Admission Details for Class 9 in Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) and Sainik Schools for 2026

Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS)  for 2026

Selection Procedure:

1. Common Entrance Test (CET):

2. Subjects for Class 9: English, Hindi, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science.

3. Interview and Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify in the CET will proceed to these stages.

Test Pattern:

1. Subjects and Marks:

2. Examination Format:

• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Total Marks: 200.
• Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
• Medium of Examination:
  • English is the primary medium, but questions in Hindi may also be included for the Hindi subject.

3. Passing Criteria:

• To qualify for the next stage, candidates must meet the following minimum scores:
  • General Category: 50% aggregate marks.
  • SC/ST/OBC Category: 40% aggregate marks.

4. Selection Process:

• Stage 1: Common Entrance Test (CET):
  • Conducted on December 8, 2026.
• Stage 2: Interview and Medical Examination:
  • Only candidates qualifying in the CET will be called for an interview and a thorough medical examination.

 Sainik Schools for 2026

Class 9 Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: Candidates must be between 13 and 15 years old as of March 31, 2026. Birthdate should be between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2013.

• Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed Class 8 from a recognized school before admission.

Application Process:

• Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA).

• Application Window: Expected to open in December 2026.

• How to Apply: Applications to be submitted online via the official website: aissee.nta.nic.in.

Selection Procedure:

1. All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE):

   • Tentative Date: feb or march  2026.

   • Subjects for Class 9: Mathematics, Science, English, Social Science, and General Knowledge.

2. Medical Examination and Counseling: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a medical examination and counseling for final admission.

Key Points to Note:

Reservation for Girls:

• RMS: 10% of seats or up to 30 vacancies across all five schools are reserved for female candidates.

• Sainik Schools: Girls are also eligible for Class 6 and Class 9 admissions, with reservations as per government guidelines.

Application Fees:

• Sainik Schools:

  • General category: Rs 650

  • SC/ST category: Rs 500

Exam Preparation Tips:

• Familiarize yourself with the CBSE curriculum relevant to the class you are applying for.

• Solve previous years' question papers and sample papers to understand the exam pattern.

For updated details and announcements, visit the official websites of RMS and NTA:

• RMS: rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in

• AISSEE (Sainik Schools): aissee.nta.nic.in

Sainik School Scheme of Examination for Class IX

The Sainik School entrance exam for class IX comprises five sections, namely, Mathematics, Intelligence, English, General Science, and Social Science. Students need to pass each section individually in order to clear the written examination. They should score a minimum of 25% in each subject and a minimum aggregate of 40%. The detailed pattern is as follows:

No negative marking

Note: For class 9, the time of examination is 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

The written examination is followed by a medical test and document verification.