Rashtriya Military School Entrance Exam (RMS CET) Preparation
The Common Entrance Test (CET) is the admission test for Class 6 and Class 9 in India’s five Rashtriya Military Schools. This page sets out the exam pattern, who can apply and how selection works, with a free sample test in the four Class 6 subjects.
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Students in Class 5 (for Class 6 entry) or Class 8 (for Class 9 entry) preparing for the Rashtriya Military School CET
- Suggested practice
- About 5 hours a week
- Before you start
- School Mathematics and English up to the current class; reasoning practice starts from the basics.
- Covers
- English, Intelligence, Mathematics, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Class 9: Hindi, Social Science and Science
What you get
- Section-wise practice in English, intelligence, Mathematics and GK
- Timed mock tests with an OMR-style answer palette
- The correct answer and a simple explanation for every question
- Insights on strong and weak topics after each test
What are the Rashtriya Military Schools?
Rashtriya Military Schools are English-medium residential schools run by the Ministry of Defence. They are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). All students are boarders; there are no day scholars. Admission is open to both boys and girls.
There are five schools: Chail (Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh), Ajmer and Dholpur (Rajasthan), and Belagavi (Belgaum) and Bengaluru (Karnataka). Successful candidates are allotted a school on merit and the vacancies available.
RMS CET exam pattern for Class 6
The written test is OMR-based and of Class 5 standard. The Class 6 question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi). English must be qualified, but its marks do not count towards the merit list.
| Subject | Maximum marks | Minimum to qualify |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 35% (not counted in merit) |
| Intelligence Test | 50 | 40% |
| Mathematics | 50 | 40% |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 50 | 40% |
| Interview | 20 | – |
RMS CET exam pattern for Class 9
The Class 9 test is of Class 8 standard and the question paper is in English only.
| Paper | Subjects (marks) | Maximum marks | Minimum to qualify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | English (50), Hindi (20), Social Science (30) | 100 | 50% |
| Paper 2 | Mathematics (50), Science (50) | 100 | 50% |
| Interview | – | 50 | – |
Source: the Rashtriya Military Schools common prospectus for 2025–26. The pattern, age limits and dates can change; always confirm them in the current prospectus on rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in.
Who can apply
Class 6
- Studying in Class 5, or passed Class 5, and passing it before admission
- Aged 10 to 12 years on 31 March of the admission year (2025–26 prospectus)
- Boys and girls
Class 9
- Studying in Class 8, and passing it from a government or recognised school before admission
- Aged 13 to 15 years on 31 March of the admission year (2025–26 prospectus)
- Boys and girls
Seat reservation
- 70% of seats for wards of serving and retired JCOs and other ranks of the Army, Navy and Air Force
- 30% for wards of serving and retired officers and for civilians
- Within each category, 27% for OBC (non-creamy layer), 15% for SC and 7.5% for ST
- 10% of seats, up to 30 across the five schools, for girls in Class 6 and Class 9
- Seats set aside for wards of personnel killed in action, with six months’ relaxation in the upper age limit
How selection works
- Apply online when admissions open (the prospectus gives the dates) and take the written test, which is held in December.
- Candidates who qualify in the written test and are shortlisted are called for an interview at one of the Rashtriya Military Schools. The interview marks are added to the written-test score.
- The merit list and school allotment are published on rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in.
- Selected candidates must pass a medical examination at a listed military hospital before admission.
RMS CET and Sainik School (AISSEE): what is different
- Both are for Class 6 and Class 9 entry, and both are residential schools linked to the Ministry of Defence.
- In the RMS Class 6 test the four subjects carry equal marks (50 each), while in AISSEE Mathematics carries half the marks.
- RMS English marks only need to reach the qualifying level for Class 6; in AISSEE, Language counts towards the total.
- RMS has an interview after the written test; most RMS seats are reserved for the wards of defence personnel.
- Preparation overlaps a lot: Mathematics, intelligence and GK practice helps with both exams.
