Big dreams.
Strong foundations.
Your RIMC journey.
Focused RIMC coaching in Dehradun for boys and girls. Build the knowledge, confidence and discipline to prepare for every stage—from written papers to the interview.
A clear start to
an ambitious journey.
Rashtriya Indian Military College, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun offers a disciplined residential education for boys and girls interested in a future in the defence services.
- Entry into Class VIII: studying in or passed Class VII at the time of joining.
- Revised age: 12½–14 years from the December 2026 examination cycle for the July 2027 term.
- Online application through NTA: no hard-copy application required for this cycle.
- Three selection requirements: written examination, viva voce and medical fitness.
Three subjects. One focused plan.
A 400-mark written examination, followed by a separate 50-mark viva voce. The published written format has no negative marking.
Mathematics
1½ HOURS · DESCRIPTIVEConcept clarity, complete solutions and careful calculations under timed conditions.
English
2 HOURS · DESCRIPTIVEComprehension, grammar, vocabulary and clear, well-presented written expression.
General Knowledge
1 HOUR · OBJECTIVEGeneral awareness, current affairs and school-level Science and General Studies.
Learn the concept.
Practise. Review. Improve.
Our consolidated teaching checklist follows the Class VI–VII learning foundation. Expand each subject to explore the preparation areas from the guide.
01 / Mathematics Build concepts. Show every step.
Numbers & operations
Natural and whole numbers, integers, rational and real-number operations, place value, Indian and international numeration, Roman numerals, primes, composites, divisibility, HCF, LCM and simplification.
Fractions & decimals
Proper, improper and mixed fractions; equivalent fractions; comparison, ordering and number lines; fraction operations and decimal calculations.
Applied arithmetic
Unitary method, ratio, proportion, average, percentage, profit and loss, simple interest, speed-time-distance, time and work, unit conversions and temperature.
Algebra
Expressions, factors, identities, factorisation, linear equations in one variable, exponents, indices and number patterns.
Geometry, mensuration & data
Lines, rays, angles, polygons, triangles, circles; perimeter and area; circumference and arc length; composite areas; cubes and cuboids, volume, surface area and pictographs.
02 / English Read thoughtfully. Write clearly.
Reading
Unseen passages, poems, main ideas, comprehension questions and vocabulary in context.
Grammar
Parts of speech, articles, tenses, sentence types, subject and predicate, question tags, direct and indirect speech.
Vocabulary & usage
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, confusing words, homophones, spelling, rhyming words, singular/plural, gender, number and sentence formation.
Descriptive writing
Compositions, picture-based writing, formal and informal letters, coherent paragraphs, accurate grammar and presentation.
03 / General Studies & GK Connect knowledge with understanding.
India & geography
National symbols, states, capitals, languages, climate, heritage, Earth, the solar system, mountains, natural disasters and water conservation.
Culture & society
Monuments, elementary religious background, art, music, dance, cultural personalities, books, authors, awards, tribal communities, farming and regional lifestyles.
Defence & world awareness
Elementary service ranks, aircraft, weapons, missiles, warships and international organisations.
Current affairs & reasoning
Important events, sports, trophies, inventions, prizes and age-appropriate logical and analytical exercises.
04 / Science within GK Learn through everyday examples.
Everyday science
Scientific devices and applications, inventions, Earth shape, gravitation and everyday observations.
Water & environment
Evaporation, condensation, the water cycle, pollution, microbial disease awareness, conservation, ozone, fossil fuels and non-renewable energy.
Plants & animals
Body parts and functions, germination, seed dispersal, young ones of animals and relationships between humans and animals.
Food & life processes
Taste, digestion, cooking, food preservation and farming techniques.
Science and GS are grouped separately for teaching, but form part of GK rather than separate written papers. Consult Chapter 8 of the complete official bulletin for the examination scope.
Our students. Their achievements.
A name-wise record of 10 academy-reported RIMC achievements across 2022–2026, including two All India Rank 1 achievements.
Jatin Mishra
2025
Mukta
2024
Rishabh Dev Sharma
2025
Vishesh Vats
2025
Jaiveer Saharan
2024
Siya Gupta
June 2026 · Roll 3053
Aayu
June 2026 · Roll 20 · Uttarakhand
Prem Sarawagi
2024
Prarabdh Prashar
2022
Krish Bisht
2025
Results are supplied by the academy. “Cleared”, “qualified” and “selected” preserve the reported stages; final admission is not specified for Siya Gupta, Aayu or Krish Bisht. This is a named record, not a lifetime admission total or an overall success percentage. Past achievements do not guarantee future selection.
Preparation that fits your family.
Choose a study arrangement that supports consistent learning, rest and your child’s readiness for a disciplined routine.
