The All India Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE) 2026 was held on January 18, 2026 . This exam helps students get admission into Class 6 and Class 9 at Sainik Schools across India. Students who took the exam are now waiting for the official answer key. Based on past trends, the provisional answer key for AISSEE 2026 is expected to be released in the second week of February 2026 . This key will allow students to check their answers and estimate their scores.
What is the AISSEE Exam?
The AISSEE is a national-level entrance exam. It is conducted every year to select students for admission to Sainik Schools. These schools are run by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence. They prepare students for a career in the Indian Armed Forces. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts this exam.
Expected Release Date for AISSEE 2026 Answer Key
The official answer key is usually released about 25 to 30 days after the exam. This pattern has been seen in previous years. For AISSEE 2026, which took place on January 18, 2026 , the provisional answer key is likely to be out in February 2026 . Students must check the official website for the exact release date.
Here is a look at the answer key release dates from the past three years, including the expected date for 2026:
| Year | AISSEE Exam Date | AISSEE Official Answer Key Date |
| 2026 | January 18, 2026 | February 2nd Week, 2026 (Expected) |
| 2025 | April 5, 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
| 2024 | January 28, 2024 | February 25, 2024 |
| 2023 | January 8, 2023 | February 13, 2023 |
How to Check and Download the Answer Key
Once released, students can download the answer key from the official website. The steps are simple:
- Visit the official AISSEE website: exams.nta.ac.in/aissee .
- Look for the link that says 'AISSEE 2026 Answer Key' or 'Provisional Answer Key'.
- Click on the link to download the answer key PDF.
- Also, download your response sheet, which shows the answers you marked during the exam.
Calculating Your Probable Marks
After downloading the answer key and your response sheet, you can calculate your estimated score. Follow these steps:
- Compare your answers in the response sheet with the official answer key.
- For each correct answer in the Mathematics section, give yourself 3 marks .
- For each correct answer in all other sections (like General Knowledge, Language, Intelligence), give yourself 2 marks .
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers, so do not deduct marks for incorrect attempts.
- Add up the marks from all correct answers to get your probable total score.
Marking Scheme Summary:
- Mathematics: 3 marks for each correct answer.
- Other sections (General Knowledge, Language, Intelligence): 2 marks for each correct answer.
- Incorrect answers: 0 marks (no negative marking).
Raising Objections to the Answer Key
The answer key released first is usually a 'provisional' key. This means students can check it for any errors. If a student finds a mistake in any answer provided in the official key, they can raise an objection. This process allows students to challenge a question or an answer. Details on how to raise an objection and the fee for doing so will be available on the official website after the answer key release.
What Happens After the Provisional Answer Key?
After receiving objections from students, experts review them. If any objections are found to be valid, the NTA will make changes to the provisional key. Then, a 'final answer key' is released. The results for AISSEE 2026 will be declared based on this final answer key. Students should keep visiting the official website for all updates regarding the final key and result declaration.
