AISSEE 2026 Registration Closes Today; Correction Window Soon

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the registration window for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 today, October 30, 2025. Students seeking admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools must submit their application form by the end of the day through the official portal — exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society. According to the NTA, the last date for successful payment of the examination fee is October 31, 2025, while the correction window for applicants will be available from November 2 to November 4, 2025. The entrance test is scheduled to be conducted in January 2026 across multiple centres in India.

AISSEE 2026: Important Dates

Candidates can refer to the table below for a complete timeline of the AISSEE 2026 application process and examination schedule.

AISSEE 2026: How to Apply?

Applicants who have not yet completed their registration can still apply online before the deadline. Below are the key steps to follow while submitting the application form:

1. Visit the official website at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society
2. Click on the ‘AISSEE 2026 Registration’ link available on the homepage
3. Register with valid details such as name, email ID, and mobile number
4. Fill out the online application form and upload the necessary documents
5. Pay the application fee online and submit the form
6. Download the confirmation page and retain a printed copy for records

AISSEE 2026 Exam Pattern

The AISSEE 2026 examination will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode with multiple-choice questions. The Class 6 exam will be held for 150 minutes, while the Class 9 exam will last for 180 minutes.

• Class 6 Exam Timing: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
• Class 9 Exam Timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

New Sainik Schools Added for AISSEE 2026

This year, the NTA has included three new Sainik Schools in the AISSEE 2026 admission process. These institutions are:

• Shri SPK Public Senior Secondary School, Tamil Nadu
• Vadem Nagar Higher Secondary School, Goa
• Yogeshwari Sainik School, Ambajogai, Maharashtra

With these additions, the Sainik School network continues to expand its reach, offering more students access to quality military education.