Sainik School Admission 2023: Apply for all India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE 2023) for the academic year 2023-24 on official website www.aissee.nta.nic.in. Eligibility requirements, submit online application form, exam dates, syllabus, admit card, result.
AISSEE 2023 covers admission to Class VI and IX of Sainik Schools and Class VI of
approved New Sainik Schools for the academic year 2023-24.
About NTA: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established in November 2017. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. NTA conducts exams for admissions to premier higher educational institutions.
The responsibility of the National Testing Agency is limited to inviting online applications, conduct of the AISSEE 2023, processing and declaration of result and providing the merit list to the Sainik Schools Society (SSS).
About SSS: Sainik Schools Society (SSS) is a registered society under Societies Registration Act 1860. The Society has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the AISSEE-2023 for admission to Class VI and Class IX for the academic year 2023-24. Sainik School Society manages all Sainik Schools in India.
About Sainik Schools: Sainik Schools are English medium residential schools affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Sainik Schools prepare Cadets to join the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla (Pune), Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala and other Training Academies for officers. At present there are a total of 33 Sainik Schools in India.
Approved New Sainik Schools are approved by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in partnership with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/ private schools/ State Governments.
These Approved New Sainik Schools will follow the Rules and Regulations prescribed by the Sainik School Society. They will also impart education of Academic PLUS curriculum to the students of Sainik school pattern. The fee structure, Education Board and language of Instructions of approved New Sainik Schools differ from School to School.
Admission in Sainik Schools
Admission open to Class VI and Class IX in all India Sainik Schools through a written exam called AISSEE 2023 for the academic year 2023-24. Admission is based on the performance of candidates in the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE).
AISSEE 2023
The National Testing Agency or NTA organizes all India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2023.
The admission of candidates will be carried out on the basis of e-Counselling
as per rank secured by the candidates in the School wise, gender wise, category
wise merit list of AISSEE 2023, medical fitness approved by competent medical authorities and verification of original documents.
Note that admission to Sainik School pattern in the approved New Sainik schools will be at class VI level only for the academic year 2023-24.
You are advised to go through the official website of the Sainik School (SS)/ Approved New Sainik School (NSS) concerned and understand their Admission Policy/ Procedure clearly.
Important Info and Dates AISSEE 2023
| Full Exam Name | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination |
|---|---|
| Short Exam Name | AISSEE |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Official website | aissee.nta.nic.in |
| AISSEE 2023 Direct Link | Registration Form |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Form Available | Fri, 21 Oct, 2022 |
| Application Form Last Date | Wed, 30 Nov, 2022 |
| Application Form Correction | 2nd-6th Dec 2022 |
| Admit Card | Wed, 4 Jan, 2023 (Tentative Date) |
| Exam Schedule | Sun, 8 Jan, 2023 (Official Date) |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes for Class-VI 180 minutes for Class-IX |
| Exam Timing | Class 6: 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm Class 9: 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm |
| Reporting time at the centre | As indicated on the Admit card |
| Entrance in Exam Hall | Not allowed after 1.30 PM |
| Distribution of Exam Book let by the Invigilator | 1.45 pm |
| Exam commences | 02.00 pm |
| Exam closes | 04.30 pm/ 5.00 pm as the case may be. |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Paper pencil on OMR answer sheets) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Exam centre | See your Admit Card |
| Exam Level | Matriculate |
| Result Date | Feb 2023 |
| Mode of Counselling | Offline |
AISSEE 2023 Eligibility Requirement
- For admission to Sainik Schools Class 6:
- A candidate should be between 10 and 12 years as on 31 March 2023 for admission to Class VI, i.e. he/she should have been born between 01 April 2011 and 31 March 2013 (both days inclusive) for admission to the academic year 2023-24.
- Admission for Girls is open for Class VI. Age criteria is same as boys. Candidates are advised to check the availability of seats for girls.
