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Dear sir.
My son age is 14 years.
is he is eligible or not
for 9th std sainik school entrance?
please let me know immediately

Yes, a 14 years old candidate is eligible to appear in Sainik School entrance examination. Admissions in Sainik School are meant for only boys in VI and IX standard. To be eligible to get admission in 9th standard in Sainik school, you need to appear in Sainik School entrance examination by satisfying the eligibility criteria mentioned below :-

Eligibility Criteria :-
--> You must have completed VIII standard from a recognised board to get admission in IX standard of Sainik School.

--> You must be in between 13 to 14 years as on 1st July of the year of admission. Age relaxation is not permissible under any circumstances.

No, he is not eligible for 9th standard entrance exam of Sainik school. That's because a candidate, who is between 13-14 years on 1st July of the year in which admissions are conducted, are only eligible to take the Sainik school entrance exam. So, as per age criteria, your son is not eligible to appear for Sainik school entrance exam.

Yes, your son is eligible for entrance exam for 9th standard as he is 14 years of age and hence falls under the eligibility criteria to appear for the entrance exam.

Eligibility criteria to appear in Sainik school entrance exam for 9th standard:

1. Candidate's previous year qualification, i.e. of class 8th, should be completed from any recognised University for admission in 9th standard in Sainik School.

2. Candidate's age should be between 13-14 for being able to sit for the entrance exam.

3. No age relaxation is entertained under any circumstances.