Rashtriya Military Schools

Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) are prestigious residential public schools in India, established to provide high-quality education and prepare young boys for a career in the Indian Armed Forces.

The first such school, known as King George Royal Indian Military College (KGRIMC), was founded in 1925 at Jalandhar (later moved to Chail after partition).
Initially, these schools were set up to train sons of defence personnel for entry into the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst (UK).

After independence, these institutions were restructured and renamed as Rashtriya Military Schools, opening admission to civilians as well.
Today, they function under the control of the Directorate General of Military Training, Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

These schools are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and are among the top residential schools providing military-oriented education.

Key Milestones of Rashtriya Military Schools

YearMilestone
1925Establishment of King George Royal Indian Military College at Jalandhar (Punjab).
1947After partition, KGRIMC shifted to Chail (Himachal Pradesh).
1952Schools renamed as King George’s Schools.
1966Schools renamed as Military Schools.
2007Military Schools officially renamed as Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) to reflect their national character.
PresentRMS operates 5 major schools across India with a strong focus on NDA and defence services preparation.

All Rashtriya Military Schools in India

S. No.Name of the SchoolLocationStateYear of Establishment
1.Rashtriya Military School ChailChailHimachal Pradesh1922
2.Rashtriya Military School AjmerAjmerRajasthan1930
3.Rashtriya Military School BelgaumBelagavi (Belgaum)Karnataka1945
4.Rashtriya Military School BengaluruBengaluruKarnataka1946
5.Rashtriya Military School DholpurDholpurRajasthan1962

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:

EventTimeline (Expected)
Application BeginsSeptember–October
Last Date to ApplyNovember
Admit Card ReleaseDecember
CET Exam DateDecember/January
Interview & MedicalFebruary–March
Final ResultApril

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

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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