Focused classes
Continue regular schooling and home life while attending dedicated entrance preparation. Discuss foundation needs, travel, homework and batch timings with the counsellor.
A structured study day
A longer learning day with the child returning home afterwards. Confirm the package’s meals, supervised study, daily schedule and departure arrangements in writing.
Learn. Stay. Grow.
Coaching with accommodation and a supervised routine for outstation families. Visit and discuss rooms, food, cleanliness, student wellbeing and parent communication.
A small batch.
A purposeful beginning.
30 seats. Entry through the academy’s entrance assessment and student interview. The preparation course runs for 6–12 months.
Build academic confidence with checked written work, regular revision, doubt-clearing and performance feedback. Ask for the current assessment date, test scope and available seats.
Academy screening is for our coaching batch. It is separate from selection and admission to RIMC.
Enquiry & eligibility discussion
Share date of birth, current class, target term and preferred study arrangement.
Academy entrance assessment
Obtain the current test scope, format, date and instructions from admissions.
Student interview & counselling
Discuss motivation, academic readiness, communication and study expectations.
Selection & registration
Subject to the academy’s decision and seat availability. Stated registration: ₹5,000; obtain written adjustment and cancellation terms.
Admission token & joining
Receive documents, fee details, schooling arrangements and joining instructions; complete the stated formalities.
A day designed for progress.
Programme hours: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM. The subject allocation below is a suggested schedule; the academy issues the final batch timetable.
| Time | Suggested session |
|---|---|
| 9:00–10:30 AM | Mathematics: concepts and written problem solving |
| 10:30–10:45 AM | Short break |
| 10:45 AM–12:00 PM | English: grammar and comprehension |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | GS / GK and current affairs |
| 1:00–1:30 PM | Science concepts and GK applications |
| 1:30–2:30 PM | Lunch |
| 2:30–3:00 PM | Rest |
| 3:00–4:00 PM | Mathematics practice and revision |
| 4:00–5:00 PM | English descriptive writing and corrections |
| 5:00–5:15 PM | Short break |
| 5:15–6:00 PM | GS / Science revision and quiz |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Doubt-clearing, supervised practice, test review or interview practice |
Learn & practise
Regular subject teaching, written work, revision and doubt-clearing.
Test & analyse
Test series with performance analysis and targeted correction.
Speak with confidence
Spoken English according to the academy’s issued schedule.
Test days may replace subject slots. School commitments, sports and residential activities are coordinated separately for each batch.
Free RIMC interview
preparation 2026–27.
Welcome to Dehradun for 10 days of focused guidance, mock interviews and individual feedback. Open to RIMC written-qualified boys and girls from across India.
Learn to introduce yourself naturally, organise your thoughts and explain what you understand. Build confidence while keeping your own voice.
Share proof of written qualification and confirm dates, stay, meals and joining instructions before booking travel.
- Free interview preparation classes
- Free accommodation
- Free meals during the programme
- Mock interviews & individual feedback
- Communication skills & confidence building
- General awareness & personality development
Your 10-day interview journey.
A suggested progression, adapted to student needs and the issued batch timetable.
Know yourself. Know your world.
Prepare a short introduction, genuine hobbies, school experiences, hometown and home-state knowledge. Discuss why you wish to join RIMC, residential life, teamwork and responsibility.
Revise Mathematics, English, Science and Social Studies orally. Read age-appropriate current affairs and learn the broad roles of the three defence services.
Be clear, calm and honest.
Listen before answering, ask politely if a question is unclear and use short, complete sentences. Acknowledge what you do not know. Practise natural posture and avoid memorised scripts.
Follow official dress instructions. Neat school uniform or simple formal clothes, clean footwear and tidy hair are sensible. Review a small number of improvements after each mock.
Practice questions to think about
Personal profile & motivation
- Please introduce yourself.
- What is interesting about your hometown?
- Which subject do you enjoy, and why?
- Why do you want to join RIMC?
- How would you manage homesickness?
- What if you were not selected this time?
Knowledge & responsibility
- Explain a Science concept with an everyday example.
- Tell us about a news story you followed.
- How did you solve that Mathematics problem?
- Describe a mistake and what you learned.
- How do you handle disagreement?
- How would you help an excluded classmate?
These are practice prompts, not a guaranteed official question list. Prepare ideas and examples rather than fixed answers.
Official viva voce, medical examination & joining
The viva voce carries 50 marks, with a minimum of 25 required. Official interviews are conducted by the designated authorities under prescribed government arrangements. Do not assume a fixed panel, duration or question format.
Follow the official call letter, document instructions and designated medical facility. Medical fitness is assessed by the authorised board. Coaching cannot determine medical eligibility or guarantee clearance.
