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Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Test (RMS CET) 2026

National Testing Agency (Rashtriya Military Schools)

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Overview

Qualification

Graduate

Age Limit

Class VI: 10-13 years as on 31 March 2027 (born 1 Apr 2014 to 31 Mar 2017); Class IX: 13-16 years as

Location

63 cities across India

Important Dates

Notification Date

23 Sept 2026

Application Start

23 Sept 2026

Last Date to Apply

20 Oct 2026

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Exam Date

13 Dec 2026

Admit Card

Not announced

Result Date

Not announced

About This Recruitment

The National Testing Agency will conduct the Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Examination (RMS CET)-2026 for admission to Class VI and IX in the five Rashtriya Military Schools (Chail, Ajmer, Dholpur, Belgaum and Bengaluru) for the academic year 2027-2028.

Eligibility Criteria

For Class VI: candidate must have passed or be studying in Class V and pass before admission, age 10-13 years as on 31 March 2027. For Class IX: candidate must have passed Class VIII from a government/recognized school, age 13-16 years as on 31 March 2027. Admission only as Boarders; no day scholars allowed.

Selection Process

OMR-based written exam (English, Intelligence Test, Mathematics, GK for Class VI; Paper 1 & Paper 2 for Class IX) followed by medical examination and interview; final merit list based on cumulative written exam and interview marks, subject to vacancies.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet/ between 23 September 2026 and 20 October 2026 (05:00 PM).

Important Notes

19 Oct 2026: NTA invites online applications for RMS CET-2026 for admission to Class VI and IX (official notice: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s388a839f2f6f1427879fc33ee4acf4f66/uploads/2026/09/20260924964301053.pdf) 19 Oct 2026: RMS CET 2026 online application page updated/available (official notice: https://exams.nta.nic.in/rms-cet-2026-online-application/) 19 Oct 2026: Information Bulletin released detailing RMS CET-2026 exam date (13 Dec 2026), application window, fee structure and admission guidelines (official notice: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s388a839f2f6f1427879fc33ee4acf4f66/uploads/2026/10/20261015369621797.pdf) 19 Oct 2026: Age limit changed from Class VI: 10-13 years as on 31st March 2027 (born between... to Class VI: 10-13 years as on 31 March 2027 (born between 1...; Eligibility changed from Candidates applying for Class VI should be between 10-13 ... to For Class VI: candidate must have passed or be studying i...; Selection process changed from Pen paper-based test (OMR) with MCQ pattern. to Stage-I Written Examination (OMR-based), Stage-II Medical...; How to apply changed from Apply online only through https://exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet... to Apply online at https://exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet/ between ... (official notice: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s388a839f2f6f1427879fc33ee4acf4f66/uploads/2026/10/20261015369621797.pdf) 19 Oct 2026: RMS CET 2026 prospectus released: written exam on 2026-12-13, online applications open 2026-09-23 to 2026-10-20 for Class VI & IX admission (session 2027-2028). (official notice: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s388a839f2f6f1427879fc33ee4acf4f66/uploads/2026/09/202609231969398034.pdf) 19 Oct 2026: Age limit changed from Class VI: 10-13 years as on 31 March 2027 (born between 1... to Class VI: 10-13 years as on 31 March 2027 (born 1 Apr 201...; Eligibility changed from For Class VI: candidate must have passed or be studying i... to For Class VI: candidate must have passed or be studying i...; Selection process changed from Stage-I Written Examination (OMR-based), Stage-II Medical... to OMR-based written exam (English, Intelligence Test, Mathe...; How to apply changed from Apply online at https://exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet/ between ... to Apply online at https://exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet/ between ... (official notice: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s388a839f2f6f1427879fc33ee4acf4f66/uploads/2026/09/202609231969398034.pdf)