Are you aspiring to Join Sainik Schools in Class 6 or Class 9 in April 2025? If yes, then in this article we will explain in detail the process of Sainik School Online application & Sainik School Notification 2024 release dates. Sainik School admission online application 2024-25. For updates related to Military Schools, Visit here.
Admission in All India Sainik Schools & New Sainik Schools is done through a process called All India Sainik School E-Counselling. This exam is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) since 2022. Notification for Sainik School online application is expected from October onwards.
Timeline for Sainik School Notification 2024
Sainik School Notification is expected in October every year. Following is detailed timeline:
| Event | Exam Timeline | |
| Date of exam | January 2025 (Sunday) | |
| Mode of exam | Pen paper (OMR Sheets based) | |
| Paper pattern | Multiple Choice questions | |
| Exam cities | 186 cities across India, as mentioned in the Information Bulletin | |
| Eligibility for admission to Class VI | Candidate should be between 10 and 12 years as on 31.03.2025. Admission for Girls is open for Class VI, subject to availability of vacancies. Age criteria is 01 April 2013 – 31 March 2015 | |
| Eligibility for admission to Class IX | Candidate should be between 13 and 15 years as on 31.03.2024 and should have passed Class VIII, from a recognised school, at the time of admission. Admission for Girls is open for Class IX. Age criteria is 01 April 2010 – 31 March 2012 | |
| Exam fee | Category | Fee Payable |
| General/Wards of Defence personnel and exservicemen/OBC(NCL) | Rs. 650/- | |
| Scheduled castes/Scheduled tribes | Rs. 500/- | |
| Online Application form release | October / November 2024 | |
| Last date for submission of online application forms | 16.12.2024 (Tentatively) | |
| Last date for payment of fee online | 16.12.2024 (Tentatively) Exam fee can be paid online either through debit/credit card or internet banking/UPI |
Sainik School Syllabus 2024
If you are preparing for All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2025, then you need to know about latest Sainik School Syllabus.
Download Latest Sainik School Class 6 Syllabus Here.
Download Latest Sainik School Class 9 Syllabus Here.
Sainik School Notification 2024 : FAQ’s
For Sainik School admission process in 2024, Online application starts in October 2024. Written exam will be conducted in January 2025.
To apply online for Sainik School Entrance Exam 2025, you have to register on aissee nta online in or you can register here.
Age criteria for admission in class 6 is 01 April 2013 – 31 March 2015. Age criteria for admission in class 9 is 01 April 2010 – 31 March 2012.
You can join Dabad Academy Telegram group for official notification and detailed information for Sainik School admissions 2025.