Preparing for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) requires a slightly different focus than JNVST, as AISSEE includes General Knowledge and has a higher weightage on Mathematics (3 marks per question).
Below is the year-wise analysis and difficulty trend for AISSEE Class 6 (2021–2025).
AISSEE 2025 Paper Analysis
Mathematics: Highly conceptual. Focus on Roman Numerals, LCM/HCF, and Algebraic expressions. Approximately 10 questions were application-based (word problems).
Intelligence: Standard patterns but with more Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror images and embedded figures).
General Knowledge: Heavy emphasis on Static GK (Firsts in India, National Parks) and General Science (Human body, Plants).
Language: Grammar-heavy. Direct/Indirect speech and Active/Passive voice saw a surprise appearance in some sets.
AISSEE 2024 Paper Analysis
Mathematics: Calculation-intensive. Topics like Profit & Loss, Simple Interest, and Unitary Method dominated the paper.
Intelligence: Tricky Mathematical Analogies and Coding-Decoding.
General Knowledge: Strong focus on Scientific Instruments and Indian Freedom Struggle.
Language: Reading comprehension was straightforward, but vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms) was challenging.
Year-wise Difficulty Trend
Year | Overall Difficulty | Cutoff Range (General - Home State) | Focus Area |
2025 | Moderate | 240-255 marks | Conceptual Math & Static GK |
2024 | Moderate-Hard | 215-230 marks | Arithmetic Calculations |
2023 | Hard | 200-215 marks | Logical Reasoning & Science |
2022 | Moderate | 210-225 marks | Geometry & Number System |
2021 | Easy-Moderate | 225-240 marks | Basic Grammar & Fractions |
Note: AISSEE is out of 300 marks. A score above 250 is generally considered very safe for top-tier Sainik Schools.
Subject-Wise Strategy Tips
Mathematics (150 Marks): This is the "Rank Maker." You cannot afford to skip Fractions, Decimals, and Percentage, as they form the base for 40% of the paper.
Intelligence (50 Marks): Practice Number Series and Blood Relations daily. These are "easy marks" if you know the patterns.
General Knowledge (50 Marks): Don't just read history; focus on Awards, Sports, and Geography (Rivers/Mountains).
Language (50 Marks): Focus on Parts of Speech. The NTA often tests the identification of Adjectives and Adverbs in sentences.