Sainik School Notification 2026, Application Process 

Last Updated on August 25, 2025 by Archna Tiwari

Sainik School Notification 2026 will be released in November/December 2025 for the Sainik School academic session 2026-27.  Students are enrolled through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE). Applications are accepted on the official website exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/ for Sainik School admission 2026. Both girls and boys can apply for AISSEE classes 6 and 9. 

Keep reading to discover the Sainik School 2026 eligibility, application process, preparation strategy, and other important details of the exam. 

Sainik School Notification 2026 

Sainik School Notification 2026 is the initial step for the Sainik School admission process to begin. It is a national-level school entrance exam for admission to classes 6 and 9. Therefore, expect that there will be too many students applying and appearing for the entrance exam. The notification includes registration, application, and correction windows, eligibility, and other important guidelines for the students. 

Students who have a dream to study in Sainik School should prepare in advance. It is tough to get admission in the old Sainik School (SS) in comparison to the New Sainik Schools (NSS). 

Sainik School Notification 2026 Overview

Sainik School Notification 2026 is yet to be released. Meanwhile, here’s the necessary information regarding the Sainik School admission that students should know when applying:

Sainik School Notification 2026 – Important Dates

Sainik School Notification consists of several important dates as listed below. These are the expected dates for the AISSEE exam 2026:

AISSEE Notification—Eligibilty Criteria 2026

It is crucial to check the AISSEE eligibility criteria, understand the conditions, and fill out the Sainik School admission form as per the criteria by the Sainik School Society. Here’s the detailed age criterion for the application to be accepted successfully:

How to Apply for Sainik School Admission 2026?

The Sainik School admission notification is yet to be released for the session 2026 -27. The application process is simple; students just need to fill in the details on the official AISSEE admission portal, and it’s done. However, you should follow the steps carefully to get your application accepted. Therefore, we are providing the steps below for the Sainik School Application:

1. Visit the official site – exam.nt.ac.in/AISSEE/.
2. Click the Sainik School notification, and a page will open.
3. Tap “New Registration”.
4. Then, enter the basic registration details like name, address, and other details as directed by the application form.
5. After registration, fill out the application form.
6. Upload all the documents as required.
7. Finally, pay the application fees as applicable.
8. Then tap ‘Submit’  and your Sainik School application is complete.

Also, note that you may fill out the application form later using the username and password created once registration is done. Also, the application fee can be paid later as per the Sainik School Application Fee last date.

Sainik School Fee

Sainik School’s fee structure may differ a bit depending on the school. Usually, the fee remains around Rs. 1,50,000 -2,00,000. Additionally, the annual AISSEE fee is raised by 10% every year. Students from the reserved category may also be entitled to various scholarship programs to get a relaxation in fees.

Tips to Crack Sainik School Entrance

There is cutthroat competition; therefore, a strategic plan on — how to prepare for the Sainik school entrance is important to rank in the AISSEE merit list. Check some worthy exam preparation tips below:

• Start by studying the syllabus and exam pattern of the AISSEE previous year question paper.
• Plan the topics for every day and follow as planned. Study at regular times every day.
• Do mock tests, previous year question papers, and revision sets.
• Enhance general knowledge with newspapers and current affairs.

Wrapping Up!

If you want your child’s admission to Sainik School, the AISSEE entrance exam is to be prepared before the Sainik School notification, as afterwards, the student will be left with little time to prepare. Moreover, it will be a burden for them to prepare it while the students have to give the final examination for class 5. Also, considering the competition in the exam, taking a coaching course for preparation is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques 1: When are  Sainik School admissions for 2026 starting?

Ans 1: Sainik School Admission will start with the announcement of the application in November/December 2025.

Ques 2: Can non-army background students be admitted to Sainik School?

Ans 2: Yes, Sainik schools accept students of all backgrounds.

Ques 3: Can girls be admitted to Sainik School?

Ans 3: Yes, the Sainik Schools accept both boys and girls.

Ques 4: What are the stages of Sainik School admission as per the Sainik School notification?

Ans 4: Sainik School conducts an entrance exam in offline mode, followed by a medical examination of students for admission.

Ques 5: What is the Sainik School annual fee for class 6?

Ans 5: Sainik School’s annual fee ranges from 1-2 lakhs for class 6. 

Archna Tiwari

Archna is a University of Delhi graduate. She has 2 years of experience as a Content Writer in education, finance, and tech writing.  She aims to create informative, clear, and concise user-friendly content. For the SD campus, she writes for: Teaching exams, Government Jobs, and School Entrance exams.