RASHTRIYA INDIAN MILITARY COLLEGE
CRADLE OF EXCELLENCE
CRADLE OF EXCELLENCE
Approximately 25 + 10 boys and girls are admitted every six months. Admissions are made to Class VIII only. The candidate must be studying in Class VII or have passed Class VII from a recognised school at the time of joining.
Important: With effect from the RIMC Entrance Examination scheduled in December 2026 for admission to the July 2027 Term, the application process will be completely online through the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates must complete the online application and upload the prescribed documents within the stipulated timelines. No hard copy of the application form is required.
The College provides education on the lines of residential Public Schools, for boys and girls who desire to join the Defence Forces of India. Those who do not succeed in this aim are well qualified to join a College or professional institution on graduation from the RIMC.
However, the College advises only those to apply who are interested in taking up the challenge of serving the Defence Forces of India.
With effect from the December 2026 examination cycle, the application process for the RIMC Entrance Examination shall be completely online.
Important: The December 2026 examination cycle is for admission to the July 2027 Term. Candidates should regularly check the RIMC website and NTA Portal for the registration schedule, examination notifications, admit cards and other updates.
Applicants are advised to keep clear, scanned copies of the following documents ready for online registration:
With effect from the RIMC Entrance Examination scheduled in December 2026 for admission to the July 2027 Term, the revised age eligibility is 12½ to 14 years.
The revised age eligibility criteria apply from the December 2026 examination cycle onwards. Candidates should refer to the official examination notification for the applicable cut-off dates.
Note:- The actual dates notified from time to time, by the Government of India, in all the National/leading newspapers will be adhered to.
Admissions are made to Class I (equivalent to Class VIII) only. The candidates should be studying minimum in Class VII in a recognized school at the time of Admission to the RIMC. They should also be medically fit for entry to the College, in accordance with the medical standards prescribed.
Generally, one vacancy per State is allotted. However some States with larger population have up to two vacancies allotted.
Candidates desirous of purchasing the Previous 7 Years Question Papers Booklet may pay ₹300 using the QR code provided in the official notice.
Note: The previous question papers booklet is separate from the online application process. Application forms will not be issued by RIMC or State Government authorities from the December 2026 examination cycle.
The written examination for the December 2026 examination cycle shall be conducted at designated NTA Examination Centres across the country.
Examination scheme and further stages: Candidates should refer to the official RIMC/NTA examination notification for the detailed examination scheme, schedule, admit card instructions and subsequent selection requirements.
Medical Examination: Candidates should refer to the prescribed medical standards and the latest official instructions issued by RIMC for medical examination and fitness requirements.
The written examination shall be conducted at designated NTA Examination Centres across the country.
Candidates should regularly visit the NTA Portal and the RIMC website for the latest information regarding examination centres, examination schedules, admit cards and other important updates.
The candidate can be withdrawn at any time on the request by parent or by a decision of the College by refunding total amount incurred on training calculated at the rate of Rs. 2876 / week (plus the scholarship amount).
Note: Number of seats may vary every year subject to the total authorized strength and approval of higher authority.
For the December 2026 examination cycle onwards, applications are to be submitted online through the National Testing Agency (NTA). Keep the prescribed documents ready and follow the latest RIMC/NTA notifications.