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NTA OFFICIAL AISSEE SPECIFICATION • ADMISSION 2026–2027

All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam (AISSEE 2026)

राष्ट्र रक्षा के लिए अनुशासन, चरित्र और नेतृत्व निर्माण • Class 6 & Class 9 Admission

India's premier all-in-one command center for All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE). Master official 125-question (300 marks) and 150-question (400 marks) CBT simulation tests, complete 25-topic Mathematics syllabus, interactive age & 67% home-state quota eligibility calculator, district cutoffs, and digital 125-bubble OMR practice sheet.

150 Mins (Class 6) / 180 Mins (Class 9)
125 MCQs (Class 6) / 150 MCQs (Class 9)
300 Marks (Class 6) / 400 Marks (Class 9)
0 Negative Marking
Boys & Girls Eligible
25% Defence Personnel Quota
ESTIMATED AISSEE 2026 EXAM COUNTDOWN
118
DAYS
14
HOURS
22
MINS
45
SECS
SAINIK SCHOOLS MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Valour
Wisdom
Discipline
NDA
Cadet
Leadership
Courage
Honour
LEADERSHIP FITNESS ACADEMICS

Official AISSEE Interactive Tools & Calculators

Dedicated tools designed for parents and aspirants to calculate eligibility, analyze school cutoffs, and practice bubbling.

3 Standalone Web Apps
Official NTA Criteria Session 2026-27

Age & 67% Home State Quota Checker

पात्रता एवं 67% गृह राज्य कोटा सत्यापन

Enter the child's Date of Birth and schooling details to verify Class 6 & 9 eligibility, calculate exact age, check the 67% Home State vs 33% Other State quota, and 25% Defence reservation.

Official DOB Window (01-04-2014 to 31-03-2016)
67% Home State vs 33% Other State Pool
10% Mandatory Girl Cadet Quota Verification
Dynamic Prediction Dial 33 Schools Matrix

Safe Score & State Cutoff Predictor

अपेक्षित कट-ऑफ मार्क्स एवं चयन सम्भावना

Calculate candidate probability of admission in their target Sainik School based on practice mock test scores, reservation category (GEN/OBC/SC/ST/Defence), area, and competition level.

Dynamic Safe / Borderline probability gauge
25% sectional subject cutoff verification
Multi-year school cutoff benchmark table
Pen & Paper Simulator A4 Printable PDF

Official 125-Question OMR Simulator

डिजिटल ओएमआर शीट अभ्यास एवं प्रिंटेबल पीडीएफ

Practice bubbling without errors before exam day. Practice on our interactive 125-bubble digital sheet with live 150-minute countdown stopwatch, or print the authentic A4 sheet for home practice.

Full 125 bubbles (Maths + Intel + Lang + GK)
Real-time 150-min bubbling stopwatch
1-Click Printable Official A4 OMR PDF
Official NTA AISSEE Criteria (Session 2026-27) • पात्रता एवं कोटा सत्यापन

Class 6 & 9 Eligibility & 67% Home State Quota Checker

सैनिक स्कूल प्रवेश परीक्षा आयु सीमा, अधिवास एवं रक्षा कोटा सत्यापन

Enter the candidate's Date of Birth and admission details below to immediately verify Class 6 & 9 eligibility, calculate exact age on March 31, 2026, and check Home State (67%), Other State (33%), and Defence (25%) reservation quotas.

Candidate Details • छात्र विवरण
Class 6: Born between 01-April-2014 and 31-March-2016 (Age 10–12 years as on 31-03-2026).

ELIGIBLE FOR AISSEE 2026

Candidate qualifies for Class 6 admission under official NTA & Ministry of Defence guidelines for session 2026-27.

Calculated Age as of 31-March-2026:
10 Years, 8 Months, 16 Days
Age Requirement: PASSED (10–12 Yrs)
Seat Allocation Pool: Home State (67% Pool)
Defence Service Quota: 25% Defence Quota Applied
Gender Admission: General Cadet Pool
Start Full Practice CBT Mock (300 Marks)

Official AISSEE Exam Pattern & Marking Blueprint

Official National Testing Agency (NTA) structure for Class VI (300 Marks) and Class IX (400 Marks).

