The National Testing Agency (NTA) determines the AISSEE eligibility criteria 2025-26 for admission in classes 6th and 9th. Girls and boys both could apply for Class 6.
Sainik School Eligibility Criteria 2025-26
AISSEE 2025-26 eligibility criteria comprise the conditions which are to be fulfilled by a child to be eligible to sit for the sainik school Entrance Exam. Minimum age, state of domicile, and educational qualification are the major parts of Sainik School admission eligibility criteria for 2025-26. The exam conducting authority will reject the application forms of candidates not fulfilling the NTA AISSEE eligibility criteria. Hence, read the complete article to know the Sainik School 2025-26 eligibility criteria.
Sainik School eligibility criteria for Class 6th and 9th (2025-26)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) determines the eligibility criteria for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam (AISSEE) for admission to Sainik Schools in India.
Here’s a breakdown of the eligibility requirements for admission to Class 6th and 9th in Sainik Schools for the academic year 2025-26:
Class 6th eligibility
- Age Limit: Candidates should be between 10 and 12 years old as of March 31, 2025.
- This means students should have been born between April 1, 2013, and March 31, 2015, (inclusive).
- Education Qualification: Candidates must be studying in or have passed Class 5 from a recognized school at the time of admission.
- Gender: Both boys and girls are eligible to apply for Class 6 admission.
- Nationality: Only Indian Nationals can apply for AISSEE 2025-26.
Class 9th eligibility
- Age Limit: Candidates should be between 13 and 15 years old as of March 31, 2025. This includes birth dates between April 1, 2010, and March 31, 2012.
- Education Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 8 from a recognized school at the time of admission.
- Gender: Both boys and girls can apply, with girls’ admission subject to vacancy availability.
- Nationality: Only Indian Nationals can apply.
Important points to remember
- Reservations: Reservations are available for various categories including SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), home state students, and wards of defense personnel.
- Minimum Marks: Generally, candidates need at least 25% in each subject and an overall aggregate of 40% in AISSEE 2025 to qualify.
- Relaxations: Age relaxation may be available for children of certain defense personnel and SC/ST students.
- Approved New Sainik Schools: Some new Sainik Schools have different admission criteria regarding domicile and reservation.
- Further Details: For comprehensive information, refer to the official Information Bulletin for AISSEE 2025 on the NTA website.
It is recommended to carefully review the official information bulletin on the NTA’s website to confirm all eligibility requirements before applying.