About Rashtriya Military School

Rashtriya Military schools were established as King George’s Royal Indian Military schools. The one and only purpose was to take care of the education of sons of defence personnel. In 1952, the schools were reorganized and admissions were made open to the sons of Defence Service Officers and civilians. The school became a member of the Indian Public Schools Conference (IPSC) in 1954 and is an active member of IPSC. In 1966, the schools were renamed Military Schools. Its old motto, ‘Play the Game’ was replaced with ‘Sheelem Param Bhushanam’ which means Character is the Highest Virtue. On 25th June 2007, the school got its name “Rashtriya Military School”. The alumni of Rashtriya Military School are occupying high positions in the Armed Forces. In this post, we discuss the details of RMS admission notification 2024-25 like important dates, fees, eligibility, exam pattern, etc.

There are five Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) located at Chail in the Shimla Hills of Himachal Pradesh, Ajmer, and Dholpur in Rajasthan, Belgaum, and Bengaluru in Karnataka. Rashtriya Military Schools admit students into Class VI & IX through a Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted under the aegis of the Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army). Established in the year 1925, these Schools are among the oldest Public Schools in India.

Important Dates regarding RMS Admission Notification 2025-26

Here are a few important dates to remember regarding the RMS admission notification 2025-26:

Eligibility Criteria for RMS Admission Notification 2025-26

Education Qualification:

For admission to Class VI, the candidates should have passed Class V or be studying in Class V and pass it before the date of admission to a Rashtriya Military School. For admission in Class IX, the candidate should have passed Class VIII from a government/ recognized school before the date of admission to a Rashtriya Military School. However, candidates studying in Class V and Class VIII are eligible to appear in the respective Entrance Test.

Age:

For admission to class 6: Boys & Girls in the age group 10-12 years as on 31 March 2025 (born between 01 April 2013 to 31 March 2015, both days inclusive).

For admission to class 9: Boys and girls aged between 13-15 years as on 31 March 2025 (born between 01 April 2010 to 31 March 2012, both days inclusive).

Wards of personnel Killed in Action get Six months’ relaxation in the upper age limit.

Gender: Both boys and girls are eligible to apply for classes 6th and 9th.

Note: The Authority for Date of Birth will be a School Leaving Certificate obtained from the previous school of the candidate. The District Education Officer must countersign the school leaving certificate. Certificates issued by Gram Panchayat or any other local body are not acceptable

How to apply

Candidates can apply through the official website of Rashtriya Military School https://www.rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in/.

Scheme of Examination for RMS Admission Notification (December 2024 Exam)

For admission to class 6

The RMS entrance exam for class 6 consists of questions in Mathematics, Intelligence, English, and General Knowledge. It is an offline exam. Students have to give their answers on the OMR sheet. The duration of the exam is two and a half hours.  The pattern of examination is as follows:

For admission to class 9

The RMS entrance exam for class 9 consists of questions in English, Hindi, Social Science, Mathematics, and Science. It is an offline exam. Students have to give their answers on the OMR sheet. The duration of the exam is two and a half hours. The scheme of examination is as follows:

Note: Generally,  the written test is of Class V standard for Class VI admission and Class VIII standard for Class IX admission. The medium of Question Paper in the entrance exam is bilingual (English and Hindi) for Class VI and only in English for Class IX.

School Fees and Caution Money

The tuition fee and caution money applicable to different categories of students is as follows:

The fee is exempt for the wards of officers and JCOs/OR and their equivalent ranks in the Navy and Air Force killed in action.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following phases:

1. Written Examination: The written test is generally of Class V standard for admission to Class VI. It is of Class VIII standard for admission to Class IX. The medium of Question Paper in the Entrance exam is bilingual (English and Hindi) for Class VI and only in English for Class IX.
2. Interview: Candidates who qualify for the written test need to appear for an interview at one of the Rashtriya Military Schools. The total marks of the interview and the written test decide the final merit.
3. Result: The IHQ of MoD (Army), ADGAE/AE-2 declares the merit list of successful candidates and the school allotment. Unsuccessful candidates are not informed separately. However, the final result will be available on www.rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in and on the army Intranet.
4. Final Selection: Candidates selected in order of merit on the basis of total marks scored by them in the admission test and the interview will get admission into different Rashtriya Military Schools. Final admission is based on the availability of vacancies, medical fitness, and the reservation norms laid down for various categories. Qualified candidates get allotment of schools purely on the basis of Merit and vacancy available in school.
5. Medical Fitness: All the candidates have to undergo a medical fitness examination before admission to the Rashtriya Military Schools. The medical test is as per norms/criteria specified in AFMSF-2 and only in the hospital mentioned in the Application Form.

How to crack the RMS CET 2024 and AISSEE 2025 examinations?

Entrance examinations for Rashtriya Military School and Sainik School will take place in December 2024 and January 2025 respectively for academic session 2025-26. The best idea to start preparation is to start early so that students get sufficient time to prepare and polish themselves. The Sainik School and RMS Entrance Exams are a tough nut to crack. The standards and competition are way higher than one could think.  Getting admission into Sainik School and RMS is the dream of thousands of young kids. However, only a few can turn this dream into reality.

To succeed in this competitive environment, candidates need to prepare thoroughly, maintain a disciplined study routine, and focus on developing a strong foundation in the relevant subjects. Regular practice, solving sample papers, and mock tests can help in building confidence and improving performance. Maintaining physical fitness and participating in extracurricular activities can enhance overall candidacy.

It is important to remember that the competition is tough. However, dedication, hard work, and a positive mindset can significantly increase your chances of securing admission to a Sainik School or RMS. Here, Shaurya Bharat can be a perfect guide to students. Shaurya Bharat is the best offline and online platform for students preparing for the Sainik School, RMS, and RIMC entrance examinations.

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Online classes are conducted through the Shaurya Bharat app. The Shaurya Bharat app provides the best content in the form of live classes, video lectures, and e-books.

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Useful Links

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For more information about the Sainik School and RMS entrance exams for class 6, log on to https://shauryabharat.com/elite-schools/aissee-sainik-school-class-6/ and https://shauryabharat.com/elite-schools/rashtriya-military-school-rms-class-6/

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To download the detailed notification, submit the online application and download the admit card log on to https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/and https://www.rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in/

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