Military School / RMS

Syllabus, chapters and courses

What is this exam?

Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) are Public School Society institutions under the Ministry of Defence, admitting students through the RMS Common Entrance Test at Class 6 and Class 9.

Eligibility

Open to Indian citizens of either gender meeting the age and educational qualification criteria; a portion of seats is reserved for wards of defence personnel.

Age criteria

Class 6: 10–12 years. Class 9: 13–15 years, assessed as of the date specified in the official notification.

Exam pattern

Objective-type paper covering Mathematics, English, Intelligence and General Knowledge/General Science depending on the class, followed by an interview and medical exam for shortlisted candidates.

Syllabus

Aligned with the NCERT syllabus for the two preceding classes, similar in scope to the AISSEE syllabus for the same class.

Preparation strategy

Since selection continues past the written exam, candidates should prepare for a basic fitness and interview round alongside academic revision.

Important dates

  1. Notification release

    October

  2. Application deadline

    November

  3. Exam date

    December

  4. Interview & medical

    February–March

Frequently asked questions

Yes — a portion of seats is reserved for wards of serving or retired defence personnel, in addition to the general category seats.