Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) on Admission to Approved New Sainik Schools(NSS)
Ministry of Defence (MoD), Govt. of India has
approved setting up of Approved New Sainik
Schools, in partnership with NGOs/private
schools/State Governments. The scheme leverages
Public/private partnership in education sector,
helps tap into existing infrastructure available with
reputed private and Govt. Schools and open-up
new capacities to meet the growing aspirations of
children desirous of receiving education in a Sainik
School environment.
The main objective behind the vision of setting up
of 100 Approved New Sainik Schools is to create an
academically strong, culturally aware, intellectually
adept, confident, highly skilled, multi-dimensional,
patriotic self -reliant, youth community with
leadership qualities focused on providing utmost
priority to the nation.
As of now, Govt. has approved 18 Approved New
Sainik Schools
They are distinct from the existing 33 Sainik
Schools, and form a separate vertical under SSS.
Approved NSSs function under the aegis of Sainik
Schools Society and will follow the Rules and
Regulations for Approved New Sainik Schools in
partnership mode prescribed by the Society
In addition to their regular affiliated Board
curriculum, approved NSSs will also impart
education of Academic PLUS curriculum to the
students of Sainik School pattern.
Yes, however to join the Sainik school pattern of
education in these schools, a candidate must
qualify in AISSEE.
Not necessarily. Candidates are advised to check
the website of the approved New Sainik School
concerned.
Candidates are advised to check the website of the
approved New Sainik School concerned.
Candidates are advised to check the website of the approved New Sainik School concerned.
No, Candidates are advised to check the website of
the approved New Sainik School.
Class VI only
Is it compulsory to write the AISSEE 2023 for admission to approved NSSs in the Saink School stream?
Yes
Please See Annexure VI(B) of the Information
Bulletin of AISSEE 2023 hosted on the NTA website
https://aissee.nta.nic.in .
Do all approved NSSs admit girls and boys in the Sainik school stream for the academic year 2023-24?
Not necessarily, the New SSs can be Boys/Girls/Co-
Ed schools. Candidates are advised to check thewebsite of the New Sainik School concerned and
ensure that they are eligible, before they apply
You are required to apply online only at
https://aissee.nta.nic.in and also pay the exam fee
online using payment gateway.
You have the option to apply for SS, or approved
NSS or both. You have the following options:
You can apply to
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.
You have the option to apply for SS, or approved
NSS or both. You have the following options:
You can apply to
a) Sainik Schools only
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.
In case the combination opted by you includes
Sainik Schools, you will be required to select the SS
at the time of applying.
If you have opted for approved NSS-40% route,
you can opt for any approved New Sainik School in India, at the time of e-counselling. You will not be
required to opt for the NSS at the time of applying
for AISSEE 2023.
A candidate who is opting for admission under
approved NSS-60% route would be deemed to
have opted for the New Sainik School where he is
currently studying.
Admission in approved NSS for academic year
2023-24 in the Sainik School stream is open only at
Class VI level.
There are two channels of admission:
40% route:
1. Candidate must be between 10-12 years of
age as on 31.03.2023.
2. Candidate must have been between
01.04.20211 and 31.03.2013(both days
inclusive)
60% route:
1. Candidate must be between 10-12 years of
age as on 31.03.2023.
2. Candidate must have been between
01.04.2011 and 31.03.2013(both days
inclusive)
3. Must be currently studying in the
approved NSS where he is seeking
admission.
4. Must have passed/appearing in Class V, as
on 31.03.2023
1. Photograph
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.
8. Certificate from the Approved NSS where
the candidate is currently studying
certifying that the applicant is studying
there, if applicable.
For SS
Min. 25% marks in each section and min. 40% in
the aggregate. This does not apply to SC/.ST
categories.
For Approved NSS-40% and 60% -both routes
Min. 25% marks in each section and min. 40% in
the aggregate. This is applicable to all candidates
including SC/ST candidates.
Merit List is prepared School wise, class wise,
category wise, for home state and Other states (
separately for boys and girls), based on the marks
secured in AISSEE 2023.
All India Merit List- based on marks secured in
AISSEE 2023. No category or domicile is taken into
consideration in the preparation of this Merit List.
School wise Merit List- based on marks secured in
AISSEE 2023. No category or domicile is taken into
consideration in the preparation of this Merit List.
After admission to SS is over.
Yes. All candidates seeking admission to SS or
approved NSS (40% route or 60% route) are
required to apply for counselling after declaration
of AISSEE 23 results.
Yes. In case you want to apply for approved NSS –
40% route, you will be given the option to select
any approved NSS in India at the time of
counselling.
No. You will be deemed to have applied for
admission to the approved NSS where you are
currently studying, as indicated in your application
form and will be considered based on the position
in the School wise Merit List of AISSEE 2023.
No. Admission of a student in one of Approved
New Sainik Schools does not confer any right
whatsoever to such student to claim
admission/transfer in any of the existing 33 Sainik
Schools
NTA Help desk:011 4075 9000, 011 6922 7700
aissee@nta.ac.in
For more details, you can visit the website of the
approved NSS (address available in the Appendix
IB of the Information Bulletin hosted on
https://aissee.nta.nic.in)
on the SSS at
https://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in