AISSEE 2027 Application Timeline: Registration Dates, Admit Card and Exam Schedule

The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 marks the start of the admission cycle for Class VI and Class IX seats across all Sainik Schools in India for academic year 2027–28. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Sainik Schools Society, AISSEE is the single national gateway for students aspiring to join India’s premier military-oriented residential schools.

NTA opened the AISSEE 2027 registration window in October 2026, following the same seasonal calendar as previous years. The exam is expected to be held on January 31, 2027—a date consistent with NTA’s pattern of scheduling the test in the last week of January. This page consolidates the complete AISSEE 2027 application timeline, from form release to final merit list, so candidates and parents can plan every step without missing a deadline.

AISSEE 2027 Important Dates

The table below lists all key events in the AISSEE 2027 cycle. Dates marked as Expected follow NTA’s historical schedule for this examination; they will be confirmed once the official information bulletin is published at exams.nta.nic.in.

Official Website: exams.nta.nic.in | All confirmed dates will be published in the AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin available on the NTA portal.

AISSEE 2027 Registration Timeline

NTA released the AISSEE 2027 notification and opened the online application portal in October 2026. Based on AISSEE 2026 precedent—when registration ran from October 10 to November 9, 2025—the 2027 window is expected to remain open for approximately four weeks.

Key registration milestones to track:

• Application form available: The online application form is accessible at exams.nta.nic.in. Candidates must register, fill personal and academic details, upload documents, and pay the fee in one continuous session or save a draft before the deadline.
• Fee payment deadline: The application fee can be paid online (credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI) and the deadline typically falls on the same day as form submission. AISSEE 2026 fees were ₹650 for general/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST candidates.
• Correction window: NTA opens a short correction window—usually 5–7 days—after the main registration closes. Candidates can edit non-permanent fields such as exam city preference and uploaded photographs. Changes to name, date of birth, and category are not permitted.

Candidates who miss the correction window cannot request changes afterward. Monitor the NTA website daily during the registration period for any deadline extensions—NTA extended the AISSEE 2026 deadline by several days after the initial closing date.

AISSEE 2027 Admit Card Schedule

NTA releases the AISSEE admit card online only—no physical copy is dispatched. Based on previous cycles, the hall ticket is expected in the last week of January 2027, roughly 7–10 days before the exam date.

Steps to download the AISSEE 2027 admit card:

1. Visit exams.nta.nic.in or the direct AISSEE login link.
2. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
3. Download and save the PDF admit card.
4. Print two copies on A4 paper in colour or black-and-white.
5. Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the space provided if required.

The admit card carries the candidate’s roll number, assigned exam centre, exam date and reporting time. Check all details on download. If any discrepancy appears—especially in the name or exam city—contact NTA immediately at the helpline number printed on the admit card.

City intimation slip: Before the admit card, NTA releases a city intimation slip (usually 2–3 weeks before the exam) that reveals the exam city. This helps families plan travel and accommodation early, especially for candidates sitting in a city different from their home district.

AISSEE 2027 Exam Schedule

AISSEE 2027 is expected to be held on January 31, 2027 (Sunday) in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode at exam centres across India. The exam is conducted in a single sitting.

The reporting time at the exam centre is typically 30–45 minutes before the start of the examination. Candidates must carry the printed admit card and a valid photo ID. Electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, are strictly prohibited at the exam centre.

AISSEE 2027 Result and Merit List Timeline

After the exam, NTA follows a structured post-exam schedule before results are declared:

• Provisional answer key: Released online within 2–3 weeks of the exam date (expected February 2027). Candidates can challenge incorrect answer keys by paying a prescribed fee per question.
• Final answer key and result: Published after reviewing all valid challenges. AISSEE 2026 results were declared on February 27, 2026—a pattern that puts the AISSEE 2027 result in the last week of February 2027.
• Scorecard download: Available at exams.nta.nic.in or aissee.nta.nic.in using application number and date of birth.
• Merit list: Sainik Schools Society releases the provisional merit list and waiting list based on NTA scores. Category-wise merit lists (General, SC, ST, Defence, Ex-Servicemen) are published separately. The provisional merit list typically appears in March 2027, with the final list in April 2027.
• Medical examination: Shortlisted candidates are called for a medical fitness test at designated military hospitals in March 2027. Only medically fit candidates proceed to final seat allotment.
• e-Counselling and admission: Selected candidates complete the document verification and fee deposit process online through March–April 2027, followed by school reporting before the start of the academic year.

How to Apply for AISSEE 2027

Applications are accepted only through the official NTA portal. No offline forms are accepted.

1. Register: Go to exams.nta.nic.in and click on the AISSEE 2027 link. Create a new account using a valid mobile number and email ID.
2. Fill the form: Enter personal details, parent/guardian information, school details, and select the class applying for (VI or IX) along with preferred exam city.
3. Upload documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph (file size 10–200 KB, JPG format) and signature (file size 4–30 KB) as per the specifications in the information bulletin.
4. Pay the fee: Complete fee payment via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. Save the payment confirmation number.
5. Download confirmation: Download and print the completed application form. Keep it safe for reference throughout the admission process.

AISSEE 2027 Eligibility at a Glance

Note: Some Sainik Schools admit only boys at the Class IX level. Verify school-specific gender norms before applying. Age relaxation of up to 2 years is available for SC/ST and ward of Defence/Ex-Servicemen candidates in some categories—refer to the official AISSEE 2027 information bulletin for exact provisions.

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