AISSEE-2026 NOTIFICATION
AISSEE-2026 for the Academic Year (AY) 2026-27, covers admission to Classes VI and IX of Sainik Schools and Class VI for all 69 New Sainik Schools and Class IX of those approved 19 New Sainik Schools, which have progressed to Class IX in AY 2026-27.The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) is a pivotal examination for students seeking admission to Sainik Schools across India. The AISSEE-2026 notification has just been released, and it’s time for aspiring candidates and their parents to gear up for an exciting journey ahead.
Candidates can apply for AISSEE-2026 “Online” only on the website https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/. The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted.
Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. Application form is common for admission to both Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools. Fee as stated above is the same whether a candidate applies for Sainik Schools/approved New Sainik Schools or both.
If a candidate submits more than one Application Form for admission at the same level (either class VI or Class IX), all his/her Application Forms shall summarily be rejected.
Online Submission of Application Forms: 10.10.2025 to 30.10.2025(Upto 05:00 PM)
Last Date of Successful Transaction of Fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking: 31.10.2025 (Upto 11:50 PM)
Fee Payable by candidates in INR: General/Wards of Defence personnel and ex-servicemen/ OBC (NCL)* as per central list: Rs.850
Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes: Rs.700
Correction of details filled in application Form on Website only: 02.11.2025 to 04.11.2025
Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website: Will be announced on the NTA website later
Date of Examination: In the month of January, 2026
Duration of Examination: Exam for admission to Class VI: 150 minutes
Exam for admission to Class IX: 180 minutes
Timings of Examination: Exam for admission to Class VI: 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
Exam for admission to Class IX: 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
Exam Centre: As indicated in the admit card
Display of scanned OMR answer sheets, Question Paper Sets and answer keys: Will be announced on NTA website later
Declaration of results: Will be declared within 06 weeks after exam
Eligibility for admission to Class VI:
Age: Between 10-12 years of age, as on 31.03.2026. Should be born between 01.04.2014 and 31.03.2016 (Both days inclusive)
Eligibility for admission to Class IX:
Age: Between 13-15 years of age, as on 31.03.2026. Should be born between 01.04.2011 and 31.03.2013 (Both days inclusive)
Girls are eligible to apply.
ONLINE APPLICATION STEPS: 1)Register online using unique Email ID and unique Mobile No.
2)Fill Online Application Form
3)Pay Examination Fee
Medium of Question Paper: Candidate can choose any of the 13 languages listed in the Information Bulletin, for Class VI only. However for Class IX, medium is English only
EXAM PATTERN-VI CLASS
Candidates can call on any of the following numbers of NTA for any assistance/clarification: 011-40759000, 011-69227700.
Help Desk will be open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Saturday. They can also write to NTA at aissee@nta.ac.in
Candidates are advised to quote their application number, email ID and mobile number in their correspondence with NTA or the respective schools.
| ONLINE REGISTRATION | CLICK HERE | |
| ONLINE APPLICATION | CLICK HERE | |
| ONLINE PAYMENT | CLICK HERE | |
| VI CLASS SYLLABUS | CLICK HERE | |
| IX CLASS SYLLABUS | CLICK HERE | |
| LIST OF SCHOOLS | CLICK HERE | |
| VI CLASS VACANCIES | CLICK HERE | |
| IX CLASS VACANCIES | CLICK HERE | |
| EXAM CITIES | CLICK HERE | |
| RESERVATIONS | CLICK HERE | |
| NOTIFICATION | CLICK HERE | |