Register for the academy’s free programme
- Call or WhatsApp admissions.
- Share the student’s name, roll number, exam session and proof of written qualification.
- Obtain confirmed batch dates and joining instructions.
- Confirm accommodation and meals before booking travel.
- Bring the documents and personal items specified by admissions.
Small improvements.
Stronger performance.
Find the gaps
Start with Class VI–VII NCERT or equivalent texts and the official syllabus. Build reading, arithmetic and basic concepts. Use weekly targets the student understands.
Practise with purpose
Add mixed exercises, descriptive writing and official previous-year papers. Keep a correction notebook and track accuracy, topic coverage and completion time.
Test, review & refine
Use timed papers and review errors before the next mock. Prioritise weak areas, protect sleep and meals, and prepare exam documents and travel from official instructions.
A manageable home-study routine
An illustrative starting plan alongside school is 45 minutes of Mathematics, 30 minutes of English and 20 minutes of GK, with short breaks, plus 10 minutes to review yesterday’s errors. Adjust to the child’s age, school workload and coaching assignments.
Read and summarise a short passage daily, explain a maths method aloud and discuss one news story. Parents can review feedback, encourage completed corrections and support a steady routine without excessive pressure.
How to make mock tests useful
Record attempted questions, accuracy, time spent and revision needs. Classify errors as concept gaps, careless calculations, misunderstood instructions or incomplete answers. Address the two most important weaknesses before taking another paper.
Choose a small set of dependable books. Use official previous-year papers, grammar practice and a teacher-reviewed current-affairs notebook. Progress over several weeks matters more than one score.
Your RIMC preparation library.
Read the full guides for detailed study topics, schedules, preparation advice and interview guidance.
RIMC Coaching & Preparation
Eligibility, exam pattern, subject-wise syllabus, academy results, Super-30 enrolment, daily programme and a practical study roadmap.
Open coaching guide ↓RIMC Interview Preparation
Free classes, stay and meals for written-qualified students; the 10-day learning plan, mock questions, presentation tips and joining steps.
Open interview guide ↓Clarity for parents.
Confidence for students.
Can girls prepare for RIMC?
Yes. RIMC admission information covers boys and girls. Check eligibility and seat allocation for the relevant admission cycle.
What is the revised age limit?
From the December 2026 examination cycle, for the July 2027 term, the revised age range is 12½–14 years. Use the official term-specific date-of-birth range and cut-off date.
Is RMC the same as RIMC?
Parents sometimes use RMC informally in searches. The correct name for this pathway is Rashtriya Indian Military College, abbreviated RIMC.
How long is the coaching programme?
The RIMC preparation course runs for 6–12 months. A diagnostic assessment helps identify foundation work, revision needs and an appropriate batch.
What does the free interview programme include?
RIMC written-qualified boys and girls can join a 10-day programme with free interview classes, accommodation and meals. Contact admissions to confirm dates, proof of qualification and joining arrangements before travelling.
How many marks are required in the viva voce?
The viva voce carries 50 marks. At least 25 marks, or 50%, are required to qualify. Follow the applicable official instructions and call letter.
Is there a fixed interview duration or guaranteed question list?
No fixed duration or guaranteed question list should be assumed. Practise natural answers, attentive listening and follow-up discussion.
Can students from other states join?
Yes. Outstation families can discuss residential preparation in Dehradun. Confirm the package, batch dates, stay, meals and joining instructions before booking travel. The academy is located in Dehradun.
Are RIMC, RMS and Sainik School applications the same?
No. Each has its own eligibility, notification, application and selection requirements. Academy enrolment is also separate from the official RIMC application.
Does coaching guarantee admission?
No. Final admission depends on official eligibility, merit, interview, medical fitness, document verification and vacancies. Past academy results do not guarantee future selection.
How can parents compare programmes and fees?
Review teaching, checked scripts, feedback, batch arrangements and the child’s comfort. Request a current timetable, a written fee quotation, inclusions, payment schedule and cancellation terms.
Your child’s journey
starts with a conversation.
Share the student’s date of birth, class and target admission term. Talk to us about RIMC coaching, Super-30, day boarding, residential preparation or the free interview batch.
Doon Sainik School
Preparatory Academy
Opposite RIMC Gate, Nimbuwala,
Shaheed Kashmir Singh Road,
Garhi Cantt Main Road, Dehradun.
Official examination references: RIMC admission · Revised age & online process · NTA RIMCEE bulletin and notices. This page is based on the supplied 2026–27 academy guides; consult the official authorities for final eligibility and examination instructions.
Doon Sainik School Preparatory Academy provides coaching independently. Academy enrolment does not constitute admission to RIMC. Parents Expect Results. We Deliver Selections.