AISSEE 2027 Notification Out: Apply Online for Sainik School Class 6 and 9 Admission, Exam on 31 January 2027
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the AISSEE 2027 notification and Information Bulletin on 3 November 2026 for admission to Class VI and Class IX in Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools for the academic year 2027-28. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 will be held on 31 January 2027 (Sunday) in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode. Boys and girls can apply for both classes. Online applications are open at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society from 3 November 2026 to 2 December 2026 (11:50 PM), and late applications with a Rs. 500 late fee will be accepted till 6 December 2026.
This article covers the AISSEE 2027 important dates, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, qualifying marks, seats, reservation, exam cities in West Bengal and how to apply, based on the official NTA notice and Information Bulletin. Parents planning a defence career for their child can also check the UPSC NDA 2 result 2026 and the JBNSTS 2026 talent search exam.
Quick summary:
➤ Exam: All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027
➤ Conducting body: National Testing Agency (NTA), for Sainik Schools Society
➤ Admission: Class VI and Class IX, academic year 2027-28
➤ Schools: 33 Sainik Schools + approved New Sainik Schools
➤ Seats in Sainik Schools: Class VI – 3,160; Class IX – 731 (tentative)
➤ Age (Class VI): 10–12 years (born 01.04.2015 to 31.03.2017)
➤ Age (Class IX): 13–15 years (born 01.04.2012 to 31.03.2014)
➤ Fee: Rs. 850 (General / Defence / OBC-NCL), Rs. 700 (SC / ST)
➤ Apply online: 03.11.2026 to 02.12.2026 (11:50 PM)
➤ Late application: 03.12.2026 to 06.12.2026 (late fee Rs. 500)
➤ Exam date: 31.01.2027 (Sunday)
➤ Exam mode: Pen and paper (OMR), MCQ, no negative marking
➤ West Bengal school: Sainik School Purulia
AISSEE 2027 Overview
Sainik Schools are English-medium residential schools affiliated to CBSE, run by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence. They prepare cadets to join the National Defence Academy, Indian Naval Academy and other officer training academies. The key details of AISSEE 2027 are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Admission authority | Sainik Schools Society (SSS), Ministry of Defence |
| Classes | Class VI and Class IX |
| Academic year | 2027-28 |
| Exam mode | Pen and paper (OMR sheet) |
| Medium | Class VI: 13 languages; Class IX: English only |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official website | exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society |
AISSEE 2027 Important Dates
The online application window is open for one month. The full AISSEE 2027 schedule is shown below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice and Information Bulletin released | 3 November 2026 |
| Online application | 3 November to 2 December 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 2 December 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Late application with Rs. 500 late fee | 3 to 6 December 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Correction window | 7 to 9 December 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Exam city intimation slip | 11 January 2027 |
| Admit card download | 25 January 2027 |
| Exam date | 31 January 2027 (Sunday) |
| Answer key and OMR display | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
Exam timing: Class VI – 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (150 minutes); Class IX – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (180 minutes).
AISSEE 2027 Eligibility and Age Limit
Age is counted as on 31 March 2027. Boys and girls are eligible for both Class VI and Class IX. The age limits are given below.
| Class | Age as on 31.03.2027 | Date of birth (both dates inclusive) | Other condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class VI | 10 to 12 years | 01.04.2015 to 31.03.2017 | Admission for girls is open |
| Class IX | 13 to 15 years | 01.04.2012 to 31.03.2014 | Must have passed Class VIII from a recognised school at the time of admission; girls' admission subject to vacancies |
For New Sainik Schools, the domicile, category and reservation rules are set by each school's management and shown in their vacancy list.
AISSEE 2027 Application Fee
The fee is the same whether you apply for Sainik Schools, New Sainik Schools or both. It is non-refundable. The fee details are shown below.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / Wards of Defence personnel and Ex-Servicemen / OBC (NCL, Central List) | Rs. 850 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 700 |
| Late fee (3 to 6 December 2026) | Rs. 500 extra |
The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI using the SBI / UBI payment gateway. Bank charges and taxes are extra. State-list OBC candidates who are not in the Central OBC list must choose the General (UR) category.
AISSEE 2027 Exam Pattern
The exam has only Multiple Choice Questions on an OMR sheet. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. The class-wise pattern is given below.
Class VI (300 marks, 150 minutes):
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks per question | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Language | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| B | Mathematics | 50 | 3 | 150 |
| C | Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| D | General Knowledge | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 125 | 300 | ||
Class IX (400 marks, 180 minutes):
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks per question | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Mathematics | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| B | Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| C | English | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| D | General Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| E | Social Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 400 | ||
Medium for Class VI: English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Class IX is in English only. The medium chosen in the form cannot be changed later. The topic-wise syllabus is in Appendix II (Class VI) and Appendix III (Class IX) of the Information Bulletin, and previous question papers are on the NTA website.
