NTA All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam AISSEE 2027

The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam (AISSEE) 2027 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to Class VI and Class IX in 33 Sainik Schools across India. Sainik Schools are premier residential institutions established to prepare students academically, physically and mentally for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA). The exam is held annually in January, and successful candidates are offered admission based on merit, medical fitness and availability of seats. These schools provide quality education with emphasis on overall personality development, discipline and leadership qualities. AISSEE is the sole gateway for admission to any Sainik School in the country, making it a highly competitive entrance examination for young aspirants.

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative)

Note: Approximately 2,520 seats for Class VI and 1,110 seats for Class IX across all 33 Sainik Schools. Actual vacancies vary by school and state quotas. Each school reserves 67% seats for home state and 33% for other states.

Educational Qualification

For Class VI Entry:

• Candidate must be studying in Class V or have passed Class V from a recognized school
• Must have been born between April 01, 2015 and March 31, 2017 (for 2027 exam)

For Class IX Entry:

• Candidate must be studying in Class VIII or have passed Class VIII from a recognized school
• Must have been born between April 01, 2012 and March 31, 2014 (for 2027 exam)
• Only boys are eligible for admission

Age Limit

Age Calculation Date: March 31 of the admission year (March 31, 2027)

Age Relaxation:

• No age relaxation is provided for any category
• Age limits are strictly enforced as per Sainik Schools Society rules

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Children of serving/retired defence personnel get priority in merit list but must qualify through the exam

Application Process

1. Visit Official Website: Go to the official NTA AISSEE portal at aissee.nta.nic.in
2. New Registration: Click on 'New Candidate Registration' and provide basic details (name, date of birth, email, mobile number)
3. Receive Credentials: Note down the Application Number and Password sent to registered email/mobile
4. Login to Portal: Use credentials to login and complete the application form
5. Fill Application Details: Enter personal details, academic information, school preference, category, and correspondence address
6. Upload Documents: Upload recent passport-size photograph (10-100 KB, JPG/JPEG format) and signature (4-30 KB)
7. Select Exam Centre: Choose preferred exam city from the available options
8. Pay Application Fee: Complete fee payment through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI
9. Submit Application: Review all details carefully and click 'Final Submit'
10. Download Confirmation: Take printout of confirmation page for future reference

Application Fees

Note: Application fee is non-refundable and includes GST. Payment gateway charges may apply separately.

Selection Process

1. Written Examination: Candidates appear for the AISSEE computer-based test covering subjects like Mathematics, General Science, English, Social Studies and Intelligence. The exam is objective type with multiple choice questions. Marks obtained determine the merit list.

1. Merit List Preparation: NTA prepares All India Merit List and School-wise Merit Lists based on exam scores. Separate merit lists are prepared for home state (67% quota) and other state (33% quota) candidates for each Sainik School. Category-wise cutoffs are applied.

1. Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates undergo a thorough medical examination as per standards prescribed by Sainik Schools Society. Medical fitness is mandatory and includes tests for vision, hearing, physical measurements, and general health conditions.

1. Document Verification: Original documents including birth certificate, school certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and domicile certificate are verified at the time of admission. Any discrepancy leads to disqualification.

1. Final Admission: Based on merit, medical fitness, document verification and availability of seats, final admission list is published. Candidates must report to their allotted Sainik School within the specified time with required documents and admission fees.

Exam Pattern - Class VI

Exam Pattern - Class IX

Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking in AISSEE examination.

Question Type: All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options. Computer-based test (CBT) mode.

Medium: Exam is conducted in English and Hindi (bilingual). Candidates can choose their preferred language.

Syllabus for AISSEE 2027

Mathematics (Class VI Entry)

• Number System and Place Value
• Four Fundamental Operations
• Fractions and Decimals
• Unitary Method and Percentage
• Simple Interest
• Profit and Loss
• Time and Distance
• Geometry: Lines, Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles
• Mensuration: Area and Perimeter
• Data Handling and Bar Graphs

Mathematics (Class IX Entry)

• Number System: Rational and Irrational Numbers
• Algebra: Linear Equations, Polynomials, Factorization
• Ratio, Proportion and Percentage
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Profit, Loss and Discount
• Time and Work
• Speed, Distance and Time
• Geometry: Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Constructions
• Mensuration: Areas and Volumes
• Statistics and Data Interpretation

