Sainik School Cut Off 2027 is the minimum marks a candidate needs in the AISSEE 2027 exam to be considered for admission to Class 6 or Class 9. There are two things to know — the qualifying cut off fixed in the official bulletin (25% in each section and 40% in aggregate), and the school-wise closing cut off, which is the marks of the last candidate admitted in each school, class and category. The closing cut off is released with the merit list after the result.
Note: AISSEE 2027 dates are yet to be announced. Information below is based on the official AISSEE 2026 Information Bulletin.
Sainik School Qualifying Cut Off 2027
Qualifying marks: a candidate must score a minimum of 25% marks in each section and 40% marks in the aggregate. For the existing Sainik Schools this qualifying requirement does not apply to SC and ST candidates, while for the approved New Sainik Schools it applies to all candidates including SC and ST.
| Class | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying (Aggregate) | Minimum in Each Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 300 | 40% (i.e. 120 marks) | 25% |
| Class 9 | 400 | 40% (i.e. 160 marks) | 25% |
Note: SC and ST candidates are exempt from this qualifying requirement for the existing Sainik Schools, but not for the approved New Sainik Schools.
Sainik School Cut Off 2027 – School Wise & Category Wise
Apart from the qualifying marks, each Sainik School has its own closing cut off, which depends on the number of seats and the competition in that school. The cut off is different for:
- Each Sainik School (there are 33 existing Sainik Schools plus the approved New Sainik Schools)
- Class 6 and Class 9 separately
- Home State (67%) and Other States (33%) quota
- Each category – General, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and Defence
- Boys and girls separately
Sainik School Reservation (affects the Cut Off)
| Category / Quota | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Home State / UT (where the school is located) | 67% of seats |
| Other States / UTs | 33% of seats |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) – within each quota | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) – within each quota | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes – Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Total reserved on the above lines | 49.50% |
| Wards of Defence personnel & Ex-Servicemen (of the balance 50.50%) | 25% |
| Girls (Class 6) | 10% of Class 6 strength or 10 seats, whichever is higher |
Factors Affecting the Sainik School Cut Off 2027
- Number of candidates who appeared for AISSEE 2027
- Number of vacancies available in the school for that class
- Difficulty level of the question paper
- Category and quota of the candidate
- Previous year cut off trends of that school
How to Check Sainik School Cut Off 2027
- Visit exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society or the official website of your Sainik School.
- Open the AISSEE 2027 merit list / admission notification.
- Download the school-wise and category-wise merit list PDF.
- The marks of the last selected candidate in your class, quota and category is the closing cut off.
Sainik School Cut Off 2027 – An Overview
| Exam | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Qualifying Cut Off | 25% in each section and 40% in aggregate |
| Maximum Marks | Class 6 – 300 | Class 9 – 400 |
| Cut Off Type | Qualifying cut off and school-wise closing cut off |
| Released With | Merit list, after the result |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society |
Sainik School Cut Off 2027 – FAQs
What is the qualifying cut off for Sainik School admission 2027?
A candidate must score at least 25% marks in each section and 40% marks in aggregate. For Class 6 that is about 120 of 300 marks, and for Class 9 about 160 of 400 marks.
Is the Sainik School cut off the same for every school?
No. Each Sainik School has its own closing cut off, which also varies by class, by Home State / Other State quota, by category and by gender.
Do SC and ST candidates have to meet the qualifying cut off?
For the existing Sainik Schools, the 25%/40% qualifying requirement does not apply to SC and ST candidates. For the approved New Sainik Schools, it applies to all candidates.
When is the Sainik School cut off 2027 released?
The school-wise closing cut off is released along with the merit list, after the AISSEE 2027 result (expected February-March 2027).
