The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened online applications for the Rashtriya Indian Military College Entrance Examination (RIMCEE) 2026, the mandatory entrance test for admission to Class VIII at the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, for the academic term beginning July 2027. Eligible boys and girls currently studying in, or who have passed, Class VII can apply online through the official NTA RIMCEE portal.
Direct Link to RIMCEE 2026 Applications for Class 8 Admissions
RIMCEE 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Rashtriya Indian Military College Entrance Examination (RIMCEE) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of RIMC |
| Admission To | Class VIII at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun |
| Academic Term | July 2027 term |
| Mode of Application | Online only (no offline/hard-copy application) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline, pen-and-paper based |
| Official Websites | rimc.edu.in |
RIMCEE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of online application | 1 September 2026 |
| Last date to submit application (regular, without late fee) | 30 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Last date for regular fee payment | 30 September 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Late application window (with late fee) | Till 7 October 2026 |
| RIMCEE 2026 Written Examination (Stage-I) | 6 December 2026 (Sunday) |
How to Apply for RIMCEE 2026
- Visit the official NTA RIMCEE examination portal.
- Open the link for the RIMCEE 2026 online application.
- Complete the one-time registration using the required basic details.
- Log in and fill in personal, parent/guardian, domicile, category and educational details carefully.
- Select your preferred examination centre/city from the available options.
- Upload the required documents - photograph, date of birth certificate, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), thumb impression and school studying certificate - in the prescribed format and size.
- Preview and carefully verify all entered information before final submission.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- Submit the application form and download/save the confirmation page for future reference.
RIMCEE 2026 Important Instructions
- With effect from the December 2026 RIMCEE, applications must be submitted online through NTA only - no hard-copy or offline application is accepted.
- Candidates should read the complete RIMCEE 2026 Information Bulletin before starting the application, as it contains the full and final eligibility, fee and procedural details.
- Since document upload progress may not be saved if an upload fails midway, candidates should scan and save all documents in the correct format and size before starting the form.
- Applications should be submitted only through the official RIMCEE/NTA website to avoid fraudulent third-party portals.
- Keep the registration ID, password and payment confirmation page safely for all future correspondence, including admit card download.