All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam

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All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination
AcronymAISSEE
Type Entrance Examination
Administrator National Testing Agency [1]
PurposeAdmission to Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools
Year started1961 [2]
Duration2.5 hours (Class 6), 3 hours (Class 9)
OfferedAnnually
RegionsIndia
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, and regional languages
FeeVaries by category (General/OBC: ₹800, SC/ST: ₹650) [3]
Website exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/

The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools across India. [4] These CBSE-affiliated English-medium residential schools prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Naval Academy, and other officer training academies. [5]

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History

Established in 1961 under the Ministry of Defence, Sainik Schools were created to promote discipline, academic excellence, and military training among young students aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces. [6] Since 2021, girls have been eligible for admission to Class 6 across all Sainik Schools, marking a significant step toward gender inclusivity. [7]

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for AISSEE vary by class:

Examination Structure

The AISSEE is conducted in a pen-and-paper format across multiple sessions, with scores normalized to ensure fairness. [10] The exam is offered in English, Hindi, and select regional languages. [11]

Participating institutes

The AISSEE facilitates admission to 33 traditional Sainik Schools and 56 New Sainik Schools across India, operating under the Ministry of Defence and in collaboration with private entities and state governments. [14] [15] Notable Sainik Schools include:

See also

References

  1. "Admissions to Sainik Schools (Academic Session 2021-22)". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  2. "Sainik School Quota: सैनिक स्कूल में किन-किन कोटे से मिलता है एडमिशन, कैसे पाएं इसका लाभ? जानें पूरी डिटेल". News18. 20 March 2024.
  3. "Sainik School Admission 2025: Registration Deadline Extended, Check Details". NDTV. 14 January 2025.
  4. "AISSEE 2025: Sainik Schools Entrance Exam Schedule Out". NDTV. 6 February 2025.
  5. "Girls should be admitted in all Sainik Schools, demand members in Lok Sabha". The Indian Express. 30 November 2019.
  6. "6 Sainik schools from south India to watch out for: Fee structure, facilities and more". Times of India. 8 March 2024.
  7. "Over 350 Girls Join Sainik Schools in 2024 as Admissions Open to All". Times Now. 14 December 2024.
  8. "AISSEE 2025: Sainik School entrance exam registration for classes 6, 9 ends today". Hindustan Times. 13 January 2025.
  9. "NTA begins AISSEE 2025 registration for Sainik school admissions". India Today. 25 December 2024.
  10. "AISSEE Result 2025 Declared - NTA Publishes Classes VI, IX Toppers List & Admission Details". The Telegraph. 23 May 2025.
  11. "Sainik School Entrance Exam on January 9, Check Exam Pattern". News18. 19 December 2021.
  12. "AISSEE 2025 application correction window opens: Check direct link to modify registration form here". Times of India. 27 January 2025.
  13. "AISSEE 2025: Sainik School class 6, 9 entrance test registration ends today". Hindustan Times. 23 January 2025.
  14. "Sainik School Seats: सैनिक स्कूल में कितने स्टूडेंट्स का होता है सिलेक्शन, कौन से स्कूल में कितनी हैं सीटें? यहां देखिए पूरी लिस्ट". Navbharat Times. 5 June 2025.
  15. "AISSEE 2025: सैनिक स्कूल की कक्षा 6 और 9 में एडमिशन के लिए आवेदन शुरू, जानें कैसे भरें एप्लिकेशन फॉर्म". Zee News. 26 December 2024.