AISSEE Cut-off 2026

The cutoff marks are an important indicator for candidates seeking admission to Class 9 through the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026.

This cutoff helps students determine the minimum marks they must obtain to be admitted to a Sainik School. Cutoff marks vary depending on the category of the candidate.

Sainik School Cutoff Marks 2026 – Expected

The AISSEE 2026 Class 9 cutoff marks for General category candidates are expected to be between 310 and 350. For OBC category candidates, the cutoff is expected to be between 250 and 300. The cutoff marks for SC/ST and Physically Handicapped (PH) categories are relatively lower.

Millions of students appear for this Sainik School entrance exam every year. Since the number of candidates is so large, it is very useful to know the AISSEE 2026 passing marks and cutoff in advance. This gives students an idea of how many marks they need to score to be included in the merit list.

Sainik School Passing Marks 2026 (Class 9)

The Sainik School Class 9 exam carries a total of 300 marks. The minimum passing marks for all categories are as follows:

Category	Passing Percentage
General	45%
OBC/SC/ST	40%
PH (Physically Handicapped)	35%

That is, a candidate may need to score between 157 and 200 marks to be included in the merit list and proceed further.

AISSEE Class 9 Cut-off Marks 2026 – Estimated Figures

The Sainik School exam will be held in April 2026, and the results are expected to be released in May 2026. School-wise cutoffs will also be released along with the results. The estimated cutoffs for candidates are as follows: