Last verified: 19 October 2026 · Note: The AISSEE 2027 notification is NOT released yet (status checked today). This walkthrough reconstructs the NTA registration flow from the AISSEE 2026 process, which has been stable for years. Screen-by-screen behaviour for 2027 is EXPECTED to match; dates and fees will be confirmed in the bulletin.
Every year, the same thing happens on the day the AISSEE form opens: a parent sits down at a cyber café or laptop, the NTA page loads, and within five minutes they are stuck on a screen asking for a document they have not scanned yet. This guide exists so that day never surprises you. We walk through every screen of the NTA application — what it asks, what to type, and what quietly goes wrong.
Half of registration failures are not typing errors — they are missing scans. Finish this checklist before the portal goes live.
| Item | What “ready” looks like |
|---|---|
| Child’s photograph | Recent, colour, passport-style (last year’s specs: plain background, face clearly visible) |
| Child’s signature | On white paper, scanned clearly |
| Left thumb impression | Of the child, scanned (Class 6 applicants too) |
| Birth certificate | Scanned copy, matches the date of birth you will enter |
| Domicile certificate | Scanned; determines your home-state quota |
| Category/service certificate | SC/ST/OBC-NCL or defence-ward certificate, if applicable |
| Email ID + mobile number | One valid set, belonging to the candidate or a parent — used for OTPs all year |
| Fee payment method | Debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI with the fee amount ready |
Get the OBC-NCL certificate timing right — the validity rule trips many parents. Keep scans in the format and size the bulletin specifies (the 2026 bulletin fixed these precisely; check the 2027 bulletin before uploading).
On the NTA AISSEE portal (exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society), you will see a link like “Apply Online for AISSEE 2027”. Clicking it opens the registration form.
What it asks: the candidate’s name exactly as on the birth certificate, date of birth, gender, and — this is the screen that decides your future — the home state for domicile-based school choice. You will select the class (6 or 9) and indicate category (General / SC / ST / OBC-NCL) and whether the child is a defence ward.
First-timer traps here:
You receive an application number at the end of this step. Write it down physically. Every future login starts with it.
This is the long screen — personal details, correspondence and permanent addresses, parent details, and exam details.
What it asks:
First-timer traps here:
The upload section asks for the photograph, signature, thumb impression, birth certificate, domicile certificate and category/service certificate in sequence. Upload, preview each one — NTA shows a thumbnail preview; use it — and then proceed to payment.
Fee (EXPECTED, 2026 rates): ₹850 for General, OBC (NCL) and Defence wards; ₹700 for SC/ST. Payment is online only — debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. The confirmation page is the proof of payment.
After payment, the portal generates the confirmation page with your application number. Download it and print it. The form is incomplete without this page — NTA says so in every bulletin. Parents who skip the printout and later need proof of application have nothing to show.
Correction window → admit card (EXPECTED mid-January 2027) → exam (31 January 2027, tentative) → answer key → result (late Feb/early March, EXPECTED) → AISSAC e-counselling at pesa.ncog.gov.in (online, no fee, roughly six rounds). If you are new to the post-result side, read our target-score guide and the waiting-period checklist to understand what the exam is actually aiming at.
What is the official website for AISSEE 2027 registration? exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society. Apply only there; the form is not out as of 19 October 2026, so register only once NTA publishes the information bulletin on that portal.
What documents do I need to upload for AISSEE registration? Based on the 2026 process: the child’s photograph, signature, left thumb impression, birth certificate, domicile certificate, and category or service certificate if applicable. Keep them scanned and sized before the form opens.
Can I fill two AISSEE forms for my child to be safe? No. Only one application per candidate is allowed, covering both Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools. Multiple forms for the same class lead to rejection.
How is the AISSEE application fee paid? Online only — debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Expected fee for 2027: Rs 850 for General, OBC (NCL) and Defence wards, Rs 700 for SC/ST, based on 2026 rates.
What happens after I submit the AISSEE form? Download and print the confirmation page — the application is incomplete without it. Later come the correction window, admit card release, the 31 January 2027 exam (tentative), and then e-counselling through AISSAC.
Can the form be filled in a language other than English? The online registration screens are in English, but the Class 6 question paper itself can be taken in English or one of 12 Indian languages. The Class 9 paper is in English only.
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