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About RMS Schools
Rashtriya Military Schools were initially established as King George's Royal Indian Military Schools to provide education for the sons of Defence personnel. In 1952, they were reorganized along the lines of Public Schools, opening admissions to sons of Defence Service Officers and civilians. By 1954, the schools joined the Indian Public Schools Conference (IPSC) and have remained active members since. In 1966, they were renamed Military Schools, and the original motto, 'Play the Game,' was changed to "Sheelem Param Bhushanam," meaning "Character is the Highest Virtue." On June 25, 2007, they adopted the name "Rashtriya Military School."
Many alumni hold prominent positions in the Armed Forces and other sectors, contributing significantly to the nation. Rashtriya Military Schools are English medium residential Public Schools managed by the Ministry of Defence, providing quality education to the children of Defence personnel and civilians from Classes VI to XII. As founding members of the IPSC, these schools, established in 1925, are among India's oldest Public Schools. There are five Rashtriya Military Schools located in Chail (Himachal Pradesh), Ajmer and Dholpur (Rajasthan), and Belgaum and Bengaluru (Karnataka). Admission to Classes VI and IX is through a Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army).
ORGANISATION:
The schools are category ‘A’ establishment of the Army and are administrated by the Directorate General of Military Training at IHQ of MOD(Army). The Central Governing Council(CGC), headed by the Defence Secretary, Ministry of Defence is the apex body for these schools.
Common Entrance Test for admission to Class VI and IX is held in December. For admission to Class VI a candidate should not be less than 10 years and more than 12 years of age as on 31 March of the year of admission. For admission to Class IX a candidate should not be less than 13 years and more than 15 years of age as on 31 March of the year of admission. Admission into Classes VI and IX is on the basis of available vacancies. Parents/students should also note that all admissions are in the category of Boarders only.
ADMISSION TO CLASS VI
Students are not admitted directly to the school. Students aged between 10-11 appear in CET for all military schools, followed by interviews and medical examinations to join the school according to the merit list (the success rate is approximately 1% of the total applicant). For further details see Director-General of Military training (MT15) website.
ADMISSION TO CLASS IX
Admission to class IX is through a Common Entrance Test, which is conducted by the Rashtriya Military School Chail.
Note: Admission to class XI is based on marks secured in the X class.
RESERVATIONS
Note: 10 seats in each Rashtriya Military School are reserved for wards of personnel killed in action.
Entrance Examination : The date of OMR Based Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to Class VI & IX will be forwarded to all registered email ids, mobile numbers through Email / SMS. In addition to it, such information will be available on school website www.rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in.
(d) Medical. Selected candidates will have to undergo medical exam at Military Hospitals as nominated by the Director General of Medical Services prior to admission. Only those found medically fit will be offered admission.
Syllabus : Written test will generally be of Class V standard for Class VI admission and Class VIII standard for Class IX admission. Medium of Question Paper in Entrance exam is English or Hindi for Class VI and only English for Class IX.
| CLASS VI (Subjects) | Maximum Marks | Minimum (%) to qualify |
| (a) English | 50 | 35% |
| (b) Intelligence Test | 50 | 40% |
| (c) Mathematics | 50 | 40% |
| (d) General Knowledge | 50 | 40% |
| Interview - 20 Marks | ||
| CLASS IX (Subjects) | Maximum Marks | Minimum (%) to qualify |
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(a) Paper -1 English = 50marks Hindi = 20marks Social Science = 30marks |
100 | 50% |
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(b) Paper -2 Maths = 50marks Science = 20marks |
100 | 50% |
| Interview - 50 Marks | ||
7. Important Instructions:-
(a) Parents/candidates should exercise due care while filling up the online application form. If on verification or otherwise at any subsequent stage, incorrect information or some variations are found, the candidature is liable to be rejected.
(b) Verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents will be done during admission.
(c) Candidates should also note that once the Date of Birth and Category have been claimed by them and entered in the records of the form for the purpose of admission, no change will be allowed subsequently on any ground whatsoever.
8. Contact Details
(a) Rashtriya Military School, Chail, Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh - 173 217, Ph: 01792-248326
(b) Rashtriya Military School, Ajmer, Rajasthan - 305 001, Ph: 0145-2624105
(c) Rashtriya Military School, Belgaum, Karnataka - 590 009, Ph: 0831-2406912
(d) Rashtriya Military School, Bengaluru, PB-25040, Museum Road, Karnataka – 560 025, Ph: 080-25554972
(e) Rashtriya Military School, Dholpur, Rajasthan - 328 028, Ph: 05642-220749
Rashtriya Military Schools on Map
For RMS Entrance Exam Coaching Contact : +91 9150981462
Download RMS Prospectus Click Here
Note : Six months relaxation in upper age limit is permissible for the wars of personnel killed in action.
