New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam schedule for the All-India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE)-2024 for class 6 and 9. The admissions are open for 33 Sainik Schools across the country. Interested and eligible candidates who wish to take admission here can fill the application forms by December 16, 2023.
The authorities have scheduled the exam for January 21, 2024. They will conduct the exam in Pen and paper mode, and it will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The examination fee for candidates belonging to the general category and wards of defense personnel and ex-servicemen/OBC is ₹ 650. The exam fee for students belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes is ₹ 500. The last date for payment of fee through debit/credit card or internet banking/UPI is December 16, 2023.
Students willing to take admission in class 6 at Sainik schools should be between the age group of 10-12 years as on March 31, 2023. Admission for girls is open for class 6, subject to availability of vacancies. The age criteria for female students is same as that of boys. For taking admission in class 9, candidates should be between the age group of 13-15 years as on March 31, 2024 and should have passed class 8 from a recognised school. Admission for girls is open for class 9, subject to availability of vacancies. Their age criteria is same as that of boys.