The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the registration process for the Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Test (RMS CET) 2026 tomorrow, October 20. Candidates seeking admission to Classes 6 and 9 at Rashtriya Military Schools can submit their application forms through the official examination portal.Candidates who miss the regular deadline can still submit their applications by October 25, 2026, by paying the applicable late fee.The entrance examination is conducted for admission to Classes 6 and 9 at Rashtriya Military Schools. Applicants should check the eligibility conditions, age limit and application fee before completing the registration process.
RMS CET 2026 eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for Class 6 admission must have passed Class 5 or be studying in Class 5. However, they must pass the class before the date of admission to the Rashtriya Military School.For Class 9 admission, candidates must have passed Class 8 from a government or recognised school before the date of admission.Candidates applying for Class 9 should preferably have knowledge of English, as English is the medium of instruction at Rashtriya Military Schools.
RMS CET 2026 age limit
The age limit for admission differs for Classes 6 and 9. Candidates must meet the prescribed age requirements as of March 31, 2027.
| Class | Age limit | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 10 to 13 years | April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2017 |
| Class 9 | 13 to 16 years | April 1, 2011, to March 31, 2014 |
Both dates are inclusive.
RMS CET 2026 application fee
Candidates must pay the application fee according to their category. The fee details are given below.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General, Other Backward Classes (OBC) and OBC-NCL | Rs 1,000 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and wards of Armed Forces personnel killed in action (KIA) | Rs 750 |
Candidates should check the official application portal for the applicable late fee and payment instructions.
How to apply for RMS CET 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:
- Visit the official NTA examination portal.
- Open the
RMS CET 2026 registration link. - Register and create an account.
- Fill out the application form with the required personal and academic details.
- Pay the application fee.
- Review the information entered in the form.
- Submit the application.
- Download the confirmation page and keep a printed copy for future reference.
Candidates can access the application portal through the direct link here.Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the deadline and check all details carefully before submitting the form.
About Rashtriya Military Schools
Rashtriya Military Schools are English-medium residential public schools run by the Ministry of Defence. They provide education from Classes 6 to 12 to children of defence personnel as well as civilians.There are five Rashtriya Military Schools in India. They are located in Chail in Himachal Pradesh; Ajmer and Dholpur in Rajasthan; and Belgaum and Bengaluru in Karnataka.