NTA Standardized
OFFICIAL PATTERN

Class VI (Sixth) Examination

300 TOTAL MARKS
Section Subject Questions Marks
Section A Mathematics (गणित) 50 MCQs 150 Mks (3/Q)
Section B Intelligence (बौद्धिक क्षमता) 25 MCQs 50 Mks (2/Q)
Section C Language (English/Hindi) 25 MCQs 50 Mks (2/Q)
Section D General Knowledge (GK) 25 MCQs 50 Mks (2/Q)
TOTAL SCORE 125 MCQs 300 Marks (150 M)
Crucial Strategy: Mathematics alone accounts for 50% of the entire score (150 out of 300)! Zero negative marking.
OFFICIAL PATTERN

Class IX (Ninth) Examination

400 TOTAL MARKS
Section Subject Questions Marks
Section A Mathematics (गणित) 50 MCQs 200 Mks (4/Q)
Section B Intelligence (तर्कशक्ति) 25 MCQs 50 Mks (2/Q)
Section C English (अंग्रेजी) 25 MCQs 50 Mks (2/Q)
Section D General Science (विज्ञान) 25 MCQs 50 Mks (2/Q)
Section E Social Science (सामाजिक) 25 MCQs 50 Mks (2/Q)
TOTAL SCORE 150 MCQs 400 Marks (180 M)
Class 9 exam is conducted only in English. Passing criteria: Minimum 25% in each subject & 40% aggregate.

Complete AISSEE Class 6 Official Section-Wise Syllabus

Comprehensive topic-by-topic breakdown prescribed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and Sainik Schools Society.

