- NTA has opened the RMS CET 2026 application process for admission to Class VI and IX in Rashtriya Military Schools for the 2027-28 academic session. Applications can be submitted from September 23 to October 20, 2026.
New Delhi. : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online application process for the Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Test (RMS CET) 2026, which will be conducted for admission to Class VI and Class IX in Rashtriya Military Schools for the academic year 2027-28. Candidates can submit the RMS CET 2026 application form from September 23 to October 20, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
The RMS CET 2026 examination will be conducted on December 13, 2026 (Sunday) through a pen-and-paper-based OMR examination. The question paper will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and the examination will be held in 63 cities across India.
NTA has published the RMS CET 2026 application notice on its official examination portal.
What is RMS CET?
The Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Test is the entrance examination for admission to Rashtriya Military Schools. These are English-medium residential public schools administered by the Ministry of Defence.
There are five Rashtriya Military Schools located at:
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Chail in the Shimla Hills of Himachal Pradesh
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Ajmer in Rajasthan
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Dholpur in Rajasthan
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Belgaum in Karnataka
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Bengaluru in Karnataka
The schools provide education from Class VI to Class XII and are founding members of the Indian Public Schools' Conference (IPSC).
RMS CET 2026 Important Dates
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Online application begins: September 23, 2026
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Last date to submit application: October 20, 2026, up to 5:00 PM
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Last date for successful fee transaction: October 20, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
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Late application window: October 21 to October 25, 2026, up to 5:00 PM
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Last date for payment of late fee: October 25, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
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RMS CET 2026 examination: December 13, 2026, Sunday
Candidates opting for the late application window will have to pay the prescribed ₹500 late fee.
RMS CET 2026 Eligibility for Class VI
For admission to Class VI, the candidate should be:
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10 to 13 years of age as on March 31, 2027
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Born between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2017, both dates inclusive.
A six-month relaxation in the upper age limit is permissible for wards of Armed Forces personnel killed in action, as specified in the admission notice.
RMS CET 2026 Eligibility for Class IX
For admission to Class IX, the candidate should be:
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13 to 16 years of age as on March 31, 2027
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Born between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2014, both dates inclusive.
Eligible wards of Armed Forces personnel killed in action can receive a six-month relaxation in the upper age limit.
RMS CET 2026 Application Fee
The examination fee can be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
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General / OBC / OBC-NCL: ₹1,000
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SC / ST / Wards of Armed Forces Personnel Killed in Action (KIA): ₹750
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Late fee: ₹500
The fee structure above is based on the RMS CET 2026 application information currently published for the examination.
RMS CET 2026 Exam Pattern
The RMS CET 2026 examination will be conducted as follows:
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Mode: Pen-and-paper-based test
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Answer sheet: OMR
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Question type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Examination cities: 63 cities across India
Candidates should refer to the RMS CET 2026 Information Bulletin for the detailed paper-wise examination scheme, syllabus and other instructions.
How to Apply for RMS CET 2026
Candidates can complete the application process online through the NTA RMS CET portal.
The general application process involves:
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Visit the official RMS CET portal.
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Open the RMS CET 2026 Online Application link.
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Complete the registration process.
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Fill in the required candidate details.
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Upload the required documents and information as prescribed.
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Pay the examination fee through the available online payment modes.
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Review the application details carefully.
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Submit the application form.
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Save the confirmation/application details for future reference.
NTA has listed the RMS CET 2026 online application on its official portal, with the application link directing candidates to the examination services platform.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates and parents should keep the following points in mind:
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Apply within the prescribed application timeline.
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Check the date of birth carefully against the applicable Class VI or Class IX eligibility criteria.
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Pay the examination fee before the specified deadline.
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Candidates applying during the late window must pay the additional late fee.
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Use the prescribed online payment methods.
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Carefully read the RMS CET 2026 Information Bulletin before submitting the form.
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Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.
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Check the official NTA RMS CET portal regularly for further examination-related updates.
RMS CET 2026: Key Facts
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Exam: Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Test 2026
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Conducting agency: National Testing Agency
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Admission session: 2027-28
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Admission classes: VI and IX
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Application mode: Online
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Exam mode: Pen-and-paper-based OMR
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Question format: MCQs
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Exam date: December 13, 2026
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Exam cities: 63
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Class VI age: 10-13 years as on March 31, 2027
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Class IX age: 13-16 years as on March 31, 2027
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Regular application deadline: October 20, 2026
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Late application period: October 21-25, 2026
FAQs
1. When does RMS CET 2026 registration begin?
RMS CET 2026 online registration begins on September 23, 2026.
2. What is the last date to apply for RMS CET 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is October 20, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
3. When is the RMS CET 2026 examination?
The RMS CET 2026 examination will be conducted on December 13, 2026 (Sunday).
4. For which classes is RMS CET 2026 conducted?
RMS CET 2026 is being conducted for admission to Class VI and Class IX in Rashtriya Military Schools for the 2027-28 academic session.
5. What is the age limit for RMS CET Class VI?
Candidates should be 10 to 13 years old as on March 31, 2027, and should have been born between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2017, both dates inclusive.
6. What is the age limit for RMS CET Class IX?
Candidates should be 13 to 16 years old as on March 31, 2027, and should have been born between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2014, both dates inclusive.
7. Is there any age relaxation in RMS CET 2026?
Yes. A six-month relaxation in the upper age limit is permissible for wards of Armed Forces personnel killed in action, as specified in the notice.
8. What is the RMS CET 2026 application fee?
The fee is ₹1,000 for General, OBC and OBC-NCL candidates, while SC, ST and eligible KIA wards have to pay ₹750. A ₹500 late fee applies during the late application period.
9. What is the mode of RMS CET 2026?
The examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper-based mode using OMR sheets.
10. How many cities will host RMS CET 2026?
The examination is scheduled to be conducted in 63 cities across India.
11. How can the RMS CET 2026 fee be paid?
The examination fee can be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
12. Where can candidates apply for RMS CET 2026?
Candidates should use the official NTA RMS CET portal for registration and application-related activities.
13. What are Rashtriya Military Schools?
Rashtriya Military Schools are English-medium residential public schools run by the Ministry of Defence. There are five schools located at Chail, Ajmer, Dholpur, Belgaum and Bengaluru.
14. What is the late application period for RMS CET 2026?
Candidates who miss the regular application deadline can submit their forms from October 21 to October 25, 2026, up to 5:00 PM, by paying the prescribed ₹500 late fee.
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