AISSEE 2026 Medical Standards: Eyesight, Height, and Fitness Rules

Complete Sainik School Medical Eligibility for Class 6 & 9 Explained

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Tags: Sainik School Medical Standards 2026, AISSEE Eyesight Rules, Sainik School Knock Knees Test, AISSEE Flat Foot Test, Sainik School Dental Points

Phase: Post-E-Counselling

Vision issues are the #1 cause for rejection. Ensure your child meets the 'Standard II' criteria.

Distance Vision: Uncorrected 6/18 (both eyes); Correctable to 6/6.

Myopia: Not to exceed -1.5D (including astigmatism).

Hypermetropia: Not to exceed +2.5D.

Color Vision: Must be CP-III (Able to recognize primary colors).

Permanent Rejection: Squint, Night Blindness, and Color Blindness.

Hearing: Must hear a "forced whisper" from 20 feet (610 cm) away.

Ears: No eardrum perforations or chronic discharge (Otitis Media).

Dental: Minimum 14 Dental Points required. No severe tartar or multiple active cavities.

Height/Weight: Unlike NDA, there is no fixed minimum for Class 6/9 due to the tender age, BUT they check for age-appropriate BMI.

Knock Knees: Knees must NOT touch when standing at attention with ankles apart.
Flat Foot: A natural arch must be visible in the footprint.
Spine: Must be straight. No Scoliosis (side-curve) or Kyphosis (hunchback).
Speech: No stammering or significant speech impediments.

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