🎖️ RIMC Entrance (July 2026 Term) — Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun
Entry Class: Class VIII | Mode: Offline (Written + Viva + Medical) | Boys & Girls: Eligible
📄 Official Notification (Dec 07, 2025 Exam)
🧭 Admission Procedure
🧾 Prospectus & Application (₹600 / ₹555)
Term Commencing: Jul 2026 | Written Exam Date: 07 Dec 2025 (Sunday) | Total Marks: 450
📢 Key Dates & Schedule (as per Official Notification)
| Event | Date / Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Written Exam – Mathematics | 07 Dec 2025, 09:30–11:00 hrs | Answer in Hindi or English |
| Written Exam – General Knowledge | 07 Dec 2025, 12:00–13:00 hrs | Answer in Hindi or English |
| Written Exam – English | 07 Dec 2025, 14:30–16:30 hrs | English paper |
| Viva‑voce | To be informed to qualifiers | 50 marks; intelligence/personality assessment |
| Medical Examination | Post‑interview | At designated Military Hospitals |
🎯 Eligibility
- Age: 11½ – 13 years as on 01 Jul 2026 (DoB between 02 Jul 2013 and 01 Jan 2015, both dates inclusive).
- Education: Studying in Class VII or passed Class VII from a recognized school at the time of admission (01 Jul 2026).
- Entry: Admissions to Class VIII only; approx. one vacancy per State/UT (some with more based on population).
📝 Exam Pattern & Qualifying Marks
| Subject | Marks | Medium | Qualifying |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 125 | English | 50% in each subject |
| Mathematics | 200 | Hindi or English | — |
| General Knowledge | 75 | Hindi or English | — |
| Viva‑voce | 50 | — | 50% (viva) |
| Total | 450 |
📌 How to Apply
- Obtain Prospectus‑cum‑Application: Pay ₹600 (General) / ₹555 (SC/ST) on RIMC website (online payment) or via Demand Draft; prospectus & application form are sent by Speed Post.
- Submit Application: Completed forms are to be submitted to the respective State/UT Education Department (Liaison Officer) as per their notified deadline and address.
- Exam Centre: Generally in State/UT capitals; exact venue communicated by the State/UT authorities.
🧾 Documents (indicative)
- Birth certificate (valid authority), domicile certificate, school certificate (Class VII), category certificate (if applicable).
- Photos, signature, and any other documents specified by the State/UT notice.
💡 Preparation Tips
- Prioritise Mathematics (200) and English (125); practice descriptive answers and time management.
- Revise current affairs & general awareness for GK (75).
- Mock interviews to build confidence for Viva (50).
🔗 Useful Links
- Official Notification (Dec 2025 Exam for Jul 2026 Term): Download PDF
- Admission Procedure (RIMC Official): rimc.edu.in/admission
- Prospectus / Application & Old Papers: rimc.edu.in/prospectus
📝 Disclaimer
Details are based on the official notification and RIMC admissions pages for the July 2026 term. Always refer to your State/UT circular and RIMC website for updates.