Raipur. The application process for students seeking admission to classes 6 and 9 at Sainik School Ambikapur has begun. To secure admission for the 2027-28 academic session, candidates must appear for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE-2027). The National Testing Agency (NTA) has scheduled the examination for January 31, 2027. Interested students may submit their applications online until December 2, 2026.
Submit applications and examination fees by December 2
According to information released by Sainik School Ambikapur, online applications for AISSEE-2027 commenced on November 3. The deadline to submit applications and pay the examination fee without a late penalty is 11:50 PM on December 2, 2026.
Candidates who fail to apply within the stipulated timeframe will be given an opportunity to complete their forms between December 3 and December 6, subject to a late fee of ₹500. A correction window will remain open from December 7 to December 9, 2026, allowing candidates to rectify any information provided in their application forms.
Examination on January 31; admit cards available for download from January 25
As per the NTA’s examination schedule, the entrance test will be held on January 31, 2027. Details regarding the examination city will be released on January 11, 2027. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official website starting January 25.
The examination will consist of multiple-choice questions and will be conducted in a pen-and-paper format using OMR sheets.
Examination duration and language by class
The entrance examination for Class 6 will have a duration of 150 minutes (two and a half hours). It will be conducted in 13 languages, providing students with the option to choose a language of their preference. Meanwhile, the duration for the Class 9 admission examination has been set at 180 minutes—that is, three hours. The examination for this class will be conducted in the English medium.
Apply online via the NTA website
Students seeking admission to a Sainik School can apply online by visiting the official NTA website. Information regarding the application form and the examination is available on both the official AISSEE website and the NTA website.
Candidates and their parents/guardians are advised to carefully read the information brochure—covering eligibility, age limits, reservations, the examination pattern, the syllabus, and fees—before submitting an application.
For any issues related to the application process or the examination, you may contact the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700. Alternatively, assistance can also be sought by sending an email to aissee@nta.ac.in.