An 8-week RMS CET study plan for Class 6
- Weeks 1–2: one Mathematics topic a day (numbers, fractions, percentages, measurement), with a short test after each.
- Weeks 1–8: 20 minutes of intelligence questions daily: series, analogies, odd one out, coding and figures.
- Weeks 3–4: English grammar and vocabulary daily; the 35% qualifying mark in English must not be missed.
- Weeks 5–6: GK and current affairs: India, defence forces, sports, science and events of the past year.
- Weeks 7–8: a full timed mock test every second day, reviewing each mistake the next day; practise speaking about yourself for the interview.
Free RMS CET sample test: 10 questions
A free Class 6-level sample test in English, intelligence, Mathematics and GK. No login needed: choose an answer for each question and your score updates as you go. Every question has an explanation.
The children ___ playing in the park.
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Answer: B. are
“Children” is plural, so it takes the plural verb “are”.
Choose the word opposite in meaning to “brave”.
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Answer: B. Cowardly
“Brave” means ready to face danger. Its opposite is “cowardly”. Bold and fearless are synonyms.
Find the next number: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
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Answer: C. 37
The differences are 3, 5, 7, 9 (odd numbers), so the next difference is 11: 26 + 11 = 37.
If MILK is written as NJML, how is DATE written?
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Answer: A. EBUF
Each letter moves one place forward: M→N, I→J, L→M, K→L. So D→E, A→B, T→U, E→F gives EBUF.
Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 180
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Answer: D. 180
121, 144 and 169 are perfect squares (11², 12², 13²). 180 is not a perfect square.
Write 0.25 as a fraction in its simplest form.
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Answer: B. 1/4
0.25 = 25/100. Dividing the top and bottom by 25 gives 1/4.
A pen bought for ₹40 is sold for ₹50. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: C. 25%
Profit = ₹50 − ₹40 = ₹10. Profit % = (10 ÷ 40) × 100 = 25%. Profit is always worked out on the cost price.
How many seconds are there in one hour?
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Answer: C. 3,600
One hour has 60 minutes and each minute has 60 seconds: 60 × 60 = 3,600 seconds.
Which is India’s highest wartime gallantry award?
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Answer: B. Param Vir Chakra
The Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award for bravery in the face of the enemy. The Ashoka Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award.
Army Day is celebrated in India on:
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Answer: B. 15 January
Army Day is on 15 January. Air Force Day is on 8 October and Navy Day on 4 December.
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Practise with full mock tests
With an account, students get section-wise practice in English, intelligence, Mathematics and GK and full timed mock tests, with every answer explained and progress tracked topic by topic. The yearly plan is ₹365 per child — just ₹1 a day.
Frequently asked questions
How many Rashtriya Military Schools are there?
Five: Chail in Himachal Pradesh, Ajmer and Dholpur in Rajasthan, and Belagavi (Belgaum) and Bengaluru in Karnataka. They are run by the Ministry of Defence and affiliated to CBSE.
Which subjects are in the RMS CET for Class 6?
English, Intelligence Test, Mathematics, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs, 50 marks each, followed by an interview of 20 marks for shortlisted candidates. English must be qualified (35%) but is not counted in the merit list.
Can girls apply to Rashtriya Military Schools?
Yes. Admission is open to boys and girls. The 2025–26 prospectus reserved 10% of seats, up to 30 across the five schools, for girls in Class 6 and Class 9.
What is the age limit for RMS Class 6 admission?
The 2025–26 prospectus set 10 to 12 years on 31 March of the admission year for Class 6, and 13 to 15 years for Class 9. Check the prospectus for the year you are applying, as limits can be revised.
Is the RMS CET paper available in Hindi?
The Class 6 paper is bilingual, in English and Hindi. The Class 9 paper is in English only.
Is the Rashtriya Military School the same as a Sainik School?
No. Both are residential schools linked to the Ministry of Defence, but they have separate entrance tests: the RMS CET for Rashtriya Military Schools and AISSEE for Sainik Schools. Many students prepare for both.
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