AISSEE 2026: Sainik School Entrance Exam Dates and Details
AISSEE 2026: Admission Details
AISSEE 2026 Date: If you aspire for your child to gain more than just academic knowledge and wish to instill values of confidence and discipline associated with military life, enrolling them in a Sainik School could be the ideal choice. These institutions serve not merely as schools but as foundational training grounds for future leaders of the nation. To gain admission, students must successfully clear the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination, which is scheduled for January 2026.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the admission timeline for the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) for the academic year 2024-25, initiating the countdown for countless applicants. The entrance exam for Sainik Schools nationwide will take place on January 18, 2026. For the latest updates regarding the AISSEE 2026, candidates can visit the official site: exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
AISSEE 2025: Key Dates for Admission
Important dates for students and parents seeking admission to Sainik Schools:
- Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2025 has been extended to November 9, 2025.
- Application Form Corrections: Candidates can rectify any mistakes in their application forms from November 12 to 14, 2025.
- Entrance Exam Date: The AISSEE will be conducted on January 18, 2026 (Sunday).
Eligibility Criteria for Sainik School Admissions
Who is eligible to apply for Sainik Schools?
- Class 6 Eligibility: Applicants must be aged between 10 and 12 years as of March 31 of the admission year. This exam facilitates entry into 33 Sainik Schools across India.
- Class 9 Eligibility: Candidates should be aged between 13 and 15 years at the time of admission and must have completed or be enrolled in Class 8 at a recognized institution.
Sainik School Exam Pattern for 2026
The Sainik School Entrance Exam will be conducted in an offline format using pen and paper with OMR sheets. Examination centers will be established in around 190 cities throughout the country. The Class 6 exam will last for 150 minutes and will feature 125 questions, totaling 300 marks. The distribution of questions is as follows:
- 25 questions (50 marks) from language subjects
- 50 questions (150 marks) from mathematics
- 25 questions (50 marks) from the intelligence section
- 25 questions (50 marks) from general knowledge
The exam will be available in 13 languages, including Hindi and English.