Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) in Dehradun

The Rashtriya Indian Military College is a 'Nursery of Leadership' for institutions like National Defence Academy,Khadakwasla, Officers' Training Academy, Chennai, and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. The College provides Public Schooleducation to young boys and girls in the age group of 11 to 13 years, specially selected through an All India Competitive Examination. 

A dedicated feeder to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Naval Academy (NAVAC),the College aims to send maximum Boys and Girls to the NDA/NAVAC. Hence it lays utmost emphasis on complete education and all round personality development of the cadets. However, if the cadet is unable to join the NDA due to rare or unavoidable reasons, he attains the requisite proficiency to go on and do well in any field that he so chooses. 

There have been a bevy of cadets who have gone on to become bureaucrats, lawyers, engineers, corporate leaders, captains of Industry and journalists, holding the RIMC Flag aloft in all the endeavours they chose to pursue.

Key Points about RIMC Dehradun:

Location:

Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

Admission Procedure:

Approximately 25 cadets are admitted every six months.

Candidates should not be less than 11 years of age or must not haveattained the age of 13 on 01 (Jan) or 01 (July) of the Term they join in.

Admissions are made to Class VIII only. 

The candidate must be studying in Class VII or have passed Class VII from a recognised school at the time of joining. 

Application forms are to be submitted to the respective State Governments.

Candidates are selected based on their performance in an All India Entrance Examination held twice a year, comprising a written examination of question papers in English (125 Marks), Mathematics (200 Marks), and General Knowledge (75 Marks). Successful candidates are called for a Viva-Voce test (50 marks).

Curriculum:

The academic curriculum follows a blend of traditional schooling and specialized military training. 

The focus is on academics, physical fitness, and leadership skills. The students also undergo rigorous physical training.

Facilities: 

The campus includes well-established infrastructure with modern classrooms, sports facilities, and hostels.

Training Objective:

RIMC trains students to be well-rounded individuals capable of handling the challenges of military life and leadership. Graduates of RIMC typically join the NDA and go on to serve in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force.

Tradition:

The College has a long history of producing leaders for the Indian Armed Forces, including several high-ranking officers.

The rigorous training and highly competitive entrance process make it one of the most respected institutions for aspiring military officers in India.

Age:

The Admission to the College is bi-annual, i.e., in January and July each year. Candidates should not be less than 11 years of age but must not have attained the age of 13 on 01 January or 01 July of the Term they join in.

Note:- 
The actual dates notified from time to time, by the Government of India, in all the National/leading newspapers be adhered to.

Education:

Admissions are made to Class VIII only. The candidates should be studying a 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:

The Entrance Examination comprises of:

Written Examination
Viva Voce
Medical Examination

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.

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%.

Medical Examination:

Medical Examination All the candidates, qualified after interview, will undergo a medical examination at a 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.