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RIMC Exam 2026 - Complete Overview
The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) is a premier residential military school under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, which prepares young boys for entry into the National Defence Academy by providing academic education along with military training.
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Dec, 2026
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What is RIMC Exam?
The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) is a national-level military institution under the Ministry of Defence for boys aspiring to join the armed forces.
It is one of the most prestigious military schools in India, providing academic education and military training to prepare cadets for entry into the National Defence Academy and a disciplined life of leadership and service.
RIMC Latest Updates
- The Notification 2026 has been released for courses commencing in January 2027 at afcat.edcil.co.in.
- The Indian Air Force has opened the AFCAT 1/2026 correction window from December 23 to 24, 2025, until 11:30 PM.
- A total of 340 vacancies have been announced for the post of Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches.
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It is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India.
RIMC Online Course
Target RIMC 2026-27
- 6 - 12 Months
- 1000+ Hours Recorded lectures with top defence exam faculty
- 40+ Online Mocks
- 4000+ Important Questions
RIMC Offline Course
Target RIMC 2026-27
- 6 - 12 Months
- Full syllabus coverage & revision
- Prepare under top defence exam faculty
- Free e-learning platform
Eligibility Criteria:
Gender & Physical Standards
Male & Female • Must be medically fit as per RIMC medical standards.
RIMC Selection Proccess
The selection process for the RIMC examination is conducted in multiple stages, and a candidate must qualify each stage separately to move forward. Final selection is based strictly on merit and medical fitness.
Stage 1: RIMC Written Examination
- Candidates first appear for the RIMC written examination conducted for admission to Rashtriya Indian Military College.
- Selection for the next stage is based on performance in the written exam and the cut-off marks fixed by RIMC.
Important: Only candidates who qualify the written examination are shortlisted for the Viva Voce (Interview) stage.
Stage 2: Viva Voce (Interview)
Conducted by a Board appointed by the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC)
The Viva Voce is the second stage of the RIMC selection process and is conducted for candidates who qualify the written examination.
Features of Viva Voce:
- Oral examination of 50 marks
- Tests intelligence and general awareness
- Assesses confidence and communication skills
- Evaluates personality and leadership traits
- Determines suitability for military training
Stage 3: Medical
Candidates recommended after the Viva Voce undergo a medical examination conducted by authorized military medical boards.
Medical standards are strictly as per RIMC and Armed Forces norms.
Important: Both temporary and permanent medical unfitness can lead to rejection.
There is no relaxation in medical standards.
Stage 4: Final Selection
The final merit list is prepared based on:
- Written examination marks
- Viva Voce (Interview) marks
(Medical fitness is mandatory for inclusion in the merit list.)
Final admission depends on:
- Merit rank
- Availability of vacancies
- State-wise seat allotment norms as laid down by the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC).
Candidates placed in the final merit list receive joining instructions from the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) and must report to the RIMC campus at Dehradun for admission, subject to medical fitness and availability of vacancies.
RIMC Syllabus
The RIMC written examination syllabus is designed to assess a candidate’s academic foundation, logical thinking, and general awareness up to the Class 7 level, in line with the requirements for admission to Rashtriya Indian Military College.
Part A: English (125 Marks)
- Reading Comprehension
- Unseen Poem
- Essay Writing
- Letter Writing
- Story Writing
- Common Errors
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- One-Word Substitution
- Idioms & Phrases
- Grammar: Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction
- Transformation of Sentences (Active/Passive, Direct/Indirect Speech)
- Spellings & Vocabulary
Pro Tip: Click on any chapter above to access short, exam-focused notes.
Part C: Mathematics (200 Marks)
- Number System
- HCF & LCM
- Square & Cube Roots
- Average, Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Time & Work
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Basic Operations & Factorization
- Linear Equations
- Set Theory (Basic)
- Lines & Angles
- Triangles, Quadrilaterals & Polygons
- Geometry (basic properties & constructions)
- Mensuration (Area & Volume)
- Data Handling (simple statistics)
Pro Tip: Click on any chapter above to access short, exam-focused notes.
Part A: General Knowledge (75Marks)
General Science
- Motion and laws of motion
- Work, energy, and power
- Heat and thermodynamics
- Sound and waves
- Electricity and magnetism
- Adverb
- Physical and chemical changes
- Elements, compounds, and mixtures
- Acids, bases, and salts
- Metals and non-metals
- Fuels and everyday chemistry
General static GK and Sports
- Physical and chemical changes
Economy & Social developments
- Human body and nutrition
- Diseases and prevention
- Environment and ecology
Indian History
- Ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history
- Indian freedom struggle
- Important historical movements
Indian Geography
- Earth and its structure
- Climate and weather
- Indian geography
- Natural resources
Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Constitution
- Fundamental rights and duties
- Structure of government
Current Affairs
- National and international events
- Defence-related developments
- Sports, awards, and important appointments
Pro Tip: Click on any chapter above to access short, exam-focused notes.
RIMC Result
The RIMC cut-off is the minimum score required to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.
Written Exam Cut-Off
This is the minimum score required to qualify the AFCAT written examination.
It is calculated out of 300 marks:
AFCAT Written Exam: 300 marks
Candidates must:
- Secure the overall written cut-off, and
- Obtain the minimum qualifying marks in each paper separately.
Only candidates who clear the written cut-off are issued SSB call-up instructions.
Final Cut-Off
The final cut-off for AFCAT is calculated out of 600 marks:
- Written Examination: 300
AFSB Interview: 300
It determines:
- Final selection
- Merit rank
Branch allocation (Flying, Ground Duty Technical, Ground Duty Non-Technical)
Only candidates who clear the written cut-off are issued SSB call-up instructions.
Free Tools
- Age calculator
- Cut off Calculator
- Medical Fitness Check
- Counselling Sessions
Free Downloads
- Latest Notifications
- Syllabus
- Eligiblity Criteria
- Previous Year Questions