New Sainik Schools Open for Class 9 Admissions in 2026

Introduction of New Sainik Schools

New Sainik Schools Added for 2026 Session

Three additional Sainik Schools have been incorporated into the national framework, providing Class 9 admissions for the upcoming 2026 academic year. The application period is open until October 30, 2025, with the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 scheduled for January 2026. The specific date for the exam will be announced shortly.

Application Process and Deadlines

As per the National Testing Agency (NTA), the registration for AISSEE 2026 will conclude on October 30 at 5 PM. Students can apply for Class 6 and Class 9 admissions in recognized Sainik Schools throughout India via the official NTA website.

Newly Recognized Sainik Schools

List of Newly Added Sainik Schools

The following institutions have been newly recognized for the 2026 session Class 9 intake:

• Sri SPK Public Senior Secondary School, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu (Residential)


• Vadem Nagar Higher Secondary School, Vasco, Goa (Residential)


• Yogeshwari Sainik School, Ambajogai, Beed, Maharashtra (Day Boarding)

Applications for these schools will close on October 30, 2025.

AISSEE 2026 Exam Details

Exam Details: AISSEE 2026

• Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)


• Exam Date: January 2026 (exact date to be announced)


• Result Declaration: Expected within 4–6 weeks, likely by February 2026


• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)


• Medium:





• Class 6: Available in 13 languages, including English and Hindi


• Class 9: Conducted only in English

Exam Pattern for AISSEE 2026

AISSEE 2026 Exam Pattern

For Class 6:

• Duration: 150 minutes


• Total Marks: 300


• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)


• Sections include:





• Language: 25 questions, 50 marks


• Mathematics: 50 questions, 150 marks


• Intelligence: 25 questions, 50 marks

For Class 9:

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)


• Medium: English only


• Question Type: MCQs

Application Fee Structure

Application Fee

• ₹850 – General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and wards of Defence Personnel/Ex-Servicemen


• ₹700 – SC/ST candidates


• Last date for fee payment: October 31, 2025

Steps to Apply for AISSEE 2026

How to Apply for AISSEE 2026

1. Visit the official NTA website.


2. Click on the AISSEE 2026 Registration link.


3. Complete the registration process and fill in the application form.


4. Upload required documents and pay the fee.


5. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Correction Window for Applications

Correction Window

If necessary, candidates can amend their submitted applications from November 2 to November 4, 2025.

Key Highlights of AISSEE 2026

Key Highlights

• Admissions open for Class 6 and Class 9 across India.


• 69 schools accepting Class 6 applications.


• 19 schools approved for Class 9 admissions.


• Three new Sainik Schools officially added this year.