UP Sainik School entrance examination registrations have begun for Classes 6 to 9 for the 2027-28 academic session. Students seeking admission to Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey UP Sainik School in Lucknow and UP Sainik School, Gorakhpur, can submit their applications until October 25 without a late fee via upsainikschool.org.
Those who miss the October 25 deadline can still submit their applications, but with a late fee of Rs 2000 till October 31. The application correction portal will be operational from November 3 to 5.
Sainik School entrance test is scheduled for December 20.
Sainik School Admission 2026 Schedule
Check out the important events and their dates below:
- Last date to apply without late fee: October 25, 2026, by 5 pm
- Last date to apply with late fee: October 31, 2026, by 5 pm
- Application correction window: November 3 to 5, 2026, until 5 pm
- Admit card availability: After November 25, 2026
- UP Sainik School entrance exam: December 20, 2026
- Tentative answer key date: December 24, 2026
- Tentative written result date: December 30, 2026
- Interview letter download: January 7, 2027
- Medical examination and interview: February 1 to 28, 2027
- Tentative final result: March 15 to 20, 2027
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to fulfil the eligibility requirements to be considered eligible:
Class 6:
- Eligible date of birth: July 2, 2015, to January 1, 2018
- Educational qualification: Must have passed Class 5 by May 20, 2027
Class 9:
- Eligible date of birth: July 2, 2012, to January 1, 2015
- Educational qualification: Must have passed Class 8 by May 20, 2027
Steps to Apply for Sainik School Entrance Test 2026
Follow the given instructions to learn how to submit the form online:
- Visit the official website: upsainikschool.org.
- On the homepage, navigate to the registration link and click it.
- Complete registration by entering the basic information.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Fill out the application form.
- Upload relevant documents and pay the required fee.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.