- For admission to Sainik Schools Class 9:
- A candidate should be between 13 and 15 years as on 31 March 2023, for admission to Class IX, i.e. he should have been born between 01 April 2008 and 31 March 2010 (both days inclusive) for admission to the academic year 2023-23. Admission to Class IX is not open for girls.
- He should have passed Class VIII exam from a recognized school at the time of admission.
For admission to Approved New Sainik Schools: Admission to approved New Sainik Schools for the academic year 2023-24 in the Sainik School Stream is only at the level of Class VI.
AISSEE 2023 Scheme of Examination
For admission in Class-VI
| Section | Topic | No. of Questions | Marks for each Correct Answer | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Language | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| B | Mathematics | 50 | 3 | 150 |
| C | Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| D | General Knowledge | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 125 | 300 |
There is no negative mark for a wrong response.
For admission in Class-IX
| Section | Topic | No. of Questions | Marks for each Correct Answer | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Mathematics | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| B | Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| C | English | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| D | General Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| E | Social Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 400 |
There is no negative mark for a wrong response.
AISSEE 2023 Exam Dates
AISSEE 2023 Schedule for important examination related activities has been given in the following table.
| Exam Name | AISSEE 2023 |
|---|---|
| Online Submission of Application Form | 21.10.2022 to 30.11.2022 (upto 05:00 pm) |
| Last Date of Successful Transaction of Fee through Credit/ Debit Card/ Net-Banking | 30.11.2022 (upto 11.50 PM) |
| Correction of details filled in Application Form | 02.12.2022 to 06.12.2022 |
| Downloading of Admit Cards | Will be announced |
| Date of Examinationza | 08.01.2023 (Sunday) |
AISSEE 2023 Exam Fee
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / Wards of Defence Personnel | ₹ 650/- |
| SC / ST | ₹ 500/- |
AISSEE 2023 Medium of Examination
- For admission to Class IX: English only
- For admission to Class VI:
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Odiya
- Assamese
- Punjabi
- Bengali
- Tamil
- Gujarati
- Telugu
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Urdu
A candidate can choose any of the above languages irrespective of school applied for. Candidates opting for English or Hindi would be provided bilingual Exam Booklet (i.e., in English and Hindi).
AISSEE 2023 Exam Centres
Following are the list of AISSEE 2023 exam centres i.e. State/ Union Territories along with City name and City Code:-
Andaman And Nicobar
- Port Blair 1101
Andhra Pradesh
- Anantapur 1201
- Guntur 1202
- Kadapa 1203
- Kurnool 1205
- Nellore 1206
- Ongole 1207
- Rajamahendravaram 1208
- Srikakulam 1209
- Tirupathi 1210
- Vijayawada 1211
- Visakhapatnam 1212
- Vizianagaram 1213
Arunachalpradesh
- Itanagar 1301
- Pasighat 1302
