All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE)

Complete Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Process

1. Eligibility Criteria

Class 6 Admission

  • Age Limit: 10 to 12 years
  • Gender: Open to Boys and Girls
  • Education: Passed or studying in Class 5

Class 9 Admission

  • Age Limit: 13 to 15 years
  • Gender: Open to Boys and Girls (based on vacancy)
  • Education: Passed Class 8 from a recognized school
2. Written Exam Pattern (NTA OMR Mode)

Class 6 Pattern (150 Mins | 300 Marks)

Total
Subject Questions Marks/Q Total
Mathematics503150
Intelligence25250
General Knowledge25250
Language25250
125300

Class 9 Pattern (180 Mins | 400 Marks)

Total
Subject Questions Marks/Q Total
Mathematics504200
Intelligence25250
English25250
General Science25250
Social Science25250
150400
3. Qualifying Criteria & Reservation

Qualifying Marks: Minimum 25% in each subject and 40% in aggregate (Relaxed for SC/ST).

Quota Distribution: Home State (67%), Other States (33%).

Reservations: Defence/Ex-Servicemen (25%), OBC-NCL (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%).

4. Admission Steps
1
Online Registration: Fill out application on NTA Portal (exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/). Fee: ₹850 (Gen/OBC) / ₹700 (SC/ST).
2
Written Exam: Appear for OMR-based entrance exam across designated national test centers.
3
Medical Exam: Shortlisted candidates undergo physical fitness evaluation by military medical boards.
4
E-Counselling: Participate in online counselling via AISSAC portal for school allotment.
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