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AISSEE Result 2026: Check Cutoff Marks & Counselling Process Details

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Last Updated on 12th December 2024

ALL INDIA SAINIK SCHOOLS ENTRANCE EXAM

AISSEE Result Overview

The National Testing Agency declares AISSEE results 2026 after the written exam is conducted. The results consist of score cards and merit lists published together on the website. All candidates who qualify in the written examination shall be further shortlisted for the medical test and proceed to the next stage in the admission process. Final selection shall be based on combined performance in the written examination and medical fitness.

Particulars

Details

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Mode of Result

Online (Available on the official NTA AISSEE website)

Result Format

Individual Scorecard and Merit List

Details Mentioned

Name, Roll Number, Application Number, Marks, Percentile, Qualifying Status

Shortlisting Criteria

Based on cut-off marks and merit

Next Step After Result

Medical Examination for shortlisted candidates

Final Selection

Based on the combined performance in the written exam and medical test


AISSEE Category-Wise Reservation (2026)

The AISSEE category-wise reservation for 2026 is mentioned below:

Quota Category

Percentage / Rule

Home State/UT Candidates

67% of total seats 

Other States/UTs Candidates

33% of total seats

SC (Scheduled Caste)

15% within each state quota

ST (Scheduled Tribe)

7.5% within each state quota

OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)

27% within each state quota

Defence Personnel (Service/Ex‑service)

25% of seats after caste reservations, within each quota

Girls (Class 6 only)

At least 10% of total seats or a minimum of 10 seats per school, one per category


How to Check AISSEE 2026 Result – Step-by-Step

  • Step 1: Visit the official website – exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE.
  • Step 2: Click on the “AISSEE 2026 Result” link for Class 6 or Class 9.
  • Step 3: Log in using your Application Number and Password, or Date of Birth.
  • Step 4: View your scorecard with subject-wise marks, total score, and qualifying status.
  • Step 5: Download and print the result for future reference.
  • Step 6: If qualified, wait for intimation on e-counselling and medical exam via SMS or email.

ALL INDIA SAINIK SCHOOLS ENTRANCE EXAM

AISSEE Cutoff

The AISSEE cut-off is the minimum marks a candidate should score in the entrance exam for qualifying for the medical round and for final admission to Sainik Schools. Cut-off marks keep changing every year, affected by factors such as the number of applicants appearing in the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, the number of seats available, and reservations based on category envisaged. Separate cut-offs are released for Class 6 and Class 9, and further, the cut-off changes with categories like General, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and Defence.

School

Category

Boys Marks

Boys AI Rank

Girls Marks

Girls AI Rank

Gopalganj

HOME_DEF

269

962

274

383

HOME_OBC

275

333

282

68

HOME_SC

268

1127

271

696

HOME_ST

261

2383

264

1921

HOME_UN

277

210

288

8

Kodagu

HOME_DEF

246

7732

250

6008

HOME_OBC

256

4309

270

871

HOME_SC

257

3799

253

5163

HOME_ST

252

5567

253

5155

HOME_UN

267

1443

276

284

Sujanpur Tira

HOME_DEF

251

5690

239

10360

HOME_OBC

219

19357

228

15277

HOME_SC

218

19874

258

3717

HOME_ST

239

10494

231

13865

HOME_UN

255

4655

270

925

Kapurthala

HOME_DEF

235

12204

231

13658

HOME_OBC

158

67099

177

44999

HOME_SC

179

43462

203

28063

HOME_UN

222

17870

246

7780

Bhubaneswar

HOME_DEF

230

14307

276

303

HOME_OBC

227

15544

248

6793

HOME_SC

210

27879

233

12722

HOME_ST

203

24289

243

8874

HOME_UN

247

7341

254

4734

Jhansi

HOME_DEF

264

1925

263

2260

HOME_OBC

265

1665

273

521

HOME_SC

259

3221

270

824

HOME_ST

207

25439

219

19517

HOME_UN

271

764

275

345

Purulia

HOME_DEF

262

2439

258

3729

HOME_OBC

223

17260

259

3209

HOME_SC

237

11428

251

5973

HOME_ST

206

26158

220

18818

HOME_UN

253

5042

280

112


Category-Wise All-India Cut-Off Ranks

The table mentioned below highlights the category-wise All India Cutoff:

Category

Class 6 Cut-Off (Expected)

Class 9 Cut-Off (Expected)

General (Home State)

200 – 220

250 – 270

OBC-NCL

190 – 210

240 – 260

SC

170 – 190

210 – 230

ST

160 – 180

200 – 220

Defence (General Category)

190 – 210

240 – 260

Defence (OBC/SC/ST)

170 – 200

220 – 250

ALL INDIA SAINIK SCHOOLS ENTRANCE EXAM

AISSEE Counselling

After the AISSEE 2026 results are declared, selected candidates must take part in e-counselling through the AISSAC portal for seat allotment. Seats are given based on merit rank, reservation category, domicile, and school preferences. The counselling process happens in multiple rounds, where candidates can choose to accept, reconsider, or withdraw their options. Below are the key points about the procedure, reservation, and other important details for successful participation.

Aspect

Details

Seat Allotment Basis

Based on AISSEE rank, category reservation, domicile, and school preferences

Old Sainik Schools Reservation

- 67% for Home State

- 33% for Other States 

- SC: 15% - ST: 7.5% 

- OBC-NCL: 27% 

- Defence: 25% (of 50.5%) 

- Girls: 10% or a minimum of 10 seats

New Sainik Schools Reservation

No fixed rules; varies by school

Home vs Outside State

- Home: Domicile same as the school state 

- Outside: Domicile different from the school state

Seat Matrix

Released before counselling, shows the seat count by category and gender for each school

Same Rank Situation

Extra (supernumerary) seats may be created if more candidates have the same rank

Options After Seat Allotment

- Accept: Confirm seat 

- Reconsider: Wait for a better seat 

- Exit: Leave counselling

Multiple Rounds

Held to fill vacant seats; candidates can update preferences; fresh registrations allowed

Final Choice Round

Last round, where candidates choose one final school, waiting lists are created

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