Candidates who could not submit the RIMC Entrance Examination RIMCEE 2027 Registration Application Form by September 30, 2026, will get an additional opportunity to apply through the late-fee window. Candidates who want to avoid paying an extra Rs. 500 must complete registration today, September 30.
According to the RIMC 2026 notification issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the late application facility will remain available from October 1 to October 7, 2026. Candidates applying during this period must pay an additional late fee of ₹500.
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RIMCEE 2027 Registration: Important Dates
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | September 1, 2026 |
| Regular application last date | September 30, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Last date for successful payment of regular fee | September 30, 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Late application window | October 1 to October 7, 2026 |
| Last date to submit application with late fee | October 7, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Last date for payment of late fee | October 7, 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Entrance examination | December 6, 2026 |
The notification specifies that the late fee is ₹500, in addition to the applicable examination fee.
RIMCEE 2027 Registration: Application Fee
The examination fee mentioned in the notification is:
| Category | Examination Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General / Wards of Defence Personnel & Ex-servicemen / OBC (NCL) | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 500 |
| SC / ST | ₹ 750 | ₹ 500 |
You can pay the examination fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
RIMCEE 2026 Exam Details
The entrance examination for RIMCEE 2027 Registration to Class VIII for the July 2027 academic term will be conducted on December 6, 2026 (Sunday).
- Mode: Pen-and-paper-based test
- Question format: Descriptive questions in Mathematics and English, and MCQs in General Knowledge
- Examination cities: 39 cities across India
- Admission class: Class VIII
- Age requirement: Candidates should be at least 12½ years and not more than 14 years as on July 1, 2027.
Is RIMCEE 2027 Registration Extended?
It is important to distinguish between an extension of the regular deadline and the late application facility. The RIMCEE 2027 Application Form notification does not describe October 1–7 as an extension of the regular deadline. Instead, it specifically provides a late application window during which candidates can submit the form by paying the prescribed ₹500 late fee.
Therefore, candidates who missed the September 30 deadline can still apply from October 1 to October 7, 2026, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification. The application with the late fee must be submitted by 5 PM on October 7, while the successful payment of the late fee can be completed until 11:50 PM on October 7.
Where to Apply for RIMCEE 2027 Registration?
- Candidates have been advised to submit the application only through the official NTA RIMCEE website and to carefully read the Information Bulletin before completing the application. The notification also advises candidates to regularly check the NTA website for the latest examination updates.
- Helpline: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
- Email: rimc@nta.gov.in