Last verified: 19 October 2026 (Monday). Regular application window 23 September – 20 October 2026 — CONFIRMED (closed today, 5:00 PM). Late-fee window 21 – 25 October 2026 — CONFIRMED. Exam date 13 December 2026 — CONFIRMED. All dates and fees per NTA’s official RMS CET 2026 notification, reported by EdexLive, Jagran Josh, Education Times and NDTV.
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The regular RMS CET 2026 window — the NTA entrance test for Classes 6 and 9 at India’s five Rashtriya Military Schools — closed today, 20 October, at 5:00 PM. If you missed it, a late-fee window opens tomorrow, 21 October, running through 25 October (5:00 PM).
This is the second and final chance for the 2027-28 session. See our deadline mechanics piece for how the closing hours played out.
Late fee: a flat ₹500 on top of your category’s regular fee. Pay online — the form isn’t complete until payment goes through. Payment deadline: 11:50 PM, 25 October.
| Category | Regular fee | Late-window total |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / OBC-NCL | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹750 | ₹1,250 |
| Wards of Armed Forces personnel killed in action (KIA) | ₹750 | ₹1,250 |
Age is measured as on 31 March 2027 — both limits are CONFIRMED:
| Class | Age on 31 March 2027 | Born between |
|---|---|---|
| VI | 10–13 years | 1 April 2014 – 31 March 2017 |
| IX | 13–16 years | 1 April 2011 – 31 March 2014 |
Wards of Armed Forces personnel killed in action get a six-month upper-age relaxation. Check the birth certificate against these dates first — age mismatch can’t be fixed after submission.
Gather these before the window opens: birth certificate, recent passport-size photograph, signature scan, caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) if claiming the concession, and the KIA service certificate where applicable.
The exam is on 13 December 2026 (Sunday), a pen-and-paper OMR test with MCQs — 55 days from tonight, enough for one solid revision cycle if preparation starts the moment the form is filed. Still deciding between exams? Our AISSEE vs RMS CET comparison breaks down which paper is harder and which fits your child.
What is the last date to apply for RMS CET 2026 with the late fee?
The late-fee window runs from 21 October to 25 October 2026. Submit by 5:00 PM on 25 October, and pay the fee (category fee plus Rs 500 late fee) by 11:50 PM the same night.
How much is the RMS CET 2026 late fee?
The late fee is Rs 500, added to the category fee. In the late window, General/OBC candidates pay Rs 1,500 and SC/ST or wards of Armed Forces personnel killed in action pay Rs 1,250.
Can I still apply if I missed the regular RMS CET 2026 deadline?
Yes — the late-fee window runs 21 to 25 October for Class VI and IX admissions to the five Rashtriya Military Schools. Apply at exams.nta.nic.in/rmscet before 25 October, 5 PM.
When is the RMS CET 2026 exam?
The exam is on 13 December 2026, a Sunday — a pen-and-paper OMR test with MCQs, held in 63 exam cities across India for the 2027-28 session.
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