Last updated: 24 October 2026. AISSEE, the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination, is usually held in January, so the next 10 to 12 weeks decide most results. This guide gives parents and students a clear plan to prepare for AISSEE 2027 for Class 6 and Class 9: what the paper looks like, how to prepare each subject, a week-by-week plan, mock-test strategy and the mistakes that cost the most marks.
AISSEE 2027 is on Sunday, 31 January 2027 (official NTA bulletin, released 3 November 2026). Applications are open until 2 December 2026, which leaves about 12 weeks of preparation from today. Keep checking our AISSEE 2027 complete guide for dates.
Know the Paper First
Class 6 (300 marks, 150 minutes) | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 50 | 150 (3 each) |
Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
Language (English or a regional language such as Telugu) | 25 | 50 |
General Knowledge | 25 | 50 |
Class 9 (400 marks, 180 minutes) | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 50 | 200 (4 each) |
Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
English | 25 | 50 |
General Science | 25 | 50 |
Social Science | 25 | 50 |
All questions are multiple choice, marked on an OMR sheet with a ballpoint pen. Recent papers had no negative marking.
You must score at least 25% in each subject and 40% overall to qualify (recent bulletins). A seat needs far more than that.
Mathematics is half the paper in Class 6 and Class 9, and it is the first tie-breaker. Most selections are decided by maths.
Full topic lists are in our AISSEE exam pattern and syllabus page.
How to Prepare Each Subject
Mathematics (most important)
Master the high-frequency topics first: fractions and decimals, LCM and HCF, ratio and proportion, percentage, profit and loss, simple interest, speed–time–distance, time and work, area and perimeter, angles, and number system.
Learn tables to 25, squares to 30 and cubes to 15 so calculations are fast.
Practise 25 timed questions every day, then check every wrong answer and write the correct method in a mistakes notebook.
Class 6 students have about 1.5 minutes per maths question. Use shortcuts and leave lengthy questions for a second pass.
Intelligence
Practise series, analogy, odd one out, coding-decoding, mirror and water images, embedded figures, paper folding and counting figures.
Do 15 to 20 mixed questions daily. Intelligence is the fastest scoring section once patterns are familiar.
See our Mental Ability syllabus and tips.
Language / English
Read one short passage daily and answer questions in 6 to 7 minutes.
Revise grammar basics: tenses, articles, prepositions, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitution and spelling.
Telugu-medium children in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana can choose Telugu for the Class 6 language paper; the other subjects are given in the medium selected. See our English syllabus and tips.
General Knowledge (Class 6) and Science/Social (Class 9)
Class 6 GK: NCERT EVS and Class 5 science and social basics, India facts (states, rivers, national symbols), defence basics, inventions, sports and current affairs.
Class 9: NCERT Class 6 to 8 Science and Social Science. Make one-page fact sheets per chapter and revise them weekly.
12-Week Plan to AISSEE 2027
Weeks | Focus |
|---|---|
1–4 (late October to November) | Finish weak maths topics; 20 Intelligence questions a day; one reading passage a day; GK fact sheets |
5–8 (December) | Two full mock tests a week on OMR sheets in exam time; analyse every mock; revise the mistakes notebook |
9–11 (early January) | Three mocks a week; speed work on maths; revise fact sheets and formulas |
12 (exam week) | Light revision only, one short mock, sleep well, prepare the admit card and pens |
Mock Tests and OMR Practice
Take at least 15 full-length mocks before the exam, in the same time limit and on printed OMR sheets.
After each mock, list marks by subject and the topics where marks were lost. Fix those topics before the next mock.
Practise the order: Mathematics first while fresh, then Intelligence, then Language and GK.
Fill OMR bubbles completely and carefully. Marks are lost every year to wrongly filled roll numbers or booklet codes.
Solve the actual previous paper: see our AISSEE question paper explanation.
Mistakes That Cost the Most Marks
Spending too long on one maths question and running out of time.
Ignoring Intelligence and GK because they "carry fewer marks". Together they are 100 marks in Class 6.
Not checking the qualifying rule: failing 25% in any one subject means not qualifying, even with a high total.
Starting mocks only in the last two weeks.
Applying without understanding the home-state quota, so the child competes for the wrong list.
For Parents in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Most local children compete for home-state seats at Sainik School Korukonda and Sainik School Kalikiri, where the general-category closing marks are usually well above the qualifying mark. Telangana-domiciled children are treated as home-state candidates for these Andhra Pradesh schools. Aim high, and also prepare for RMS CET and Navodaya (JNVST), because the syllabi overlap heavily.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should my child start preparing for AISSEE?
Ideally 6 to 12 months before the exam. With 3 months left, follow the 12-week plan above and focus on maths and mock tests.
How many hours a day should a Class 5 child study for AISSEE?
About 2 to 3 focused hours on school days and 4 to 5 hours on holidays, with breaks. Consistency matters more than long hours.
Is coaching necessary for Sainik School?
Not compulsory, but regular timed tests and expert feedback make a big difference. Many selected children practise with structured mock tests and OMR sheets.
Can my child write the exam in Telugu?
For Class 6, yes. The language paper can be taken in Telugu, and the question paper medium can be chosen in the application. Class 9 is in English.
What is a good score in AISSEE Class 6?
There is no fixed number, because cut-offs differ by school, quota and category. Aim for 220+ out of 300 in mocks to be competitive for popular home-state seats.
