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UP Sainik School coaching and entrance exam guide

Class 6 and Class 9 admission to the UP Sainik Schools at Lucknow and Gorakhpur, with the exam pattern, how to apply and how to prepare.

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  • Next exam 20 December 2026
  • Admission in Class 6 and Class 9
  • Location Lucknow and Gorakhpur
  • Reservations Only UP domicile can apply. Caste category applicable.
  • Class 6 age Boys Only, 10 to 13 years
  • Class 9 age Girls and Boys, Class 9 entry, 13 to 16 years

UP Sainik Schools: Exam date 20 December 2026. Application forms: Last date 25th October, 2026.

How to apply
About UP Sainik Schools

About UP Sainik Schools

UP Sainik School is unique in many respects, as compared to the other Sainik Schools in the country. It is the first Sainik School of India, established in 1960, and it has schools at Lucknow and Gorakhpur. Admission is in Class 6 and Class 9, and only domicile students of Uttar Pradesh can apply.

It conducts its entrance exam separately from the other Sainik Schools, once a year in December, and the next exam is on 20 December 2026. An interview follows the written test, and students who make the merit list are called for a medical test.

Class 6 is open to boys only, aged 10 to 13 years. Class 9 is open to girls and boys, class 9 entry, aged 13 to 16 years.

Exam pattern

Marks and papers at a glance

UP Sainik Schools at Lucknow and Gorakhpur: a separate entrance exam, only for domicile students of Uttar Pradesh.

Exam held
Once a year (December)
Type of paper
Objective (answers have to be marked)
Subjects
3 (Maths & Intelligence, English Language, GK)
To qualify
Minimum 40% in each section
After the written test
Interview, then a medical test for students in the merit list

Class 6

Class 6200 marks in all
SectionMarksDetails
Maths & Intelligence100100 questions (75+25), 60 min
English5050 questions, 30 min
GK5050 questions, 30 min
Total marks200

Class 9

Class 9200 marks in all
SectionMarksDetails
Maths & Intelligence100100 questions (75+25), 60 min
English5050 questions, 30 min
GK5050 questions, 30 min
Total marks200
Selection

How to apply and what happens next

Dates and stages as published for this exam.

  1. Online application

    One common online form. The form is filled and the fee is paid online, with the documents uploaded. Application forms: Last date 25th October, 2026.

  2. Nov / Dec

    Admit card

    Admit cards are downloaded online.

  3. December

    Written exam

    An objective paper conducted once a year in December. A minimum of 40% is needed in each section.

  4. Interview and medical test

    An interview follows the written test. Students who make the merit list are called for a medical test.

Step by step: how to apply

  1. Open the official UP Sainik School site and find the online application form, for admission in Class 6 and Class 9.
  2. Fill in the form online.
  3. Upload the documents listed below.
  4. Pay the fee online and submit the form. The whole application is online, at the same site.
  5. Download the admit card online when it is released.

UP Sainik School online application

Important dates

Online application window
Last date 25th October, 2026
Admit card download
November and December
Written exam
20 December 2026

Documents to upload with the application form

  • Photographs
  • Digital signature
  • Date of birth certificate
  • Domicile certificate
  • Caste category certificate, if any
Coaching

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Class 6 and Class 9

UP Sainik School

  • 5 days classes/week (Mon-Fri)
  • Saturday doubt session
  • Backup classes for students who have joined late
  • English, Mathematics, General knowledge & Intelligence
  • Weekly, topic wise tests and full length papers
  • Study material and form filling assistance
  • Complete discussion of previous year papers

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are the UP Sainik Schools, and which classes take admission?

UP Sainik School has schools at Lucknow and Gorakhpur. Admission is in Class 6 and Class 9.

How often is the UP Sainik School exam held?

Once a year, in December. The next exam is on 20 December 2026. UP Sainik School conducts its entrance exam separately from the other Sainik Schools.

What is the UP Sainik School exam pattern?

An objective paper with three sections for both classes: Maths & Intelligence 100 marks (100 questions, 60 minutes), English 50 marks (30 minutes) and GK 50 marks (30 minutes), a total of 200 marks, with a minimum of 40% in each section. An interview follows the written test, and students in the merit list are called for a medical test.

Who can apply?

Class 6: Boys Only, aged 10 to 13 years. Class 9: Girls and Boys, Class 9 entry, aged 13 to 16 years. Only students with a Uttar Pradesh domicile can apply.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The whole application is online, with one common form: the form and fee are submitted online with the documents uploaded, and admit cards are downloaded online. Application forms: Last date 25th October, 2026. Admit cards are downloaded in November and December, and the written exam is on 20 December 2026. Documents to upload: photographs, digital signature, date of birth certificate, domicile certificate, and a caste category certificate if any.

What does the StudyBox Doon UP Sainik School course include?

Five days of classes a week (Mon-Fri), a Saturday doubt session, backup classes for students who have joined late, subject-wise classes in English, Mathematics, General Knowledge and Intelligence, weekly tests, topic wise tests and full length papers, revision classes, form filling assistance, study material and discussion of previous year question papers.

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