearing Class VIII | Boys & Girls |
Girls eligibility for New Sainik Schools is as per their admission policies; candidates must check the concerned school’s website for details.
Examination Pattern
| Class | Duration | Sections & Questions | Total Marks |
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| Class VI | 150 mins | Language (25×2), Math (50×3), Intelligence (25×2), GK (25×2) | 300 |
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| Class IX | 180 mins | Math (50×4), Intelligence (25×2), English (25×2), Gen. Science (25×2), Soc. Science (25×2) | 400 |
- Exam is OMR-based, Multiple Choice Questions, with no negative marking.
Medium of Examination
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For Class VI: 13 languages (English, Hindi, Regional languages such as Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, etc.)
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For Class IX: English only
How to Apply
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Applications are accepted only online at NTA website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/
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Register with personal mobile/email, fill the form, upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates), pay the fee online.
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Only one application/form per candidate per level is accepted.
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Candidates must download and print confirmation after fee payment.
Reservation and Seats
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Seats are reserved as per central and school-wise rules for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, Defence, etc.
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School and class-wise vacancy details are available in the appendices of the information bulletin and respective school websites.
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Admission is based on written exam, rank, e-counselling, medical fitness, and document verification.
Important Notes
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Do not send any documents to NTA by post/fax/by hand. All steps are online, and updates appear only on NTA and school websites.
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Barred items list and strict examination discipline applies.
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Only original supporting documents are accepted during admission or verification.
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Help Desk available at NTA for assistance with application.
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