AISSEE 2026 Answer Key Released: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key and individual response sheets for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 on the official portal exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society for admissions to Classes 6 and 9. The AISSEE 2026 examination was conducted in an offline, pen-and-paper mode on 18 January 2026. The provisional documents are now available for candidates to download and review their marked answers.
How to Download the AISSEE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet?
Candidates who appeared in the AISSEE 2026 exam can download the provisional answer key and recorded OMR response sheet by following these steps:
- Visit the official NTA exam portal: exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
- Click on the “AISSEE 2026 Answer Key” link displayed on the homepage.
- Log in using Application Number and Password/DOB.
- The answer key and response sheet will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and save the PDFs for future reference.
The answer key and response sheet help candidates estimate their probable scores before the official results are announced.
Objection Window & Fee Details
The NTA has opened an objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answers in the provisional key. The objection facility is available until 14 February 2026.
- Fee per objection: ₹200 (as prescribed by NTA)
- Challenges must be submitted online through the official portal within the stipulated timeframe.
After reviewing all valid objections, a final answer key will be released, which will be used to prepare the AISSEE 2026 result.
What Next After Answer Key Release?
Once the objection window closes, NTA will evaluate the submissions and publish the final AISSEE 2026 answer key. The result for the entrance exam will be compiled based on this final key and announced subsequently. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official NTA portal for updates on the final key and result declaration timelines.