Sainik School Answer Key 2027 will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the AISSEE 2027 exam. NTA publishes the provisional answer key along with the scanned OMR answer sheets and question paper sets at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society, and gives candidates a short window to challenge the answer key. Using the answer key you can calculate your expected score before the result.
Note: AISSEE 2027 dates are yet to be announced. The dates below are expected, based on the official AISSEE 2026 Information Bulletin.
Sainik School Answer Key 2027 Date
| Event | Date (Expected) |
|---|---|
| AISSEE 2027 Exam | January 2027 |
| Provisional Answer Key & OMR Display | February 2027 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | A few days after the answer key release |
| Final Answer Key & Result | Within 6 weeks of the exam |
How to Download Sainik School Answer Key 2027
- Visit exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
- Click on the AISSEE 2027 Answer Key / OMR display link.
- Log in with your application number and password / date of birth.
- The provisional answer key, your scanned OMR sheet and the question paper are displayed.
- Download and save them for calculating your score.
How to Challenge Sainik School Answer Key 2027
If you find an answer incorrect, you can raise an online challenge within the given window:
- Log in to the answer key challenge link on the NTA website.
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge and choose the answer you believe is correct.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per answer challenged.
- Submit the challenge and save the confirmation.
For a challenge against OMR grading, the processing fee is ₹100 per question challenged. All challenges are verified by a panel of subject experts. If a challenge is found correct, the answer key is revised and the revised key is applied to all candidates. No individual intimation is sent about the outcome, and the decision of NTA is final.
How to Calculate Marks Using the Answer Key
There is no negative marking in AISSEE. Count your correct answers and multiply by the marks per question:
| Class & Subject | No. of Questions | Marks per Correct Answer | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 – Language | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Class 6 – Mathematics | 50 | 3 | 150 |
| Class 6 – Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Class 6 – General Knowledge | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Class 9 – Mathematics | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| Class 9 – Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Class 9 – English | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Class 9 – General Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Class 9 – Social Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
Total: Class 6 = 300 marks (125 questions), Class 9 = 400 marks (150 questions).
Sainik School Answer Key 2027 – An Overview
| Exam | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Released | Provisional answer key, scanned OMR sheet and question paper |
| Challenge Fee | ₹200 per answer challenged (₹100 per question for OMR grading) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Answer Key (Expected) | February 2027 |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society |
Sainik School Answer Key 2027 – FAQs
When will the Sainik School answer key 2027 be released?
NTA is expected to release the AISSEE 2027 provisional answer key in February 2027, after the January exam, along with the scanned OMR sheets.
How much does it cost to challenge the AISSEE answer key?
The processing fee is ₹200 per answer challenged, and ₹100 per question for a challenge against OMR grading. Both are non-refundable.
Will I be informed about the result of my challenge?
No individual intimation is sent. If a challenge is found correct, the answer key is revised and applied to all candidates. NTA’s decision is final.
Is there negative marking in the Sainik School entrance exam?
No. There is no negative marking, so you can calculate your score by simply counting correct answers.
Where can I download the Sainik School answer key?
From the official NTA website exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society, by logging in with your application number and password.


