About the school
Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.P. Sainik School, Lucknow was established in 1960. It is a residential CBSE school administered under the U.P. Sainik Schools Society. Its entrance examination is separate from NTA AISSEE. Use the Lucknow school entry conditions when choosing the school in the UP admission portal.
2027–28 dates
Normal application deadline: 25 October 2026, 5 pm. Late application deadline: 31 October 2026, 5 pm. Correction window: 3–5 November 2026, up to 5 pm. The examination is tentatively scheduled for 20 December 2026; it is not an unconditional final date. Follow the portal/admit card for any change.
| Milestone | Official schedule |
|---|---|
| सामान्य आवेदन / Normal deadline | 25 October 2026 · 5 pm |
| विलंब सहित / Late deadline | 31 October 2026 · 5 pm |
| सुधार / Correction | 3–5 November 2026 · up to 5 pm |
| संभावित परीक्षा / Tentative exam | 20 December 2026 · subject to notification |
Who is eligible for Lucknow?
UP domicile is required. Class 6 at Lucknow is for boys; Class 9 is for boys and girls. The 2027–28 prospectus prints the following inclusive birth ranges: Class 6: 2 July 2015–1 January 2018; Class 9: 2 July 2012–1 January 2015. These ranges are reproduced as printed rather than recalculated from a different session. Pass Class 5/Class 8 respectively before joining. Verify the latest correction notice and your original birth/domicile documents before submitting.
| Entry class | Date of birth / campus | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 · boys | 2 July 2015 – 1 January 2018 | UP domicile; Class 5 pass before joining |
| Class 9 · boys & girls | 2 July 2012 – 1 January 2015 | UP domicile; Class 8 pass before joining |
Exam pattern and syllabus standard
The 2027–28 prospectus specifies an OMR paper of 200 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes, covering English, General Knowledge, Mathematics and Intelligence. The standard is Class 5 for Class 6 entry and Class 8 for Class 9 entry, based on UP Board/CBSE/ICSE curricula. Official 2026–27 sample papers show 200 MCQs: Mathematics 75, English 50, GK 50, Intelligence 25, with no negative marking. That split is sample-paper evidence, not a new chapter-by-chapter 2027–28 syllabus announcement.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 | 75 |
| English | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Detailed preparation topics
The prospectus specifies a class standard, not a separate official chapter list. Our dedicated pages provide a labelled preparation checklist and link to the school sample papers. Class 9 science and social studies are preparation areas for GK, not separate 50-mark papers.
Class 6 · Class 5 standard
The prospectus sets the UP Board/CBSE/ICSE Class 5 standard for admission to Class 6. Prepare mathematics, English, GK and Intelligence.
Class 9 · Class 8 standard
Use Class 8-level mathematics, English, GK and Intelligence. Science and social studies in the preparation checklist support GK; they are not separate 50-mark papers.
What is officially published?
The 2027–28 prospectus gives the school-class standard, 200 marks and 150 minutes. The detailed topic checklist on our syllabus site is labelled as preparation guidance.
How to practise
Use the school’s official sample papers, check the answer-marking instructions and complete full-length timed OMR practice.
Application and final selection
Open the official UP portal, choose the school/class carefully, fill the online form, upload the requested documents and pay the applicable normal/late fee. Save the submitted form and receipt. Prepare birth, UP domicile, category and school certificates in the prescribed format. The process includes written examination, interview, medical fitness and final merit. The prospectus lists EWS 10%, OBC 27%, SC 21% and ST 2% reservation; eligibility and certificates remain essential. Application charges and school boarding/tuition charges are different: consult the current prospectus fee schedule.
- Read the latest session prospectus and match age, school class, residence and category requirements.
- Use the official application route and enter the correct target school/class.
- Upload the prescribed documents, complete the notified payment and save confirmation/receipt.
- Download the admit card, check centre/reporting instructions and practise the correct paper pattern.
- After shortlisting, complete the applicable counselling or interview, medical and original-document checks.
Documents to keep ready
Use this checklist to prepare; the official application may request additional or different formats.
- Birth certificate / accepted date-of-birth proof
- School marksheet and required study/pass certificate
- Domicile / residence certificate where applicable
- Category / OBC-NCL / EWS or defence-service documents where applicable
- Recent photograph, signatures and application confirmation
- Transfer certificate and medical fitness documents at the admission stage, as instructed
Fees, concessions and budgeting
Check the current UP portal for the normal and late application charges. Read the prospectus fee schedule separately for school admission, boarding, tuition and other payments. Keep both the application receipt and the school fee notice; they refer to different payments.
Application fee
Paid during form submission; keep the receipt.
School fee
Confirm tuition, boarding, deposits and the payment period with the selected school.
Merit, reservation and final admission
The prospectus lists EWS 10%, OBC 27%, SC 21% and ST 2%. The relevant UP domicile and category documents must be valid in the required format. Confirm the Lucknow school and class while applying through the shared portal.
A practical preparation plan
Start with the syllabus
Mark the official topics for your own class and stream before choosing study material.
Build subject basics
Study the prescribed school level; solve examples before moving to timed practice.
Practise full papers
Use the correct time limit and marks distribution. Review every wrong answer.
Prepare for admission
Keep documents ready and follow the actual interview/counselling and medical instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Can girls apply to Lucknow Class 6?
The 2027–28 Lucknow entry rule lists boys for Class 6; Class 9 admits boys and girls.
Is UP domicile required?
Yes, under the current admission conditions.
Is 20 December final?
It is a tentative date; check subsequent notices and the admit card.
What supports the 200-question distribution?
It comes from the official 2026–27 school sample papers.
Is this AISSEE?
UP Sainik School has a separate entrance test and application process.
Official sources and verification
- Official admission portal ↗
- Official prospectus 2027–28 ↗
- Class 6 official sample paper 2026–27 ↗
- Class 9 official sample paper 2026–27 ↗
Checked on 2 October 2026. This independent guide summarises the cited school material. The current official prospectus and later notices take precedence.
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