Sainik School Admission Stages: A Comprehensive Guide 2024

Stage 1: Online Application

The first step towards securing admission in a Sainik School begins with the online application process. To be eligible to apply, candidates must fulfill certain age criteria depending on the class they are seeking admission for. For Class VI, candidates should be between 10 and 12 years old as of March 31, 2023, while for Class IX, the age range is between 13 and 15 years. For detailed information on eligibility criteria, visit our Eligibility page . The application process involves registration, filling in personal details accurately, selecting preferred schools and examination cities, and uploading necessary documents. Get detailed information on the application process page here.

Stage 2: Entrance Examination

Following the application stage, candidates face the crucial Entrance Examination. The exam pattern varies for Class VI and IX, covering subjects like Mathematics, Intelligence, General Knowledge, and English. Check the detailed exam pattern for Class 6 here and exam pattern for Class 9 here. The duration of the exam , and the syllabus differs for each class. Delve deeper into the exam syllabus of Class 6 here and exam syllabus of Class 9 here.

Stage 3: Results & Merit List

After the examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares the results and merit lists based on candidates' performance. Admission is granted based on merit, and candidates need to register/sign up on the AISSAC Portal for further admission processes. The allocation of seats is done through e-counselling based on candidates' ranks and category-wise merit lists. Additionally, reservation criteria are applied to ensure equitable opportunities for candidates from various backgrounds. For further details on result announcements, refer to our Results page .

Stage 4: Counselling

The counselling stage involves several steps, including verification of details, registration, filling in choices of schools, and seat allotment. Candidates need to carefully prioritize their school choices during the counselling process. They have the option to accept the allotted seat, reconsider it for the next round, or exit the admission process if they are not satisfied. The allotment of seats follows a specific sequence based on candidates' ranks and preferences. For a detailed understanding of the counselling procedure, visit our Counselling page .

Stage 5: Medical Examination

Candidates who accept the allotted seat undergo a thorough medical examination to assess their fitness for admission. This examination checks the physical and mental health of candidates. To learn more about the medical assessment process, visit our Medical Examination page .

Stage 6: Physical Verification by Allotted School

Upon successful completion of the medical examination, candidates must report to the allotted school for physical verification of documents.

Stage 7: Final Admission Fee Payment

The final stage involves the payment of the admission fee to confirm the admission. Once all formalities are completed, candidates secure their place in the prestigious Sainik School, ready to embark on a journey of academic and personal growth.