RIMC Entrance Exam 2026 for Admission to Class 8 – Apply Online for July 2027 Term, Exam Date & Last Date

RIMC Entrance Exam 2026 for Admission to Class 8 – July 2027 Term

The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun has announced the RIMC Entrance Examination 2026 for admission to Class VIII for the July 2027 Term. The entrance examination is conducted through the National Testing Agency (NTA), and eligible students can apply through the online application process. The Stage-I written examination is scheduled for 6 December 2026. Candidates should check the prescribed age, educational qualification and other eligibility conditions before submitting their applications.

  The Assam government has separately announced that ₹1,00,000 per year will be provided as a scholarship to eligible domicile students of Assam studying at RIMC, Dehradun.  

Quick Overview – RIMC Entrance Exam 2026

RIMC Admission 2026 – Eligibility

Educational Qualification

• Candidates seeking admission to RIMC must be studying in Class VII or have passed Class VII from a recognised school at the time of joining the institution.
• Admission is made to Class VIII.
• Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed medical fitness standards for admission.

Age Limit

• For the December 2026 examination cycle, RIMC has revised its age eligibility.
• Eligible Age: 12½ years to 14 years
• Minimum Age: 12½ years
• Maximum Age: 14 years

Medical Fitness

• Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards for RIMC admission.
• Medical fitness is an essential part of the admission process, and candidates who do not meet the required standards cannot be admitted even after qualifying in the written examination and interview.

RIMC Entrance Exam 2026

• The written examination will be conducted at designated NTA examination centres across India.
• RIMC Entrance Examination Date - 06 December 2026
• Candidates should check the RIMC and NTA portals for the examination schedule, centre information and admit-card updates.

Scholarship for Assam Students

• The Government of Assam has announced a ₹1,00,000 anually scholarship for domicile students of Assam studying at RIMC, Dehradun.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Selection Process

• Written Examination
• Viva-Voce
• Medical Examination

Documents Required

Candidates should keep clear scanned copies of the required documents ready, including:

• Aadhaar Card
• Recent passport-size colour photograph with white background
• Domicile Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Category Certificate, where applicable
• School Studying Certificate
• Serving Certificate for eligible Central Government employees, where applicable
• Scanned signature
• Scanned left-hand thumb impression

Online Application Process

• A major change from this examination cycle is that the RIMC application process is now completely online.

Candidates have to:

• Register through the NTA portal.
• Fill in the online application form.
• Upload the required documents.
• Complete the application within the prescribed timeline.
• Submit the application online.

Important Web Links To Apply

Important Points to Remember

• RIMC admission is offered to Class VIII.
• The December 2026 examination is for the July 2027 Term.
• The application process is now completely online.
• Applications are submitted through the NTA portal.
• No hard copy application needs to be sent to RIMC.
• The revised age eligibility is 12½ to 14 years.
• Candidates should be studying in or have passed Class VII from a recognised school.
• The written examination will be conducted at designated NTA centres.
• Candidates should keep their required documents ready before starting the application.
• The Government of Assam has announced a ₹1,00,000 anually scholarship for eligible Assam domicile students studying at RIMC.

FAQs

Q1. What is the RIMC Entrance Examination December 2026?

Ans: It is the entrance examination for admission to the Rashtriya Indian Military College for the July 2027 Term.

Q2. Which class is offered admission through RIMC Entrance Examination?

Ans: RIMC offers admission to Class VIII.

Q3. What is the age limit for the December 2026 RIMC examination?

Ans: The revised age eligibility is 12½ to 14 years.

Q4. How will candidates apply for RIMC December 2026?

Ans: Candidates must complete the application online through the NTA portal.

Q5. What is the last date mentioned in the Assam advertisement?

Ans: The last date mentioned is 30 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Q6. Is there any scholarship for Assam students?

Ans: Yes. The Assam advertisement states that the Government of Assam will provide ₹1,00,000 per year to domicile students of Assam studying at RIMC, Dehradun.