3 New Sainik Schools, Check Here

The Government’s initiative to establish 100 New Sainik Schools across the country, in partnership with NGOs, private schools, and State Governments, has taken another step forward. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has recently included three additional New Sainik Schools for the upcoming admission cycle through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026.

These newly added institutions are part of the larger mission to provide quality, military-oriented education to students, thereby broadening the pool of potential officers for the Armed Forces.

List of Newly Added Sainik Schools (AISSEE 2026)

Students applying for admission to Classes 6 and 9 through AISSEE 2026 can now consider these three schools in addition to the previously approved list:

S. No.	School Name	State	District	Category of School
1	Srri SPK Public Senior Secondary School	Tamil Nadu	Namakkal	Residential
2	Vadem Nagar Higher Secondary School	Goa	Vasco-Goa	Residential
3	Yogeshwari Sainik School, Ambajogai	Maharashtra	Beed	Day boarding

Key Highlights of the New Sainik School Initiative

100 Schools Vision: The government’s goal is to establish 100 New Sainik Schools under the partnership model (PPP—Public-Private Partnership) across India.
Affiliation: These new schools will function under the aegis of the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, and will follow an Academic PLUS curriculum along with their respective board curricula (like CBSE).
Admission Route: Admissions are done through the AISSEE. Seats are generally filled via two routes:
- 40% Route (Category A): Based on the All India Merit list of the AISSEE.
- 60% Route (Category B): Reserved for students already studying in the approved New Sainik School, based on a qualifying test.
Financial Assistance: The Central Government provides financial support to deserving students, including a fee support grant (up to ₹40,000 per annum) for 50% of the class strength on a Merit-cum-Means basis.

Note: Candidates are advised to check the official AISSEE 2026 Information Bulletin on the NTA website for the full, final, and most accurate list of all participating Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools before applying. The last date to apply for AISSEE 2026 is approaching.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Sainik School Admissions (AISSEE)

General & Examination Details

Q1. What is the Sainik School Entrance Examination? A. The Sainik School entrance exam is the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE), which is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into Class VI and Class IX of Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools across India.

Q2. When is the AISSEE exam usually conducted? A. The exam is typically held offline (OMR sheet-based) on the second or third Sunday in January each year. The application process usually begins in October/November.

Q3. What is the application fee for AISSEE? A. The application fee for AISSEE is generally:

₹850/- for General, OBC (NCL), Defence, and Ex-servicemen categories.
₹700/- for SC and ST categories.

Eligibility Criteria

Q4. What is the age limit for Class VI admission? A. A candidate must be between 10 and 12 years old as of March 31 of the admission year (e.g., for the 2026-27 session, the age limit is 10 to 12 years as on March 31, 2026).

Q5. What is the age limit for Class IX admission? A. A candidate must be between 13 and 15 years old as of March 31 of the admission year, and must have passed Class VIII from a recognised school at the time of admission.

Q6. Are girls eligible for admission? A. Yes, girls are eligible for admission to Class VI in all Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools. Admission to Class IX is typically open only to boys.

Syllabus and Pattern

Q7. What is the structure of the AISSEE written exam for Class VI? A. The exam consists of four subjects with a total of 300 marks:

Mathematics (150 Marks)
General Knowledge (50 Marks)
Language (50 Marks)
Intelligence (50 Marks)

Q8. What subjects are covered in the Class IX entrance exam? A. The exam consists of five subjects with a total of 400 marks:

Mathematics (200 Marks)
Intelligence (50 Marks)
English (50 Marks)
General Science (50 Marks)
Social Studies (50 Marks)

Q9. Is there negative marking in the AISSEE? A. No, there is typically no negative marking for incorrect answers in the AISSEE.

Admission and Counselling

Q10. What is the selection process after the written exam? A. The selection process involves:

Qualifying in the AISSEE written examination.
Participation in e-counselling.
Passing a Medical Examination.
Document Verification and final admission.

Q11. What are the two routes for admission to the approved ‘New Sainik Schools’? A. The admission to New Sainik Schools (under the 100 Schools Scheme) is through two routes:

40% Route: For external students based solely on the All-India Merit List of AISSEE. Domicile or category is generally not considered.
60% Route: For students already enrolled in the approved New Sainik School, based on their rank in the school-wise merit list of AISSEE.

Q12. Is the fee structure the same for all Sainik Schools? A. No, the annual fee structure varies from school to school. Parents should check the specific fee details for the Sainik School or New Sainik School they are applying to.

Q13. Are scholarships available? A. Yes. Scholarships are available from:

State Governments (based on domicile and parent’s income).
Ministry of Defence (for children of serving/retired defence personnel).
Additional Central Government assistance and subsidies may also be available, particularly for students in New Sainik Schools based on merit-cum-means.