- Tawang 1303
Assam
- Dibrugarh 1401
- Goalpara 1402
- Guwahati 1403
- Sonitpur 1404
Bihar
- Begusarai 1501
- Bhagalpur 1502
- Chapra 1503
- Darbhanga 1504
- Gaya 1505
- Gopalganj 1506
- Hajipur 1507
- Motihari 1508
- Muzaffarpur 1509
- Nalanda 1510
- Patna 1511
- Purnia 1512
- Sasaram 1513
- Siwan 1514
- Samastipur 1515
Chhattisgarh
- Bastar 1701
- Bilaspur 1702
- Kanker 1703
- Raigarh 1704
- Raipur 1705
- Surguja 1706
Delhi
- Delhi 2001
Dadra Nagar Haveli
- Silvassa 4701
Gujarat
- Ahmedabad 2201
- Jamnagar 2202
- Surat 2203
- Junagadh 2204
- Mehsana 2205
Haryana
- Ambala 2301
- Karnal 2302
- Rewari 2303
- Rohtak 2304
- Fatehabad 2305
Himachal Pradesh
- Bilaspur 2401
- Chamba 2402
- Dharamshala 2403
- Mandi 2404
- Nahan 2405
- Shimla 2406
- Sujanpur Tira 2407
- Una 2408
- Solan 2409
Jammu & Kashmir
- Jammu 2501
- Kathua 2502
- Srinagar 2503
Jharkhand
- Bokaro 2601
- Chaibasa 2602
- Daltonganj 2603
- Deoghar 2604
- Dhanbad 2605
- Dumka 2606
- Giridih 2607
- Gumla 2608
- Hazaribagh 2609
- Jamshedpur 2610
- Koderma 2611
- Ranchi 2612
- Sahibganj 2613
Karnataka
- Bangalore 2701
- Belgaum 2702
- Bellary 2703
- Bijapur 2704
- Bylakuppe 2705
- Chitradurga 2706
- Dharwad 2707
- Gulbarga 2708
- Madikeri 2709
- Mangalore 2710
- Mysore 2711
- Shimoga 2712
Kerala
- Ernakulam 2801
- Kottayam 2802
- Kozhikode 2803
- Palakkad 2804
- Thiruvananthapur Am 2805
Ladakh
- Leh 4701
Madhya Pradesh
- Bhopal 3001
- Gwalior 3002
- Jabalpur 3003
- Rewa 3004
- Mandsaur 3005
Maharashtra
- Ahmednagar 3101
- Amravati 3102
- Aurangabad 3103
- Beed 3104
- Chandrapur 3105
- Jalgaon 3106
- Kolhapur 3107
- Latur 3108
- Mumbai 3110
- Nagpur 3111
- Nanded 3112
- Nashik 3113
- Pune 3114
- Satara 3115
- Solapur 3116
- Sangli 3117
Manipur
- Imphal 3201
Meghalaya
- Shillong 3301
Mizoram
- Aizawl 3401
- Lunglei 3402
Nagaland
- Dimapur 3501
- Kohima 3502
- Mon 3503
- Punglwa 3504
- Tuensang 3505
Odisha
- Balasore 3601
- Berhampur 3602
- Bhubaneswar 3603
- Dhenkanal 3604
- Kalahandi 3605
- Koraput 3606
- Rourkela 3607
- Sambalpur 3608
Puducherry
- Puducherry 3701
Punjab
- Amritsar 3801
- Faridkot 3802
- Kapurthala 3803
- Ludhiana 3804
- Patiala 3805
Rajasthan
- Ajmer 3901
- Bikaner 3902
- Chittorgarh 3903
- Jaipur 3904
- Jhunjhunu 3905
- Jodhpur 3906
- Kota 3907
- Sri Ganganagar 3908
Sikkim
- Gangtok 4001
Tamil Nadu
- Chennai 4102
- Coimbatore 4103
- Thanjavur 4104
- Toothukudy 4106
Telangana
- Hyderabad 4201
- Karimnagar 4202
Tripura
- Agartala 4301
Uttar Pradesh
- Agra 4401
- Allahabad 4402
- Amethi 4403
- Bahraich 4404
- Ballia 4405
- Bareilly 4406
- Gorakhpur 4407
- Jhansi 4408
- Kanpur 4409
- Lucknow 4410
- Mainpuri 4411
- Varanasi 4412
Uttarakhand
- Almora 4501
- Dehradun 4502
- Haldwani 4504
- Kotdwar 4505
- Pithoragarh 4506
- Roorkee 4507
- Rudrapur 4508
- Sri Nagar 4509
West Bengal
- Bardhaman 4601
- Kolkata 4602
- Purulia 4603
- Siliguri 4604
Candidates domiciled in Telangana will be considered to be part of the Home State of Andhra Pradesh. So also, candidates domiciled in Ladakh will be considered to be part of the Home Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
NTA will not be responsible for any inconvenience due to incorrect selection of city codes by the candidates.
