AISSEE 2026 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the registration process for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE) 2026 will end on October 30, 2025. The entrance test is mandatory for admission to Class VI and Class IX in Sainik Schools and newly approved Sainik Schools across the country for the academic session 2026–2027.
According to the latest update, three additional schools have been added to the Sainik School network. These include Yogeshwari Sainik School in Ambajogai, Maharashtra; Vadem Nagar Higher Secondary School in Goa; and Srri SPK Public Senior Secondary School in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu.
Admission details and exam pattern
NTA is conducting AISSEE 2026 in pen-and-paper mode (OMR sheet) with multiple-choice questions. The Class VI exam will carry 300 marks and last 150 minutes. It includes 25 language questions for 50 marks, 50 mathematics questions for 150 marks, and 25 intelligence questions for 50 marks. The Class IX examination will last 180 minutes and will be conducted only in English.
The AISSEE 2026 examination is scheduled for January 2026, and results are expected within four to six weeks after the exam.
Important dates for AISSEE 2026
The last date to submit the online application form is October 30, 2025. Candidates can pay the application fee until October 31, 2025. The correction window for submitted applications will remain open from November 2 to November 4, 2025.
Application fees
The application fee is Rs. 850 for General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and wards of Defence personnel and ex-servicemen. For SC and ST candidates, the fee is Rs. 700.
How to apply online for AISSEE 2026
Step 1: Visit the official NTA website at exams.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the AISSEE 2026 registration link.
Step 3: Register yourself and proceed with the application process.
Step 4: Fill in all details, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit the form.
Step 5: Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Sainik school admissions 2026
Currently, admissions are open for 69 existing and 19 newly authorised Sainik Schools for Class VI and Class IX. The addition of the three new schools expands access to quality education under the Sainik School Society’s national network.
Read the official notice here
Apply online here
According to the latest update, three additional schools have been added to the Sainik School network. These include Yogeshwari Sainik School in Ambajogai, Maharashtra; Vadem Nagar Higher Secondary School in Goa; and Srri SPK Public Senior Secondary School in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu.
Admission details and exam pattern
NTA is conducting AISSEE 2026 in pen-and-paper mode (OMR sheet) with multiple-choice questions. The Class VI exam will carry 300 marks and last 150 minutes. It includes 25 language questions for 50 marks, 50 mathematics questions for 150 marks, and 25 intelligence questions for 50 marks. The Class IX examination will last 180 minutes and will be conducted only in English.
The AISSEE 2026 examination is scheduled for January 2026, and results are expected within four to six weeks after the exam.
Important dates for AISSEE 2026
The last date to submit the online application form is October 30, 2025. Candidates can pay the application fee until October 31, 2025. The correction window for submitted applications will remain open from November 2 to November 4, 2025.
Application fees
The application fee is Rs. 850 for General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and wards of Defence personnel and ex-servicemen. For SC and ST candidates, the fee is Rs. 700.
How to apply online for AISSEE 2026
Step 1: Visit the official NTA website at exams.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the AISSEE 2026 registration link.
Step 3: Register yourself and proceed with the application process.
Step 4: Fill in all details, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit the form.
Step 5: Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Sainik school admissions 2026
Currently, admissions are open for 69 existing and 19 newly authorised Sainik Schools for Class VI and Class IX. The addition of the three new schools expands access to quality education under the Sainik School Society’s national network.
Read the official notice here
Apply online here
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