Sainik School E-Counselling Merit List 2026 Released for Medical Examination Stage
The Sainik School Society has officially issued the merit list of candidates shortlisted for the medical examination stage under the Sainik School e-counselling process for admissions through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE)-2026. This critical step in the admission pathway has been managed through the AISSAC portal, which oversees the counselling process for admissions across both Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools nationwide.
Selection Criteria and Shortlisting Process
Candidates have been shortlisted for the medical examination in a ratio of up to three times the number of available vacancies. This meticulous selection is based on a comprehensive set of parameters designed to ensure fairness and transparency in the admission process.
The key factors considered for shortlisting include:
- The inter-se merit position secured by candidates in the AISSEE-2026 examination.
- Registration status on the AISSAC counselling portal.
- Domicile details of the applicants.
- Qualification in AISSEE-2026.
- Availability of a Sainik School or New Sainik School within the candidate's domicile state.
The selection list for the medical examination stage has been prepared after thorough consideration of these eligibility and ranking parameters. Candidates belonging to states that host Sainik Schools or New Sainik Schools are specifically considered for institutions available within their respective domicile states, subject to vacancy positions and merit ranking.
Special Provisions for Other State Candidates
Candidates who have registered on the AISSAC portal and qualified in AISSEE-2026, but whose domicile state does not have a Sainik School or New Sainik School, are categorized as 'Other State' candidates. These applicants are considered for admission to all Sainik Schools or to New Sainik Schools where vacancies are available.
Their candidature is assessed after prioritization of schools submitted by the applicants during the counselling process. The medical examination for candidates in the 'Other State' category will be conducted only after the school prioritization is completed.
School Prioritization and Merit-Based Allocation
Applicants must indicate their preferred schools on the AISSAC portal as part of the counselling process. Following submission of preferences, the portal will shortlist candidates to specific schools based on:
- The order of school priority provided by the candidates.
- Their All India Ranking.
- The inter-se merit list.
Candidates will proceed to the medical examination stage only if they are allotted or shortlisted for a particular school through the AISSAC system according to these carefully defined parameters. This ensures that the allocation process remains merit-based and aligned with both candidate preferences and institutional availability.
The availability of seats in relevant institutions has been a crucial factor in the preparation of the merit list. Only candidates meeting all eligibility conditions and qualifying in AISSEE-2026 have been included for consideration at this stage of the admission process, maintaining the high standards expected of Sainik School admissions.
