Last updated: 24 October 2026. This page explains the AISSEE exam pattern and syllabus for Sainik School Class 6 and Class 9 admission: subjects, number of questions, marks, duration, medium of the paper, marking rules, and the full Class 6 syllabus topic by topic. Every topic that has a study note on our blog is linked, so students can use this page as a revision map for AISSEE 2027.
The pattern and syllabus below follow recent AISSEE Information Bulletins published by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Confirm them in the AISSEE 2027 bulletin when it is released on exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
AISSEE Exam Pattern for Class 6
Section | Questions | Marks per question | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 50 | 3 | 150 |
Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
Language | 25 | 2 | 50 |
General Knowledge | 25 | 2 | 50 |
Total | 125 | 300 |
Duration: 150 minutes. In recent cycles the Class 6 exam ran from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
AISSEE Exam Pattern for Class 9
Section | Questions | Marks per question | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 50 | 4 | 200 |
Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
English | 25 | 2 | 50 |
General Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
Social Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
Total | 150 | 400 |
Duration: 180 minutes. In recent cycles the Class 9 exam ran from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Key Exam Rules
Mode: pen-and-paper test with multiple-choice questions, answered on an OMR sheet. Rough work is done in the test booklet.
Negative marking: recent AISSEE papers have had no negative marking, so students should attempt every question.
Mathematics carries the most weight: half the marks in both classes (150 of 300 in Class 6, 200 of 400 in Class 9), and it is the first tie-breaker. See qualifying marks and tie-breaking.
Physical test: AISSEE has no physical fitness test. After counselling, selected candidates must pass a medical examination at the school before admission.
Medium of the Question Paper
Class 6: candidates choose one medium in the application form: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Assamese, Punjabi or Urdu, as listed in recent bulletins.
Class 9: English only.
English and Hindi medium candidates get a bilingual (English and Hindi) booklet. Regional-language candidates get the paper in their chosen language along with English.
If translations differ, the English version is final (except for the language section).
The medium cannot be changed after submitting the form, and admission eligibility does not depend on the medium chosen.
Telugu-medium students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana can write the Class 6 paper in Telugu. Because the English version is printed alongside, practise reading questions in both languages.
AISSEE Class 6 Syllabus (Topic-wise)
Mathematics (50 questions, 150 marks)
Unitary method
Arranging fractions
Intelligence (25 questions, 50 marks)
Language: English (25 questions, 50 marks)
General Knowledge (25 questions, 50 marks)
Food, culture, habitat and languages of regions
The linked topic notes are part of our Knowledge Base. For subject-wise syllabus with preparation tips, see the Mathematics, English, GK and Intelligence guides.
AISSEE Class 9 Syllabus
The Class 9 paper is based on the Class 8 level of the CBSE/NCERT curriculum. Mathematics covers topics such as rational numbers, linear equations, squares and square roots, cubes, exponents, algebraic expressions, mensuration, data handling and comparing quantities. General Science and Social Science follow Class 8 NCERT topics. The detailed topic list is in the appendix of the AISSEE Information Bulletin.
How to Use the Pattern in Preparation
Give maths the most time: it carries half the marks. Practise speed and accuracy on high-frequency topics such as fractions, LCM and HCF, percentage, profit and loss, area and perimeter, and speed-time-distance.
Plan the 150 minutes: a common approach for Class 6 is about 75 minutes for maths, 25 for intelligence, and 20 each for language and GK, leaving 10 minutes to check the OMR sheet.
Practise on OMR sheets: full-length timed mock tests on real OMR sheets reduce bubbling mistakes on exam day.
Attempt everything: with no negative marking in recent cycles, never leave a question blank.
Read the full AISSEE preparation guide and the AISSEE 2025 paper explained.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are there in AISSEE Class 6?
125 questions for 300 marks in 150 minutes: 50 maths, 25 intelligence, 25 language and 25 GK.
How many marks is the AISSEE Class 9 paper?
400 marks in 180 minutes, with 150 questions across maths, intelligence, English, general science and social science.
Is there negative marking in AISSEE?
Recent papers have had no negative marking. Confirm in the AISSEE 2027 bulletin.
Can my child write AISSEE in Telugu?
Yes, for Class 6. Telugu is one of the regional-language options. Class 9 is English only.
Can I take the question paper home after the exam?
In recent cycles candidates were allowed to take the test booklet after the exam, but follow the bulletin and the invigilator's instructions.
