Rashtriya Military School Fees 2026-27: Fee Structure, Tuition Fees, Caution Money

Rashtriya Military School Fees 2026-27: Fee Structure, Tuition Fees, Caution Money

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RMS CET Application Date:10 Sep' 25 - 09 Oct' 25

Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 12 Sep 2025, 11:55 AM IST

The Ministry of Defence operates the Rashtriya Military Schools of India and conducts the RMS admissions through the CET exam 2026-27. Candidates applying for the RMS admissions are required to pay the Rashtriya Military School Fees 2026 in online mode. They can visit the official website at rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in to pay the RMS admission fees online. The RMS admissions 2026-27 take place for candidates seeking admission in Classes 6 and 9. Students who have filled out the RMS application form 2026-27 are required to pay the RMS admission fee along with the RMS CET exam fee. They are advised to go through the eligibility criteria before applying for the Rashtriya Military School admissions. Read the article to learn more about the Rashtriya Military School Fees 2026-27.

Rashtriya Military School Fees 2026-27: Fee Structure, Tuition Fees, Caution Money
Rashtriya Military School Fees 2026-27

Rashtriya Military School Eligibility Criteria 2026-27

Candidates taking admission at the Rashtriya Military Schools in India must go through the RMS eligibility criteria 2026. They must check the education qualifications and age requirements. Students can check out the RMS 2026-27 eligibility criteria below.

  • Class VI: Candidates should be studying or have passed class V before the admission date to a Rashtriya Military School. Boys and girls aged between 10-12 years as of March 31, 2026 (Born between April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2016, both days included), are eligible for Class VI admission.
  • Class IX: Students should have passed class VIII from a government/recognised school before the admission date to an RMS. Candidates aged between 13-15 years as of March 31, 2026 (born between April 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013, both days inclusive), are eligible for Class IX admission.
  • Six months of relaxation in the upper age limit is permissible for candidates of personnel killed in Action.
  • Candidates studying in Class V and Class VIII are eligible to appear for the respective RMS entrance test. They must preferably know the English language as the medium of instruction in RMS.
  • The date of birth authority will be a DOB certificate issued by the authorised local government bodies or municipal corporations only.
  • The DOB certificates issued by the Gram Panchayat or any other local body are not acceptable for admission.
  • The Rashtriya Military School admission will be considered null and void in case there is any variation in the DOB or any other particulars on the sheet role and the transfer certificate of the candidate.

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Rashtriya Military School Fees 2026-27

Students can check out the RMS fee structure 2026-27 in the table below.

Category

Category

Tuition Fees (Per Year)Caution Money (One-Time)

OR & their equivalents in the Navy and IAF (including ex-servicemen)

Entitled

INR 12,000/-

INR 1,200/-

JCO & their equivalents in the Navy and IAF (including ex-servicemen)

Entitled

INR 18,000/-

INR 1,800/-

Service offers all three forces (including ex-servicemen)

Non-Entitled

INR 32,000/-

INR 3,800/-

Civilians

Non-Entitled

INR 51,000/-

INR 6,000/-

SC/ST

Entitled and Non-Entitled (excluding officers)

25% of the fee is paid by the respective category

INR 6,000/-


Important Note:

  • There is no provision of tuition fees for children of personnel or service officers like NCOs/JCOs, who were killed in action. They are entitled to a complete exemption from paying any fees. (Capitation fee and caution money not included.)
  • Caution Money will be deposited at the time of RMS admission and is refunded to the cadet without interest on leaving the school.
  • No fee will be charged to wards and JCOs/OR and their equivalent ranks in the Navy and Air Force who have been killed in action.
  • The school fees are payable for a year and will be paid directly to the school at the time of admission.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who can apply for the Rashtriya Military School admissions 2026-27?
A:

Students studying in class V and class VIII are eligible to apply for the RMS class 6 and class 9 admissions, respectively.

Q: When can candidates deposit the caution money?
A:

Candidates can deposit the caution money during the RMS admissions 2026-27. It is refunded to the cadet without any interest upon leaving the school. 

Q: How many seats are reserved for civilians and wards of officers?
A:

RMS holds 30% of seats for wards of officers and civilians.

Q: Is there is any tuition fees for children of personnel who were killed in action?
A:

No, there is no tuition fees applicable for children of service officers like JCOs/NCOs who got killed in action. They are completely exempted from paying any fees. 

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