At present, there are 33 Sainik Schools across India. These schools admit students at the Class VI and Class IX levels, based on their performance in the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE).

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New Sainik Schools

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In addition to the existing schools, the Ministry of Defence has approved 18 new Sainik Schools. These new schools operate in partnership with NGOs, private schools, and State Governments, and function under the aegis of the Sainik Schools Society. They also offer admissions to Class VI through AISSEE 2023.

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Admission Process

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Admissions to Sainik Schools are conducted at the Class VI and Class IX levels through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE). The newly approved Sainik Schools will admit students to Class VI in the Sainik School stream based on AISSEE 2023 results.

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All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE)

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The AISSEE is the common entrance examination for candidates seeking admission to both the existing Sainik Schools and the newly approved Sainik Schools. All candidates must appear for and qualify in the AISSEE to be considered for admission.

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Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

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The Sainik Schools Society has entrusted the National Testing Agency (NTA) with the responsibility of conducting the AISSEE. The NTA will handle the following:

• Inviting online applications for the AISSEE

• Conducting the AISSEE in a paper-pen mode across 180 cities in India

• Processing and declaring the results

• Providing the merit list to the Sainik Schools Society

 

Examination Details

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• Eligibility Criteria:

  • Class VI: Boys and girls aged between 10 and 12 years as of March 31 of the year in which admission is sought.

  • Class IX: Boys aged between 13 and 15 years as of March 31 of the year in which admission is sought. The candidate should have passed class VIII from a recognized school.

• Exam Pattern:

  • Class VI:

    • Mathematics: 150 marks

    • General Knowledge (Science & Social Studies): 50 marks

    • Language: 50 marks

    • Intelligence: 50 marks

    • Total: 300 marks

  • Class IX:

    • Mathematics: 200 marks

    • English: 50 marks

    • Intelligence: 50 marks

    • General Science: 50 marks

    • Social Studies: 50 marks

    • Total: 400 marks

• Mode of Examination:

  • The exam is conducted in a pen-and-paper (offline) mode.

  • It includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

• Syllabus:

  • Class VI: Topics from Class V syllabus including subjects like Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, and Intelligence.

  • Class IX: Topics from Class VIII syllabus including subjects like Mathematics, English, General Science, and Social Studies.

• Selection Process:

  • Students are selected based on their performance in the AISSEE.

  • Qualifying candidates are called for a medical examination and an interview.

  • The final selection is based on the combined merit of the written test, medical examination, and interview.

 

Additional Information

 

Benefits of Sainik Schools:

• Rigorous academic and physical training.

• Development of leadership qualities and discipline.

• Exposure to a structured environment fostering growth and development.

• High success rate in NDA and other defence academy examinations.

 

For more details about the AISSEE and the admission process, candidates should refer to the Information Bulletin. For specific information regarding Sainik Schools or the newly approved Sainik Schools, please visit the respective school’s website.