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{{Short description|National-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)}}
{{Infobox examination
| name = All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination
| acronym = AISSEE
| type = [[Entrance examination|Entrance Examination]]
| test_admin = [[National Testing Agency]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1670868 |title=Admissions to Sainik Schools (Academic Session 2021-22)|website= Press Information Bureau, Government of India |access-date=27 June 2025}}</ref>
| purpose = Admission to [[Sainik Schools]] and New [[Sainik Schools]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/education/sainik-school-admission-2024-counselling-quota-available-in-aissee-age-limit-eligibility-criteria-aissee-nta-nic-in-know-details-8160993.html |title=Sainik School Quota: सैनिक स्कूल में किन-किन कोटे से मिलता है एडमिशन, कैसे पाएं इसका लाभ? जानें पूरी डिटेल |newspaper=News18 |date=20 March 2024}}</ref>
| year_started = 1961
| duration = 2.5 hours (Class 6), 3 hours (Class 9)
| offered = Annually
| regions = India
| language = English, Hindi, and regional languages
| prerequisite = Age 10–12 (Class 6), 13–15 (Class 9)
| fee = Varies by category ([[Forward caste|General]]/[[Other Backward Class|OBC]]: ₹800, [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|SC/ST]]: ₹650)<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.ndtv.com/education/sainik-school-admission-2025-registration-deadline-extended-check-details-7472221 |title=Sainik School Admission 2025: Registration Deadline Extended, Check Details |newspaper=NDTV |date=14 January 2025}}</ref>
| website = {{URL|https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/}}
}}

The '''All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination''' ('''AISSEE''') is a national-level [[entrance examination]] conducted by the [[National Testing Agency]] (NTA) for admission to [[Sainik Schools]] and New [[Sainik Schools]] across [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.ndtv.com/education/aissee-2025-sainik-schools-entrance-exam-schedule-out-7646327 |title=AISSEE 2025: Sainik Schools Entrance Exam Schedule Out |newspaper=NDTV |date=6 February 2025}}</ref> These [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]-affiliated English-medium residential schools prepare students for entry into the [[National Defence Academy]] (NDA), [[Indian Naval Academy]], and other [[officer training]] academies.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/girls-should-be-admitted-in-all-sainik-schools-demand-members-in-lok-sabha-6144210/ |title=Girls should be admitted in all Sainik Schools, demand members in Lok Sabha |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=30 November 2019}}</ref>

==History==
Established in 1961 under the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]], Sainik Schools were created to promote discipline, academic excellence, and [[military training]] among young students aspiring to join the [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/6-sainik-schools-from-south-india-to-watch-out-for-fee-structure-facilities-and-more/articleshow/108329612.cms |title=6 Sainik schools from south India to watch out for: Fee structure, facilities and more |newspaper= Times of India |date=8 March 2024}}</ref> Since 2021, girls have been eligible for admission to Class 6 across all Sainik Schools, marking a significant step toward [[gender inclusivity]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/education/over-350-girls-join-sainik-schools-in-2024-as-admissions-open-to-all-article-116308917 |title=Over 350 Girls Join Sainik Schools in 2024 as Admissions Open to All |newspaper=Times Now |date=14 December 2024}}</ref>

==Eligibility==
Eligibility criteria for AISSEE vary by class:
* '''Class 6''': Candidates must be aged 10–12 years as of March 31 of the admission year. Both boys and girls are eligible.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/competitive-exams/aissee-2025-sainik-school-entrance-exam-registration-for-classes-6-9-ends-today-101736735100368.html |title=AISSEE 2025: Sainik School entrance exam registration for classes 6, 9 ends today |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=13 January 2025}}</ref>
* '''Class 9''': Candidates must be aged 13–15 years as of March 31 and have completed Class 8 from a recognized school. Only boys are eligible in some schools, though policies are evolving.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/notification/story/nta-begins-aissee-2025-registration-for-sainik-school-admissions-direct-link-2655148-2024-12-25 |title=NTA begins AISSEE 2025 registration for Sainik school admissions. |newspaper=India Today |date=25 December 2024}}</ref>

