AISSEESainik SchoolGuide
Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027: Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & How to Prepare
A parent's complete guide to AISSEE — who can apply, exam pattern, important dates and a month-by-month preparation plan from Satara's Yashashree Academy.
Yashashree Academy · 1 September 2026
What is AISSEE?
The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) is conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools across India, including Sainik School Satara.
Eligibility at a glance
- Class 6: age 10–12 years as on 31 March of the admission year.
- Class 9: age 13–15 years, currently studying in Class 8.
Exam pattern
| Section | Class 6 entry | Class 9 entry |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 questions | 50 questions |
| Intelligence | 25 questions | 25 questions |
| Language | 25 questions | English 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 questions | GK / Social Studies 25 + Science 25 |
See our Sainik School course page for how we cover each section.
How to prepare
- Start at least one year before the exam.
- Focus on Mathematics and Intelligence — they carry the most marks.
- Take weekly timed mock tests.
- Build physical fitness alongside studies for the medical round.
Results from Satara
With this approach, Yashashree Academy students have been selected to Sainik Schools across India — including Aaryan Koratkar (AISSEE 2023: Maharashtra State Rank 4, All India Rank 81). See all our results.