AISSEE Admission 2026

The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 will be conducted for admission to Class 9.

This exam is the main entrance exam for admission to Class 9 in Sainik Schools. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

It is important for students to know the exam pattern, eligibility, important dates, and preparation tips for AISSEE 2026 Class 9.

AISSEE 2026 – Important Dates for Class 9 (Expected)

Event / Activity	Expected Date (2026)
AISSEE 2026 Application Start	24 December 2025
Registration Last Date	23 January 2026 (until 5:00 PM)
Fee Submission Last Date	24 January 2026
Application Form Correction Window	26 – 28 January 2026
AISSEE Exam Date – Class 9	5 April 2026 (Tentative)
Admit Card Release Date	2nd Week of March 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Timing	2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Result Declaration	April 2026 (Tentative)

AISSEE 2026: Class 9 Admission – Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet the following criteria for admission to Class 9:

• Age Limit: Students must be at least 13 years old and at most 15 years old as of April 1, 2026.
• Educational Qualification: Students must have passed Class 8 or are about to pass it in the same year.
• Gender: Both boys and girls are eligible.
• Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
• Special Requirements: Selected students will have to undergo a medical examination and must be physically fit.

AISSEE 2026 – Class 9 Application Process

The application process for Class 9 admission is as follows:

• Register by visiting the official website exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE.
• During registration, fill in the student's personal information, date of birth, school details, and category (General/SC/ST/OBC-NCL).
• Upload the required documents such as photo, signature, birth certificate, and residence certificate.
• Pay the application fee. The fee is approximately ₹800 for General category and Defense/Other categories. The fee may be lower for SC/ST students.
• After completing the application process, download and save the confirmation page.

AISSEE 2026 – Class 9 Reservation Policy

Seat reservations for Class 9 admissions are as follows:

• Scheduled Castes (SC): Approximately 15% of seats
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): Approximately 7.5% of seats
• OBC/NCL: Approximately 27% of seats
• Home State/UT: Approximately 67% of seats
• Other States/UT: Approximately 33% of seats
• Special reservation for children of defense personnel
• Approximately 10% of seats reserved for girls

AISSEE 2026 – Class 9 Preparation Tips

Study the syllabus: NCERT Class 8 books are useful for math, science, English/Hindi, and general knowledge.

Solve mock tests and previous year question papers: This helps you practice the exam pattern and time management.

Practice time management: Use your time wisely to solve all the questions in the exam.

Focus on language and writing skills: The English/Hindi language section will include questions related to grammar and writing.

Check the admit card and exam center information in advance.