66 Core Topics
Mathematics is the King Section: 50 questions carry 3 marks each = 150/300 marks. NCERT Class 5 and basic Class 6 concepts form the complete paper.
1
Natural Numbers & Whole Numbers Place value, face value, successor, predecessor, ordering and comparing large numbers.
2
LCM and HCF Prime factorization method, division method, word problems on bells, traffic lights and grouping.
3
Unitary Method Direct variation, inverse variation, time & work basics, cost-quantity proportion.
4
Fractions & Word Problems Proper, improper, mixed fractions, equivalent fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.
5
Decimals & Conversion Operations on decimals, converting fractions to decimals, rounding to decimal places.
6
Percentage & Applications Calculation of %, converting fraction/ratio to %, finding original value from percentage.
7
Profit and Loss Cost Price (CP), Selling Price (SP), Profit %, Loss %, overhead expenses, discount basics.
8
Simple Interest Principal, Rate per annum, Time in years/months, Amount formula (A = P + SI).
9
Square and Square Root Perfect squares up to 30, prime factorization method, division method for square roots.
10
Area and Perimeter Perimeter and Area of Square, Rectangle and Triangle; cost of fencing and turfing.
11
Volume of Cube and Cuboid Cubic units, volume calculation, capacity in litres, word problems on rectangular tanks.
12
Angles & Classification Acute, Obtuse, Right, Straight, Reflex, Complete angles, Complementary and Supplementary angles.
13
Lines and Triangles Parallel, perpendicular, intersecting lines; equilateral, isosceles, scalene triangles; angle sum property (180°).
14
Circles & Properties Center, radius, diameter, chord, circumference formula (2πr), semi-circle properties.
15
Speed, Distance and Time Speed formula, km/hr to m/sec conversion, train problems passing poles/platforms, average speed.
16
Roman Numerals Rules of Roman numbers (I, V, X, L, C, D, M), writing numbers up to 1000, addition/subtraction in Roman.
17
Prime and Composite Numbers Twin primes, co-primes, prime factor tree, sieve of Eratosthenes basics.
18
Number Series and Sequences Arithmetic sequences, alternating differences, finding missing terms in number patterns.
19
Conversion of Units Metric conversion table (kilo, hecto, deca, base, deci, centi, milli) for length, mass, and capacity.
20
Temperature Scales Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion [°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32], Fahrenheit to Celsius, clinical thermometer reading.
21
Average (Arithmetic Mean) Sum of observations divided by number of observations, word problems on batsman average and age.
22
Ratio and Proportion Simplest form of ratio, comparison of ratios, proportion property (Product of Extremes = Product of Means).
23
Plane Figures & Symmetry Lines of symmetry for regular polygons, rotational symmetry, reflection patterns.
24
Data Handling & Graphs Interpreting pictographs, single bar graphs, double bar graphs, reading frequency tables.
25
BODMAS Simplification Order of operations: Brackets (Bar, Round, Curly, Square), Of, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction.
Intelligence Test (Reasoning): 25 Questions • 50 Marks (2 marks each). Tests cognitive logic, visual pattern recognition, and analytical ability.
1
Analogies (Verbal & Mathematical) Word pairs, numerical relationships, semantic associations, tool-work, country-capital analogies.
2
Pattern Completion & Visual Matching Detecting missing 1/4th quadrant, rotating geometrical designs, symmetric figure completion.
3
Classification (Odd-One-Out) Identifying the dissimilar entity among four numbers, words, letters, or geometric figures.
4
Series Completion (Number & Letter) Alphabetical skips, Fibonacci-like additions, alternating series, mixed alphanumeric sequences.
5
Embedded Figures & Hidden Shapes Locating a given simple question figure concealed inside one of four complex answer figures.
6
Mirror Images & Water Reflections Lateral inversion, reflection across vertical (mirror) and horizontal (water) axes.
7
Direction Sense Test Cardinal directions (North, South, East, West), turns (clockwise, anticlockwise), final distance calculation.
8
Coding-Decoding Letter-to-letter shift (+2, -3), letter-to-number cipher, substitution coding, sentence code deciphering.
9
Blood Relations Family tree relations, deciphering maternal and paternal relations, 'pointing to a photograph' problems.
10
Order & Ranking Test Calculating total people in a row (Left + Right - 1), position interchange, tallest-shortest rankings.
11
Paper Folding and Cutting (Punch Hole) Tracing hole patterns through transparent folding and unfolded punched paper reconstruction.
12
Figure Matrix and Venn Diagrams 3x3 figure grids, logical set Venn diagrams representing class relationships (e.g. Birds, Animals, Fish).
Language Test (English/Hindi): 25 Questions • 50 Marks (2 marks each). Tests comprehension reading speed, grammatical precision, and vocabulary.
1
Reading Comprehension Passages 2 unseen descriptive or narrative passages with 5 factual, inferential, and vocabulary questions each.
2
Parts of Speech Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections identification.
3
Articles (A, An, The) Definite and indefinite articles, vowel sound exceptions (e.g., 'a European', 'an honest man'), omission of articles.
4
Tenses (Present, Past, Future) Simple, Continuous, and Perfect forms; correct verb inflections for subject and time.
5
Sentence Types & Transformations Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory sentences; converting affirmative to negative.
6
Synonyms and Antonyms High-frequency elementary vocabulary, contextual word replacements, opposite meanings.
7
Homophones & Confusing Words Words with identical pronunciation but distinct spellings and meanings (e.g. Principal/Principle, Peace/Piece).
8
Spelling Correction Detecting correct spelling among 4 options, correcting common double-consonant errors.
9
Idioms and Common Phrases Elementary idioms (e.g., 'a piece of cake', 'break the ice', 'once in a blue moon').
10
Singular & Plural Nouns Rules of plurals (-s, -es, -ies, -ves) and irregular plurals (e.g., child/children, mouse/mice, ox/oxen).
11
Gender (Masculine / Feminine) Noun gender conversions (e.g. bachelor/spinster, wizard/witch, nephew/niece).
12
One-Word Substitution Single words expressing long descriptions (e.g., Century, Herbivore, Biography, Omniscient).
13
Collective Nouns & Animal Homes/Sounds Group names (a pride of lions, a flock of birds), habitats, and vocal sounds of animals.
14
Sentence Re-arrangement (Jumbled Words) Arranging four scattered segments (P, Q, R, S) into a grammatically coherent English sentence.
General Knowledge & General Science: 25 Questions • 50 Marks (2 marks each). Basic EVS, science concepts, Indian geography, history, and military awareness.
1
Living and Non-Living Things Characteristics of living organisms, plant vs animal cells, adaptations in desert and aquatic flora/fauna.
2
Scientific Devices & Everyday Instruments Thermometer, barometer, telescope, microscope, speedometer, periscope, lactometer applications.
3
Icons & National Symbols of India National Flag (Tiranga specifications), National Emblem, National Anthem, National Song, animal, bird, tree, river.
4
Indian Armed Forces & Defence Army, Navy, Air Force branches; ranks, supreme commander, gallantry awards (Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Mahavir Chakra).
5
States, UTs, Capitals & Heritage 28 States & 8 Union Territories; capital cities, official languages, harvest festivals, classical dances (Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, etc.).
6
Solar System, Planets & Space Order of planets, inner vs outer planets, satellites, rotation, revolution, seasons, lunar phases, Indian space missions (ISRO).
7
Water Cycle & Natural Resources Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, water table, conservation, rainwater harvesting techniques in India.
8
Food, Nutrition & Deficiency Diseases Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins (A, B, C, D) and minerals (Iron, Calcium, Iodine); scurvy, rickets, beriberi, goitre, night blindness.
9
Human Body Organ Systems Digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, skeleton and major bones, functions of heart, lungs and kidneys.
10
Historical Forts & Monuments of India Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Konark Sun Temple, Gateway of India, India Gate, Golconda Fort.
11
Rivers, Mountains & Physical Features Major Himalayan and Peninsular rivers, sources, tributaries, highest peaks (Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest), Thar desert, coastal plains.
12
National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries Jim Corbett, Kaziranga (One-horned rhino), Gir (Asiatic lion), Sundarbans (Bengal tiger), Kanha, endangered animal species.
13
Renowned Indian Personalities Freedom fighters (Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Sardar Patel), scientists (APJ Abdul Kalam, CV Raman).
14
Sports, Trophies & Famous Stadiums National sports of India and world, Olympic games, Cricket world cups, trophies (Ranji, Duleep, Durand Cup), famous sports icons.
15
Firsts in India (Superlatives) First President, first PM, first woman governor, first in space, largest dam, longest river, highest airport, highest battlefield (Siachen).

