Kumar Bahukhandi
The main building of Sainik School Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district. Online applications for admission to Classes VI and IX for the 2027–28 academic session are open until 2 December 2026. (File photo)
The National Testing Agency will hold the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination on 31 January 2027 for admission to the 2027–28 academic session.
Key Highlights
- Online applications opened on 3 November 2026. The regular deadline to apply and pay the examination fee is 11.50 pm on 2 December 2026.
- Candidates can apply from 3 to 6 December by paying an additional late fee of ₹500. The correction window runs from 7 to 9 December.
- The examination city will be announced on 11 January 2027, and admit cards will be available from 25 January 2027.
- The entrance examination is scheduled for Sunday, 31 January 2027
Raipur: Online applications are open for admission to Classes VI and IX at Sainik School Ambikapur for the 2027–28 academic session. In an admission update on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, the school said eligible students could apply through the National Testing Agency (NTA) until 2 December. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE-2027) will be held on 31 January for admission to participating Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools across the country.
Application and Correction Windows
Candidates have until 11.50 pm on 2 December to submit the online form and pay the examination fee. Those who miss the regular deadline can apply from 3 to 6 December by paying ₹500 in addition to the standard fee. Applicants who need to correct details in a submitted form can use the correction window from 7 to 9 December.
Examination Format for Classes VI and IX
Both papers will consist of multiple-choice questions. The examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode, with candidates marking their answers on OMR sheets. The Class VI examination will last 150 minutes and will be offered in 13 languages. The Class IX examination will last 180 minutes and will be conducted in English.
The examination city announcement on 11 January will tell candidates where they are scheduled to sit the test. Admit cards will be available on the NTA portal from 25 January.
Where to Apply
Students and parents can find the application form and information bulletin on the official AISSEE portal. The bulletin sets out eligibility, age limits, reservation rules, the syllabus and examination fees. For help with the application or examination, candidates can call the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or email
