UP Sainik School Admission 2027: Registration Now Open for Classes 6 and 9

The registration for UP Sainik School admission for the 2027-28 academic year is now open. Eligible students can apply for classes 6 and 9 until October 25, with a late registration option available until October 31. This admission process is open to both military and civilian children. An entrance exam will determine admissions based on merit. Read on for detailed eligibility criteria and application steps.

By Sourabh Singh Oct 16, 2026, 17:11 IST

UP Sainik School Admission 2027

UP Sainik School Admission 2027: The application process for enrolling in Sainik Schools in Uttar Pradesh for the academic year 2027-28 has officially begun. The UP Sainik School Society is accepting applications for admission into classes 6 and 9. Interested candidates can register until October 25. This opportunity is available not only for children from military families but also for civilian children who meet the eligibility criteria.

Let’s delve into the details of the UP Sainik School admission process, focusing on eligibility and the application procedure.

Online Application Submission
Registration for classes 6 and 9 at UP Sainik Schools can be done online through the official website, upsainikschool.org. The deadline for registration without a late fee is 5:00 PM on October 25. If applicants miss this deadline, they can still register until October 31 by paying a late fee of ₹2,000. Applications are being accepted for the Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey UP Sainik School in Lucknow and the Sainik School in Gorakhpur. Note that the admission rules for girls vary between these two institutions.

Eligibility Criteria
Both military and civilian children are eligible to apply for classes 6 and 9 at UP Sainik Schools. For class 6, applicants must have been born between July 2, 2015, and January 1, 2018, and should have completed class 5. For class 9, the birth date must fall between July 2, 2012, and January 1, 2015, with the requirement of passing class 8. Applications are also accepted for children currently in classes 5 and 8. It is essential for applicants to be genuine residents of Uttar Pradesh.

Entrance Exam for Admission
An entrance examination will be held for admissions to classes 6 and 9 at the UP Sainik School, tentatively scheduled for December 20, 2026. Admission to the available seats will be determined based on the merit list generated from this entrance exam.