The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key and OMR response sheets for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026. Candidates can access and download these documents on the official NTA website, exams.nta.nic.in. The deadline to challenge both the recorded responses and the provisional answer key is February 14, 2026 .
AISSEE 2026 Response Sheets Available
The NTA has made the AISSEE 2026 OMR answer sheets and recorded responses available online. Candidates who appeared for the exam can view their submissions by logging into the NTA portal. Required login credentials include the application number and password.
Challenging Recorded Responses
A window is open for candidates to challenge their recorded responses. This process allows students to review their OMR sheets and submit objections. Each challenge to a recorded response requires a non-refundable fee of Rs. 100 . The last day to submit these challenges is February 14, 2026.
Provisional Answer Key Released
The provisional answer key for AISSEE 2026 is also accessible on the official website. Candidates have until February 14, 2026, to raise objections to any answers they believe are incorrect. A fee of Rs. 200 per question must be paid for each challenge submitted against the provisional answer key.
Important Notes on Challenges
Challenges will only be processed upon receipt of the required processing fee. A panel of subject experts will review all submitted challenges. If a challenge is deemed correct, the answer key will be revised accordingly. The final result will be based on the revised key. The NTA will not individually notify candidates about the acceptance or rejection of their challenges.
How to Challenge the Answer Key
Candidates wishing to challenge the AISSEE 2026 provisional answer key should follow these steps:
- Visit the official AISSEE 2026 website.
- Click on the ‘AISSEE Answer Key Challenge’ link.
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Select ‘Click to View/Challenge Answer Key’.
- Review the displayed answer key.
- Check the box next to any option you wish to challenge.
- Click ‘Save Your Claims’.
- Upload supporting documents in a single PDF file.
- Click ‘Save Your Claims and Pay Fee’.
- Review your claims and proceed to payment.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 200 per question challenged via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.