RIMC Entrance Examination December 2026 – Apply Online for Term Commencing July 2027
The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun is conducting its December 2026 Entrance Examination for admission to the July 2027 Term. The admission process has been revised from this examination cycle, with applications now being submitted completely online through the National Testing Agency (NTA).
RIMC admission is offered to Class VIII, and candidates must meet the prescribed educational and age requirements. For the December 2026 examination cycle, RIMC has introduced a revised age criterion of 12½ to 14 years.
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
| Name of Examination | RIMC Entrance Examination December 2026 |
| Institution | Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun |
| Admission Term | July 2027 |
| Admission Class | Class VIII |
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Eligibility | 12½ to 14 years |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Scholarship for Assam Domicile Students | ₹1,00,000 per year |
| Exam Date | 06 December 2026 |
| Duration of Exam | 4 Hours 30 Minutes |
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.
Age Limit
- For the December 2026 examination cycle, RIMC has revised its age eligibility.
- Eligible Age: 12½ years to 14 years
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
| Examination | 6 December 2026 |
| Admission Term | July 2027 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
| General | ₹1,000/- |
| OBC (NCL) | ₹1,000/- |
| Wards of Defence Personnel | ₹1,000/- |
| SC | ₹750/- |
| ST | ₹750/- |
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