==Examination Structure==
The AISSEE is conducted in a [[pen-and-paper]] format across multiple sessions, with scores normalized to ensure fairness.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/edugraph/news/nta-declares-all-india-sainik-school-results-2025-for-classes-6-and-9-aissee-2025-toppers-list-out/cid/2101307 |title=AISSEE Result 2025 Declared - NTA Publishes Classes VI, IX Toppers List & Admission Details |newspaper=The Telegraph |date=23 May 2025}}</ref> The exam is offered in [[English language|English]], [[Hindi]], and select regional languages.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.news18.com/news/education-career/sainik-school-entrance-exam-on-january-9-check-exam-pattern-aissee-nta-nic-in-4570496.html |title=Sainik School Entrance Exam on January 9, Check Exam Pattern |newspaper=News18 |date=19 December 2021}}</ref>

* '''Class 6 Exam''': Duration of 2.5 hours, covering four subjects - Language, [[Mathematics]], [[Intelligence]], and [[General knowledge|General Knowledge]]. The total marks for the exam will be 300. The other four sections contain 100 questions, with each question worth 2 marks.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/aissee-2025-application-correction-window-opens-check-direct-link-to-modify-registration-form-here/articleshow/117590134.cms |title=AISSEE 2025 application correction window opens: Check direct link to modify registration form here |newspaper=Times of India |date=27 January 2025}}</ref>
* '''Class 9 Exam''': Duration of 3 hours, covering [[Mathematics]] (50 questions × 4 marks) and [[Intelligence]], [[English studies|English]], [[General knowledge|General Science]], and [[Social Science]] (25 questions × 2 marks each).It contains 150 questions carrying a total of 400 marks.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/competitive-exams/aissee-2025-sainik-school-class-6-9-entrance-test-registration-ends-today-101737605999293.html |title=AISSEE 2025: Sainik School class 6, 9 entrance test registration ends today |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=23 January 2025}}</ref>

==Participating institutes==
The AISSEE facilitates admission to 33 traditional Sainik Schools and 56 New Sainik Schools across India, operating under the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] and in collaboration with private entities and state governments.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/education/admission-alert/sainik-school-admission-2025-26-class-6-total-seats-girls-boys-full-list-check-amid-nta-aissee-result/articleshow/121290413.cms |title=Sainik School Seats: सैनिक स्कूल में कितने स्टूडेंट्स का होता है सिलेक्शन, कौन से स्कूल में कितनी हैं सीटें? यहां देखिए पूरी लिस्ट |newspaper=Navbharat Times |date=5 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/career/education/aissee-2025-sainik-school-class-6-and-9-registration-started-for-admission-know-how-to-fill-application-form/2575333 |title=AISSEE 2025: सैनिक स्कूल की कक्षा 6 और 9 में एडमिशन के लिए आवेदन शुरू, जानें कैसे भरें एप्लिकेशन फॉर्म
|newspaper=Zee News |date=26 December 2024}}</ref> Notable Sainik Schools include:

* [[Sainik School, Amaravathinagar]]
* [[Sainik School, Ambikapur]]
* [[Sainik School, Balachadi]]
* [[Sainik School, Bhubaneswar]]
* [[Sainik School, Chittorgarh]]
* Sainik School, Ghorakhal
* [[Sainik School, Gopalganj]]
* [[Sainik School, Goalpara]]
* [[Sainik School, Imphal]]
* [[Sainik School, Jhunjhunu]]
* [[Sainik School Kazhakootam]]
* [[Sainik School, Kapurthala]]
* [[Sainik School, Korukonda]]
* [[Sainik School, Kunjpura]]
* [[Sainik School, Lucknow]]
* [[Sainik School, Manasbal]]
* [[Sainik School, Nagrota]]
* [[Sainik School, Punglwa]]
* [[Sainik School, Purulia]]
* [[Sainik School, Rewa]]
* [[Sainik School, Rewari]]
* [[Sainik School, Satara]]
* [[Sainik School, Sujanpur Tihra]]
* [[Sainik School, Tilaiya]]

==See also==
* [[Sainik Schools]]
* [[National Testing Agency]]
* [[National Defence Academy]]
* [[Indian Naval Academy]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{URL|https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/|Official AISSEE Website}}
* {{URL|https://pesa.ncog.gov.in/sainikschoolecounselling/landingpage|AISSAC Counselling Portal}}

[[Category:Education in India]]
[[Category:Entrance examinations]]

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