AISSEE 2023 Syllabus
Topics Covered in Class-6 Language (English)
- Comprehension Passage
- Preposition
- Article
- Vocabulary
- Verbs and Type
- Confusing Words
- Question Tags
- Types of sentence
- Tense forms
- Kinds of Nouns
- Kinds of Pronouns
- Correct Spelling
- Ordering of words in sentence
- Sentence Formation
- Antonyms
- Synonyms
- Adjectives
- Interjection
- Idiom and Phrases
- Collective Nouns
- Number
- Gender
- Adverbs
- Rhyming Words
- Singular/Plural
Topics Covered in Class-6 Language (Hindi)
- गद्यांश
- विशेषण की पहचान
- संज्ञा के भेदों की पहचान
- मुहावरे
- श्रुतिसमभिन्नार्थक शब्द
- अशुद्धि शोधन (वाक्य)
- विलोम शब्द
- पर्यायवाची शब्द
- संधि
- समास
- क्रिया
- उपसर्ग
- क्रिया विशेषण की पहचान
- वचन बदलना
- अर्थ के आधार पर वाक्य भेद
- वाच्य परिवर्तन
- सर्वनाम की पहचान
- काल
- लिंग बदलना
- वर्ण विचार
- वाक्य विचार
- लोकोक्तियाँ
- वर्तनी शुद्धि
- प्रत्यय
Topics Covered in Class-6 Language (Regional)
Questions in the language (regional) section will be based on topics dealt till Class-V.
Topics Covered in Class-6 Mathematics
- Natural Numbers
- LCM and HCF
- Unitary Method
- Fractions
- Ratio and Proportion
- Profit and Loss
- Simplification
- Average
- Percentage
- Area and Perimeter
- Simple Interest
- Line sand Angles
- Temperature
- Conversion of Units
- Roman Numerals
- Types of Angles
- Circle
- Volume of Cube and Cuboids
- Prime and Composite Numbers
- Plane Figures
- Decimal Numbers
- Speed and Time
- Operation on Numbers
- Complementary and Supplementary Angles
- Arranging of Fractions
Topics Covered in Class-6 Intelligence
Questions on Intelligence will be based on analogies (mathematical & verbal), pattern (spatial and mathematical), classification, visual, logical, reasoning etc.
Topics Covered in Class-6 General Knowledge
- Different Types of Scientific Devices Used in Daily Life.
- Icons and Symbols of India: National Insignia, National Emblem, Sports, Animal etc. (Elementary awareness of Such symbols)
- Major Religions of India (Elementary awareness about founder, place of origin, Religious books and important ideas)
- Art and Culture (Music, Classical and Folk Dance); Renowned Personalities, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Major Dance Forms
- Defence (Equivalent Ranks in three services, Weapons, Aircraft, Missiles & Warships (Elementary awareness)
- Sports and Games (India & World). Renowned personalities, major competitions and trophies associated With various games
- Super Senses (How do plants and Animals sense their surroundings)
- Relationship between Animals and Human Beings
- Taste and Digestion (Basic concepts)
- Cooking and Preserving Techniques
- Germination and Seed Dispersal
- Traditional Water Harvesting Techniques
- Experiment with Water on Everyday Life
- Water Pollution and Microbial Diseases
- Concepts on Mountain Terrain and Lifestyle
- Historical Monuments
- Shape of Earth and Gravitation (Basic concepts)
- Non-Renewable Energy Sources (Fossil Fuels)
- Food, Culture, Habitat, Languages etc. of various regions (Basic concepts)
- Names of young ones of different animals
- Functions of Body Parts of Plants and Animals
- International Organizations: Basic knowledge about structure, Functioning and objectives of United Nations, World Bank etc.
