AISSEE 2027: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a public notice dated 03 November 2026 for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027. The exam is for admission to Class VI and Class IX in the 33 existing Sainik Schools, Class VI in 80 approved New Sainik Schools, and Class IX in 40 New Sainik Schools, for the academic year 2027-28. NTA conducts it on behalf of the Sainik Schools Society (SSS), and the detailed Information Bulletin is now out. The online application form is available at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society from 03 November 2026 to 02 December 2026 (11:50 PM).
Candidates who miss the deadline can apply late from 03 to 06 December 2026 with a late fee of Rs. 500. The application fee is Rs. 850 for General/Defence/OBC (NCL) and Rs. 700 for SC/ST. The AISSEE 2027 exam will be held on Sunday, 31 January 2027, in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode with multiple-choice questions and no negative marking. The Class VI paper is 300 marks (150 minutes, 13 languages) and the Class IX paper is 400 marks (180 minutes, English only). Boys and girls can both apply for Class VI and Class IX.
AISSEE 2027 Overview
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Department Name | Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence |
| Exam Name | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 |
| Admission For | Class VI & IX in 33 Sainik Schools, Class VI in 80 New Sainik Schools & Class IX in 40 New Sainik Schools |
| Academic Year | 2027-28 |
| Exam Mode | Pen & Paper (OMR Sheet based), MCQ |
| Notification Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Category | AISSEE 2027 |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Public Notice Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 02 December 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Late Submission (Late Fee Rs. 500) | 03 December 2026 to 06 December 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 07 December 2026 to 09 December 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Advance City Intimation Slip | 11 January 2027 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 25 January 2027 |
| AISSEE 2027 Exam Date | 31 January 2027 (Sunday) |
| Exam Timing | Class VI: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Class IX: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Result Date | To be updated soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC (NCL) / Wards of Defence Personnel & Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 850/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 700/- |
| Late Fee (03-06 December 2026) | Rs. 500/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI) |
Age Limit and Eligibility
Age Limit: The age limit for AISSEE 2027 is 10-12 Years for Class VI and 13-15 Years for Class IX. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 31.03.2027. (Use Age Calculator). Class VI candidates must be born between 01.04.2015 and 31.03.2017, and Class IX candidates between 01.04.2012 and 31.03.2014.
| Class | Eligibility |
| Class VI | 10-12 years as on 31.03.2027 (born between 01.04.2015 and 31.03.2017). Boys and girls are both eligible. For New Sainik Schools, the candidate must have passed or be appearing in Class V |
| Class IX | 13-15 years as on 31.03.2027 (born between 01.04.2012 and 31.03.2014) + passed Class VIII from a recognised school at the time of admission. Girls are eligible, subject to availability of seats |
AISSEE 2027 Selection Process
The selection process for AISSEE 2027 includes the following stages:
- Written Entrance Exam (MCQ, OMR based) on 31 January 2027
- Minimum qualifying marks: 25% in each subject and 40% in aggregate (no minimum for SC/ST in existing Sainik Schools)
- Merit List (school-wise, Home State / Other State, category-wise and gender-wise)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification and Admission (e-Counselling)
AISSEE 2027 Exam Pattern
| Class | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Class VI (150 Minutes) | Language | 25 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 50 | 150 | |
| Intelligence | 25 | 50 | |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 125 | 300 | |
| Class IX (180 Minutes) | Mathematics | 50 | 200 |
| Intelligence | 25 | 50 | |
| English | 25 | 50 | |
| General Science | 25 | 50 | |
| Social Science | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 400 |
There is no negative marking. The Class VI exam can be written in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu or Urdu. In the 33 existing Sainik Schools, 67% of seats are reserved for Home State candidates and 33% for Other States. Within these, 15% are for SC, 7.5% for ST and 27% for OBC (NCL), and 25% of the remaining seats are for wards of defence personnel and ex-servicemen.
How to Apply for AISSEE 2027
Follow these steps to apply online for AISSEE 2027:
- Read the AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin on exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
- Click on “Registration for AISSEE 2027” and register with the parent’s mobile number and e-mail ID.
- Log in and fill in the candidate’s details, choose the class (VI or IX) and select your preferred exam cities and schools.
- Upload the candidate’s photograph, signature, thumb impression and other required documents, such as the domicile certificate and category certificate.
- Pay the application fee (Rs. 850 / Rs. 700) online through the SBI / UBI payment gateway by 02 December 2026 (11:50 PM).
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| AISSEE 2027 Public Notice/ Short Notice | Public Notice |
| AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin/ Notification | Information Bulletin |
| AISSEE 2027 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| NTA Official Website | NTA |
For any query, call the NTA Help Desk at 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 or e-mail aissee@nta.ac.in.