Sainik School Safe Score & Expected Cutoff Estimator

Analyze your admission probability based on past 5-year Sainik School merit cutoffs, reservation quota, and mock test scores.

AISSEE Probability Dial

Enter Your Practice Mock Score

245 / 300
88%
SAFE ZONE • HIGH CHANCE

High Probability of Selection in Round 1

With a score of 245 / 300 (81.67%), the candidate securely clears both the 25% sectional cutoff in each individual subject and falls well within the historical qualifying zone for Defence Home-State cadets.

SECTIONAL CUTOFF
25% in Each Subject
AGGREGATE CUTOFF
40% Minimum Required
MERIT BENCHMARK
235 - 250 Marks

Official 125-Question AISSEE Digital OMR Bubble Simulator

Practice bubbling directly on the screen or print the exact authentic A4 OMR sheet for home practice. Avoid negative marking penalties caused by double bubbling or stray marks.

AISSEE Class 6 OMR Sheet
125 Questions 300 Marks
Timer: 150:00
Section A: Mathematics (Q. 1 to 50 • 3 Marks Each)
Section B: Intelligence (Q. 51 to 75 • 2 Marks Each)
Section C: Language (Q. 76 to 100 • 2 Marks Each)
Section D: General Knowledge (Q. 101 to 125 • 2 Marks Each)
Daily 10-Min AISSEE Cadet Challenge

Mathematics & Intelligence Speed Blitz

10:00
Mathematics • Unitary Method Question 1 of 5
If 15 soldiers consume 90 kg of wheat in 12 days, how much wheat will 25 soldiers consume in 18 days at the same rate?
यदि 15 सैनिक 12 दिनों में 90 किग्रा गेहूं का उपभोग करते हैं, तो उसी दर से 25 सैनिक 18 दिनों में कितने गेहूं का उपभोग करेंगे?
Step-by-Step Solution:

Why Sainik School? 8 Life-Changing Advantages for Parents & Cadets

Discover why millions of parents across India choose Sainik Schools to shape their children into officers and disciplined leaders.

NDA Officer Pipeline
25%+
NDA Officer Selections
From 33 Sainik Schools Annually
67%
Home State Quota Reserved
Direct District Preference
25%
Defence Personnel & ESM Quota
Armed Forces Children
10%+
Mandatory Girls Cadets Quota
Across All 33 Schools

Direct Pipeline to NDA & Officer Cadre

Sainik Schools are primary feeders to the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla, Pune) and Indian Naval Academy (Ezhimala). Cadets receive SSB interview training, obstacle course conditioning, and officer-like personality development.

NDA Feeder SSB Coaching

World-Class Residential Campus

Safe, sprawling 100+ acre campuses with modern dormitories, cadet dining halls, solar heaters, laundry, and 24/7 round-the-clock medical care under resident army medical staff.

100+ Acres 24/7 Medical Care

Substantial Government Fee Subsidies

Significant Ministry of Defence scholarship subsidies for wards of defence personnel, ex-servicemen, SC/ST, and state government domicile scholarships covering up to 75% of expenses.

MoD Subsidy State Scholarships

67% Home State Domicile Reservation

67% of total available seats in every Sainik School are strictly reserved for students domiciled in that home state or UT, giving immense local preference to home-state cadets.

67% State Seats Home Preference

25% Defence Personnel Quota

25% of seats across both Class 6 and 9 are earmarked exclusively for children of serving armed forces personnel and decorated ex-servicemen.

