NTA Invites Applications for RIMC Entrance Exam 2026; Revised Age Eligibility, Online Process
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened online applications for the Rashtriya Indian Military College Entrance Examination (RIMCEE) 2026 at exams.nta.nic.in/RIMCEE/. The exam will be conducted on December 6, 2026, for admission to Class VIII at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, for the July 2027 academic term. The RIMCEE 2026 application process began on September 1, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms without a late fee until September 30, 2026. The NTA will conduct the examination in pen-and-paper mode across 39 cities in India.
RIMC Entrance Exam 2026: Important Dates
The NTA has announced the complete application and examination schedule for RIMCEE 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | September 1, 2026 |
| Last date to submit application form | September 30, 2026, up to 5 PM |
| Last date for successful fee payment | September 30, 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Late application window | October 1 to October 7, 2026 |
| Last date to pay late fee | October 7, 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| RIMCEE 2026 examination date | December 6, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Admission term | July 2027 |
| Class for admission | Class VIII |
RIMC Entrance Examination 2026: Age Eligibility
Candidates applying for admission to Class VIII for the July 2027 term must meet the revised age requirement specified by the NTA.
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 12 years and 6 months |
| Maximum age | 14 years |
| Age reference date | July 1, 2027 |
According to the NTA notice, candidates should not be less than 12½ years and not more than 14 years of age as on July 1, 2027.
RIMC Entrance Exam 2026: Application Fee
Candidates must pay the examination fee online while submitting their RIMCEE 2026 application form.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 |
| Wards of Defence personnel and ex-servicemen | ₹1,000 |
| OBC (NCL) | ₹1,000 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | ₹750 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | ₹750 |
| Late fee | ₹500 additional |
The examination fee can be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
RIMC Entrance Exam 2026: Exam Date, Mode and Pattern
The RIMCEE 2026 examination will be held on December 6, 2026 (Sunday) in pen-and-paper mode.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Rashtriya Indian Military College Entrance Examination (RIMCEE) 2026 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam date | December 6, 2026 |
| Exam mode | Pen-and-paper-based test |
| Examination cities | 39 cities across India |
| Mathematics | Descriptive questions |
| English | Descriptive questions |
| General Knowledge | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Admission | Class VIII |
| Academic term | July 2027 |
The detailed scheme, duration, medium of examination, syllabus and list of examination cities are available in the RIMCEE 2026 Information Bulletin.
RIMC Entrance Examination 2026: How to Apply
Candidates can apply for RIMCEE 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official RIMCEE examination portal.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Fill in the RIMCEE 2026 application form with the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review the application form and submit it before the deadline.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates submitting their applications after September 30 can apply during the late application window from October 1 to October 7, 2026, by paying the prescribed late fee of ₹500 in addition to the applicable examination fee.
About RIMC
Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, was established in 1922 and provides all-round education to prepare young students for military leadership. For the July 2027 academic term, admissions to Class VIII will be based on the RIMCEE 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency.
Candidates should carefully read the RIMCEE 2026 Information Bulletin before submitting their applications and regularly check the official NTA examination portal for further updates and announcements.
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