AISSEE 2027 Qualifying Marks and Merit
- Sainik Schools: Minimum 25% marks in each subject and 40% in aggregate. There are no minimum marks for SC / ST candidates; they are admitted on inter-se merit within their category.
- New Sainik Schools: Minimum 25% in each subject and 40% in aggregate for all candidates, including SC / ST.
- Admission to Sainik Schools is through e-counselling, based on the school-wise, class-wise, gender-wise and category-wise merit list, medical fitness and document verification.
- Tie-breaker (Class VI): Mathematics, then Intelligence, then Language, then GK, then lower age.
- Tie-breaker (Class IX): Mathematics, then Intelligence, then English, then General Science, then Social Science, then lower age.
AISSEE 2027 Seats and Reservation
The tentative intake in the 33 Sainik Schools is about 3,160 seats in Class VI and 731 seats in Class IX. Seats in New Sainik Schools are listed separately in Appendix VI-B and VI-B1 of the bulletin. The reservation rules for Sainik Schools are given below.
| Reservation | Share of seats |
|---|---|
| Home State / UT (domicile of the state where the school is located) | 67% |
| Other States / UTs | 33% |
| Scheduled Caste (within each quota) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (within each quota) | 7.5% |
| OBC (NCL, Central List) (within each quota) | 27% |
| Wards of Defence personnel and Ex-Servicemen (from the remaining 50.5%) | 25% |
In the Other States quota, no single state can get more than 25% of the seats. For girls in Class VI, 10% of the intake or 10 seats (whichever is higher) is reserved in each school. Candidates who reach the general merit on their own are admitted against general seats. In New Sainik Schools, at least 40% of seats are filled through the AISSEE all-India merit list (Category A), and up to 60% from students already studying in that school (Category B).
AISSEE 2027 for West Bengal Students
West Bengal has one Sainik School, Sainik School Purulia. For AISSEE 2027, the tentative seats at Sainik School Purulia are given below.
| Class | Boys (Home State) | Boys (Other States) | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class VI | 74 | 34 | 12 | 120 |
| Class IX | 14 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Students domiciled in West Bengal fall in the Home State quota at Purulia, which has 67% of the seats. A domicile certificate must be uploaded with the form. Class VI students can take the exam in Bengali medium. AISSEE 2027 exam cities in West Bengal: Bardhaman (4601), Kolkata (4602), Purulia (4603), Siliguri (4604) and Durgapur (4605).
Documents Required for AISSEE 2027
- Recent photograph (JPG, 10–200 KB)
- Candidate's signature (JPG, 10–50 KB)
- Left-hand thumb impression (JPG, 10–50 KB)
- Date of birth certificate issued by the competent authority (PDF, 50–300 KB)
- Domicile certificate
- Caste / category certificate (if applicable)
- Service certificate (serving defence) or PPO (ex-servicemen), if applicable
- Studentship certificate from the Principal (only for students already in an approved New Sainik School)
How to Apply for AISSEE 2027
The application is online only, and one form covers both Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools. Follow the steps below.
- Visit exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society and click on the AISSEE 2027 registration link.
- Register with a unique email ID and mobile number (the candidate's or parent's). Note the Application Number.
- Fill the form with the candidate's details, class, school choices, medium and exam city.
- Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and certificates.
- Pay the fee online and download the Confirmation Page.
- Submit before 11:50 PM on 2 December 2026 (or by 6 December with late fee).
Only one application per candidate is allowed. If more than one is submitted for the same class, NTA will keep the latest paid form. The same email and mobile number will be needed during counselling.
Helpline: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday), email aissee@nta.ac.in.
For the admit card and result, keep checking our admit card updates and education updates.
AISSEE 2027 FAQs
Q1. When is the AISSEE 2027 exam?
On 31 January 2027 (Sunday). Class VI from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM and Class IX from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for AISSEE 2027?
2 December 2026 (11:50 PM). With a Rs. 500 late fee, you can apply till 6 December 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for Sainik School Class VI admission 2027?
10 to 12 years as on 31 March 2027, i.e. born between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017.
Q4. What is the AISSEE 2027 application fee?
Rs. 850 for General, Defence and OBC (NCL) candidates, and Rs. 700 for SC / ST candidates.
Q5. Can girls apply for Sainik School admission?
Yes. Girls can apply for Class VI and, subject to vacancies, for Class IX.
Q6. Is there negative marking in AISSEE 2027?
No. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Q7. What are the qualifying marks?
25% in each subject and 40% in aggregate. For existing Sainik Schools, there are no minimum marks for SC / ST candidates.
Q8. Which Sainik School is in West Bengal?
Sainik School Purulia, with about 120 Class VI and 20 Class IX seats for 2027-28.
AISSEE 2027 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin | Download PDF |
| AISSEE 2027 Public Notice (03.11.2026) | Download Notice |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society |
| Sainik School Purulia | sainikschoolpurulia.com |
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