UP Sainik School 2027-28: last date, correction from 3 Nov
UP Sainik School 2027-28 registration at the normal Rs 1,000 fee closes on 25 October 2026 at 5 PM; with a Rs 2,000 late fee it runs to 31 October. The correction window is 3 to 5 November 2026. The photo is 150x200 px and the signature 250x100 px.
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UP Sainik School 2027-28 registration without a late fee closes on 25 October 2026 at 5 PM. With a Rs 2,000 late fee you can still apply until 31 October 2026, 5 PM, and the correction window is 3 to 5 November 2026 (5 PM).
This is the Uttar Pradesh school entrance for Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey UP Sainik School, Lucknow and Sainik School, Gorakhpur. It is not the national AISSEE run by the NTA, so its photo rules (see the AISSEE size guide) do not apply here, and it is a student admission, not a teacher recruitment notice. The two schools are English medium, residential and affiliated to CBSE, and the instructions describe their purpose as military-oriented training for a career in the officers' cadre of the armed forces through the NDA.
Is the form still open?
On 25 October 2026 it is open until 5 PM at the application fee of Rs 1,000. From 26 to 31 October the fee is Rs 2,000 including the late fee. The fee is not refundable, even if you pay twice. If your payment status has not updated, wait 48 hours before paying again.
Dates from the 2027-28 instructions
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date, normal fee | 25 Oct 2026, 5 PM |
| Last date, with late fee | 31 Oct 2026, 5 PM |
| Correction window | 3 to 5 Nov 2026, 5 PM |
| Admit card | After 25 Nov 2026 |
| Entrance exam | 20 Dec 2026 (Sunday) |
| Written result (tentative) | 30 Dec 2026 |
Source: UP Sainik Schools Entrance Exam 2027-28 General Instructions (2026), upsainikschool.org. Dates after the correction window are marked tentative or "after" in the instructions.
Photo and signature: the only sizes the instructions give
| Upload | Size in pixels | Other rules |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 150 wide x 200 high | Latest colour photo |
| Signature | 250 wide x 100 high | Signature image |
Source: UP Sainik Schools Entrance Exam 2027-28 General Instructions (2026). The instructions give pixel sizes but no KB limit and no file format, so if the portal rejects a file, the message on screen is the final word. The upload error fix guide covers common rejections. The applicant also pastes the same photo on the admit card, so keep the file you uploaded.
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What the correction window can and cannot fix
During 3 to 5 November you can edit the application except four things: name, class, mobile number and email ID. If the photo is wrong, that is the chance to replace it, as long as the portal allows it in that window. Date of birth is the other trap: once claimed, the instructions say it cannot be changed on any ground, so check it before you pay.
- Log in with the username and password you got at registration.
- Open the application and check class, date of birth and centre choices.
- Replace the photo or signature if it looks blurred or cropped.
- Save, then print the form and the payment receipt.
Who can apply: age and class
The applicant and the father must both be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh. Class VI applicants must be born between 2 July 2015 and 1 January 2018, and Class IX applicants between 2 July 2012 and 1 January 2015, both dates inclusive. Class V and VIII must be passed by 20 May 2027. Lucknow takes boys in Class 6 and boys and girls in Class 9, and Gorakhpur takes boys and girls in both classes.
Result, interview and syllabus
The written exam is OMR based and objective. Results are put on upsainikschool.org about 10 days after the exam (tentatively 30 December 2026). Shortlisted applicants download the interview letter from their login (tentatively 7 January 2027) and complete a medical exam on the school's format. The medical and interview are tentatively between 1 and 28 February 2027, and the final result between 15 and 20 March 2027. The instructions say sample papers are on the school website; they do not publish a syllabus or book list in this document.
Fees at the school
The instructions state a normal school fee of Rs 50,000 a year and Rs 1,00,000 for the self-finance seat in Class IX at Lucknow, excluding other charges. They also say an increase is expected. Qualifying in the written exam alone does not mean selection: the final merit list combines the written exam, interview, medical fitness and the reservation policy.
Documents and exam-day checks
- Interview stage: domicile, caste (if applicable) and birth certificates, original plus one self-attested photocopy, and the medical form.
- Exam day: the admit card, plus a student identity card or bonafide certificate with photograph attested by the head of the school.
- Do not post the printout: the school does not want the hard copy.
Checklist before you submit
- Name, class, mobile and email are right, because they cannot be corrected later.
- One mobile number allows one registration.
- Payment done, receipt printed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is UP Sainik School admission 2027 form still open today?
On 25 October 2026 yes, until 5 PM at Rs 1,000. After that a Rs 2,000 late-fee window runs to 5 PM on 31 October 2026, and the form is closed after that.
What is the age limit for Class 6 and Class 9?
Class VI: born between 2 July 2015 and 1 January 2018. Class IX: born between 2 July 2012 and 1 January 2015. Both dates are inclusive.
Is Sainik school admission free, or how much are the fees?
The application fee is Rs 1,000, or Rs 2,000 with the late fee, and it is not refundable. The instructions give a school fee of Rs 50,000 a year, Rs 1,00,000 for the self-finance seat, and say an increase is expected.
Sainik school ka photo kaise upload karen, size kya honi chahiye?
Photo 150 pixels wide by 200 high and signature 250 wide by 100 high, as per the 2027-28 instructions. They give no KB limit, so resize to the pixel size and follow the portal message.
When can I correct my UP Sainik School form?
From 3 to 5 November 2026 until 5 PM. You can edit everything except name, class, mobile number and email ID.
When is the UP Sainik School entrance exam 2027?
The exam is on 20 December 2026, a Sunday. The admit card is generated after 25 November 2026, and the written result is tentatively 30 December 2026.
How do I check the UP Sainik School result?
The instructions say the written result is hosted on upsainikschool.org about 10 days after the exam, tentatively 30 December 2026. Qualified applicants then download the interview letter from their dashboard with the same username and password.
Sources
- UP Sainik Schools Entrance Exam 2027-28, General Instructions (checked 2026-10)
- UP Sainik Schools Society, entrance portal (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.