Sainik Schools Society (SSS) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India. The Society runs Sainik Schools. Sainik Schools are English medium residential schools affiliated to CBSE. Sainik Schools prepare Cadets to join the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla (Pune), Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and other Training Academies for officers. At present there are a total of 33 Sainik Schools and 38 (Approx.) new Sainik Schools across the country.
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Admission to both Sainik Schools as well as New Sainik Schools is based on the performance of candidates in the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE).
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Admission at the level of Class VI
Entrance Exam Conduct Ones In A Years
Exam Type - MCQ (OMR Based Exam)
Number of Questions - 125
Exam Time - 2 : 30 Hours
Upcoming Exam - Jan - 2026
Eligibility (For Upcoming Exam)
Gender - Both Male and Female
Age - 10 to 12 Years
Born Between - 1st April 2014 to 31th March 2016
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Admission at the level of Class IX
Eligibility (For Upcoming Exam)
Gender - Both Male and Female
Qualification - Studied in class 8th or 9th
Age - 13 to 15 Years
Born Between - 1st April 2011 to 31th March 2013
Entrance Exam Conduct Ones In A Years
Exam Type - MCQ (OMR Based Exam)
Number of Questions - 150
Exam Time - 3 Hours
Upcoming Exam - Jan - 2026