Intelligence (Both Classes)

• Analogy and Classification
• Series Completion
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Alphabet Test and Number Ranking
• Mathematical Operations
• Mirror and Water Images
• Pattern Recognition

English/Language (Both Classes)

• Comprehension Passages
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• One Word Substitution
• Sentence Completion
• Spotting Errors
• Idioms and Phrases
• Active and Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Parts of Speech
• Articles and Prepositions

General Knowledge (Class VI Entry)

• Indian History: Freedom Struggle, Important Events
• Indian Geography: Physical Features, States and Capitals
• Indian Polity: Constitution, Fundamental Rights
• General Science: Plants, Animals, Human Body, Simple Machines
• Current Affairs: National and International Events
• Sports and Games
• Important Days and Festivals
• Famous Personalities

General Science (Class IX Entry)

• Physics: Motion, Force, Work and Energy, Light, Sound, Electricity
• Chemistry: Matter, Atoms and Molecules, Chemical Reactions, Acids and Bases
• Biology: Cell Structure, Tissues, Microorganisms, Food and Nutrition, Health and Diseases
• Environmental Science and Conservation

Social Studies (Class IX Entry)

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval and Modern India
• Geography: Physical, Climate, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Industries
• Civics: Indian Constitution, Democracy, Government Structure
• Economics: Basic Economic Concepts, Money and Banking
• Current Affairs and General Awareness

Fees and Expenses (Not Salary-based)

AISSEE is an entrance examination for school admission, not a government job. Therefore, salary details are not applicable. Instead, students admitted to Sainik Schools pay the following fees:

Fee Concessions:

• 25% fee concession for wards of defence personnel (serving/retired)
• SC/ST candidates receive full fee waiver or substantial concessions
• Merit scholarships available for economically weaker sections
• State governments may provide additional scholarships

Note: After completing Sainik School education, students become eligible to appear for NDA examination for joining Indian Armed Forces.

Upon successfully completing education from Sainik Schools, students are groomed for National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance examination. Approximately 40-50% of Sainik School graduates qualify for NDA and subsequently join Indian Army, Navy or Air Force as officers. Others pursue higher education in engineering, medicine, civil services and other professional fields with strong foundation in discipline and leadership. Sainik Schools have produced numerous military officers, including Generals, Air Marshals, and distinguished civil servants.

AISSEE 2027 admit cards will be released approximately 7-10 days before the examination date on the official NTA website (aissee.nta.nic.in). Candidates must login using their Application Number and Password/Date of Birth to download the admit card. The admit card contains essential details including candidate's name, photograph, exam centre address, reporting time, and important instructions. Candidates must carry the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card/School ID) to the examination centre. No candidate will be allowed entry without admit card.

AISSEE 2027 results are typically declared in February 2027, approximately 3-4 weeks after the examination. NTA publishes the results on the official website with All India Rank and School-wise Merit Lists. Candidates can check their results by logging in with Application Number and Date of Birth. Score cards are downloadable from the portal. Subsequently, individual Sainik Schools conduct medical examinations and document verification for shortlisted candidates based on merit and seat availability before final admission.

AISSEE cutoff marks vary significantly across different Sainik Schools and depend on home state/other state quota, category, and total number of applicants. Typically, General category cutoff ranges from 55-70% of total marks, while SC/ST cutoffs range from 40-55%. Popular Sainik Schools in states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan have higher cutoffs (65-75% for General) compared to schools in northeastern states (50-60% for General). School-wise and category-wise cutoff marks are published along with merit lists.

Exam Centres

AISSEE 2027 will be conducted in approximately 185 cities across India:

North: Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Jammu, Shimla, Amritsar, Meerut, Agra, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Panipat, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal

South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Mysore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Guntur, Warangal, Tirupati, Mangalore, Hubli

East: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Cuttack, Rourkela, Guwahati, Durgapur, Siliguri, Dhanbad, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur

West: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nagpur, Indore, Bhopal, Nashik, Vadodara, Rajkot, Aurangabad, Raipur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Thane

Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Agartala, Aizawl, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Itanagar, Kohima

Candidates can select up to 3 preferred exam cities during application. Final allotment depends on availability and is at NTA's discretion.