AISSEE 2027 Application Guide: Dates, Eligibility, Documents & a Practical Study Plan

1. AISSEE 2027 important dates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) published the AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin for admission to existing Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools for the 2027–28 academic year. The application window began on 3 November 2026. Keep the following dates visible and recheck the NTA portal for any later correction notice.

The regular application and fee-payment deadline is 2 December 2026 at 11:50 PM. NTA has also listed a late-submission period from 3 to 6 December with an additional ₹500 late fee. Do not wait for the late window if the form and documents are ready. The result date is not specified in the current bulletin; check the NTA portal for later announcements.

2. Check age eligibility before starting the form

Age is calculated as on 31 March 2027. Confirm the date of birth against the child's official birth certificate before registering.

These are the age bands for the regular Sainik School entry routes. Approved New Sainik Schools also have specific admission routes. Under the Category B route, the candidate must already be studying in the same approved New Sainik School where admission is sought. Check the school's own admission policy and the relevant NTA bulletin section before selecting a route.

3. Apply through the official NTA portal

Use the official AISSEE portal only. NTA says the application is online and only one application should be submitted by a candidate for the relevant admission level.

Document and upload checklist

• Candidate photograph in JPG format: 10 KB to 200 KB.
• Candidate signature in JPG format: 10 KB to 50 KB.
• Candidate's left-hand thumb impression in JPG format: 10 KB to 50 KB. The bulletin permits the right thumb if the left thumb is unavailable.
• Date-of-birth certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Domicile certificate and caste/community/category certificate, where applicable.
• Defence service certificate or PPO for the relevant defence/ex-servicemen category, where applicable.
• Certificate from the Principal if the child is currently studying in an approved New Sainik School and applying under the applicable route.
• Certificates should be prepared as PDFs within the file-size range specified in the bulletin (50 KB to 300 KB).

The fee listed in the bulletin is ₹850 for General, wards of Defence personnel and ex-servicemen, and OBC-NCL candidates as per the Central List; it is ₹700 for SC/ST candidates. Applicable bank charges and taxes may be additional. The examination fee is non-refundable. State OBC lists are not automatically the same as the Central OBC-NCL list, so check the bulletin's category instructions carefully.

4. AISSEE 2027 exam pattern

The examination is an offline paper-pencil test using OMR answer sheets and multiple-choice questions. The current bulletin states that there is no negative marking for a wrong response.

Class VI pattern

Class VI duration: 150 minutes, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The 13 listed mediums are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. The selected medium should be checked carefully because the bulletin says it cannot be changed after the option is exercised in the application.

Class IX pattern

Class IX duration: 180 minutes, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The question paper medium for Class IX is English only.

5. What should students revise?

The official syllabus is in Appendix II (Class VI) and Appendix III (Class IX) of the NTA Information Bulletin. Use those appendices as the final topic checklist rather than relying on an old coaching handout.

Class VI: focus areas

• Mathematics: natural numbers, LCM and HCF, unitary method, fractions, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, simplification, averages, percentages, area and perimeter, simple interest, angles, unit conversion, Roman numerals, circles, volume, decimals, speed and time, and operations on numbers.
• Intelligence: verbal and mathematical analogies, spatial and mathematical patterns, classification, visual and logical reasoning, series, critical thinking, problem-solving and family relationships.
• Language: comprehension, vocabulary, parts of speech, tenses, sentence formation, spelling, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, singular/plural and related language skills based on topics dealt with up to Class V.
• General Knowledge: India and its symbols, art and culture, awards and personalities, defence, sports, organisations, solar system, environment, water cycle, energy, farming, food, health and everyday science.

Class IX: focus areas

• Mathematics: rational numbers, linear equations, geometry, triangles, Pythagoras theorem, squares and cubes, percentages, profit and loss, algebra, interest, mensuration, data handling, statistics and probability.
• Intelligence: analogies, patterns, classification, visual and logical reasoning, series, critical thinking and family relationships.
• English: comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, tenses, modals, narration, voice, clauses and sentence formation.
• General Science and Social Science: follow the exact topic lists in Appendix III, including the prescribed science concepts, environment, agriculture, geography, resources, history and civics-related themes.

For a fuller class-wise topic overview, read the TASVIA AISSEE Class VI and IX syllabus guide. Always cross-check it against the current bulletin.

6. A practical preparation roadmap

The following is a suggested TASVIA study framework for the time between registration and the examination. It is a learning plan, not an official NTA timetable. Adjust the daily workload to the child's school schedule, current level and target class.

Use the marks distribution wisely

For Class VI, Mathematics carries 150 of 300 marks. For Class IX, Mathematics carries 200 of 400 marks. Give mathematics steady attention, but do not neglect the other sections: a balanced score and meeting the applicable qualifying requirements both matter. The bulletin's qualifying rules differ by school route and category, so check the exact rule that applies to the school and admission channel selected.

Build an OMR habit gradually

• Practise one question number at a time and match it with the correct OMR row.
• Darken the chosen response as instructed; avoid stray marks and rushed corrections.
• Keep a few minutes for checking that question numbers and marked responses align.
• Use the current NTA instructions for permitted stationery and examination-hall rules.

7. Parent checklist: avoid common application mistakes

• Do not estimate age from the child's current age; compare the exact date of birth with the official range.
• Check whether the chosen school has seats for the candidate's class, gender and category before selecting it.
• Do not confuse an existing Sainik School with an approved New Sainik School or assume their admission routes are identical.
• Check the OBC-NCL Central List rule where relevant; do not select a category based only on a state list.
• Check image formats, file sizes and certificate scans before uploading.
• Choose the Class VI paper medium carefully and select four preferred city codes in the order requested.
• Complete the fee-payment step and download the confirmation page. A bank debit without a generated confirmation page is not proof that the application is complete.
• Keep the application number, password and parent contact details safe. Never share OTPs or passwords with an unknown person.
• Use only the official NTA portal. The bulletin warns families against touts or people promising guaranteed admission or special treatment.

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