ALL INDIA SAINIK SCHOOLS ENTRANCE EXAMINATION - 2026 | AGE ELIGIBILITY
| Eligibility | Reservation | Medium of Question Paper | Qualifying requirements |
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| Class VI: Age: Between 10-12 years of age, as on 31.03.2026.Should be born between 01.04.2014 and 31.03.2016 (Both days inclusive) | Reservation of seats based on domicile and category exists as per rules. | Candidate can choose any of the 13 languages listed in the Information Bulletin, for Class VI only. However for Class IX, medium is English only | Min. 25% marks in each section and 40% marks in the aggregate. This does not apply to SC, ST candidates |
| Class IX: Age: Between 13-15 years of age, as on 31.03.2026. Should be born between 01.04.2011 and 31.03.2013 (Both days inclusive) | Min. 25% marks in each section and 40% marks in the aggregate. This does not apply to SC, ST candidates | ||
| Merit List | Merit list will be prepared based on the marks secured in AISSEE-2026. It will be prepared School wise, category wise (Home State and outside State), separately for boys and girls. | Domicile/ Category will be considered for preparing this Merit List. |
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| Admission will be based on the position of the candidate in the Merit List. | Candidates are advised to go through the website of the Sainik School/Approved New Sainik School concerned and understand their Admission Policy/Procedure clearly. |
Mission and Vision
Mission
To empower young cadets with academic excellence, physical fitness, and moral values, enabling them to excel in competitive exams and join esteemed institutions like Sainik Schools, RIMC, and Military Schools, thereby serving the nation with pride
Vision
To become the leading Sainik Training Academy in India, sending maximum number of cadets to prestigious institutions like Sainik School Amaravathinagar, RIMC, and other Military Schools, thereby shaping future leaders who embody discipline, integrity, and patriotism.