Rashtriya Military School Admissions 2026: If you are aiming to secure a seat for your child in one of India’s prestigious Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) for the 2027–28 academic session, here is a crucial update. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially launched the online application process for the Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Test (RMS CET 2026).
Eligible candidates and parents can complete the online application process via NTA’s dedicated portal at exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet. The registration window opened on September 23, 2026, and will remain active until October 20, 2026 (5:00 PM). The nationwide entrance examination is scheduled to take place on December 13, 2026.
Below is a complete breakdown of age eligibility, application fees, examination patterns, and tie-breaking criteria.
RMS CET 2026: Important Dates & Overview
| Exam Name | Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Test (RMS CET 2026) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Academic Session | 2027–2028 |
| Target Classes | Class 6th & Class 9th |
| Online Application Window | September 23 to October 20, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | October 20, 2026 (Up to 11:50 PM) |
| RMS CET Exam Date | December 13, 2026 |
| Official Application Portal | exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet |
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
Age calculation for both classes will be determined as of March 31, 2027.
Class 6 Admissions
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 10 to 13 years of age.
- Date of Birth Range: Born between April 1, 2014, and March 31, 2017 (both dates inclusive).
- Syllabus Level: Based on Class 5 NCERT curriculum.
Class 9 Admissions
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 13 to 16 years of age.
- Date of Birth Range: Born between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2014 (both dates inclusive).
- Syllabus Level: Based on Class 8 NCERT curriculum.
Age Relaxation: A relaxation of up to 6 months in the upper age limit is applicable for wards of Armed Forces personnel killed in action (war widows/dependents).
Application Fee
Application fees must be paid strictly through online modes (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI) before 11:50 PM on October 20, 2026.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / OBC-NCL | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / Wards of War Disabled/Killed Personnel | ₹750 |
Examination Pattern & Selection Scheme
Class 6 Exam Pattern
Class 6 exam duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Question papers will be bilingual (English and Hindi).
| Subject / Test Component | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying % |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 50 | 35% (Qualifying only) |
| Intelligence Test | 50 | 50 | 40% |
| Mathematics | 50 | 50 | 40% |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 50 | 40% |
| Interview | — | 20 | — |
Class 9 Exam Pattern
For Class 9, each paper has an allotted time of 2 hours 30 minutes. The question paper is provided exclusively in English.
| Paper Breakdown | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | English | 50 | 50 |
| Hindi | 20 | 20 | |
| Social Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Paper 2 | Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| Science | 50 | 50 | |
| Interview | Personal Interview | — | 50 |
Tie-Breaking Methodology
In cases where two or more candidates secure identical overall marks, merit priority will be resolved by comparing subject scores in the following sequence:
- For Class 6: Mathematics , Intelligence Test , General Knowledge , English , Interview Marks.
- For Class 9: Mathematics , Science, English , Social Science, Hindi.
How to Apply for RMS CET 2026
- Visit the NTA RMS CET portal at exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet.
- Click on “RMS CET 2026 Registration” and generate your application number and password.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and preferred exam center choices.
- Upload scanned copies of the candidate’s recent photograph, signature, and category/birth certificates.
- Pay the online application fee and print a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