- Indian Literary and Cultural Personalities: Names and fields of achievements
- Indian Literary and Cultural Awards. (Names of the award sand recent recipients)
- Natural Calamities (Flood and Earthquake)
- Evaporation, Condensation and Water Cycle (Basic concepts)
- Life of Farmers (Farming techniques)
- Tribal Communities and Forest Produce
Topics Covered in Class-9 Mathematics
- Rational Numbers
- Linear Equations in One Variable
- Understanding Quadrilaterals
- Data Handling (Bar Graph and Line Graph)
- Squares and Square Roots
- Cubes and Cube Roots
- Comparing Quantities (Percentage, Profit and Loss)
- Algebraic Expressions and Identities
- Area and Perimeters
- Volumes and Surface Areas
- Exponents and Powers
- Playing with Numbers
- Visualizing Solid Shapes
- Triangles (Pythagoras Theorem)
- Euler’s Formula
- Average, Median, Mode
- Probability
- Pie Chart
- Direct & Inverse Proportions
- Factorizations
- Introduction to Graph
- Unitary Method
- Divisibility Exam
- Triangles (Angle Sum Property)
- Parallel Lines
- Simple Interestand Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Area and Perimeter of Circles
- Algebraic Expression (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
Topics Covered in Class-9 Intelligence
Questions on Intelligence will be based on analogies (mathematical & verbal), pattern (spatial and mathematical), classification, visual, logical, reasoning etc.
Topics Covered in Class-9 Language (English)
- Spotting Errors
- Comprehension Passage
- Antonyms
- Synonyms
- Prepositions
- Articles
- Types of Verbs
- Tense Form
- Narration
- Voices
- Modals
- Confusing Words
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Correct Spellings
- Order of words in a sentence
- Idioms and Phrases
- Sentence Improvement
- Change of sentence as directed
- Sentence Formation
- Types of Sentences
- Phrase and Clauses
- Kinds of Noun
- Adjectives
- Interjection
- Question Tags
- Adverbs
- Conjunctions
- Conditions
- Comparison of Adjectives
- Personal Pronoun
- Change of Gender
- Change of Number
Topics Covered in Class-9 General Science
- Fossil Fuel: Coal and Petroleum
- Combustion and Flame
- Cell Structure and Function
- Reproduction in Plants And Animals
- Force, Friction and Pressure
- Sound and its basics
- Reflection and Dispersion of Light
- Metals and Non Metals
- Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chemical Effects of Electric Current
- Stars and Solar Systems
- Pollution of Air and Water
- Global Warming
- Micro-Organisms
- Some Natural Phenomenon
- How to find calorific value of fuel?
- Electroplating and Artificial Jewellery
- Relation between types of friction
- Cropping Seasons
- Agricultural Practices
- Conservation of Plants And Animals
- Biosphere Reserves, National Parks and Sanctuaries
- Reaching the age of Adolescence
- Changes during Puberty
- Endocrine Glands and Hormones
Topics Covered in Class-9 Social Science
- Revolt of 1857
- Freedom Fighters
- Important Freedom Movements
- Social and Caste Reforms
- Resources and sustainable development
- Rock cycle of water cycle
- Pressure and Wind System
- Land Soil and Water Resources
- Minerals and Power Resources
- Indian Constitution and Secularism
- Importance of Parliament
- Types of Agriculture
- Types of Government and Different tiers of Government
- Understanding Markets
- Elections
- Role of Government in Health
- Delhi Sultanate
- Mughals
- Bhakti and Sufi Movement
- Interior of Earth
- Climate Change
- Earthquakes and Major Land Forms
- Types of Rainfall
- Major Grasslands
- Types of Forests
- Means of Transport
- Communication
- Life in deserts
- Panchayat System
- Local Self Government
- Law and Social Justice.
- Judiciary and Criminal Justice System
- Marginalisation
- Public Facilities
- Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
- Industries
- Human Resources
- Changes in the Arts
AISSEE 2023 Passing Marks for Admission to Sainik Schools
AISSEE 2023 passing marks is 25% in each subject of the exam and 40% marks in aggregate of all the subjects. However, no minimum marks are prescribed for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
SC/ST category candidate will be admitted on the basis of inter-se merit at the Entrance Examination within their respective categories, subject to their meeting the eligibility requirements, medical fitness and verification of requisite documents.
