Understanding entrance test for Sainik Schools 2025
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Ranjan K Baruah
"I'm honored to be an alumnus of Sainik School Goalpara, which recently celebrated its diamond jubilee. As one of the largest schools in the region, it has a proud legacy of producing numerous heroes and leaders across various sectors. I'm proud to be associated with this esteemed institution.
Sainik Schools, like mine, are spread across the country, and admission is highly competitive, with students selected through an all-India entrance examination. I feel privileged to have been a part of this tradition of excellence."
Sainik Schools Society (SSS) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India. The Society runs Sainik Schools. Sainik Schools are English medium residential schools affiliated to CBSE. Sainik Schools prepare Cadets to join the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla (Pune), Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and other Training Academies for officers. At present there are a total of 33 Sainik Schools across the country.
The Ministry of Education (MOE), Government of India (GOI) has established National Testing Agency (NTA) as an independent autonomous and self-sustained premier examining organization under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 for conducting efficient, transparent and international standard exams in order to assess the competency of candidates for admissions to premier higher educational institutions.
The NTA will conduct the All- India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE-2025) for admission to Class VI and Class IX in Sainik Schools/New Sainik Schools across the country, for the academic year 2025-26. Date of the exam will be announced on the NTA website later. The mode of exam is pen paper (OMR Sheets based) mode. It has paper pattern multiple choice questions which would be held in 190 cities across India and there is no negative marking in the exam.
Eligibility for admission to Class VI should be between 10 and 12 years as on 31.03.2025. Admission for
Girls is open in Class VI only in all Sainik Schools. Eligibility for admission to Class IX should be between 13 and 15 years as on 31.03.2025 and should have passed Class VIII, from a recognised school, at the time of admission. Admission for Girls is open for
Class IX, subject to availability of vacancies. Online Submission of Application Form 24.12.2024 and last date for submission of online application forms 13.01.2025 (Upto 5.00 PM)
Admission is based on the performance of candidates in the All-India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE). 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 (Home State and Outside State) Merit List of AISSEE-2025, medical fitness approved by competent medical authorities and verification of original documents.
Candidates can choose any of the 13 languages for Class VI only like Assamese, English, Hindi, Bengali, etc. However, for Class IX, the medium is English only. Aspirants are advised to go through the website of the Sainik School/Approved New Sainik School concerned and understand their Admission Policy/Procedure clearly.
The AISSEE for Class VI covers four subjects: Language, Mathematics, Intelligence, General Knowledge, and for Class IX, the subjects are Mathematics, Intelligence, English, General Science, and Social Sciences. After clearing the entrance exam, candidates must undergo a health check-up and a personal interview. Joining a Sainik School can be a life-changing decision, laying the foundation for future success. The Old Boys Association of Sainik School Goalpara is committed to guiding aspiring students seeking admission to Sainik Schools. We encourage prospective candidates to reach out to us for support and mentorship.
(The writer is a Career Mentor and Skill Trainer and currently the Advisor, Skill Employment and Entrepreneurship Department of Bodoland Territorial Council and can be reached at [email protected] or 8473943734)
"I'm honored to be an alumnus of Sainik School Goalpara, which recently celebrated its diamond jubilee. As one of the largest schools in the region, it has a proud legacy of producing numerous heroes and leaders across various sectors. I'm proud to be associated with this esteemed institution.
Sainik Schools, like mine, are spread across the country, and admission is highly competitive, with students selected through an all-India entrance examination. I feel privileged to have been a part of this tradition of excellence."
Sainik Schools Society (SSS) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India. The Society runs Sainik Schools. Sainik Schools are English medium residential schools affiliated to CBSE. Sainik Schools prepare Cadets to join the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla (Pune), Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and other Training Academies for officers. At present there are a total of 33 Sainik Schools across the country.
The Ministry of Education (MOE), Government of India (GOI) has established National Testing Agency (NTA) as an independent autonomous and self-sustained premier examining organization under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 for conducting efficient, transparent and international standard exams in order to assess the competency of candidates for admissions to premier higher educational institutions.
The NTA will conduct the All- India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE-2025) for admission to Class VI and Class IX in Sainik Schools/New Sainik Schools across the country, for the academic year 2025-26. Date of the exam will be announced on the NTA website later. The mode of exam is pen paper (OMR Sheets based) mode. It has paper pattern multiple choice questions which would be held in 190 cities across India and there is no negative marking in the exam.
Eligibility for admission to Class VI should be between 10 and 12 years as on 31.03.2025. Admission for
Girls is open in Class VI only in all Sainik Schools. Eligibility for admission to Class IX should be between 13 and 15 years as on 31.03.2025 and should have passed Class VIII, from a recognised school, at the time of admission. Admission for Girls is open for
Class IX, subject to availability of vacancies. Online Submission of Application Form 24.12.2024 and last date for submission of online application forms 13.01.2025 (Upto 5.00 PM)
Admission is based on the performance of candidates in the All-India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE). 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 (Home State and Outside State) Merit List of AISSEE-2025, medical fitness approved by competent medical authorities and verification of original documents.
Candidates can choose any of the 13 languages for Class VI only like Assamese, English, Hindi, Bengali, etc. However, for Class IX, the medium is English only. Aspirants are advised to go through the website of the Sainik School/Approved New Sainik School concerned and understand their Admission Policy/Procedure clearly.
The AISSEE for Class VI covers four subjects: Language, Mathematics, Intelligence, General Knowledge, and for Class IX, the subjects are Mathematics, Intelligence, English, General Science, and Social Sciences. After clearing the entrance exam, candidates must undergo a health check-up and a personal interview. Joining a Sainik School can be a life-changing decision, laying the foundation for future success. The Old Boys Association of Sainik School Goalpara is committed to guiding aspiring students seeking admission to Sainik Schools. We encourage prospective candidates to reach out to us for support and mentorship.
(The writer is a Career Mentor and Skill Trainer and currently the Advisor, Skill Employment and Entrepreneurship Department of Bodoland Territorial Council and can be reached at [email protected] or 8473943734)