UP Sainik School Admission 2027-28: Applications Open for Class 6, 9 Admissions Till Oct 25

Candidates seeking admission to UP Sainik Schools can submit their application forms online through the official website. Read on to learn the important dates, eligibility criteria, application steps and more.
UP Sainik School Admission 2027-28: Applications Open for Class 6, 9 Admissions Till Oct 25
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Updated Oct 16, 2026 | 05:21 PM IST

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.

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