- RIMC Entrance Exam: Overview
- Admission For: Class VIII (Boys and Girls)
- Conducted By: RIMC, Dehradun
- Frequency: Twice a year (June and December)
- Eligibility:
- Age: 11½ to 13 years as on 1st January or 1st July of the term applied for.
- Education: Must be studying in Class VII or passed from a recognized school.
- Selection Process: Written Exam + Viva Voce + Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| English | 125 | 2 hours |
| Mathematics | 200 | 1.5 hours |
| General Knowledge | 75 | 1 hour |
| Viva Voce | 50 | - |
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% in each paper including interview.
SYLLABUS FOR RIMC (RASHTRIYA INDIAN MILITARY COLLEGE)
1. English (125 Marks)
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2. Mathematics (200 Marks)
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3. General Knowledge (75 Marks)
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4. Viva Voce (50 Marks)
Candidates who qualify the written exam are invited for an interview to assess personality, communication skills, and confidence.
SYLLABUS FOR RMS (RASHTRIYA MILITARY SCHOOL)
CLASS – 6
Type of Paper - Objective (answers have to be marked)
| Subject | Max. Marks | Min. to qualify | Remarks |
| English | 50 | 35% | English marks are not counted towards merit |
| Intelligence | 50 | 40% | Counted in merit |
| Mathematics | 50 | 40% | Counted in merit |
| General Knowledge & Current affairs | 50 | 40% | Counted in merit |
| Total Marks | 200 |
RMS –CET, All India Entrance exam for admission in class 6 and class 9 for its 5 schools is conducted ONCE a year in December.
Interview : 20 marks; only the students coming in the merit list to be called for the Interview. Medium of Question paper in Entrance exam for class 6 is in English or Hindi.
CLASS -6
English
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Intelligence consists
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Mathematics
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General Knowledge
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CLASS - 9
Type of Paper - Objective (answers have to be marked)
| Subject | Max. Marks | Min. to qualify | Remarks |
| Paper - 1 English : 50 marks. Hindi : 20 marks. Social Sc. : 30 marks |
100 | 50% | Syllabus as of class 8th standard |
| Paper -2 Maths : 50 marks. Science : 50 marks |
100 | 50% | Syllabus as of class 8th standard |
| Total Marks | 200 |
Interview : 50 marks, only the students coming in the merit list to be called for the Interview. Medium of Question paper in Entrance exam for class 9 is in English only
CLASS -9
English
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Hindi
Social Science
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Mathematics
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Science
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SYLLABUS FOR SAINIK SCHOOL
CLASS – 6
Type of Paper - Objective (answers have to be marked)
| Subject | Total Questions | Marks | Time Limit |
| Math | 50 | 150 | 60 Minutes |
| English | 25 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| GK | 25 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 300 |
All India Sainik School Exam conducted once a year, on first Sunday of January, for admission to class 6 and class 9 for its 33 schools. These exams are now conducted by National Testing Agency.
CLASS -6
English
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Intelligence consists
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Mathematics
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General Knowledge
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CLASS -9
Type of Paper - Objective (answers have to be marked)
| Subject | Total Questions | Marks | Time Limit |
| Math | 50 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
| English | 25 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| GK | 25 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Social Studies | 25 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 400 |
All India Sainik School Exam conducted once a year, on first Sunday of January, for admission to class 6 and class 9 for its 33 schools. These exams are now conducted by National Testing Agency.
CLASS -9
English
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Intelligence consists
Social Science
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Mathematics
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Science
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