FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) - GENERAL

All India Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE)- 2024

IMPORTANT: All Candidates are requested to read COVID-19 related guidelines/advisory available
on NTA website and on the Admit Card

This document is merely an attempt to provide answers to some common questions posted to us, by
the candidates. However, this list is neither exhaustive nor does it purport to be a source of
complete information on the subject. Hence candidates are advised, in their own interest to refer to
the Information Bulletin on the NTA website https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/ and ensure that
they meet eligibility criteria. FAQs may be referred for a quick reference only.

Sr Questions Answers
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GENERAL
1 What is AISSEE 2024? AISSEE 2024 is an entrance exam for admission to 33
Sainik Schools and Saink School Stream of 19 approved
New Sainik Schools under the aegis of the Sainik School
Society.
2 Admission through AISSEE 2024, is Admission to Sainik Schools is at Class VI and at Class IX
done at what levels? levels only, for the academic year 2024-25.
Admission to Sainik School stream of the approved New
Sainik Schools is open for Class VI only for the academic
year 2024-25.
3 Is the exam common for admission Yes.
to both SSs and approved NSSs?
4 What are these approved New Sainik Please refer to FAQs on admission to approved NSSs.
Schools?
5 What is the process for admission to Admission to Sainik Schools is through AISSEE 2024
Sainik Schools? followed by E-Counselling, Medical Fitness certified by
Competent Medical Authority and verification of
documents. Final selection will be on the basis of the
position in the Merit List of AISSEE 2024.
6 What is the eligibility criteria for a) Eligibility criteria for admission to Class VI of Sainik
applying to AISSEE 2024? Schools:

A candidate should be between 10 and 12 years as on

31 March 2024, i.e. he/she should have been born
between 01 April 2012 and 31 March 2014 (both days
inclusive) for admission to the academic year 2024-25.

Admission for Girls is open for Class VI. Age criteria is

same as boys.

b) Eligibility criteria for Class IX of Sainik Schools of

Sainik Schools:

A candidate should be between 13 and 15 years as on

31 March 2024, for admissionto Class IX, i.e. he should
have been born between 01 April 2009 and 31 March
2011 (both days inclusive) for admission to the
academic year 2024-25.

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 Admission for Girls is open for Class IX. Age criteria is
same as boys.

He/ She should have passed Class VIII exam

from a recognized school at the time of admission.

Eligibility criteria for Class VI of approved New Sainik

Schools under the 40% route

Same as at (a) above, applicable to Sainik Schools.

Eligibility criteria for Class VI of approved New Sainik

Schools under the 60% route

Same as at (a) above, applicable to Sainik Schools Plus

a) A candidate should be currently studying in the

approved New Sainik School where he seeks
admission.

b) He should have passed/appearing in Class V

exam as on 31.03.2023.
7 What is the exam application fee? Category Fee per
candidate (Rs)
General/Wards of Defence Rs 650/-
personnel and ex-servicemen/
OBC(NCL) as per central List
SC/ST Rs.500/-
st
8 What is the date of the exam? 21 January 2024 (Sunday)
9 What are the exam timings For Class VI: From 02.00 pm to 04.30 pm
For Class IX: From 02.00 pm to 05.00 pm
10 What is the mode of conducting the The test will be conducted in paper pen mode.
test?
11 What is the scheme of the exam for Sec. Subject No. of Marks Total
Class VI? Qns. per Qn. marks
A Language 25 2 50
B Mathematics 50 3 150
C General 25 2 50
Knowledge
D Intelligence 25 2 50
Total 125 300
12 What is the scheme of the exam for Sec. Subject No. of Marks Total
Class IX Qns. per Qn. marks
A Mathematics 50 4 200
B English 25 2 50
C General 25 2 50
Sciences
D Social Studies 25 2 50

