RIMC (RASHTRIYA INDIAN MILITARY COLLEGE)
The College is administered by the Union Ministry of Defence, through the Directorate General of Military Training, Army. These School is recognized by the CBSE. The College offers only the Science Stream at the +2 level. However, to prepare the Cadets for the UPSC examination for entry into NDA, Social Sciences are also taught.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Approx 25 cadets are admitted every six month. The exam is conducted twice in Year on first Sunday of June and first Sunday of December every Year.
AGE
The Admission to the College is bi-annual i.e., in January and July each year. Candidates (Boys only) should not be less than 111/2 years of age but must not have attained the age of 13 on 01 January or 01 July of the Term they join in.
For the written exam to be conducted in year December 2025, age criteria is :
RIMC JUNE 2025
2/January/2013 to 1/july/2014
RIMC DECEMBER 2025
2/July/2013 – 1/January/2015
EDUCATION
Admissions are made to Class VIII only. The candidates should be studying minimum in Class VII in a recognized school at the time of Admission to the RIMC. They should also be medically fit for entry to the College, in accordance with the medical standards prescribed.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
The Examination comprises of:-
A. | Written Examination The written part of the examination consists of three subjects i.e English (125 Marks), Mathematics (200 Marks), and General Knowledge (75 Marks). Maths and General knowledge papers may be answered either in Hindi or in English. To qualify, a candidate must obtain a minimum of 50 % marks in each subject. |
B. | Viva Voce The oral examination consists of a Viva Voce test of 50 marks, which is designed to assess a candidate’s intelligence, personality and confidence. The minimum passing marks will be 50%. |
C. | Medical Examination All the candidates, qualified after interview, will undergo a medical examination at selected Military Hospital and only those candidates found medically fit, will be considered for selection and admission to the RIMC. Medical Examination of the candidates forms only a part of the system of selection and does not guarantee the final selection. |
Details of Written Exam Pattern:
Exam conducted Twice a year – June & December for Class 8
- Number of Subjects : 3 (Maths, English Language, General Knowledge)
- Type of paper : Descriptive (answers have to be written)
- Duration : Over 2 days (Day 1 – English & Maths, Day 2 – GK)
Section | Total Questions | Marks | Time Limit |
Maths | 30 | 200 | 90 Minutes |
English | 125 | 125 | 120 Minutes |
GK | 75 | 75 | 60 Minutes |
Total Marks | 400 | ||
Minimum of 50% marks to be scored in each section to be qualified for the Interview stage. There is No Negative marking in the paper. | |||
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