Rashtriya Military School, Chail, established in 1925, is the oldest among the five Rashtriya Military Schools in India. Located in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, it has a rich history of producing disciplined and responsible leaders. The school celebrated its centenary in October 2025, marking 100 years of excellence in academics, discipline, and nation-building. The centenary celebrations were graced by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, who inaugurated the Centenary Gate at the historic Cricket Stadium, symbolizing the school's enduring legacy. Principal Vimal Kumar Gangwal Jain presented the Annual Report, highlighting academic excellence, co-curricular achievements, sports accolades, and key milestones of the centenary year, reflecting RMS Chail's century-long journey of shaping disciplined and responsible leaders. (theweek.in)
Academic Programs:
The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and offers education from Class VI to Class XII. The curriculum includes seven periods of 40 minutes each, with daily three hours of compulsory preparation to help students concentrate on their studies. Unit tests are held quarterly, in addition to half-yearly and annual examinations. Students appear for the All India Secondary School Examination (10th) and All India Senior School Certificate Examination (12th) along with other CBSE-affiliated schools in India. The student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 10:1, ensuring personalized attention. (rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in)
Infrastructure:
The school is situated amidst pine and deodar forests in the heart of the 110 km² Chail Sanctuary at an altitude of 2,144 meters. The campus spans 174.80 acres and includes facilities such as a cricket ground, basketball court, and a historic tree house. The world's highest cricket ground, built in 1893, is located in Chail and is used as the school playground. During school vacations, it also serves as a polo ground. (en.wikipedia.org)
Faculty:
The school employs a dedicated faculty with a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 10:1, ensuring personalized attention. The teaching staff is recruited by the central government from all over India. The Principal, Vimal Kumar Gangwal Jain, holds an M.Com degree and has 25 years of teaching experience. (saras.cbse.gov.in)
Admission Process:
Admission to Class VI is through a Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Rashtriya Military School Chail. Students aged between 10-11 years appear for the CET, followed by interviews and medical examinations. The success rate is approximately 1% of the total applicants. Admission to Class IX is also through a Common Entrance Test conducted by the school. For Class XI, admission is based on marks secured in the X class. Reservations are as follows: 70% of seats are reserved for the wards of JCOs, OR in Army, Navy, and Air Force, including ex-servicemen; 30% of the seats are reserved for the wards of officers and for the wards of civilians. Additionally, 15% and 7.5% of the seats in each of these categories are reserved for SC and ST candidates, respectively. Ten seats in each Rashtriya Military School are reserved for wards of personnel killed in action. (rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in)
Facilities:
- Library with 5,000+ books
- Computer Lab with 50 systems
- Sports Ground - Cricket, Football
- Science Laboratories
- Smart Classrooms
Board:
CBSE
Grades:
Class VI to Class XII
Website:
https://www.rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in/rmschail/
Email:
Fees:
- Wards of OR and equivalent (Retd. / Serving): ₹4,800 Annually
- Wards of JCOs and equivalent (Retd. / Serving): ₹7,200 Annually
- Wards of Officers (including Retd.): ₹15,000 Annually
- Wards of Civilians: ₹24,000 Annually
SC/ST candidates receive a 25% concession on the prescribed fee for a particular category. (georgians.in)
Established:
1925
Medium:
English
Type:
Government