E Intelligence 25 2 50
Total 150 400

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13 What is the syllabus? Please Check Appendix II and III of the Information
Bulletin on: https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/
14 What is the medium of the question Medium of the question paper of the exam for
paper for Class VI Exam? admission to Class VI will be any one of the following
languages, opted by the candidates in their application
form:
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada,
Marathi, Odiya, Gujarati, Assamese, Punjabi, Bengali
and Urdu
15 What is the medium of the question English only
paper for Class IX exam?
16 Who is conducting AISSEE? National Testing Agency, a body under the Ministry of
Education is conducting AISSEE 2024.
17 What is the role of NTA? Role of NTA is confined to registration of candidates for
the exam, conduct of exam and declaration of results
and merit list. It has no role to play in the admission
process.
APPLICATION FORM RELATED
18 Is the application common for both Yes. Candidates are required to fill the same form,
Sainik School aspirants and approved online at https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/ whether they
New Sainik School aspirants? want to apply for Sainik School or approved New
Sainik School or both. They are required to fill
only one form, whether they want to apply for SS or
approved NSS or both.
19 I am a candidate who is currently You have the option to apply for SS, or approved NSS or
studying in an approved NSS. Can I both. You have the following options:
apply for both Sainik schools and You can apply to
Approved New Sainik Schools? 1. Sainik Schools(SS) only
2. SS + Approved NSS 40% route(in that order
of priority)
3. SS+ Approved NSS-40% route+ Approved
NSS-60% route( In that order of priority)
4. SS+ Approved NSS-60% route( in that order
of priority)
5. Approved NSS-40% route +Approved NSS-
60% route( in that order of priority)
6. Approved NSS-60% route only
7. Approved NSS-40% route only
You are required to indicate the combination opted by
you in your application form.
20 I am a candidate who is not You have the option to apply for SS, or approved NSS or
currently studying in a Sainik School both. You have the following options:
or an approved NSS. Can I apply for You can apply to
both Sainik schools and approved a) Sainik Schools only
New Sainik Schools? b) Sainik Schools + Approved NSSs 40% route( in
that order of priority)
c) Approved NSS 40% route only
You are required to indicate the combination opted by
you in your application form.
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21 Do I have to choose the Sainik In case the combination opted by you includes Sainik
School, right upfront while applying Schools, you will be required to select the SS at the time
or can I choose at the time of of applying.
counselling?
22 Is the exam fee same whether I Yes.
apply for Sainik School or approved
NSS or both?
23 Is there any link between the No. There is no connection between the medium that
medium opted for the exam( For you opt for the exam for admission to Class VI and the
Class VI) and the exam cities I can exam city that you can opt. You can choose any of the
choose? Or in other words, if I 13 languages listed in the Information Bulletin as the
choose Marathi as my medium of medium of your paper for the exam for admission to
exam in Class VI, do I have to choose Class VI and opt for any of the exam cities listed in
an exam city in Maharashtra only? Annexure IV of the Information Bulletin.
24 Is there any link between the No. There is no connection between the medium that
medium opted for the exam ( For you opt for the exam for admission to Class VI and the
Class VI) and the Sainik School that ISainik School that you can opt. You can choose any of
can opt for? Or in other words, if I the 13 languages listed in the Information Bulletin as
choose say Sainik School,the medium of your paper for the exam for admission
Amaravatinagar in Tamil Nadu, do I to Class VI and opt for any of the Sainik Schools.
have to choose only Tamil as the However, please check your domicile and the tentative
medium of the paper or can I choose vacancies/seats in your Class, Category, Gender in the
any of the specified languages? School that you are applying for, given in Annexure VI of
the Information Bulletin.
25 Can I choose any listed exam city as You are required to select any four cities, from the list
my exam city? Is it necessary to of exam cities, for appearing in the exam. Please refer
choose only those exam cities, in the to Annexure IV of the Information Bulletin for the list of
State where the SS opted is located? exam cities.

There is no linkage between the exam city opted by a

candidate and the Sainik School opted by him.

In other words, if a candidate opts for, say, Sainik

School Kodagu, it is not necessary that he should select
an exam city in the State of Karnataka. He is free to
select any four cities of his choice given at Annexure IV,
as his exam city, whether located in Karnataka or
otherwise.

There is no restriction on the choice of exam cities.

