UP Sainik School Admissions 2027–28: Apply by 25 October Without Late Fee
Published 16 Oct 20264 min read7 Views
Applications for the 2027–28 session at the UP Sainik Schools in Lucknow and Gorakhpur are open. The regular application and payment deadline is 25 October 2026, 5 PM, with an application fee of ₹1,000. The application window began on 10 September. Applicants using the late window from 26 to 31 October must pay ₹2,000 in total, including the late fee. That window ends at 5 PM on 31 October.
Which classes and schools are covered?
| School | Class 6 | Class 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey UP Sainik School, Lucknow | Boys | Boys and girls |
| Sainik School, Gorakhpur | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
The prospectus specifies that Class 9 seats for boys at the Lucknow school are available only under the self-finance category. Families should read that category’s school-fee provisions before applying.
Check eligibility before paying
The general instructions require both the applicant and the applicant’s father to be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh. For Class 6, the permitted date-of-birth range is 2 July 2015 to 1 January 2018, inclusive. For Class 9, it is 2 July 2012 to 1 January 2015, inclusive. Applicants must have passed Class 5 for Class 6 admission, or Class 8 for Class 9 admission, from a recognised school by 20 May 2027. These are the rules for the two schools covered by this admission process.
Dates to keep ready
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Regular application and payment deadline | 25 October 2026, 5 PM |
| Late application window | 26–31 October 2026; closes at 5 PM on 31 October |
| Correction window | 3–5 November 2026, ending at 5 PM; tentative in the prospectus |
| Entrance examination | 20 December 2026 — tentative |
The correction window will not allow changes to the applicant’s name, class, mobile number or email address. Check these details carefully during registration.
How to complete the application
Use the official 2027–28 application portal, register, complete the form, upload the required photograph and signature, and make the payment. Save the completed application and payment receipt; the application fee is non-refundable.
Selection involves the written examination, medical examination and interview under the published rules. Submitting an application does not secure admission.
Read the 2027–28 prospectus and monitor the UP Sainik Schools Society website for amendments. More school and entrance-exam updates are available in ONLY EDUCATION News.