The AISSEE 2027 notification has not been released yet — that is the verified position as of this morning, 18 October 2026. But parents who have been through a cycle before know the truth: when the window opens, it opens fast. Last year the whole application window ran just 20 days (10–30 October 2025), and the heaviest server traffic — and the most rejected uploads — happened in the final week.
So this is not breaking news. It is something more useful: a document-readiness checklist, built from the official AISSEE 2026 bulletin requirements, so your family’s form is fillable on day one. Every spec below is labelled — ✅ CONFIRMED (2026 bulletin, expected repeat) or 🔶 EXPECTED (awaiting the 2027 bulletin).
Last verified: 18 October 2026 · AISSEE 2027 notification: not yet released · AISSEE 2027 exam date: 31 Jan 2027 ✅ (NTA exam calendar, 16 Sept 2026, tentative) · Document specs: CONFIRMED from AISSEE 2026 bulletin; confirm again when 2027 bulletin releases.
The 7 documents to have ready this weekend
1. Passport-size photograph ✅
Scanned copy, 10–200 KB, JPG format. Use a recent photo with a clear face — this same photograph is used on the admit card. Blurry or non-compliant photos are the single most common rejection reason in online NTA forms.
2. Candidate’s signature ✅
Scanned, 10–50 KB, JPG. Have your child practise signing on plain white paper with a dark pen, then scan at low resolution — many rejections come from oversized files.
3. Left-hand thumb impression ✅
Scanned, 10–50 KB, JPG. Easy to forget, impossible to submit without — keep this scanned before the window opens.
4. Date of birth proof ✅
Birth certificate or Class 5/8 transfer certificate. Also decides eligibility: for Class 6 the candidate must be born between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017 (10–12 years as on 31 March 2027), and for Class 9 between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2014 (13–15) — 🔶 PROJECTED from the 2026 pattern, to be confirmed in the bulletin.
5. Domicile certificate ✅
Required to claim the 67% home-state quota — the single most valuable lever in your child’s admission odds, as our quota guide explains. If you don’t have one yet, apply at your tehsil office now; these can take weeks.
6. Category certificate (if applicable) ✅
SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificates must be valid and in the candidate’s name. Defence/ex-servicemen wards need the service certificate for the defence reservation.
7. Previous class mark sheet ✅
Class 5 pass proof for Class 6 applicants; Class 8 for Class 9.
What happens after you submit — the expected timeline
| Milestone | Status |
|---|---|
| Application window | 🔶 EXPECTED Oct–Nov 2026 (2026: 10–30 Oct 2025) |
| Correction window | 🔶 EXPECTED early Nov 2026 (2026: 2–4 Nov 2025) |
| Admit card | 🔶 EXPECTED mid-Jan 2027 |
| Exam date | ✅ 31 Jan 2027 (tentative, NTA calendar) |
| Application fee | 🔶 EXPECTED ₹850 (Gen/OBC/Defence), ₹700 (SC/ST) |
Three mistakes that cost seats every year
- Waiting for the last date. Servers slow down; payments fail. Submit in the first week.
- Uploading oversized files. Compress scans to the bulletin specs before you start.
- Name spelling mismatches. The name on the form must match the birth certificate exactly — and note that the correction window lets you fix errors, but only within the dates NTA announces.
One more honest note: several third-party sites currently claim the notification “released on 13 October 2026” with specific dates and fees. The official NTA portal carries no such notice as of this morning. Trust only the official portal for the release — we track it daily here and will publish the moment it genuinely drops.
FAQs
Has the AISSEE 2027 application form been released?
No. As of 18 October 2026, NTA has not released the AISSEE 2027 notification or information bulletin. The application window is expected in October–November 2026 based on last year’s 10–30 October 2025 window.
What documents do I need for the AISSEE 2027 application?
Passport-size photograph, candidate’s signature, left-hand thumb impression, date of birth proof, domicile certificate, category certificate if applicable, and the previous class mark sheet — scanned in the sizes and formats the bulletin specifies.
What photo size does NTA require for the AISSEE form?
In the 2026 cycle: photograph 10–200 KB JPG, signature 10–50 KB JPG, left-hand thumb impression 10–50 KB JPG. These specs are expected to repeat, but confirm them in the official 2027 bulletin before uploading.
How much is the AISSEE 2027 application fee?
Expected: ₹850 for General/OBC-NCL/Defence wards and ₹700 for SC/ST, online payment only — the 2026 rates. The official fee will be confirmed in the 2027 bulletin.
Sources
- AISSEE 2026 application window (TOI, citing NTA bulletin): https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/aissee-2026-application-open-at-exams-nta-nic-in-entrance-exam-scheduled-for-january/articleshow/124477058.cms
- NTA exam calendar 2026-27 notice (AISSEE 2027 tentative exam date): https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/nta-exam-calendar-2026-27-released-ugc-net-from-december-14-jee-main-2027-session-1-from-january-22-cuet-pg-in-march/articleshow/134303333.cms
- NTA AISSEE portal (https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/) — checked 18 Oct 2026: no AISSEE 2027 notice, information bulletin or registration link; portal carries only AISSEE-2026 material. (Note: exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE currently returns 404 — this is the working official portal URL.)
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