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AISSEE 2027
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Important Dates
Registration Start
Oct 2026
Registration Last Date
Dec 2026 (Expected)
Exam Date
Jan 2027 (Expected)
About AISSEE 2027
AISSEE (All India Sainik School Entrance Examination) is conducted by NTA for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in all 33 Sainik Schools across India.
Sainik Schools are residential schools affiliated with CBSE that prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and other defence careers.
Quick Facts
Exam Mode
OMR Based (Pen & Paper)
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes (Class 6) / 3 hours (Class 9)
Questions
125 (Class 6) / 150 (Class 9)
Marking Scheme
No negative marking
Cities
100+ exam cities
Official Website
aissee.nta.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age (Class 6) | 10-12 years as of Mar 31, 2027 |
| Age (Class 9) | 13-15 years as of Mar 31, 2027 |
| Qualification | Class 5 pass for Class 6, Class 8 pass for Class 9 |
| Gender | Both boys and girls eligible |
| Category Relaxation | Reservation as per state and central norms |
Exam Pattern
Mode
OMR Based
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Questions
125
Total Marks
300
Negative Marking
No negative marking
Official Website
aissee.nta.nic.in
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 150 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 50 |
| Language | 25 | 50 |
| Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
Syllabus
Arithmetic Geometry Mensuration Algebra basics
Cutoff Trends (Last 3 Years)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 58 |
| 2023 | 58 | 53 | 48 | 43 | 56 |
| 2022 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 53 |
Preparation Tips for Bihar Students
1
Focus on Mathematics — it carries 150 marks (50% of total)
2
No negative marking — attempt all questions
3
Target 70+ marks for top Sainik Schools
4
Prepare for the medical fitness test after the written exam
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