It is online only.

Yes, now girls can apply for class 9th also w.e.f. 2023.

There are total 33 Sainik Schools in India which are fully residential and comes under Ministry of Defence. 18 Private Schools are being added since the year 2023.

It conducts its examination once in a year, i.e. January.

Admission to Sainik Schools is through AISSEE 2023 followed by E-Counselling, Medical Fitness certified by Competent Medical Authority and verification of documents. Final selection will be on the basis of the position in the Merit List of AISSEE 2023.

The test will be conducted in Paper pencil mode on OMR answer sheets for admission to both Class 6 & Class 9.

English only.