The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the RIMC Entrance Examination 2026 for admission to Class VIII at the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) for the academic term beginning July 2027. The examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode across 39 cities in India.
Admission Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Institution | Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination | RIMC Entrance Examination 2026 |
| Admission Term | July 2027 |
| Class | Class VIII |
| Examination Date | 06/12/2026 |
| Examination Mode | Pen-and-paper-based test |
| Examination Cities | 39 cities across India |
| Official Website | https://exams.nta.nic.in/RIMCEE/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 01/09/2026 |
| Regular Application Last Date | 30/09/2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Last Date for Successful Fee Transaction | 30/09/2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| Late Application Period | 01/10/2026 to 07/10/2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Last Date for Late Fee Transaction | 07/10/2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| RIMC Entrance Examination Date | 06/12/2026 |
| Admission Academic Term | July 2027 |
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General, Wards of Defence Personnel, Ex-Servicemen and OBC (NCL) | ₹1,000 | ₹500 |
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes | ₹750 | ₹500 |
The examination fee and late fee can be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI. The late fee is payable in addition to the applicable examination fee during the late submission period.
Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission to Class VIII in the July 2027 academic term must fulfil the prescribed age requirement.
- The candidate must be at least 12 years and 6 months old.
- The candidate must not be more than 14 years old.
- The age will be calculated as on 01/07/2027.
Examination Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | 06/12/2026 |
| Mode | Pen-and-paper-based test |
| Paper Pattern | Descriptive papers for Mathematics and English; multiple-choice questions for General Knowledge |
| Examination Cities | 39 cities across India, as specified in the Information Bulletin |
Syllabus and Examination Information
The detailed examination scheme, duration, medium, syllabus, examination cities, important instructions and other relevant information are provided in the RIMC Information Bulletin available on the official NTA website.
The examination paper will include:
- Descriptive Mathematics paper
- Descriptive English paper
- Multiple-choice General Knowledge paper
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit the application form online through the official RIMC Entrance Examination website within the prescribed dates. Candidates are advised to read the detailed Information Bulletin carefully before completing the application form and to ensure that the examination fee transaction is successfully completed before the applicable deadline.
Candidates should regularly visit the official NTA website for the latest updates regarding the examination.
Helpdesk
For examination-related queries and clarifications, candidates may contact NTA at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or email rimc@nta.gov.in.