AISSEE 2027 Registration Opens for Sainik School Class 6, 9 Admission
Parents eyeing a Sainik School seat for their child, mark your calendar. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE-2027) application window is now open, and the test for admission to Class VI and Class IX will be held on 31 January 2027. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the exam on behalf of the Sainik Schools Society, for seats in Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools across the country in the academic year 2027-28.
Forms go live online from 03 November 2026. You have until 02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) to submit the application and pay the fee.
Missed that date? There’s a short grace period, but it costs extra.
AISSEE 2027 registration: important dates
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Online application form | 03 November 2026 to 02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Late application (with Rs. 500 late fee) | 03 December 2026 to 06 December 2026 |
| Last date for fee with late fee | 06 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction in particulars | 07 December 2026 to 09 December 2026 |
| City of examination announced | 11 January 2027 |
| Admit card download | 25 January 2027 |
| Date of examination | 31 January 2027 |
Applicants who file during the late window (3 to 6 December 2026) must pay an added fee of Rs. 500. After forms close, a correction window stays open from 7 to 9 December 2026 for anyone who needs to fix details in their submitted form.
Exam pattern and medium
AISSEE-2027 is a pen and paper test answered on an OMR sheet, with multiple choice questions (MCQ). The duration and language depend on the class you’re applying for:
- Class VI: 150 minutes, available in 13 mediums.
- Class IX: 180 minutes, in English medium only.
Sainik Schools are English-medium residential schools run under the Ministry of Defence that prepare students for the National Defence Academy and other walks of life. Admission is at the Class VI and Class IX levels, and the entrance test is the first gate.
How and where to apply
Apply online only, at https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/. The fee is paid online through the payment gateway using debit or credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Before filling the form, read the detailed Information Bulletin for AISSEE 2027. The bulletin carries the scheme, syllabus, eligibility, the full list of Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools with their tentative intake, seat reservation, exam cities and passing requirements. It is hosted on https://nta.ac.in/ and https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/.
The city of examination will be announced on 11 January 2027, and admit cards can be downloaded from the NTA website starting 25 January 2027. Results will be put up on the website later.
For any doubt, candidates can call the NTA Help Desk at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or write to aissee@nta.ac.in. Fill the form carefully, and keep checking the NTA website for updates.
Which class are you applying for in AISSEE 2027?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Question 1.: When does AISSEE 2027 registration start and end?
Answer: The online application form for AISSEE-2027 is open from 03 November 2026 to 02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). A late submission window with a Rs. 500 late fee runs from 03 December 2026 to 06 December 2026.
Question 2.: When is the AISSEE 2027 exam date?
Answer: The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE-2027) will be held on 31 January 2027. Admit cards can be downloaded from the NTA website from 25 January 2027.
Question 3.: Which classes does AISSEE 2027 admit students to?
Answer: AISSEE-2027 is for admission to Class VI and Class IX in Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools for the academic year 2027-28.
Question 4.: What is the exam pattern for AISSEE 2027?
Answer: It is a pen and paper test on an OMR sheet with multiple choice questions. Class VI runs 150 minutes in 13 mediums, and Class IX runs 180 minutes in English medium only.