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Approved New Sainik School Class 9 Eligibility 2027

Check the latest available age, class, gender and domicile rules before applying for AISSEE – Approved New Sainik Schools.

Important update

Provisional projection only. Class IX availability must be confirmed in the AISSEE 2027 bulletin and school vacancy list.

Class IX eligibility at a glance

Current classAcademic requirement

Where Class IX admission is offered, the candidate must meet the AISSEE age rule and pass Class VIII before admission; the 60% route additionally follows the concerned school rule.

GenderWho can apply

Gender eligibility depends on the approved school and its published Class IX vacancies.

ResidenceDomicile rule

School-specific admission, residence, fee and boarding/day-school conditions must be checked separately.

Other essential admission conditions

Do not assume every approved New Sainik School offers Class IX. Apply only when the official bulletin and counselling vacancy list show the option.

Meeting age and class conditions makes a student eligible to apply; it does not guarantee admission. Final selection depends on the entrance examination, applicable reservation, vacancies, counselling or interview, medical fitness and document verification.

Documents to keep ready

  • Birth certificate or official date-of-birth proof
  • Current school study certificate and previous class marksheet
  • Domicile/residence certificate where applicable
  • Category, defence-service or special-relaxation certificate where claimed
  • Recent photograph, signature, Aadhaar and other documents listed in the notification
Always check the final notification

This guide simplifies the latest available rule. The official prospectus and vacancy notice have final authority.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the date of birth range?

01 April 2012 to 31 March 2014. Provisional projection only. Class IX availability must be confirmed in the AISSEE 2027 bulletin and school vacancy list.

Which class should the student be studying in?

Where Class IX admission is offered, the candidate must meet the AISSEE age rule and pass Class VIII before admission; the 60% route additionally follows the concerned school rule.

Are boys and girls eligible?

Gender eligibility depends on the approved school and its published Class IX vacancies.

Is domicile required?

School-specific admission, residence, fee and boarding/day-school conditions must be checked separately.