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NTA RMS CET 2026 — Apply Online for Admission to Class VI & IX in Rashtriya Military Schools
National Testing Agency (NTA) · Post Date:
Applications open — last date 20/10/2026
Short Information
NTA has opened online applications for the Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Test (RMS CET) 2026, held for admission to Class VI and Class IX for the 2027-28 academic year at the five Rashtriya Military Schools — Chail, Ajmer, Dholpur, Belgaum and Bengaluru. It is a pen-and-paper OMR test, not an online CBT, so check your exam city carefully; the closing date below is for the free window, but a late window with a ₹500 late fee runs for five more days after it.
Important Dates
| Online Application Begin | 23/09/2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online (up to 5:00 PM) | 20/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (up to 11:50 PM) | 20/10/2026 |
| Late Application Window (up to 5:00 PM) | 21/10/2026 to 25/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Late Fee Payment (up to 11:50 PM) | 25/10/2026 |
| Date of Examination | 13/12/2026 (Sunday) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / OBC-NCL | ₹1000/- |
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| SC / ST / Wards of Armed Forces Personnel Killed in Action (KIA) | ₹750/- |
| Late Fee (in addition to the category fee, during the late window) | ₹500/- |
Age Limit
| Class VI — Age Reckoned As On 31/03/2027 | 10 to 13 years (born between 01/04/2014 and 31/03/2017) |
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| Class IX — Age Reckoned As On 31/03/2027 | 13 to 16 years (born between 01/04/2011 and 31/03/2014) |
| Relaxation | 6 months' relaxation in the upper age limit for wards of Armed Forces personnel Killed in Action (KIA) |
Eligibility
- Open to boys and girls seeking admission to Class VI or Class IX for the 2027-28 academic year at one of the five Rashtriya Military Schools (Chail, Ajmer, Dholpur, Belgaum, Bengaluru).
- Age must fall within the prescribed range as on 31 March 2027 for the class applied for.
- The exam is a pen-and-paper OMR-based test with objective (MCQ) questions, held across 63 cities in India as listed in the RMS 2026 Information Bulletin.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RMS CET portal at exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet/.
- Read the detailed Information Bulletin for the scheme, syllabus, exam cities and other conditions before applying.
- Register and fill the online application form within the prescribed window.
- Pay the examination fee online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- Applicants missing the regular deadline may still apply during the late window (21-25 October 2026) by paying an additional ₹500 late fee.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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| Official Notice (PDF) | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RMS CET 2026 for?
It is the Common Entrance Test conducted by NTA for admission to Class VI and Class IX in the five Rashtriya Military Schools (Chail, Ajmer, Dholpur, Belgaum and Bengaluru) for the 2027-28 academic year.
When is the exam?
The written test (pen-and-paper OMR, MCQ pattern) is scheduled for Sunday, 13 December 2026, across 63 cities in India.
What is the last date to apply?
The free application window closes on 20 October 2026 at 5:00 PM, with fee payment accepted up to 11:50 PM the same day. A late window with a ₹500 late fee runs from 21 to 25 October 2026.
What is the application fee?
₹1000 for General/OBC/OBC-NCL candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST candidates and wards of Armed Forces personnel Killed in Action (KIA), payable online.
Disclaimer: This page is an independent summary prepared by RojgarAvsar. Figures and dates are transcribed from the department's public notice and may be revised by corrigendum. Confirm every detail on the official website before paying a fee or submitting your form.