RMS CET 2026 application closes tomorrow; apply for Class 6, 9 admissions at exams.nta.nic.in

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the application window for the Rashtriya Military School Common Entrance Test (RMS CET) 2026 tomorrow, October 20. Students seeking admission to Classes 6 and 9 at Rashtriya Military Schools for the 2027-28 academic session can submit their application forms through the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet.

Candidates must submit their RMS CET 2026 application forms by 5 pm on October 20, while the last date to pay the examination fee is 11:50 pm on the same day. Students who miss the regular deadline can apply from October 21 to October 25 by paying an additional late fee of Rs 500.

The RMS CET 2026 written examination will be conducted on December 13 in pen-and-paper mode. The examination is held for admission to Classes 6 and 9 at the five Rashtriya Military Schools in India.

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RMS CET 2026: Important dates

Candidates can check the important dates for the RMS CET 2026 application process and examination below.

RMS CET Registration 2026: Eligibility criteria

The RMS CET 2026 is conducted for admission to Classes 6 and 9 for the academic session 2027-28. Candidates must meet the prescribed age and educational requirements to be eligible for admission.

• For Class 6 admission, students must be between 10 and 13 years of age as on March 31, 2027. Their date of birth should fall between April 1, 2014, and March 31, 2017, both dates inclusive.
• For Class 9 admission, candidates must be between 13 and 16 years of age as on March 31, 2027. Their date of birth should fall between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2014, both dates inclusive.

Candidates should check the official information bulletin for the complete eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.

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How to fill RMS CET application form 2026

Students can follow these steps to complete the RMS CET 2026 application process:

• Visit the official website at exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet.
• Open the RMS CET 2026 registration link.
• Register by entering the required details.
• Log in using the registration credentials and fill out the application form.
• Upload the required documents and enter the relevant personal and academic details.
• Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

The NTA has prescribed an application fee of Rs 1,000 for candidates belonging to the General, OBC and OBC-NCL categories, while SC, ST and wards of Armed Forces personnel killed in action (KIA) are required to pay Rs 750. Candidates applying after the regular deadline will have to pay an additional late fee of Rs 500.