1. Rashtriya Military Schools located at Bangalore, Belgaum (Karnataka) Ajmer, Dholpur ( Rajasthan) and Chail ( Himachal Pradesh ) Invite applications for admission .
2. Rashtriya Military Schools are CBSE affiliated, fully residential public schools, which function under the aegis of Ministry of Defence.
3. Entrance Exam : The Common Entrance Test (CET) will be held in december . The Exam will be automated OMR based in subjects of Intelligence, General Knowledge, Mathematics and English .
4. Interview and Results. Candidates who clear the CET and are figuring in the merit list will be required to appear for Interview at respective Rashtriya Military Schools. Final merit list will be prepared after the Interview. Results will be hosted on Army Intranet Home Page under the heading ' What is new on MT Directorate Home page under the heading 'Result' and also on www.indianarmy.nic.in,www.rashtriyamilitaryschools.in
5.Applications Forms. Prospectus and Application forms can be obtained from any of the Rashtriya Military Schools by paying Rs 550/-( Rs 275/- in case of SC/ST , copy of the Caste certificate to be submitted).Application form can also be obtained through by post forwarding self addressed slip and Rs 600/-(Rs 325/-for SC/ST including Rs 50/- Postage Charge) Applicants to forward self address for Prospectus and application form along with Demand Draft for the amount payable at respective Rashtriya Military School ( in favour of " Principal , Rashtriya Military School")
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY ROUTED THROUGH RASHTRIYA MILITARY SCHOOLS. All details pertaining to list of Exam Centers etc are given in the Application form.
6. Medical Selected Candidates will have to undergo medical exam at the Command/Zonal and other Military Hospitals as nominated by the Director General of Medical Services prior to admission and only those found medically fit will be offered admission.
1. 70% for wards of JCOs/OR of Army , Navy and AF ( including Exservicemen)
2. 30% for wards of Officers of Army, Navy and AF (including retired Officers) and wards of civilians.
3. 50 seats are reserved for wards of service personnel Killed in Action.
4. A total of 50 seats (Not more than 15 in either of the school) are earmarked for wards of personal killed in action. Note: 15% and 7.5% seats are reserved for SC and ST in all categories.
| SUBJECTS | MAXIMUM MARKS | MINIMUM % TO QUALIFY |
| English | 50 | 35% |
| Intelligence | 50 | 40% |
| Mathematics | 50 | 40% |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 40% |
| Interview | 20 |
| SUBJECTS | MAXIMUM MARKS |
MINIMUM % TO QUALIFY | |
| PAPER - I | 100 | 50 % | |
| English | 50 | ||
| Hindi | 20 | ||
| Social Science | 30 | ||
| PAPER - II | 100 | 50% | |
| Mathematics | 50 | ||
| Science | 50 | ||
Written test will generally be of Class V standard for Class VI admission and Class VIII standard for Class IX admission. Medium of answering the questions in Entrance exam is English or Hindi.
Those candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for the interview at one of the Rashtriya Military Schools. Marks of the interview will be added to the score of the written test before deciding the final merit. No traveling or other allowance is admissible in connection with the journeys undertaken for the common entrance test or the interview.
Merit list of successful candidates and the school allotment will be declared by IHQ of MoD (Army), DGMT/MT-15. No separate intimation will be sent to the unsuccessful candidates. However, the final result will be available on army Intranet.
Candidates selected in order of merit on the basis of total marks secured by them in the admission test and the interview will be admitted to different Rashtriya Military Schools based on availability of vacancies, medical fitness and as per the reservations norms laid down for various categories.
All the candidates will be required to undergo medical fitness examination before admission to the Rashtriya Military Schools as per norms/criteria as specified in AFMSF-2 and only in the hospital he has mentioned in the Application Form. The medical examination will be carried out at only one of the listed hospitals in para 36. Candidate found medically unfit by the board of officers at listed hospitals will not be admitted. The candidate will also be required to remain medically fit during the course of his stay at Rashtriya Military School. The admission of the candidate will be provisional till Fitness certificate is received from the Hospital.
| Notification | August or September |
| Issue of admit card | December |
| Date of entrance examination | First Sunday of every January |
| Publication of Final Merit List Roll Number wise of candidates called for Medical Exam (1:3 ratio) | February |
| Publication of Final Merit List including Waiting List after Medical Examination | March |
