AISSEE Merit List 2026

The declaration of the merit list is a crucial step for students who have applied for Class 9 admission through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026. This merit list identifies students who have qualified for the next stages.

AISSEE Merit List 2026: Important Dates (Expected)

Event	Expected Dates (2026)
AISSEE 2026 Application Form	December 24, 2025
Sainik School Registration Last Date	January 23, 2026 (until 5:00 PM)
Fee Submission Last Date	January 24, 2026
AISSEE Application Form Correction Window	January 26 to 28, 2026
AISSEE Exam Date 2026 – Class 9	April 5, 2026 (Tentative)
Sainik School Admit Card Release Date	2nd Week of March 2026 (Tentative)
Class 9 Exam Timings	2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sainik School Results 2026	April 2026 (Tentative)

How to Download the Merit List

Visit the official website: exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/

• Go to the "Notices" section: Here you will find the link to the Class 9 merit list.
• Click on the link: Open the Class 9 merit list PDF.
• Download the PDF: Download the file to a safe place.
• Search by Name or Roll Number: Search for your name or roll number by pressing Ctrl + F.

Information Mentioned in the Merit List

The merit list includes the following details:

• Roll Number
• Application Number
• Candidate Name
• Gender
• Category
• Domicile State
• Total Marks
• Result Status
• All India Rank

Subsequent Stages of the Selection Process

• e-Counseling: Candidates selected in the merit list will be called for e-counseling, where they will select their preferred Sainik School.
• Medical Examination: After e-counseling, candidates will undergo a medical examination, which will assess their physical and mental fitness.
• Final Merit List: A final merit list of candidates who qualify in the medical examination will be released.
• Admission Fee Payment: Candidates selected in the final merit list will be required to pay the admission fee, after which their admission process will be completed.