The National Testing Agency (NTA) released admit cards for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 on January 12, 2026 . Candidates registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets. The entrance exam is scheduled for January 18, 2026 .
Students seeking admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools must download their admit cards. These documents are available on the official NTA website: exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/. Candidates require their application number and password to access the admit card.
AISSEE 2026 Exam Overview
The AISSEE 2026 will be conducted offline, using a pen-and-paper format. The examination will take place at 464 centres across India. Sainik Schools offer a residential, English-medium education, preparing students for careers in the armed forces through institutions like the National Defence Academy (NDA).
The NTA had previously released the city intimation slips on January 6, 2026 . These slips informed candidates about their assigned examination city. The admit card now specifies the exact test centre address and reporting time.
Important Dates and Details
Key information regarding the AISSEE 2026 examination is summarized below:
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/ |
| City Intimation Slip Release | January 6, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | January 12, 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 18, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
| Classes for Admission | Class 6, Class 9 |
| Exam Centres | 464 nationwide |
Application Fee Structure
The application fees for AISSEE 2026 varied by category:
- General/OBC-NCL/Defence/Ex-servicemen: INR 850
- SC/ST: INR 700
How to Download AISSEE 2026 Admit Card
Candidates must follow these steps to download their admit card online:
- Visit the official website:exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/.
- Locate the ‘Latest News’ section.
- Click on the link titled ‘Admit Card for AISSEE-2026 is LIVE!’.
- Enter your Application Number, Password, and the Security Pin displayed on the screen.
- Click ‘Submit’.
- The AISSEE 2026 admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download the document.
- Candidates must print a hard copy and bring it to the examination hall on the exam day.
Verify all details on the admit card upon download. Contact NTA immediately if any discrepancies appear. Candidates without a valid admit card will not gain entry to the examination centre.