AISSEE 2026: Answer Key, Result Date, and E-Counselling Process
What to do after Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
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View Complete ArticleAISSEE 2026: The Roadmap After the Exam
Next Step: Official Answer Key (Feb 2026)
1. Key Post-Exam Dates (Tentative)
| Provisional Answer Key | 1st - 2nd Week of Feb 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge | Within 48-72 hours of release |
| Final Results/Scorecard | March 2026 |
| E-Counselling Starts | Late March 2026 |
| Medical Examinations | April 2026 |
2. How to Challenge the Answer Key
If you find a discrepancy in the provisional key, you can challenge it on the NTA portal.
Processing Fee: ₹200 per answer challenged (Non-refundable).
OMR Challenge: ₹100 per question to challenge your recorded response.
- Log in using your Application Number and DOB.
- Select the question ID you wish to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents/proof for your claim.
- Pay the fee online; if the challenge is accepted, the key will be revised for all.
3. Mandatory E-Counselling (AISSAC)
Qualifying the exam is only half the battle. You must register for e-counselling to get a seat.
Registration: Compulsory for all qualified candidates on the AISSAC portal.
Choice Filling: You can select up to 10 Sainik Schools in order of preference.
Seat Allotment: Based on Merit, Category, and Gender (Home State vs. Other State).
Note: Selected students must pass a rigorous Medical Fitness Test before final admission.
AISSAC Counselling Portal
