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 Central Board of Secondary Education (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 across the country.
Sainik Schools offer admission at the level of Class VI and Class IX. Admission is based on the performance of candidates in the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE).
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved 18 New Sainik Schools, which operate in partnership with NGOs/private schools/State Governments. These approved New Sainik Schools function under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society. These approved New Sainik Schools offer admission to the Sainik School stream of Class VI, through AISSEE 2023.
CLASS : VI
| Sl No. | Subject | No of Questions | Total Marks | Duration(Minutes) |
| (a) | Maths | 50×3 | 150 | 60 |
| (b) | General Knowledge (Science & Social Studies) | 25×2 | 50 | 30 |
| (c) | Language | 25×2 | 50 | 30 |
| (d) | Intelligence | 25×2 | 50 | 30 |
| Total | 125 | 300 | 150 |
CLASS : IX
| Sl No. | Subject | No of Questions | Total Marks | Duration(Minutes) |
| (a) | Maths | 50×4 | 200 | 60 |
| (b) | English | 25×2 | 50 | 30 |
| (c) | Intelligence | 25×2 | 50 | 30 |
| (d) | General Science | 25×2 | 50 | 30 |
| (e) | Social Studies | 25×2 | 50 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 400 | 180 |
Sainik School Admission Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit: Age Limit criteria for admission in Sainik School
- Class 6 – 10 to 12 years
- Class 9 – 13 to 15 year
Both Boys And Girls candidates are eligible to take admission in Sainik School all over India.