AISSEE Preparation
All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination — the gateway to 33 Sainik Schools across India. ADA prepares students for Class VI and Class IX AISSEE entries with a focused, structured programme.
About Sainik Schools & AISSEE
Sainik Schools are residential schools established by the Ministry of Defence to prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy and other defence services. There are 33 Sainik Schools across India. Admission is through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE), conducted by NTA once a year for Class VI and Class IX. The examination is highly competitive with lakhs of applicants for a limited number of seats.
View full academics overviewExam Pattern
| Paper / Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class VI — Mathematics | 150 | 50 | 2.5 hours | No negative marking |
| Class VI — Language (English/Hindi) | 50 | 25 | Included above | No negative marking |
| Class VI — Intelligence Test | 50 | 25 | Included above | No negative marking |
| Class IX — Mathematics | 200 | 50 | 2.5 hours | No negative marking |
| Class IX — English + GK + Science + Social | 200 | 50 | 2.5 hours | No negative marking |
Key Syllabus Areas
- Number System & Operations
- Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion
- Geometry — Basic Shapes & Angles
- Mensuration — Area & Perimeter
- Data Interpretation
- Series Completion (Number & Letter)
- Analogy & Classification
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- English Grammar & Comprehension
- Hindi Grammar (for Hindi medium)
- Indian History & Geography
- Science — Basic Concepts
- Current Affairs & Defence GK
- Social Studies (Class IX)
ADA's AISSEE Preparation Strategy
Mathematics & Reasoning Focus
Daily Mathematics and Intelligence/Reasoning sessions. AISSEE-pattern question banks with 500+ practice problems. Special attention to the Intelligence Test — often the differentiator between candidates.
Language Proficiency
English grammar and comprehension exercises tailored to AISSEE patterns. Hindi language support for students opting for Hindi medium. Weekly writing practice — essays, letters, and précis.
GK & Science Preparation
Daily GK capsule covering Indian history, geography, science, and current affairs. Science concepts taught at Class V/VIII level with AISSEE question patterns. Defence GK booklet covering Sainik Schools, NDA, and military history.
AISSEE Mock Tests
Monthly full-length AISSEE pattern mock tests. NTA-style OMR sheet practice. Detailed performance analysis with weak-area identification and remediation.
Medical & Interview Preparation
Physical fitness training aligned to Sainik School medical standards. Interview preparation covering personality, current affairs, and defence awareness. Mock interview sessions with experienced faculty.
Sample Questions
A taste of what to expect — take a full mock test to practise more.
If 15% of a number is 45, what is the number?
Find the odd one out: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, 64
The first Sainik School in India was established at:
Success Stories
"The Intelligence Test preparation at ADA was excellent. The reasoning sessions helped me solve problems I had never seen before."
Cadet Aditya Raina
ADA Batch 2023
Selected for Sainik School Nagrota (Class VI, 2024). All India Rank 156.
"ADA's mock tests were exactly like the real AISSEE. The OMR practice especially helped — I was comfortable and confident on exam day."
Cadet Vishal Dogra
ADA Batch 2022
Selected for Sainik School Kapurthala (Class IX, 2024). Top 200 all-India.
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ADA's Preparatory Programme gives Class V–VIII students the structured preparation needed to secure a seat in one of India's 33 Sainik Schools.