RMS CET Preparation & Admission Guidance
Prepare for Class VI or Class IX admission to Rashtriya Military Schools through a structured plan covering CET, interview preparation, eligibility, medical-stage awareness and admission guidance.
RAAH provides independent preparation and guidance. Final selection and school allotment remain with Rashtriya Military Schools and the authorised authorities.
Two CET routes
Class VIClass V-standard CET · Interview · Medical Class IX
Class VIII-standard CET · Interview · Medical
Class VI and Class IX require different preparation
Both routes use the Common Entrance Test, but the academic standard, subjects, qualifying requirements and interview marks differ.
RMS Class VI
The written test is generally based on Class V standard and includes English, Intelligence, Mathematics and General Knowledge & Current Affairs.
The Class VI paper is bilingual in English and Hindi.
View Class VI PatternRMS Class IX
The written test is generally based on Class VIII standard and covers English, Hindi, Social Science, Mathematics and Science.
The Class IX paper is conducted in English.
View Class IX PatternFive residential schools under the Ministry of Defence
Rashtriya Military Schools are CBSE-affiliated, English-medium residential public schools. The five schools share the CET admission system, while actual school allotment depends on merit, vacancies and applicable rules.
RMS Chail
Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh.
RMS Ajmer
Ajmer, Rajasthan.
RMS Dholpur
Dholpur, Rajasthan.
RMS Belgaum
Belgaum, Karnataka.
RMS Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka.
2026–27 RMS admission cycle has reached the merit-list stage
As of 24 September 2026, the official NIELIT RMS application portal I checked continues to display the 2026–27 admission cycle. Its latest listed admission updates include the fourth merit lists published in August 2026.
10 Sep – 9 Oct 2025
Official application window for academic session 2026–27.
7 December 2025
The Class VI and IX written examination was held on this date.
February 2026
Written-result cut-offs and interview call letters were released in February.
19 August 2026
Fourth Class VI and IX merit lists and joining-letter notices were published.
Check age, qualifying class and category carefully
These figures are from the official 2026–27 prospectus. The next cycle must be checked against its own prospectus before publishing age ranges or seat reservations.
Age 10–12 years
Candidates had to be between 10 and 12 years as on 31 March 2026.
The candidate had to have passed Class V, or be studying in Class V and pass it before admission.
Age 13–15 years
Candidates had to be between 13 and 15 years as on 31 March 2026.
The candidate had to have passed Class VIII before admission.
Defence JCO / OR
The 2026–27 prospectus reserved 70% of seats for wards of serving/retired JCOs and Other Ranks of Army, Navy and Air Force.
Officers
20% of seats were allocated to wards of serving/retired Officers of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Civilians
10% of seats were allocated to civilians, subject to the applicable admission rules.
RMS CET 2026–27 scheme
The CET was OMR-based. The written-test structure differs significantly between Class VI and Class IX.
200 written marks + 20 interview marks
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 50 |
| Intelligence Test | 50 |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 |
| Interview | 20 |
English was qualifying: 35% minimum. English marks were not counted while preparing the Class VI written merit list.
200 written marks + 50 interview marks
| Paper / Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 50 |
| Hindi | 20 |
| Social Science | 30 |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| Science | 50 |
| Interview | 50 |
Paper 1 totalled 100 marks and Paper 2 totalled 100 marks; the 2026–27 prospectus specified a 50% qualifying requirement for each paper.
Prepare for CET, interview and residential-school selection
Preparation should build academic performance, OMR accuracy, time management and confident age-appropriate communication for the interview stage.
Foundation
Build Class V or Class VIII-level subject understanding before intensive mock testing.
Topic Practice
Use focused worksheets and objective tests to identify learning gaps.
OMR & Timed CET
Practise answer-sheet discipline, speed and full-paper simulation.
Interview Preparation
Develop clear communication, confidence and age-appropriate responses without memorised scripts.
Class VI Focus
- Mathematics
- Intelligence / reasoning
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Qualifying English
- OMR practice
Class IX Focus
- Mathematics
- Science
- English
- Hindi
- Social Science
- OMR & interview preparation
CET is only the first major selection stage
Candidates shortlisted after the written test move through interview, final merit and medical fitness before admission is confirmed.
Online Application
Register through the authorised RMS / NIELIT application portal.
CET
Appear in the class-specific OMR-based written examination.
Interview
Written-test qualifiers are shortlisted according to vacancies for interview.
Final Merit
Written-test and interview marks are considered under the published rules.
Medical & Admission
Selected candidates must meet the prescribed medical-fitness criteria.
Choose support according to preparation needs
Before enrolment, confirm the class, timetable, faculty, teaching language, test schedule, interview support and complete fee.
RMS CET Test Series
Topic tests, sectional practice, OMR exercises and full CET mock tests.
View Mock TestsRegular Live Preparation
Structured teaching, practice, revision and CET simulation for the selected entry class.
View BatchesMentoring + Interview Support
Closer academic monitoring, mock-performance review, study planning and interview-stage preparation.
Request DetailsKeep the application information consistent
RMS verifies eligibility against original documents. Any mismatch in date of birth, category or other important particulars may affect candidature.
Academic & Identity Records
- Date-of-birth certificate from the prescribed authorised authority
- Class V / VIII academic and school records
- School-leaving / transfer records where applicable
- Recent candidate photograph and signature as required by the portal
- Candidate and parent identification records where prescribed
Category / Claim Records
- Defence-service relationship documents where applicable
- JCO / OR or Officer-category documentation
- OBC-NCL / SC / ST certificate where claimed
- Killed-in-Action category evidence where applicable
- Other certificates required by the current prospectus
Common questions about RMS admission
Which classes have direct RMS admission?
The regular entry routes covered by the 2026–27 prospectus were Class VI and Class IX through the Common Entrance Test.
Can girls apply to Rashtriya Military Schools?
Yes, the official 2026–27 prospectus invited boys and girls for both Class VI and IX. Girls’ seats were subject to the reservation limits specified for that CET cycle. Future cycles should be checked again.
Are RMS day schools?
No. The official prospectus describes admissions as boarding admissions only. Rashtriya Military Schools are residential schools.
Does clearing CET guarantee admission?
No. Written-test qualifiers may be called for interview. Final selection also depends on cumulative merit, vacancies, applicable reservation rules and medical fitness.
What is special about Class VI English?
Under the 2026–27 scheme, candidates had to qualify English, but the English marks were not counted for preparation of the Class VI written merit list.
Are 2027–28 official dates published?
As of 24 September 2026, the official NIELIT RMS portal I checked is still displaying the 2026–27 admission cycle and its merit-list updates. RAAH should add the next-cycle dates only after they can be verified from the authorised source.
Plan RMS CET preparation with RAAH
Tell us whether your child is preparing for Class VI or Class IX and the present preparation level.
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