For the AISSEE, the official material that NTA publishes is the information bulletin, the final answer keys, and a window in which each candidate can view his or her own OMR sheet, recorded responses and provisional key. The bulletin also says that question papers of earlier exams are available on the NTA website, but when we looked on 12 October 2026 we could not find a public archive of AISSEE question papers there. So this page links only what we could open, and it does not host or point to third-party PDFs.
Below you will find what is available, how to read an answer key correctly, and a way to practise for the paper that does not depend on collecting old papers.
What NTA and the Society publish for the AISSEE
| Item | What it is | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Information bulletin, AISSEE-2026 | Pattern, marks, timing, syllabus topics, eligibility, rules and the exam-day procedure | NTA bulletin (PDF) |
| Final answer key, Class 6, exam of 18 January 2026 | Keys for every language option and booklet code, 52 pages in all | NTA, Class 6 key (PDF) |
| Final answer key, Class 9, exam of 18 January 2026 | Keys for the four booklet codes of the English paper | NTA, Class 9 key (PDF) |
| Lists of qualified and not qualified candidates | Roll number, application number, marks and rank, class-wise | Class 6 list (PDF) and Class 9 list (PDF) |
| OMR sheet, recorded responses and provisional key | Shown to each candidate by login; the 2026 window closed on 14 February 2026 | NTA public notice of 11 February 2026 |
| Question papers of earlier exams | The bulletin says they are on the NTA website. We could not find a public archive for AISSEE on 12 October 2026 | nta.ac.in |
These are the items we can stand behind. An answer key is not a question paper, and we cannot vouch for a PDF on another website that says it is last year’s paper. If you do find a paper that NTA itself has released, treat nta.ac.in as the source.
How to read an answer key properly
The Class 6 key is split by language and by booklet code. NTA’s 2026 key has one section for each of the 13 language options and each of four booklet codes (P, Q, R and S), which is why it runs to 52 pages. The Class 9 key has four booklet codes (W, X, Y and Z), all in English. Always use the section that matches the language and the booklet code printed on your child’s paper, and do not assume that question 40 in one booklet is question 40 in another.
You will also see two kinds of entry that confuse parents. Some questions are marked DROP, and some list more than one correct option. The bulletin explains what they mean. If none of the options is correct, or the question is found wrong, every candidate who appeared receives the marks. If more than one option is correct, marks go to everyone who attempted any one of them. If all options are correct, every candidate who attempted the question gets full marks. A key with DROP entries is therefore not a mistake on your part.
Rehearse the paper day, not just the paper
A large part of what past papers teach is stamina and procedure. The bulletin sets out the exam-day timetable, and your child can rehearse it at home.
| Time in 2026 | What the bulletin describes | How to rehearse it |
|---|---|---|
| By 1.30 pm | Last entry to the centre; the centre itself opens two hours before the exam | Practise leaving home early and sitting calmly before the paper |
| 1.15 pm | Candidates take their allotted seats | Start each mock seated and settled, not mid-task |
| 1.30 to 1.45 pm | The invigilator announces instructions and checks admit cards | Read a set of instructions aloud before each mock |
| 1.45 and 1.50 pm | Exam booklet distributed, then the candidate writes particulars on it | Practise filling particulars correctly and quietly |
| 2.00 pm | Exam commences: Class 6 closes at 4.30 pm and Class 9 at 5.00 pm | Sit the mock in one block, at the same time of day |
| Half-time and close | A signal is given at half-time and again before closing, when marking must stop | Use a timer with a half-time alert and a final warning |
The bulletin also says candidates may bring only the printed admit card with a photograph and thumb impression, one original photo identity card and a passport-size photograph for the attendance sheet. Calculators, geometry boxes, phones, papers and eatables are barred. Practise without them from the start, especially without a calculator, since 50 questions of Mathematics are done by hand.
How to practise when you have no old papers
You do not need previous papers to build a good practice routine. You need three things: the official topic list, your child’s own textbooks, and a way to measure time. Our guide to the AISSEE syllabus and exam pattern groups the official topics section by section.
- Make a practice paper of the right length: 125 questions in 150 minutes for Class 6, or 150 questions in 180 minutes for Class 9.
- Draw the questions from the textbook index and the official topic list, in the section order of the real paper.
- Print an OMR-style sheet with four options per question, and make your child shade it as in the exam.
- Attempt every question, because there is no negative marking.
- Mark your child’s paper the same day and file the errors by topic and by type.
A topic tag list for your error log
An error log turns each mock into a study plan. For each wrong answer, record the question number, a topic tag and the kind of mistake. These tags follow the official sections.
| Section | Topic tags to use | Mistake types to note |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 Mathematics | Numbers; everyday arithmetic (ratio, percentage, interest, speed); geometry and measurement | Concept gap, calculation slip, misread question, ran out of time |
| Class 9 Mathematics | Number work; commercial mathematics; algebra; geometry; mensuration; data and probability | Concept gap, formula, calculation slip, time |
| Intelligence (both classes) | Analogies; patterns; classification; series; reasoning; relations | Pattern not seen, rushed, guessed |
| Language or English | Comprehension; vocabulary; grammar; sentence skills | Meaning missed, rule forgotten, careless |
| General Knowledge, Science and Social Science | India and defence; earth and environment; life and science; geography, civics, economics, history | Never read, mixed up facts, guessed |
After four or five papers, the same tags will keep appearing. Those are where your child should spend the next week. A child, a parent or a teacher can do this. If you would like help turning an error log into a plan, free counselling is available by phone or WhatsApp on +91 70170 31757.
AISSEE previous year papers: common questions
FAQs
Questions parents ask us.
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Ask on WhatsAppWhere can I get AISSEE previous year question papers?
The bulletin says papers of earlier exams are on the NTA website. When we checked on 12 October 2026 we could not find a public question-paper archive for AISSEE there, so we do not link to third-party copies. NTA does publish final answer keys for 2026.
Can I see my child's OMR sheet?
In 2026 NTA let candidates view their OMR sheet, recorded responses and provisional key by login until 14 February 2026, and accept challenges against them. Download them while the window is open.
Why does the Class 6 answer key run to 52 pages?
Because the 2026 key has a section for each of the 13 language options and each of four booklet codes. Use the section that matches your child's language and booklet code.
What does DROP mean in the answer key?
It marks a question that was found faulty. Under the bulletin, if no option is correct or the question is wrong, all candidates who appeared get the marks.
Is there negative marking in AISSEE?
No. The bulletin says there is no negative marking for a wrong response, so attempt every question.
How should my child practise the OMR sheet?
Print an OMR-style sheet, sit in one block of 150 minutes for Class 6 or 180 for Class 9, shade the answers as in the exam, and review the paper the same day.
Sources
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