This page gives details on the Written Exam pattern for the admission of:
- All India Sainik Schools
- All India Navodaya Vidyalaya
- RMS – Rashtriya Military Schools.
- RIMC – Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun
It is to be noted that each of these exams are different, independent and conducted on different dates.
4 (Maths, English Language, GK & Intelligence)
Objective (answers have to be marked)
2 & ½ hours ( 150 minutes), Single day
All India Sainik School Exam conducted once a year, on first Sunday of January, for admission to class 6 and class 9 for its 31 schools. These exams are now conducted by National Testing Agency.
Class 6
| Section | Total Questions | Marks | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 50 | 150 | 60 Minutes |
| English | 25 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| GK | 25 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 300 |
Minimum of 40% marks to be scored in each section to be qualified. Students finding their names in the merit list shall be called for the Medical Test
3 (Mental Ability, Arithmetic, Language)
Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
2 Hours (120 Minutes), Single Day Exam
The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test is conducted once a year for admission to Class 6 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya across India. The exam is organized to select talented students, mainly from rural areas.
Class 6
| Section | Total Questions | Marks | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 40 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Language | 20 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 80 | 100 |
Minimum of 40% marks to be scored in each section to be qualified. Students finding their names in the merit list shall be called for the Medical Test
4 (English, Intelligence, Mathematics & GK)
Objective (answers have to be marked)
Single day
RMS –CET, All India Entrance exam for admission in class 6 and class 9 for its 5 schools is conducted ONCE a year in December.
Class 6
| Subject | Max. Marks | Min. to qualify | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 35% | English marks are not counted towards merit |
| Intelligence | 50 | 40% | Counted in merit |
| Mathematics | 50 | 40% | Counted in merit |
| General Knowledge & Current affairs | 50 | 40% | Counted in merit |
| Total Marks | 200 |
Interview : 20 marks; only the students coming in the merit list to be called for the Interview.
Medium of Question paper in Entrance exam for class 6 is in English or Hindi.
Dehradun
Descriptive (answers have to be written)
Twice a year – June & December for Class 8
3 (Maths, English Language, General Knowledge)
One day (From morning to afternoon, with a lunch break)
*Earlier the exam used to be conducted over 2 days, however since 2020, owing to Pandemic, the exam gets conducted on a single day.
Class 8
| Section | Total Questions | Marks | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 30 | 200 | 90 Minutes |
| English | 125 | 125 | 120 Minutes |
| GK | 75 | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 400 |
Minimum of 50% marks to be scored in each section to be qualified for the Interview stage. There is No Negative marking in the paper.
Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Twice a year – June & December for Class 8
4 (Mathematics, Science, English & General Knowledge)
3 Hours (180 Minutes), Single Day Examination
The Common Entrance Test (CET) is conducted for admission into various professional and higher secondary courses. The examination evaluates students’ knowledge, problem-solving ability, logical reasoning, and subject understanding. CET helps students secure admission in reputed schools, colleges, and technical institutions.
Class 10 / Foundation Level
| Section | Total Questions | Marks | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 | 80 | 60 Minutes |
| Science | 40 | 80 | 60 Minutes |
| English | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 200 |
Minimum qualifying marks are decided by the respective examination authority. Students securing higher marks will be considered for merit ranking and admission process.
