Students who appeared for the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 , aiming for admission to Sainik Schools in Uttar Pradesh, can now view expected cutoff ranks. These ranks offer an early estimate of their chances for Class 6 and Class 9 admissions. The official results and the final list of cutoff marks and ranks will be announced by the examination authority in March 2026 . This information is released beforehand to help students and their parents understand the likely rank range needed to secure a seat at the well-known Sainik Schools in Jhansi and Amethi within Uttar Pradesh.
A cutoff rank is the lowest rank a student must achieve in the AISSEE exam to be considered for admission to a particular school and class. If a student's rank is lower (meaning a higher number) than the announced cutoff for their category, they might not get admission. These expected cutoff ranks are not final. They are predicted based on a careful study of past years' AISSEE exam results, admission trends, and the overall performance of students in previous examinations. Uttar Pradesh hosts two major Sainik Schools: Sainik School Jhansi and Sainik School Amethi . Each school has its own cutoff ranks, which also differ based on the class (6 or 9) and the student's category.
Expected Cutoff Ranks for Sainik School Jhansi
Class 6 Expected Ranks - Sainik School Jhansi
For Class 6 admission at Sainik School Jhansi, here are the expected All India (AI) cutoff ranks for different categories, for both girls and boys:
| Category | Girls' Expected AI Cutoff | Boys' Expected AI Cutoff |
| Hom_Def | 478-483 | 1203-1208 |
| General | 836-841 | 649-654 |
| OBC | 949-954 | 1555-1560 |
| SC | 2952-2957 | 5640-5645 |
| ST | 14139-14144 | 41526-41531 |
Class 9 Expected Ranks - Sainik School Jhansi
For Class 9 admission at Sainik School Jhansi, only boys can apply. Here are the expected All India (AI) cutoff ranks for different categories:
| Category | Boys' Expected AI Cutoff |
| Hom_Def | 459-464 |
| General | 36-41 |
| OBC | NA |
| SC | 731-736 |
| ST | NA |
Expected Cutoff Ranks for Sainik School Amethi
Class 6 Expected Ranks - Sainik School Amethi
For Class 6 admission at Sainik School Amethi, here are the expected All India (AI) cutoff ranks for different categories, for both girls and boys:
| Category | Girls' Expected AI Cutoff | Boys' Expected AI Cutoff |
| Hom_Def | 969-974 | 1526-1531 |
| General | 211-216 | 742-747 |
| OBC | 244-249 | 1693-1698 |
| SC | 1375-1380 | 5394-5399 |
| ST | 6929-6934 | 32973-32978 |
Class 9 Expected Ranks - Sainik School Amethi
For Class 9 admission at Sainik School Amethi, only boys can apply. Here are the expected All India (AI) cutoff ranks for different categories:
| Category | Boys' Expected AI Cutoff |
| Hom_Def | 122-127 |
| General | 77-82 |
| OBC | 105-110 |
| SC | 724-729 |
| ST | NA |
Understanding Categories and Rank Meaning
The tables above provide expected All India (AI) ranks for different student categories. The Hom_Def category is for children of defense personnel who belong to the home state of Uttar Pradesh. Other categories include General (for unreserved candidates), OBC (Other Backward Classes) , SC (Scheduled Castes) , and ST (Scheduled Tribes) . These categories are part of government reservation policies for admission. When you see 'NA' in a table, it means that data for that specific category and class was either not available from previous trends or no seats are typically offered for that group.
Remember that a lower rank number (e.g., rank 50) is better than a higher rank number (e.g., rank 500). The ranges provided, such as ' 77-82 ', mean that students within this rank range have a good chance based on previous year's patterns. Students whose ranks are within or better than these expected ranges might have a higher probability of admission.
What Happens Next? Important Dates
Students and parents must remember that the ranks provided here are only expected cutoff ranks . They are for guidance only. The actual cutoff ranks may change based on various factors, including the number of students who appeared for the exam, their overall performance, and the number of available seats for AISSEE 2026. The official authority will release the final, definitive cutoff list along with the results of the AISSEE 2026 exam in March 2026 . It is essential to wait for the official announcement from the Sainik School Society for the confirmed admission details and further steps.