AISSEE 2026 RESULT DECLARED

AISSEE 2026 RESULT DECLARED

Sainik School Admission 2026: Complete Guide to Results, Toppers, Cut-Off & What's Next

Published: March 9, 2026  |  Source: NTA Official  |  Category: School Admissions India

The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially declared the AISSEE 2026 Result on February 27, 2026 — a date that lakhs of aspiring students and their families had been waiting for with bated breath. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 was conducted on January 18, 2026, across 464 centres in 190 cities pan India, and now the results have set the stage for the next critical phase of Sainik School admissions.

If you appeared for AISSEE 2026 or are the parent of a student who did, this article is your one-stop guide to everything — results, toppers, cut-off, medical round, e-counselling dates, and tips for AISSEE 2027 aspirants.

AISSEE 2026 — Key Dates at a Glance

AISSEE 2026 Result — What You Need to Know

The NTA AISSEE Result 2026 is available for download at the official website: exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/ and nta.ac.in. Students must log in using their Application Number and Date of Birth to access their scorecard.

The result PDF contains the following details:

•        Student's full name

•        Roll number and application number

•        Total marks obtained

•        All India Rank (AIR)

•        Qualified / Not Qualified status

Important: Students who are not satisfied with their result can apply for OMR sheet verification by paying ₹100 per question. This must be done via the official NTA portal within the stipulated time.

AISSEE 2026 Toppers — AIR 1 Revealed

The competition this year was intense, with students from across 190 cities vying for a seat in India's prestigious Sainik Schools. Here are the national toppers:

The 2026 results also reveal interesting state-wise trends. Uttar Pradesh students dominated the top 10 in Class 9 rankings, while Maharashtra, Bihar, and other states produced strong scorers in the Class 6 category. Topping AISSEE, however, does not guarantee automatic admission — all candidates, including AIR 1 holders, must clear the medical round and e-counselling.

AISSEE 2026 Cut-Off Marks — What Are the Qualifying Marks?

The AISSEE cut-off marks are the minimum scores required for a student to be eligible for the next round. These vary by category and school, and are announced after the results:

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

•        General / OBC / EWS: Minimum 25% in each section AND 40% aggregate overall

•        SC / ST candidates: Reduced cut-off as per reservation norms

•        Defence category: Separate cut-off applicable

•        New Sainik Schools (approved): Min 25% per section, 40% aggregate

Note: The official school-wise and category-wise cut-off marks for 2026 will be released on individual Sainik School websites. Candidates are advised to monitor their school's official portal regularly for updated cut-off data in March 2026.

Medical Round 2026 — Who Is Called & What to Expect

On March 2, 2026, the Sainik Schools Society released the list of candidates selected for the AISSEE 2026 Medical Round. This is the second stage of the admission process and is mandatory for all shortlisted students.

What Happens in the Medical Round?

•        A government-authorised medical board assesses the physical fitness of candidates

•        Height, weight, eyesight (6/6 vision or correctable), hearing, and general health are tested

•        Dental fitness, flat feet, and other physical standards set by the Defence Ministry are checked

•        Students declared medically fit proceed to e-counselling and final merit list preparation

•        Those declared unfit may appeal the decision through the prescribed process

The medical examination is conducted at designated Sainik Schools or military hospitals. Parents are strongly advised to carry all original documents — birth certificate, school certificate, medical records, and category certificates — to the medical round.

Sainik School E-Counselling 2026 — Complete Process Guide

The Sainik School E-Counselling 2026 is conducted by the All India Sainik Schools Admission Counselling (AISSAC) portal at: pesa.ncog.gov.in/sainikschoolecounselling

E-Counselling Timeline:

How to Register for E-Counselling:

•        Visit: pesa.ncog.gov.in/sainikschoolecounselling

•        Enter your AISSEE application number

•        Receive OTP on registered mobile/email and set a password

•        Verify details — Name, Category, Domicile, Gender (corrections allowed at this stage)

•        Confirm registration and submit

Choice Filling — How It Works:

•        Students can select up to 10 Sainik Schools in order of preference

•        Domicile of the student is a key factor in seat allotment

•        Category (General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, Defence) determines seat reservation

•        After locking choices, the system performs automatic seat allotment based on merit + preference

•        The registration and choice filling is completely free of cost

Warning: Students who missed the counselling registration window should contact NTA at aissee@nta.ac.in or monitor official portals for any re-opening announcements. Registration is mandatory — without it, qualified candidates CANNOT proceed with admission.

Sainik School Admission Process 2026 — Step by Step

The Sainik School admission process for 2026-27 follows a structured multi-stage pathway from entrance exam to final admission:

Stage 1 — Written Exam (AISSEE)

Conducted on January 18, 2026 across 464 centres in 190 cities. OMR-based, pen-paper format. No negative marking. Exam duration: 2.5 hours (Class 6) and 3 hours (Class 9).

Stage 2 — Result & Merit List

NTA declares results and All India Rank. School-wise merit lists are published. Students check qualified/non-qualified status on the official NTA portal.

Stage 3 — Medical Examination

Shortlisted students undergo physical fitness assessment at the designated centre. Medical board clears candidates based on standards set by Sainik Schools Society.

Stage 4 — E-Counselling & Seat Allotment

Qualified and medically fit students register at the AISSAC portal, fill school preferences, and receive seat allotment based on merit, domicile, and category.

Stage 5 — Final Admission & Fee Payment

Students who accept the allotted seat pay the fee online. The final admission merit list is published combining written exam marks and medical round performance.

Eligibility Criteria for AISSEE 2026-27

AISSEE Exam Pattern — Quick Reference

For AISSEE 2027 aspirants who are beginning their preparation, here is the complete exam pattern:

Tips for AISSEE 2027 Aspirants — Start Now

If your child did not make it to the 2026 merit list, don't be disheartened. Statistics show that a significant percentage of students reappear in subsequent years to improve their scores. Here's how to prepare better:

•        Solve previous year AISSEE question papers — the pattern is consistent and predictable

•        Focus heavily on Mathematics and Intelligence (these carry the most marks for Class 6)

•        For Class 9, Science and Social Studies are the differentiators for toppers

•        Work on mental aptitude and reasoning questions daily — even 20 minutes a day makes a difference

•        Physical fitness preparation should start 6 months before the exam to be ready for the medical round

•        Download official NTA OMR sheets and practice under timed conditions

•        Enroll in a structured Sainik School coaching programme if possible, especially from Class 4 or Class 7 onwards

Official Links & Resources

•        NTA AISSEE Official Portal: exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/

•        NTA Main Website: nta.ac.in

•        E-Counselling Portal: pesa.ncog.gov.in/sainikschoolecounselling

•        Result / Scorecard Download: cnr.nic.in/Results26/AISSEE/Login

•        NTA Helpdesk Email: aissee@nta.ac.in

•        Sainik Schools Society Official: sainikschool.ncog.gov.in