26 Can I withdraw my application form No. You can neither withdraw your application nor get
and get refund of the fee paid? refund of the application fee paid.
27 Can I apply for more than one Sainik No. You can choose only one Sainik School in the
School? application form. Make sure that the school opted by
you, has vacant seats for the Class in which you are
seeking admission, in your category/gender. Please
refer to Tentative list of Vacancies in Annexure VI of
the Information Bulletin in this regard before you
apply.
28 I am applying for Sainik School. Applicants for Sainik Schools are required to upload
What documents do I need to the following documents while applying:
upload while applying? 1. Photograph
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 2. Signature
3. Thumb impression
4. Domicile certificate
5. Date of birth certificate
6. Category certificate, if applicable
7. Service Certificate in case of wards of Defence
personnel/ex-servicemen, if applicable.
29 I made an error in filling the details in You can correct the details through the correction
the form? How do I correct it? window at https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/ during
the period when the window will be open. Please
refer to the Information Bulletin and be in touch
with the NTA website for the specific dates when
the correction window will be open.
30 What are the details that I can You can change any of the details that had earlier been
correct through the Correction filled in in the exam form through the Correction
Window? Window at https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/ during the
period when it is open. You can also upload the
correct document/s through the correction window,
in case there was an error in the documents you
had earlier uploaded. No correction can be carried
out either through email or fax or letter. Please
read the Information Bulletin and check the NTA
website for updates.
31 I have made double/excess payment Extra payment, if any, made by you will be refunded to
of fee. When do I get refund? you, soon after the closure of the correction window,
after fee reconciliation. In case you do not receive the
refund as stated above, you may write to us at
[email protected] stating your application number,
name, transaction reference number, date of the
transaction, name of the bank/payment gateway
through which payment was made.
32 I have forgotten my application On the log in screen of the portal,
number. How do I get it? https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/, click the “forgot
application number” button and follow the procedure
given there. You will get your application number.
ADMIT CARD RELATED
33 How do I get my admit card The admit card will be uploaded on NTA website
https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/ as per the
announcement on NTA website. Candidates need to
check the admit card carefully for all particulars e.g
Roll No. Name, Medium, Date of Birth, Gender,
Examination City/Centre, Date and time of the exam,
Category, etc. No physical admit cards will be sent by
34 If I do not get my Admit Card, whom post. Send an email to [email protected] or call NTA Help Desk
should I contact? at 011-40759000 or 011 6922 7700.

35 Whom can I contact in case my admit Send an email to [email protected] or call NTA Help
card has some issue, or Desk at 011- 40759000, or 011 6922 7700
I am not able to download my admit
card?
36 Where can I get the details of the Please check your admit card for the same.
exam centre?
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37 Can I change my exam city after No, you will not be allowed to change your exam city
receiving admit card? once admit card has been issued.

CONDUCT OF EXAM RELATED

38 Am I required to affix my photograph Admit Card contains a Declaration cum Undertaking
on the Admit Card? regarding COVID 19. You are required to affix your
photograph and left hand thumb impression at the foot
of the Declaration/Undertaking and also get the
signature of your parent affixed at the space provided,
before reaching the centre. You will be required to sign
on the admit card in the presence of the Invigilator at
the exam centre.
39 What is the reporting time at the Please check your admit card which will be issued
exam centre? through https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/, for your
reporting time.
40 What is the latest time for entry into 01.30 pm on the day of the exam.
the exam centre
41 Can I leave the test hall, if I complete No. You cannot leave the test hall until the test
the test before time? concludes and the invigilator allows you to go.
42 What are the items which are You are permitted to carry, only the following items to
permitted inside the test hall? the test centre:
* Pen (Black/Blue)
* Personal transparent water bottle (500 ml)
* Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
*Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking)
downloaded from the NTA website (a clear printout on
A4 size paper) duly filled in and photo affixed.
* Valid ID cards
*Photograph for affixing on the attendance register
43 Will I be given fresh mask at the test Yes. You are required to wear the mask given at the
centre? test centre during the test.
44 Should I carry some blank sheets to No. You can do the rough work in the space provided in
the exam centre for doing rough the test booklet.
work?
45 Should I carry a calculator? No
46 If I commit an error in writing my roll You should be careful while filling the details on your
number on my OMR answer sheet, OMR answer sheet. In case you commit an error in
what should I do? How do I correct writing the details, inform the invigilator in the room
it? immediatley. However, the OMR answer sheet will not
be replaced.
47 Will the question paper be bi-lingual Class VI:
or only in English for Class VI exam? For those who opted for English or Hindi, the question
paper will be in English and in Hindi.
For those who opted for specified language, the
question paper will be in the specified language and in
English.
In case of any discrepancy or error in the version of the
paper in the opted language, English version shall
prevail.
48 Will the question paper be bi-lingual It will be in English only.
or only in English for Class IX exam?

