The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) syllabus is based primarily on NCERT curriculum. It is tailored to assess students’ understanding of concepts from their current and previous classes. Knowing the syllabus helps in focused preparation and avoids last-minute surprises.
Syllabus for Class VI Admission:
1. Mathematics:
✔ Number system, fractions, decimals, and integers
✔ Basic geometry – shapes, angles, perimeter, area
✔ Measurements – length, weight, time, capacity
✔ Ratio and proportion, percentages
✔ Simple interest, profit and loss
✔ Speed, distance, and time
✔ Word problems from daily life applications
2. Intelligence (Reasoning):
✔ Analogy, classification, series (number, letter, figure)
✔ Coding-decoding
✔ Direction sense, puzzles, and logical reasoning
✔ Pattern recognition and problem-solving
3. General Knowledge:
✔ Basic Science – plants, animals, human body, natural phenomena
✔ Social Studies – history, geography, civics basics
✔ Environment and current affairs (age-appropriate)
4. Language:
✔ Reading comprehension passages
✔ Vocabulary – synonyms, antonyms, word meanings
✔ Grammar – nouns, verbs, tenses, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions
✔ Sentence formation and simple writing skills
Syllabus for Class IX Admission:
1. Mathematics:
✔ Algebra, geometry, mensuration
✔ Trigonometry basics
✔ Coordinate geometry
✔ Statistics and probability
✔ Linear equations, polynomials, factorization
✔ Speed, distance, ratio, and practical problem solving
2. English:
✔ Reading comprehension and unseen passages
✔ Vocabulary – word meanings, synonyms, antonyms
✔ Grammar – tenses, clauses, voice, speech
✔ Writing skills – essays, letter writing, précis writing
3. Intelligence (Reasoning):
✔ Verbal reasoning – analogies, series, odd one out, coding-decoding
✔ Non-verbal reasoning – pattern recognition, figure series
✔ Logical puzzles and data interpretation
4. General Science:
✔ Physics – motion, force, light, sound, electricity
✔ Chemistry – matter, atoms, elements, compounds, acids, bases
✔ Biology – cells, tissues, human body systems, plants, reproduction
✔ All topics aligned with Class 8 NCERT curriculum
5. Social Science:
✔ History – Indian history, freedom struggle, important movements
✔ Geography – physical geography, resources, climate, maps
✔ Civics – democracy, government structure, constitution
✔ Economics – basics of money, trade, development
Important Notes:
✔ Syllabus is largely derived from NCERT textbooks of Class V for Class VI admission and Class VIII for Class IX admission.
✔ Students should also keep track of current affairs, especially in General Knowledge.
✔ Focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization.