RIMC/Sainik School

RIMC stands for Rashtriya Indian Military College. There is an excellent private school for boys in Doon valley. It was the Prince of Wales Royal India Military College till 1947.

This institute has taken the heritage of a great tradition, which is now the feeder institution of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and eventually the Indian Army. The passed-out students here are called Rimkolians (the name of the alumnae) and they have been the highest rank holders in most of India.

Approximately 25 cadets are admitted every six months. Candidates should not be less than 11½ years of age or must not have attained 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 recognized school at the time of joining. Application forms are to be submitted to the respective State Governments. Candidates are selected on the basis of 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 Viva-Voice test (50 marks).

The College provides education on the lines of residential Public Schools, principally for boys who desire to join the Defence Forces of India. Those who do not succeed in this aim are well qualified to join a College or professional institution on graduation from the RIMC. However, the College advises only those to apply who are interested in taking up the challenge of serving the Defence Forces of India.

Qualification: The candidate should be either studying in class VII or should have passed class VII from any recognized institution/school at the time of admission.

Age Limit: the candidate should not be less than 11 ½ years in age and should not have reached the age of 13 years as on January 01, 2024.