The Rashtriya Military School (RMS) admission application process began on September 10, 2025. Eligible students can apply in online mode through the official website at rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in/. Candidates seeking admission to RMS will be required to take a Common Entrance Test (CET), scheduled to take place in December 2025. Children aged 10 to 12 years as of March 31, 2026, are eligible for admission to Class 6. Those aged 13 to 15 years as of March 31, 2026, are eligible to apply for admission to Class 9.
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Students are advised to regularly track the official website for the latest updates on RMS admissions 2026-27. The last date to fill out the RMS CET application form is October 9, 2025. Read further to get complete details on the RMS admission process, how to apply, the CET syllabus and other significant information.
Let us first have a look at the important dates of events related to the complete RMS admission trajectory for the academic year 2026-27. Students who are desirous of getting admitted to Rashtriya Military School must stay updated and aware of all the upcoming events. Check the table below to know the tentative dates for the RMS admission schedule:
Events | Dates |
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RMS application form start date 2025 | September 10, 2025 |
RMS CET application form last date | October 9, 2025 |
RMS CET admit card release date | December 2025 |
RMS CET exam date 2026-27 | December 2025 |
RMS CET result date | January 2026 |
RMS Interview round | February 2026 |
RMS selected candidates list release date | March 2026 |
RMS medical fitness round | March 2026 |
RMS final merit list | April 2026 |
RMS admissions are open for both Boys and Girls for Classes VI and IX, strictly under the Boarder category (no day scholars are allowed). Entry is based on merit and subject to the availability of seats. The Rashtriya Military School admission process for the academic year 2026–27 involves an automated OMR-based entrance test, followed by an interview round and medical screening. Below are the details:
Eligible candidates must apply by filling out the RMS admission form for Class 6 or 9. The RMS application form is made available online at rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in. For admission to Class VI, the candidate must be between 10 and 12 years of age as on March 31, 2026. For admission to Class IX, the candidate must be between 13 and 15 years of age as on March 31, 2026.
The OMR-based written examination will be conducted in December 2025. Candidates who qualify will be shortlisted for the interview round.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at a Rashtriya Military School, and the interview marks will be added to the written test score to prepare the final merit list. Those who qualify will undergo a medical examination at designated military hospitals.
Candidates found medically unfit are not admitted. Final selection is based on combined merit, medical fitness, and seat availability. The merit list and school allotment will be published online on the official website: rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in.
Check the complete admission process of each Rashtriya Military School here:
To appear for the RMS CET 2026, candidates must meet the necessary eligibility requirements. Below are the age and educational criteria for admission to Class VI and Class IX for the academic year 2026-27:
Note: Students currently studying in Class 5 (for Class 6 admission) and Class 8 (for Class 9 admission) are eligible to appear in the RMS CET 2026.
RMS CET Application Form Sample Image
The RMS CET will take place in December 2025. Students must get well-versed with the RMS syllabus and exam pattern before sitting for the exam. In the following tables, we have mentioned the RMS exam pattern for the entrance examination for Classes 6 and 9.
Subject | Maximum Marks | Minimum % to Qualify |
---|---|---|
(Candidates are required to qualify in this test. English marks are not counted towards the merit.) | 50 | 35% |
| 50 | 40% |
| 50 | 40% |
| 50 | 40% |
| 20 |
Subject | Maximum Marks | Minimum % to Qualify |
---|---|---|
(a) Paper 1
| 100 | 50% |
(b) Paper 2
| 100 | 50% |
(c) Interview | 50 |
Note: Students can prepare for the RMS CET exam by following the NCERT Books as well. These have not been prescribed officially but are helpful.
The RMS CET 2026 admit card for appearing in the entrance exam will be available online at the official website at rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in. Candidates can follow these steps to download it:
Students must go through the RMS selection process. The Final admission to RMS for the 2026-27 session will be based on the following criteria:
Particulars | Reservation |
For children of serving and retired JCOs/OR, those in the Army, Navy and Air Force. | 70% |
Forwards of Officers & Civilians. | 30% |
OBC-NCL | 27% |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
Girl Candidates | 10% seats or 30 vacancies maximum (put together in all five RMSs) |
Wards of personnel killed in action | 50 seats (Not more than 15 in either of the schools) |
The fee structure at Rashtriya Military Schools varies by category and includes tuition fees and caution money. Check out the important points below on the Rashtriya Military School fees.
Sample Image of RMS Fee Structure
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Students can check the Rashtriya Military Schools CET 2026–27 result on the official website at rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in and also on the Army Intranet.
Boys and girls aged 10–12 years (Class VI) or 13–15 years (Class IX) as of March 31, 2026, studying in Class V or VIII, are eligible.
Yes, girls are eligible for admission to Class 9 in Rashtriya Military Schools for the 2026-27 session, provided they meet the age and educational criteria.
After the declaration of RMS entrance test results 2026–27, shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, followed by a medical examination. Final selection is based on overall merit, medical fitness, and seat availability.
RMS CET admit card 2026 will be released in December 2025.
Students who wish to enroll in RMS school have the opportunity to take an OMR based written examination for admission into classes 6 and 9. Those who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview, and a final merit list of accepted students will be compiled using the combined scores from the written entrance test and interview.
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