For Admission to approved New Sainik schools: A candidate is eligible for admission to the approved New Sainik Schools, if he/ she secures a minimum of 25% marks in each subject of the exam and 40% marks in aggregate of all the subjects of AISSEE 2023.
This criteria is applicable to all candidates who wish to seek admission to approved New Sainik Schools including SC/ST candidates. Criteria of domicile/category are not applicable for admission to approved New Sainik Schools.
Sainik School Admission 2023 Reservation
67% of the seats are reserved for candidates domiciled in the State/ UT where the Sainik School is located. 33% of the seats are reserved for candidates from Other States and Union Territories (UT).
| State/UT | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Home State/UT | 67% |
| Other States/UT | 33% |
Within each Category of Home State/ UT and Other States/ UT quota, seats will be reserved as shown in the table below:-
| Category | Home State/UT (67%) | Other States/UT (33%) |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10 | 05 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 05 | 02 |
| Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy layer (OBC-NCL) | 18 | 09 |
| Defence | 09 | 04 |
| General | 25 | 13 |
| Total | 67 | 33 |
NOTE: In Class VI of each Sainik School, 10% of the total vacancies or 10 seats, whichever is more, are reserved for girls.
Reservation in approved New Sainik schools: Criteria of domicile or category are not applicable for admission to Sainik School Stream of the approved New Sainik schools.
AISSEE Registration 2023
Instructions and Procedure for online submission of Application Form. There are three steps to follow for admission in Sainik School through All India Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE) 2023 viz. Registration, Application Form and Fee Payment.
Step-1 Registration
Apply for Online Registration: First of all you have to register for Online Application Form on official website (Examinationservices.nic.in) and note down system generated Application Number.
After successful submission of the personal details, Application number will be generated and it will be used to complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form and will also be required for all future reference/ correspondence.
For subsequent logins, candidate will be able to login directly with the respective system generated Application Number and created Password.
Step-2 Application Form
Fill Online Application Form: After registration, you should complete the Application Form very carefully. You will be asked to upload scanned images of the followings:-
- Your recent Passport size Photograph (10kb to 200kb in JPG format),
- Thumb impression (10kb and 50kb in JPG format),
- Signature (4kb to 30kb in JPG format),
- Domicile Certificate,
- Date Of Birth Certificate,
- Category Certificate (where applicable),
- School Certificate for Class V (New Sainik School) (where applicable).
The photographs must be taken on or after 1st July 2022 preferably indicating clearly the name of candidate along with the date of taking the photograph. Photograph should not be with cap or goggles. The focus needs to be on face (80% face coverage, ears clearly visible, on white background).
The candidate should scan his/her domicile certificate, caste certificate or service certificate as applicable and the date of birth certificate for uploading. File size must be between 50kb to 300kb in PDF format.
Step-3 Fee Payment
Pay Examination Fee: You have to select Debit card/Credit card/UPI/Net banking option to pay the application fee and follow the online instruction to complete the payment of fee.
After successful payment, candidate will be able to print the Confirmation Page. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee then the transaction is cancelled and the candidates have to approach the concerned bank for refund of amount.
However the candidate has to make another payment/transaction, in case the Confirmation Page is not generated.
NOTE: A candidate can make changes in his/her form till payment of fee. He/she will not be allowed to make any changes in the form, after payment of the fee.
AISSEE 2023 Admit Card
Admit card will be hosted on the NTA website https://aissee.nta.nic.in 15 days prior to the date of the exam. In case candidate is unable to download Admit Card from the website, the candidate should approach the NTA Help Line between 10:00 am and 05:00 pm.
Sainik School Admission NTA Help Desk
Candidates can call on any of the following numbers of NTA for any assistance/clarification: 011 40759000, 01169227700.
Help Desk will be open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Saturday. They can also write to NTA at aissee@nta.ac.in.
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