Common Entrance Test for admission to Class VI and IX is held in December and is automated OMR based in subjects mentioned under the head "ADMISSION TEST". For admission to Class VI a candidate should not be less than 10 years and more than 12 years of age as on 31 March of the year of admission.
Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS)
There are five Rashtriya Military Schools (formerly known as King George's Royal Indian Military Schools) which were established to provide quality education to children of defence personnel and civilians.
- RMS Chail (Himachal Pradesh): Established in 1922, it is the oldest military school in Asia.
- RMS Ajmer (Rajasthan): Established in 1930.
- RMS Belgaum (Karnataka): Established in 1945.
- RMS Bangalore (Karnataka): Established in 1946.
- RMS Dholpur (Rajasthan): Established in 1962
For admission to Class IX a candidate should not be less than 13 years and more than 15 years of age as on 31 March of the year of admission. Admission into Classes VI and IX is on the basis of available vacancies. Parents/students should also note that all admissions are in the category of Boarders only. No day scholars are allowed. Admissions are exclusively for boys. Important dates for admission in Rashtriya Military Schools are as under:-
- (a) Last date of submission of Application Forms for Class VI & IX will be as per the Notification being published
- (b) Date of Written Examination for Class VI & Class IX to be intimated to all successfully registered candidates through registered Email IDs / Mobile No.