Sainik School Admission 2025-26 Out for Class 6, 9 at exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/

National Testing Agency has announced the Sainik School Admission 2025 process for Class 6th and 9th. On 26 March 2025, Sainik School released admit cards for classes 6 and 9. Students who want to get admission to Sainik School AISSEE 2025 must clear the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2025. 

AISSEE is organised annually to fill Sainik School Admission Seats for Classes 6th and 9th. This year National Testing Agency is going to hold the Sainik School 2025 Admission Entrance Exam on 05 April 2025 at various locations. Continue reading the article for Sainik school exam dates, admit card, and other important information.

Sainik School Admission 2025-26 Started

All India Sainik School Admission 2025 process was started with the online application form submission. The last date for Sainik School Admission 2025 form submission was 23 January 2025 for Classes 6th and 9th. National Testing Agency conducts the AISSEE Entrance Exam for Sainik School Admission 2025 across 33 centres in India. The official schedule for the AISSEE 2025 will be announced on the NTA’s official website.

AISSEE 2025 Admission Highlights

The admission process for Sainik Schools for the academic year 2025 is now closed on the official website.

Sainik School Admission Schedule 2025 

Students seeking admission to Sainik School for Class 6 or Class 9 must complete the registration process for the Sainik School Admission 2025 through the official website. The official schedule for the admission process has been announced.

Sainik School Admit Card 2025

National Testing Agency (NTA) released the admit card for the Sainik School Entrance Exam on the official website (Published on 26 March 2025). Students who applied for the AISSEE Class 6th and 9th Entrance Exam must download it, as entry without an admit card will not be allowed to the exam center. 

Sainik School admit card has the exam center information along with roll number and other important details. All these details are required at the exam hall to verify the student and enter the exam hall. So students must carry a copy of it.

Sainik School Admission Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before applying for the AISSEE Sainik School Admission 2025, students must ensure they meet the Sainik School Eligibility Criteria requirements, including minimum age and educational qualifications. The eligibility criteria, as outlined in the official notification, are as follows:

1. General Relaxations:
   • For children of serving personnel in the Indian Armed Forces and Paramilitary Forces: One-year relaxation in the age limit.
   • For children of war widows and disabled ex-servicemen: Two-year relaxation in the age limit.
   • For SC/ST students: Three-year relaxation in the age limit.
2. Eligibility for Class 6th:
   • Age: Students aged 10 to 12 years (born between April 1, 2013, and March 31, 2015) can apply.
   • Educational Requirement: Applicants must be studying in Class V at a recognized school.
3. Eligibility for Class 9th:
   • Age: Boys aged 13 to 15 years (born between April 1, 2010, and March 31, 2012) are eligible.
   • Educational Requirement: Applicants must be in Class VIII at an accredited school

Sainik School Admission Online Application 2025-26

Students currently studying in classes 5th and 8th, aspiring to join Sainik Schools in classes 6th and 9th, respectively, can now apply online through the official NTA website. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the application form for the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) on its website. Interested candidates can complete their registration by filling out the form directly on the website.

AISSEE Application Form Fee 2025

While completing the AISSEE Application Form 2025, students are required to pay an application fee. The fee for General, Defence, and OBC (NCL) candidates is INR 800, whereas SC/ST candidates need to pay INR 650. The payment can be made online. Refer to the table below for detailed fee information:

How to Apply for Sainik School Admission 2025?

Follow the steps below to apply for the Sainik School Admission 2025:

1. Visit the Official Website – https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/
2. Locate the Application Form and click on the link titled ‘Application Form for AISSEE 2025.’
3. Fill in the Details.
4. Pay the Application Fee
5. Submit the Form: Review the form for accuracy, then click the ‘Submit’ button.
6. After submission, download a copy of the application form and print it for future reference.

Sainik School Reservation for Admission 2025

Sainik Schools in India follow reservation policies based on state, category, and service affiliation:

• SC Category: 15% of the seats are reserved.
• ST Category: 7.5% of the seats are reserved.
• Home State Quota: 67% of seats are reserved for students from the respective state.
• Children of Service Personnel (including ex-servicemen): 25% of seats are reserved.
• Other States and Union Territories: 33% of seats are open to students from other states and union territories. Any leftover seats in this category will be combined with those from the home state.

Documents Required for the Sainik School Admission 2025

Students who are interested in applying for the Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE) 2025 must ensure they have all the important documents for the application form. An important document list is provided below.

• Aadhaar card
• Student’s photograph (Scanned)
• Birth certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Signature of the student
• Left-hand thumb impression of the student
• Service certificate (for Defence category personnel) and PPO for ex-servicemen (if applicable)
• A certificate confirming enrollment in the approved new Sainik School
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Credit or debit card for payment processing
• Medical fitness certificate
• Domicile certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques 1: What is the last date of the Sainik School admission 2025?

Ans 1: The Sainik School Admission for 2025 last date – 23 January 2025.

Ques 2: Who is eligible for Sainik School admission?

Ans 2: For class 9 students who are between 13 -15 as of 31 March 2025, studying or having passed class 5 are eligible to apply for sainik admissions.

Ques 3: What is the monthly fee of the Sacinik Schools?

Ans 3: The monthly fee of sainik Schools is around 13000. The annual fee is between 1- 1.5 lakhs. 

Ques 4: Can I study at sainik School for free?

Ans 4: No. Although students can benefit from the central or state government scholarship schemes.

Ques 5: How many seats are there in the Sainik Schools for admission every year?

Ans 5: Sainik School does admissions for approximately 3000 seats every year.