UP Sainik School Admission 2027: Today, 5 PM Is the Last Chance to Apply Without Late Fee
Parents in Uttar Pradesh have only a few hours left. Registration for UP Sainik School admission 2027 closes today, October 25, 2026, at 5 PM, and anyone who misses this deadline will have to pay double the fee. The entrance examination is for admission to Classes 6 and 9 in the 2027-28 academic session.
Two schools are covered by this admission process. One is Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey UP Sainik School in Lucknow, and the other is Sainik School in Gorakhpur. Both run under the Uttar Pradesh Sainik Schools Society, and both take students through the same entrance examination.
Rs 1,000 today, Rs 2,000 from tomorrow
The regular application fee is Rs 1,000, and it must be paid by 5 PM today. Students who miss today still get a second chance. A late-fee window stays open till October 31, 2026, at 5 PM, but the total fee in that window is Rs 2,000.
That difference is the main reason to finish the form today. The form itself takes only a short time, and the payment is made online. Waiting till the last week also risks the usual problems, like a slow website or a failed payment on the final day.
Who can apply for Class 6 and Class 9
Only children domiciled in Uttar Pradesh can apply, and the rule covers the father too. Both the applicant and the father must be domiciles of the state. Age limits are fixed for each class, and the official prospectus is the final word on eligibility.
For Class 6, the date of birth must fall between July 2, 2015, and January 1, 2018. The child must have passed Class 5 by May 20, 2027. For Class 9, the date of birth must fall between July 2, 2012, and January 1, 2015, and the child must have passed Class 8 by May 20, 2027.
Parents should check these dates against the birth certificate before paying the fee. A form rejected on age grounds does not get the fee back, and there is no separate route around the age rule.
What these schools offer, and why parents chase these seats
Sainik Schools give English-medium residential schooling with a strong focus on discipline and physical training. The idea is to prepare students for a career as officers in the Indian Armed Forces, mainly through the National Defence Academy.
Seats are limited, and for many families in UP this is one of the few fully residential, low-fee routes into that kind of schooling.
“Check the name, class, mobile number and email ID twice before paying, because those four details cannot be changed later, even in the correction window.”
How to apply on the official portal
Applications are accepted online only. Parents should apply on the official UP Sainik School portal and not through any agent or third-party website.
- Open upsainikschool.org and find the entrance examination link for 2027-28.
- Complete the registration to get a username and password.
- Log in and fill in the child’s details, class, and exam centre choice.
- Upload a recent colour photograph and the signature in the size the form asks for.
- Read the whole form once more, then pay the fee online.
- Download and save the completed form and the payment receipt.
Keep the login details safe. The same login will be needed for the admit card and, later, the interview letter.
Correction window: what you can and cannot change
A correction window will open from November 3 to November 5, 2026, till 5 PM. This is for fixing small errors in the submitted form. Four details are locked and cannot be edited at all: the candidate’s name, the class applied for, the registered mobile number, and the email ID.
This rule catches parents out every year. A spelling mistake in the name or a wrong class choice cannot be fixed after payment, so match every detail with the child’s school record before paying.
Full schedule: exam on December 20, result on December 30
After the correction window, admit cards will be available after November 25, 2026. The written entrance examination is scheduled for December 20, 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date without late fee | October 25, 2026, 5 PM |
| Last date with late fee | October 31, 2026, 5 PM |
| Form correction window | November 3 to 5, 2026 |
| Admit card | After November 25, 2026 |
| Entrance examination | December 20, 2026 |
| Tentative answer key | December 24, 2026 |
| Tentative written result | December 30, 2026 |
| Interview letter download | January 7, 2027 |
| Medical examination and interview | February 1 to 28, 2027 |
| Tentative final result | March 15 to 20, 2027 |
The answer key and result dates are tentative, so track the official UP Sainik School website rather than social media posts. Only the portal carries admit card, answer key, and result links that work.
Students tracking other admission deadlines this week should note the UGC NET December 2026 window also closes soon, on October 28. More updates will appear in our education news section as the exam nears.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for UP Sainik School admission 2027 without a late fee?
October 25, 2026, at 5 PM. After that, applications are accepted only with a late fee, taking the total fee to Rs 2,000, until October 31, 2026, at 5 PM.
Which classes can students apply for in UP Sainik Schools?
Admission is open for Class 6 and Class 9 at Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey UP Sainik School, Lucknow, and Sainik School, Gorakhpur.
When is the UP Sainik School entrance exam 2027?
The written entrance examination is scheduled for December 20, 2026. Admit cards will be available after November 25, 2026.
Can I correct mistakes in my UP Sainik School application form?
Yes, during the correction window from November 3 to November 5, 2026. But you cannot change your name, the class applied for, your mobile number, or your email ID.
