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RIMCEE 2026 Notification & Application Form: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the RIMCEE 2026 Notification for admission to Class VIII at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun. The admission drive offers 35 seats per term (25 for boys and 10 for girls) for the July 2027 term. The RASHTRIYA INDIAN MILITARY COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (RIMCEE) 2026 notification has been released on September 1, 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications online starting from September 1, 2026, with the final deadline set for September 30, 2026 (up to 05:00 PM).
Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) is a Category ‘A’ military training institution that serves as a feeder institution for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (NAVAC). Parents and guardians are strongly advised to thoroughly review all academic, physical, and medical eligibility requirements before completing the online registration process.
RIMCEE Notification 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Department Name | Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun |
| Exam Name | RASHTRIYA INDIAN MILITARY COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (RIMCEE) |
| Advt. No. | RIMCEE-2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 35 Seats per term (25 Boys, 10 Girls) |
| Notification Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Category | RIMCEE Notification 2026 |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/rimcee |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 September 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Successful Transaction of Fee | 30 September 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Online Application Window (With Late Fee of Rs. 500/-) | 01 October 2026 to 07 October 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 09 October 2026 to 11 October 2026 |
| Date of Examination (Stage-I Written Exam) | 06 December 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| Gen / Defence Wards / Ex-Servicemen Wards / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 750/- |
| Late Fee Penalty (Applicable for applications between 01 Oct to 07 Oct 2026) | Rs. 500/- (Additional) |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for RIMCEE 2026 requires candidates to be between 12.5 to 14 Years old. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2027 (Candidate’s date of birth must fall between 02 July 2013 and 01 January 2015, both dates inclusive). (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| RIMC Cadet (Boy Cadets) | 25 | Studying in Class VII or Passed Class VII from a recognized school |
| RIMC Cadet (Girl Cadets) | 10 | Studying in Class VII or Passed Class VII from a recognized school |
Written Examination Scheme (Stage-I)
Minimum Qualifying Marks (of each subject): 50%
| Subject | Pattern of Questions | Max Marks | No. of Questions | Duration |
| English | Descriptive (Pen & Paper) | 125 | 45 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | Objective (MCQ) | 75 | 75 | 1 Hour |
| Mathematics | Descriptive (Pen & Paper) | 200 | 30 | 1 Hour 30 Mins |
| Total | – | 400 | 150 | 4 Hours 30 Mins |
RIMCEE Notification 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for RIMCEE Notification 2026 includes the following stages:
- Stage-I: Written Examination (English, Mathematics, General Knowledge)
- Stage-II: Viva Voce (Interview – 50 Marks)
- Stage-III: Medical Examination
- Final Merit List & Document Verification
How to Apply for RIMCEE Notification 2026
Follow these steps to apply for RIMCEE Notification 2026:
- Visit the official portal at
exams.nta.nic.in/rimcee. - Click on “New Registration” and generate system login credentials using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Log in and fill out personal details, academic background, and examination city choices.
- Upload scanned photograph, candidate’s signature, left-hand thumb impression, Date of Birth certificate, Domicile certificate, and School Studying Certificate.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the completed form and print out copies of the Confirmation Page for future reference.
Important Links
| RIMCEE 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| RIMCEE 2026 Application Form Link | Apply Online |
| National Testing Agency (NTA) Official Website | NTA |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College Official Website | RIMC |
