NTA Publishes Provisional Answer Key for AISSEE 2026 Entrance Examination
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026. This crucial document is now accessible on the agency's official website, providing candidates with the first official glimpse into their performance following the nationwide test.
Examination Details and Answer Key Availability
The AISSEE 2026 was conducted on January 18, 2026, utilizing traditional pen-and-paper mode across 464 examination centres throughout India. The provisional answer key contains the correct responses to all questions featured in the examination, enabling aspirants to compare their marked answers against the official solutions.
Candidates can access both their OMR answer sheets and OMR responses through the NTA portal. This viewing facility will remain operational until February 14, 2026, giving examinees ample time to review their performance. To access these documents, candidates must log into the official website using their unique application number and password.
Objection Window and Challenge Procedure
Concurrently with the answer key release, NTA has opened a limited objection window for candidates who believe any answer listed in the provisional key might be incorrect. Aspirants wishing to challenge specific answers must submit their objections through the official website within the stipulated timeframe.
Each challenge requires candidates to provide supporting evidence along with relevant documents. Importantly, a fee of INR 200 must be paid for each question challenged. All submitted objections will undergo careful review by subject matter experts appointed by NTA.
From Provisional to Final Answer Key
Following the comprehensive examination of all challenges, NTA will publish the final answer key for AISSEE 2026. This final version will serve as the definitive basis for preparing the examination results. The agency emphasizes that results will be calculated strictly according to this finalized answer key, ensuring fairness and accuracy in the evaluation process.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Answer Key
Candidates can follow these straightforward steps to download the AISSEE 2026 provisional answer key:
- Navigate to the official NTA website: exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society
- On the homepage, locate and click on the link titled "AISSEE 2026 Answer Key"
- Log into the portal using your registered Application Number and Password
- The answer key will display on your screen
- Download the document and save it for future reference and comparison
Prospective Sainik School students are advised to regularly check the official NTA website for updates regarding the answer key, objection process, and eventual result declaration. The provisional answer key represents a critical milestone in the AISSEE 2026 evaluation journey, offering candidates valuable insight into their performance while maintaining transparency through the challenge mechanism.
