AISSEE 2026 Medical Standards: Eyesight, Height, and Fitness Rules
Complete Sainik School Medical Eligibility for Class 6 & 9 Explained
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View Complete ArticleAISSEE 2026: Final Medical Fitness Guide
Phase: Post-E-Counselling
1. Visual Standards (Most Critical)
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.
2. ENT & Dental Requirements
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.
3. Physical & Orthopedic Fitness
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.
