Sainik School Entrance 2026: information, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Unlimited Mock Test

AISSEE(All India Sainik School Entrance Exam) is an entrance test for candidates who are seeking admission to Sainik schools for classes 6th and 9th. 

Sainik Schools Society (SSS) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India. The Society runs Sainik Schools. Sainik Schools are English medium residential schools affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Sainik Schools prepare Cadets to join the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla (Pune), Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and other Training Academies for officers. At present there are a total of 33 Sainik Schools across the country.

Sainik Schools offer admission at the level of Class VI and Class IX. Admission is based on the performance of candidates in the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE).

Selection of applicants will be made on the basis of their marks obtained in the written entrance exam in the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE). Sainik Schools are residential schools (for only boys) that are affiliated with CBSE. The purpose of Sainik schools is to prepare Cadets to join the National Defence Academy. It enables boys from economically weaker sections of society to take up an illustrious career as officers in the Armed Forces of the Nation and other celebrated professions.

Eligibility Criteria for Sainik School 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)*

Scheme of Sainik School Class VI Selection Procedure:

• Written Examination

Sainik School Class VI: Written Examination

Syllabus for Sainik School Class VI Written Examinations:

(A) Mathematics

• Natural Numbers 

• Conversion of Units

• LCM and HCF 

• Roman Numerals

• Unitary Method 

• Types of Angles

• Fractions 

• Circle

• Ratio and Proportion 

• Volume of Cube and Cuboids

• Profit and Loss 

• Prime and Composite Numbers

• Simplification 

• Plane Figures

• Average 

• Decimal Numbers

• Percentage 

• Speed and Time

• Area and Perimeter 

• Operation on Numbers

• Simple Interest 

• Complementary and

• Supplementary Angles

• Lines and Angles 

• Arranging of Fractions

• Temperature

(B) Intelligence

• Analogies (mathematical & verbal)

• Pattern (spatial and mathematical)

• Classification

• Visual

• Logical

• Reasoning, etc.

(C) Language

(C-I) English

• Comprehension Passage 

• Sentence Formation

• Preposition 

• Antonyms

• Article 

• Synonyms

• Vocabulary 

• Adjectives

• Verbs and Type 

• Interjection

• Confusing Words  

• Idiom and Phrases

• Question Tags 

• Collective Nouns

• Types of sentence

• Number

• Tense forms 

• Gender

• Kinds of Nouns 

• Adverbs

• Kinds of Pronouns 

• Rhyming Words

• Correct Spelling 

• Singular/Plural

• Ordering of Words in a sentence

(C-II) Hindi

• गद्यांश

• विशेषण की पहचान

• संज्ञा के भेदों की पहचान

• मुहावरे

• विलोम शब्द

• पर्यायवाची शब्द

• संधि

• समास

• क्रिया

• उपसर्ग

• अशुद्धिशोधन (वाक्य)

• श्रुतिसमभिन्नार्थक शब्द

• क्रिया विशेषण की पहचान

• वचन बदलना

• काल

• अर्थ के आधार पर वाक्य भेद

• वाच्य परिवर्तन

• सर्वनाम की पहचान

• लिंग बदलना

• वर्ण विचार

• वाक्य विचार

• लोकोक्तियाँ

• वर्तनी शुद्धि

• प्रत्यय

(C-III) Regional

Questions in the language (regional) section will be based on topics dealt till Class V.

(D) General Knowlege

• Different Types of Scientific Devices Used in Daily Life

• Icons and Symbols of India: National Insignia, National Emblem, Sports,

• Animal etc. (Elementary awareness of such symbols)

• Major Religions of India (Elementary awareness about the founder, place of origin, religious books, and important ideas)

• Defence (Equivalent Ranks in three services, Weapons, Aircraft, Missiles &Warships (Elementary awareness)

• Art and Culture (Music, Classical and Folk Dance); Renowned Personalities, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Major Dance Forms Defence (Equivalent Ranks in three services, Weapons, Aircraft, Missiles &Warships (Elementary awareness)

• Sports and Games (India & World), Renowned personalities, major competitions and trophies associated with various games Super Senses (How do plants and animals sense their surroundings)

• Relationship between Animals and Human Beings

• Taste and Digestion (Basic concepts) 23 Indian Literary and Cultural Personalities: Names and fields of achievements

• Cooking and Preserving Techniques 24 Indian Literary and Cultural Awards. (Names of the awards and recent recipients)

• Germination and Seed Dispersal 25 Natural Calamities (Flood and Earthquake)

• Traditional Water Harvesting Techniques 26 Evaporation, Condensation and Water Cycle (Basic concepts)

• Experiment with Water on Everyday Life 27 Life of Farmers (Farming techniques)

• Water Pollution and Microbial Diseases 28 Tribal Communities and Forest Produce

• Concepts on Mountain Terrain and Lifestyle

• Historical Monuments

• The shape of Earth and Gravitation (Basic concepts)

• Non-Renewable Energy Sources (Fossil Fuels)

• Food, Culture, Habitat, Languages, etc of various regions (Basic concepts)

• Names of young ones of different animals

• Functions of Body Parts of Plants and Animals

• International Organizations: Basic knowledge about the structure, functioning, and objectives of the United Nations, World Bank, etc.

• Indian Literary and Cultural Personalities: Names and fields of achievement

• Indian Literary and Cultural Awards. (Names of the awards and recent recipients)

• Natural Calamities (Flood and Earthquake)

• Life of Farmers (Farming techniques)

• Tribal Communities and Forest Produce

• Evaporation, Condensation, and Water Cycle (Basic concepts)

Fee Payable by Candidates for Sainik School Class VI Exam:

General / OBC / EWS : 850/-

SC / ST : 700/-

Mode of Payment:

Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Only.

Note: - The fee as mentioned above is exclusive of any taxes or service charges payable to banks/ payment organizations, that may be applicable. Fee as mentioned above is non-refundable. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

For further information on how to fill out the online application form, see the instructions below.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AISSEE-2026.

AISSEE-2026 Application Steps:

The entire application process is conducted online on the NTA's dedicated portal. You should follow these steps:

Online Registration:

Visit the official NTA AISSEE website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/

Click on the link for "New Registration" for AISSEE-2026.

Fill in the required personal and contact details to register and note down the system-generated Application Number.

Fill Online Application Form:

Log in using your Application Number and the password you created.

Complete the application form with accurate details, including personal information, academic details, choice of school(s), and choice of examination city.

Upload Documents:

Upload the scanned images of the required documents in the specified format and size. These typically include:

Candidate's Photograph (Passport size).

Candidate's Signature.

Candidate's Left-Hand Thumb Impression.

Date of Birth Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.

Domicile Certificate.

Pay Examination Fee:

Pay the application fee online using the payment gateway (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI).

The fee is generally:

₹850/- for General/OBC(NCL)/Wards of Defence personnel and ex-servicemen.

₹700/- for SC/ST candidates.

Ensure the Confirmation Page is generated after payment, which confirms a successful transaction.

Download Confirmation Page:

Download and take a printout of the final Confirmation Page for future reference. Do not send any documents to NTA.