Rashtriya Military Schools
About Course
Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) are five premier, English-medium residential schools under the Ministry of Defence (India), designed to train boys for leadership and the armed forces. They offer CBSE-affiliated education (Class 6–12), focusing on academics, sports, and character development, with entry via a Common Entrance Test (CET).
Key Details About Rashtriya Military Schools:
- Locations: Chail (HP), Ajmer (Rajasthan), Dholpur (Rajasthan), Belgaum (Karnataka), and Bengaluru (Karnataka).
- Admissions: Held for Classes 6 and 9 via the RMS-CET entrance exam.
- Eligibility: Boys between 10-12 years for Class 6 and 13-15 years for Class 9, as of March 31 of the admission year.
- Curriculum: CBSE with a heavy emphasis on military training, NCC, and sports.
- Admission Process: Includes a written exam (OMR-based) followed by an interview for successful candidates.
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Key Aspects of RMS:
- History: Formerly known as King George’s Royal Indian Military Schools, founded in 1925.
- Structure: Residential, all-boys schools.
- Reservations: Seats are reserved for children of Defence Service Officers (70%) and civilians (30%), with specific quotas for SC/ST/OBC.
- Fees: Fees are nominal for children of personnel below officer rank (PBOR) and higher for officers and civilians.
These institutions provide a rigorous environment designed to prepare young boys for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA).