RMS: history and schools
Established in 1925, Rashtriya Military Schools are Ministry of Defence residential schools for children of defence personnel and civilians. The five schools are at Chail, Ajmer, Dholpur, Belgaum and Bengaluru. They follow CBSE and teach in English, with Classes 6–12; the prospectus states that the schools offer the Science stream after Class 10. Admission is as a boarder, not a day scholar.
Latest confirmed CET dates
The verified official portal covers 2026–27. Registration ran from 10 September 2025 to 9 October 2025; the CET was held on 7 December 2025. The portal published fourth merit lists on 19 August 2026. These dates are past. The checked official sources do not yet establish a 2027–28 schedule; wait for its own notification.
| Milestone | Official schedule |
|---|---|
| सत्र / Session | 2026–27 |
| आवेदन / Registration | 10 September – 9 October 2025 |
| CET | 7 December 2025 · completed / परीक्षा हो चुकी |
| नवीनतम मेरिट / Merit update | Fourth merit lists: 19 August 2026 |
Age and educational eligibility
For 2026–27, Class 6 candidates must be 10–12 years on 31 March 2026 (DOB 1 April 2014–31 March 2016); Class 9 candidates must be 13–15 (DOB 1 April 2011–31 March 2013). Both endpoints are included. Pass Class 5 or Class 8 respectively before admission. Boys and girls are admitted subject to notified vacancies. The prospectus allows six months of upper-age relaxation for wards of personnel killed in action; do not apply this to all categories.
| Entry class | Date of birth / campus | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 1 April 2014 – 31 March 2016 | Class 5 pass before admission |
| Class 9 | 1 April 2011 – 31 March 2013 | Class 8 pass before admission |
Written examination and interview
Class 6: English, Intelligence, Mathematics and General Knowledge/Current Affairs carry 50 marks each. English requires 35% and is qualifying only: it is not included in the merit total. The other three subjects each require 40%. Interview: 20 marks.
Class 9: Paper I has English 50, Hindi 20 and Social Science 30 marks. Paper II has Mathematics 50 and Science 50 marks. Each paper requires 50%. Interview: 50 marks. Class 6 uses Class 5 level and a Hindi/English paper; Class 9 uses Class 8 level and an English paper. Follow the current admit card for reporting and paper timings.
| Subject | Marks | Minimum / stage |
|---|---|---|
| English · qualifying only | 50 | 35% |
| Intelligence | 50 | 40% |
| Mathematics | 50 | 40% |
| GK & Current Affairs | 50 | 40% |
| Interview | 20 | After shortlisting |
| Subject | Marks | Minimum / stage |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I · English | 50 | Paper I: 50% |
| Paper I · Hindi | 20 | Paper I: 50% |
| Paper I · Social Science | 30 | Paper I: 50% |
| Paper II · Mathematics | 50 | Paper II: 50% |
| Paper II · Science | 50 | Paper II: 50% |
| Interview | 50 | After shortlisting |
Class-wise syllabus
Prepare the prescribed previous-class school subjects, English comprehension and grammar, and age-appropriate reasoning/general awareness. For Class 9 prepare Hindi, mathematics, science and social science as separate components. Use the prospectus to distinguish official exam rules from extended preparation checklists.
Class 6 · School subjects
Class 5-level English, mathematics, intelligence and general knowledge/current affairs. Practise comprehension and grammar alongside arithmetic.
Class 6 · Merit focus
English must be qualified but its marks are excluded from the merit calculation. Intelligence, mathematics and GK/current affairs are the three counted written subjects.
Class 9 · Paper I
Prepare English, Hindi and Social Science at Class 8 level. Study the combined paper threshold rather than applying Class 6 sectional rules.
Class 9 · Paper II
Class 8 mathematics and science, 50 marks each. Use the dedicated syllabus checklist and original prospectus together.
Selection, reservation and fees
Apply through the official admission portal and retain the payment/confirmation record. CET shortlisting is followed by interview, medical fitness, document verification and merit-based allocation. The 2026–27 category distribution is 70% for JCO/OR wards, 20% for officer wards and 10% for civilians; the prospectus also applies OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15% and ST 7.5% within these categories. Annual tuition in the prospectus is ₹12,000 for OR, ₹18,000 for JCO, ₹32,000 for officers and ₹51,000 for civilians; deposits and other charges are separate. Read the concessions and current fee instructions before payment.
- Read the latest session prospectus and match age, school class, residence and category requirements.
- Use the official application route and enter the correct target school/class.
- Upload the prescribed documents, complete the notified payment and save confirmation/receipt.
- Download the admit card, check centre/reporting instructions and practise the correct paper pattern.
- After shortlisting, complete the applicable counselling or interview, medical and original-document checks.
Documents to keep ready
Use this checklist to prepare; the official application may request additional or different formats.
- Birth certificate / accepted date-of-birth proof
- School marksheet and required study/pass certificate
- Domicile / residence certificate where applicable
- Category / OBC-NCL / EWS or defence-service documents where applicable
- Recent photograph, signatures and application confirmation
- Transfer certificate and medical fitness documents at the admission stage, as instructed
Fees, concessions and budgeting
The 2026–27 prospectus lists annual tuition: OR ₹12,000; JCO ₹18,000; officers ₹32,000; civilians ₹51,000. Caution money and other charges are separate. Read the category-based concessions and the school’s payment instructions before calculating the full cost.
Application fee
Paid during form submission; keep the receipt.
School fee
Confirm tuition, boarding, deposits and the payment period with the selected school.
Merit, reservation and final admission
The prospectus allocates 70% to JCO/OR wards, 20% to officer wards and 10% to civilians. OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15% and ST 7.5% apply within these categories. Girls’ vacancies and provisions for wards of personnel killed in action are separately specified; read the current class-wise vacancy notice.
A practical preparation plan
Start with the syllabus
Mark the official topics for your own class and stream before choosing study material.
Build subject basics
Study the prescribed school level; solve examples before moving to timed practice.
Practise full papers
Use the correct time limit and marks distribution. Review every wrong answer.
Prepare for admission
Keep documents ready and follow the actual interview/counselling and medical instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Can civilian children apply?
Yes. The current prospectus provides a civilian category, subject to selection and eligibility.
Are Class 6 English marks counted in merit?
English is qualifying only and is excluded from merit, but its minimum threshold must be met.
Are day scholars admitted?
The prospectus specifies boarder admission only.
Is there an interview?
Yes: 20 marks for Class 6 and 50 for Class 9, followed by medical and document requirements.
Where are the five RMS schools?
Chail, Ajmer, Dholpur, Belgaum and Bengaluru.
Official sources and verification
Checked on 2 October 2026. This independent guide summarises the cited school material. The current official prospectus and later notices take precedence.
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