AISSEE 2027 Notification Out: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a public notice dated 03 November 2026 for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 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.
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Eligible candidates can apply online on the official NTA portal, exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society. The online application start date is 3rd November 2026. Applications will close on 2nd December 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates who miss the deadline can apply late from 3rd to 6th December 2026 with a late fee of Rs. 500.
NTA conducts the exam on behalf of the Sainik Schools Society (SSS), and the detailed Information Bulletin is now out. 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
Candidates can check the important details of the AISSEE 2027 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society |
| Application Start Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 02 December 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Late Submission | 03 December 2026 to 06 December 2026 (with late fee of Rs. 500) |
| Exam Date | 31 January 2027 (Sunday) |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society |
AISSEE 2027 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin to check the detailed eligibility criteria, age limit, exam pattern, reservation, guidelines, and other important instructions. The official Information Bulletin is available on the NTA portal. Candidates can click on the link below to download the notification PDF.
AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin PDF: Click to Download
AISSEE 2027 Apply Online
The AISSEE 2027 Apply Online process has started on 3rd November 2026 for admission to Class VI and Class IX in Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools for the academic year 2027-28. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official NTA portal at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society until 2nd December 2026 (11:50 PM). Candidates who miss the deadline can apply late from 3rd to 6th December 2026 (11:50 PM) with a late fee of Rs. 500. A correction window will be available from 7th December 2026 to 9th December 2026 (11:50 PM).
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AISSEE 2027 Important Dates
The important dates for AISSEE 2027 are listed in the table below.
| 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 |
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AISSEE 2027 Application Fee
Candidates must pay the applicable application fee online. The fee details are given below.
| 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) |
AISSEE 2027 Age Limit and Eligibility
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. 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. The class-wise eligibility is given below.
| 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:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Entrance Exam | MCQ, OMR based, held 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 | Prepared school-wise, Home State/Other State, category-wise and gender-wise. |
| Medical Examination | Conducted for shortlisted candidates. |
| Document Verification and Admission | Done through e-Counselling. |
AISSEE 2027 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for Class VI and Class IX is given below. There is no negative marking.
| 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 |
Note: The Class VI exam can be written in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu or Urdu. The Class IX exam is in English only. 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 email 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 2nd December 2026 (11:50 PM).
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
AISSEE 2027 FAQs
Ques: When is the AISSEE 2027 exam?
Ans: The AISSEE 2027 exam will be held on Sunday, 31 January 2027, in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode. The Class VI exam will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM and the Class IX exam from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for AISSEE 2027?
Ans: The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 2nd December 2026 (11:50 PM). Candidates who miss the deadline can apply late from 3rd to 6th December 2026 with a late fee of Rs. 500.
Ques: What is the age limit for AISSEE 2027?
Ans: The age limit is 10–12 years for Class VI (born between 01.04.2015 and 31.03.2017) and 13–15 years for Class IX (born between 01.04.2012 and 31.03.2014) as on 31.03.2027.
Ques: What is the application fee for AISSEE 2027?
Ans: The application fee is Rs. 850 for General/OBC (NCL)/Wards of Defence Personnel & Ex-Servicemen and Rs. 700 for SC/ST, payable online. A late fee of Rs. 500 applies for submissions between 3rd and 6th December 2026.
Ques: What is the exam pattern for AISSEE 2027?
Ans: The Class VI paper has 125 questions carrying 300 marks (Language 50, Mathematics 150, Intelligence 50, General Knowledge 50) with a duration of 150 minutes. The Class IX paper has 150 questions carrying 400 marks (Mathematics 200, Intelligence 50, English 50, General Science 50, Social Science 50) with a duration of 180 minutes. There is no negative marking.
Ques: Can girls apply for AISSEE 2027?
Ans: Yes. Boys and girls can both apply for Class VI and Class IX. For Class IX, girls are eligible subject to availability of seats.
Ques: In which languages can the AISSEE 2027 Class VI exam be written?
Ans: The Class VI exam can be written in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu or Urdu. The Class IX exam is in English only.