AISSEE 2026 Exam Details: Date, Pattern, Merit List, Old Question Pages, and Answer Keys

The AISSEE exam 2026 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools across India. It is an offline exam (using OMR sheets) which includes questions from Mathematics, Language, Intelligence, and General Knowledge. On the other hand, the exam pattern, marking scheme, and total marks vary for Class 6 and Class 9.

Here is a detailed overview of the AISSEE exam pattern.

Solving AISSEE previous years' question papers helps candidates understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. It also improves time management and boosts confidence. You can check the past papers below.

The provisional answer key for AISSEE 2026 will be released on the NTA official website, likely in May 2026, shortly after the exam. It helps candidates check their answers, calculate estimated scores, and raise objections if needed. This step ensures fairness and accuracy before the final result is declared. Important details about the answer key, challenges, and final release are given below.

• Release Schedule: The answer key of the AISSEE shall be released after the conclusion of the examination, falling in between months of March to April, 2026.
• Where to Check: It may be found on the official NTA AISSEE website.
• Purpose: It is used for comparing answers, estimating scores, and weighing exam performance.
• Objection Facility: A candidate shall be allowed to object to any answer by depositing a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question.
• The Final Answer Key: Once the objections are reviewed, the final answer key will be compiled, and the results shall be announced.