If you’re a parent dreaming of quality, disciplined education for your child, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has just opened the doors to one of India’s most respected residential school networks. On 23 September 2026, NTA released the public notice inviting applications for the Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Test (RMS CET) – 2026, for admission to Class VI and Class IX for the academic year 2027–2028.
What Are Rashtriya Military Schools?
Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) are English-medium residential public schools run by the Ministry of Defence, designed to provide quality education to children of defence personnel as well as civilians, from Class VI through Class XII. They are founding members of the prestigious Indian Public Schools’ Conference (IPSC) — a mark of their academic standing.
There are five RMS campuses across the country:
- Chail, in the Shimla Hills of Himachal Pradesh
- Ajmer, Rajasthan
- Dholpur, Rajasthan
- Belgaum, Karnataka
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
Key Dates to Remember
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application window opens | 23 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 20 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 20 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Late application window | 21–25 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Late fee payment deadline | 25 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Exam date | 13 December 2026 (Sunday) |
Exam Format
The RMS CET is a pen-and-paper based test (OMR) consisting of multiple-choice questions, conducted across 63 cities throughout India. Full syllabus and scheme details are available in the official Information Bulletin.
Who Can Apply?
For Class VI:
Candidates must be between 10–13 years old as on 31 March 2027 — meaning they should be born between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2017.
For Class IX:
Candidates must be between 13–16 years old as on 31 March 2027 — born between 1 April 2011 and 31 March 2014.
A special provision applies here: children of Armed Forces personnel Killed in Action (KIA) get a six-month relaxation in the upper age limit.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / OBC-NCL | ₹1,000 | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Wards of Armed Forces KIA | ₹750 | ₹500 |
Fees can be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted only through the official NTA website: exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet
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Before applying, candidates and parents are strongly advised to go through the detailed Information Bulletin available on the same portal, which covers the syllabus, exam scheme, medium of instruction, and city-wise exam center details.
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