UP Sainik Schools- About, Exams Pattern & Papers
About The School

EXAMINATIONS
Once a year (December)

LOCATION
Lucknow, Gorakhpur

FEE
Approx. Rs. 2.00,000 per year

RESERVATIONS
Only UP domicile can apply. caste category applicable.

ADMISSION CYCLE
Once a year (April)

NEXT EXAM
20 December 2026

ADMISSION IN
Class 6 & Class 9
UP Sainik School is unique in many respects, as compared to other Sainik Schools in the country. Main features as mentioned below :
- It is the First Sainik School of India, established in 1960.
- The admission is taken in class 6 and in class 9.
- Admission is open to only the domicile students of Uttar Pradesh.
- It has started giving admissions to the girl students. Last year, girl students were given admission in class 9.
- It conducts its Entrance Exam separately and not with the other Sainik Schools. The exam is conducted in the month of January.
- It conducts interview after the Written Test.
Recent Updates :
- Girls & Boys can apply to class 9 in UP Sainik school.
- Only Boys can apply to class 6.
| Section | Total Questions | Marks | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths & Intelligence | 100(75+25) | 100 | 60 Minutes |
| English | 50 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| GK | 50 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 200 |
Minimum of 40% marks to be scored in each section to be qualified. Students finding their names in the merit list shall be called for the Medical Test.
3 (Math & Intelligence , English Language, GK)
Objective (answers have to be marked)
2 & ½ hours (150 minutes), Single day
Captain Manoj Pandey Sainik School , Lucknow conducts its entrance exam separately – once a year, in January, only for the domicile students of UP for admission in class 7 and class 9.
3 (Math & Intelligence , English Language, GK)
Objective (answers have to be marked)
2 & ½ hours (150 minutes), Single day
Captain Manoj Pandey Sainik School , Lucknow conducts its entrance exam separately – once a year, in January, only for the domicile students of UP for admission in class 7 and class 9.
| Section | Total Questions | Marks | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths & Intelligence | 100(75+25) | 100 | 60 Minutes |
| English | 50 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| GK | 50 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 200 |
Minimum of 40% marks to be scored in each section to be qualified. Students finding their names in the merit list shall be called for the Medical Test.
How to apply
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE December 2024 EXAM?
For Class 6 : Only boys between the age of 10½ to 13 years on 02 July of the admission year. Born between 2nd July 2015 to 1st January 2018.
For Class 9 : Boys & Girls between the age of 12½ to 15 years on 02 July of the admission year. Born between 2nd July 2012 to 1st January 2015.
Those studying in Classes V and VIII can also apply for admission to Classes VI and IX, respectively, provided they pass Classes V and VIII before joining the institution.
Know moreCourses
Exam – Sainik School January 2025 (Class 6)
- 5 days Classes/week (Mon-Fri)
- Saturday Doubt session
- Backup classes for students who have joined late
- Subject wise classes – English language, Mathematics, General knowledge, Intelligence
- Weekly tests, Topic wise tests, Full length papers as per the prescribed pattern
- Revision classes
- Form filling assistance
- Study material
- Complete discussions on the previous year question papers
- Crash Course in last month before exams
Exam – Sainik School January 2025 (Class 9)
- 5 days Classes/week (Mon-Fri)
- Saturday Doubt sessions
- Backup classes for students who have joined late
- Subject wise classes – English language, Mathematics, General knowledge, Intelligence
- Weekly tests, topic wise tests, full length papers as per the prescribed pattern
- Revision classes
- Form filling assistance
- Study material
- Complete discussions on the previous year question papers
- Crash course in last month before exams
How to Apply
“Admission In Class 7 & Class 9″
Online Application window: One month in Sept / October.
Downloading of admit cards : Nov / December
Written Exam : December
Important documents to be uploaded with the application form
- Photographs
- Digital signature
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste Category Certificate , if any