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49 Do I have to surrender the admit Yes. You are required to hand over your admit card to
card to the invigilator at the exam the invigilator after the conclusion of the exam.
centre?
50 Can I take the question paper Yes
booklet with me, after the exam?
51 Am I required to carry a photograph Yes. You will be required to affix your photograph on
to affix on the attendance register? the attendance register.
52 Will there be negative marking for No. There would be no negative marking for wrong
wrong answers? answers.
53 Can I take the OMR answer sheet No. You are required to handover your OMR answer
with me after the conclusion of the sheet to the invigilator after the conclusion of the exam,
exam? before leaving.
POST EXAM RELATED
54 Will I get an opportunity to view my - After the conduct of test, the scanned OMR answer
responses, the questions, and the sheets of candidates will be made available on the
answers? Will I get an opportunity NTA website. Exact date of display of scanned
to challenge the answers in case I images of OMR Answer Sheets, would be
feel that the answer to any question communicated after the examination on NTA
is incorrect, in my opinion? website.
- Candidates will be able to view their respective
OMR answer sheet free of cost. In case they want
to make any representation against the OMR
grading, they can do so by applying for it and
paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 100/-.
- After exam, experts shall verify the answer keys for
the question paper administered.
- NTA will display the Questions and Provisional
Answer Keys on the NTA website, on a date
communicated to candidates through NTA website
and public notice/press release in advance.
- Candidates, who are not satisfied with the answer
key, may challenge by filling online application
form and paying a non-refundable sum of Rs.200/-
per question, through the given window.
Applications received by hand or by fax or email
will not be considered.
- Experts test the challenges received, and if needed
key is revised.
- The result will be compiled on the basis of final
answer keys.
- No grievance with regard to answer key(s) after
declaration of result will be entertained. The
NTA’s decision on the challenges shall be final and
no further communication will be entertained.
- Candidates are advised to remain in touch with the
NTA website www.nta.ac.in or
https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/ for the exact
dates and other updates.
55 What is the evaluation Responses will be processed based on the answer keys
methodology? verified and finalised.

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 There will be no negative marking for wrong answer.

NTA shall address discrepancies if any in the following

manner

If more than one option are found to be correct, post

challenge or during key verification - Marks will be
awarded to only those students who have marked
any of the correct options.

If all options are found to be correct – Full marks to

be awarded to all students, who have attempted the
question.

If none of the options is correct/Question is found to

be wrong – All students who appeared in the exam
would be awarded full marks
56 What are the passing marks in the A candidate is eligible for admission to the Sainik
exam for those seeking admission to Schools if he/ she secures a minimum of 25% marks in
Sainik Schools ? each subject of the exam and 40% marks in aggregate
of all the subjects of AISSEE 2024. However, admission
will be based on relative merit (in AISSEE) of candidate
in his/ her category in the school opted by him/ her,
medical fitness and verification of requisite documents.
However, no minimum marks are prescribed for
candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled
Tribe category. They will be admitted on the basis of
inter-se merit at the Entrance Examination within their
respective categories, subject to medical fitness and
verification of requisite documents.
57 How is the Merit list prepared for Merit List is prepared School wise, category wise, for
admission to SS? home state and Other states ( separately for boys and
girls), based on the marks secured in AISSEE 2024.
58 When will results be declared? Date of declaration of results will be announced on the
NTA website. Be in touch with the NTA website for
updates.
59 Can I apply for re-checking my No.
answers, after results?
60 What is the admission procedure All those qualify the exam, are required to register
post results? online for e-counelling, whether they are seeking
admission to SSs or NSSs( under 40% or 60% route)
Candidates are advised to be in touch with the website
at https://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in for this purpose.

It will be followed by medical examination and

verification of documents.
61 What about the validity of Category A candidate should be in possession of a valid category
certificate in respect of OBC(NCL) certificate as per existing Central & State Govt. norms
candidates? (as applicable) at the time of online filling of application
form of AISSEE -24 and also at the time of admission.

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62 Whom should I contact in case of any You can write to us at [email protected] or call NTA Help
need? Desk at: 011-40759000 or 011 6922 7700

Candidates are advised to be in touch with the NTA

website www.nta.ac.in, or
https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/,
tps://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in for latest updates.
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