Army, Navy & Air Force Ex-Servicemen Wards

Full Admission Opened for Girls in Class 6

Historic government reform: Girls now compete on equal footing with minimum 10% seats or 10 seats (whichever is higher) reserved for girl cadets across all 33 Sainik Schools.

10% Girls Quota All 33 Schools

NCC Training, Shooting & Equestrian Sports

Compulsory NCC (Air, Navy, Army wings), 10m rifle shooting ranges, horse riding, swimming pools, obstacle courses, football, boxing, and national tournaments.

Compulsory NCC Rifle Shooting

Academic Rigour with CBSE Excellence

Premier CBSE curriculum delivered by postgraduate teachers, AI smart classrooms, state-of-the-art robotics & STEM labs, producing top board exam percentiles year after year.

CBSE Affiliated AI & STEM Labs

33 Existing Sainik Schools Complete Directory

Search and filter all 33 premier Ministry of Defence Sainik Schools by State and District with establishment years and official website portals.

33 MoD Sainik Schools
# Sainik School Name State / UT District Est. Year Official Portal

Official Pattern AISSEE CBT Mock Tests

Practice full-length timed papers with automated scorecards following exact NTA marking schemes.

Live CBT Engine
AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 CBT Mock Test - 01 (Official 125 MCQs / 300 Marks)
125 Questions 150 Minutes 300 Marks (+3 Maths, +2 Others) Zero Negative Marking

AISSEE Solved Question Paper Vault (Class 6 & Class 9)

Download official NTA previous year question papers with answer keys for All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination in high-speed direct PDF format.

100% Free Original PDFs
# Question Paper Title & Year Pattern & Official Marks Direct Download
1 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Original Question Paper 2025 (Official NTA)
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
2 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Original Question Paper 2024 (Official NTA with Answer Key)
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
3 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Original Question Paper 2023 (Official NTA)
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
4 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Original Question Paper 2022 (Official NTA)
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
5 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Original Question Paper 2021 (Official NTA)
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
6 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Solved Question Paper 2020
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
7 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Question Paper 2019 (Paper I)
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
8 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Question Paper 2018 (Paper I & II)
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
9 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Question Paper 2015
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
10 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Question Paper 2014
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
11 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Question Paper 2013
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
12 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Question Paper 2012
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
13 AISSEE Sainik School Class 6 Question Paper 2010
Original NTA Question Paper with Answer Key
125 MCQs • 300 Marks Download PDF
# Question Paper Title & Year Pattern & Official Marks Direct Download
1 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Original Question Paper 2025 (Official NTA)
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF
2 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Original Question Paper 2024 (Official NTA with Answer Key)
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF
3 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Original Question Paper 2023 (Official NTA)
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF
4 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Original Question Paper 2022 (Official NTA)
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF
5 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Original Question Paper 2021 (Official NTA)
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF
6 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Solved Question Paper 2020
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF
7 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Question Paper 2019
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF
8 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Question Paper 2018 (Paper I & II)
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF
9 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Question Paper 2016
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF
10 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Question Paper 2015
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF
11 AISSEE Sainik School Class 9 Question Paper 2014
Official NTA Class 9 Paper with Solutions
150 MCQs • 400 Marks Download PDF

Frequently Asked Questions — AISSEE 2026

Official answers to parent queries regarding eligibility, age brackets, admission reservation, and exam pattern.

Candidates applying for Class VI must be between 10 and 12 years of age as on March 31, 2026 (i.e. born between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2016, both dates inclusive).

Yes! Admission for girl cadets is open in Class 6 across all 33 existing Sainik Schools nationwide. A minimum of 10% of total seats or 10 seats (whichever is higher) are reserved exclusively for girls in every school.

No, there is absolutely NO negative marking in the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination. Candidates receive full credit for correct answers and zero deduction for incorrect or unattended questions.

To be eligible for admission ranking, candidates from General, OBC, and Defence categories must secure at least 25% marks in each individual subject and an aggregate of 40% marks across all sections. For SC and ST candidates, no minimum qualifying cutoff applies.

In all 33 existing Sainik Schools, 67% of the total seats are reserved for students whose parents are permanent residents/domiciles of the state where the school is situated. The remaining 33% seats are open to candidates belonging to other states on merit.

25% of seats (within both the 67% Home State and 33% Other State categories) are reserved for children of serving Armed Forces personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force) and Ex-Servicemen.

For Class VI, question papers are printed in 13 regional languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odiya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. For Class IX, the examination is conducted exclusively in English.