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Sainik School Class 6 Eligibility 2027

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

Important update

Projected from the standard 10–12 years rule for 31 March 2027; await AISSEE 2027 bulletin.

Class VI eligibility at a glance

Current classAcademic requirement

Eligibility is primarily age-based for Class VI; the selected school’s admission and document rules also apply.

GenderWho can apply

Boys and girls can apply. Seat availability is published school-wise and category-wise.

ResidenceDomicile rule

AISSEE is national, but home-state/UT and other-state/UT seat categories and reservation rules affect counselling.

Other essential admission conditions

The candidate must qualify AISSEE, take part in e-counselling, meet medical standards and produce original documents.

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 2015 to 31 March 2017. Projected from the standard 10–12 years rule for 31 March 2027; await AISSEE 2027 bulletin.

Which class should the student be studying in?

Eligibility is primarily age-based for Class VI; the selected school’s admission and document rules also apply.

Are boys and girls eligible?

Boys and girls can apply. Seat availability is published school-wise and category-wise.

Is domicile required?

AISSEE is national, but home-state/UT and other-state/UT seat categories and reservation rules affect counselling.