Rashtriya Military Schools

Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) – Overview

Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) are a group of prestigious residential schools in India run by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. They are under the administrative control of the Directorate General of Military Training (DGMT), Army Headquarters.

These schools are known for imparting military-style education with academic excellence, aiming to prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and other leadership roles.

All Rashtriya Military Schools in India

S. No.	Name of the School	Location	State	Year of Establishment
1.	Rashtriya Military School Chail	Chail	Himachal Pradesh	1922
2.	Rashtriya Military School Ajmer	Ajmer	Rajasthan	1930
3.	Rashtriya Military School Belgaum	Belagavi (Belgaum)	Karnataka	1945
4.	Rashtriya Military School Bengaluru	Bengaluru	Karnataka	1946
5.	Rashtriya Military School Dholpur	Dholpur	Rajasthan	1962

Objective:

The aim of RMS is to provide:

Holistic education with a focus on character-building and leadership
Preparation for Defence Services and NDA
All-round development through academics, sports, discipline, and military training

Classes Offered:

Class 6 to Class 12
Admission is open for:
- Class 6
- Class 9

Admission Process Class 6th:

- Eligibility: Boys aged between 10–12 years as on 31 March of the admission year
- Educational Qualification: Studying in Class 5
- Entrance Exam: Common Entrance Test (CET)
- Subjects:
  - Intelligence
  - Mathematics
  - General Knowledge
  - English

Admission Process Class 9th:

Eligibility: Boys aged between 13–15 years
Educational Qualification: Studying in Class 8
Subjects:
- English
- Hindi
- Social Science
- Science
- Mathematics

Selection Process:

- Written Exam (CET) – Objective-type questions
- Interview
- Medical Fitness Test

Important Dates:

Event	Timeline (Expected)
Application Begins	September–October
Last Date to Apply	November
Admit Card Release	December
CET Exam Date	December/January
Interview & Medical	February–March
Final Result	April

Affiliation:

All RMS are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Medium of Instruction:

English (from Class 6 onwards)

Who Can Apply?

Only boys are eligible as of 2025
Admission is strictly based on merit

Competition Level:

70,000–80,000 students apply every year for about 350–400 seats across 5 RMS
Highly competitive and prestigious

Official Website:

www.rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in

Why Choose RMS?

Strong Defence Environment
Discipline & Personality Development
High NDA Selection Rate
Excellent Hostel & Academic Facilities
National-Level Sports Training

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