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What is the News?
Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, previously known as the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College, has completed 100 years.
What is Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC)?
Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) is a military school situated in Doon Valley, Dehradun in India.
The college is administered through the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence
History: RIMC was inaugurated in March 1922 by the then Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII.
The aim at that time was to educate and train Indian youth as part of the Indianisation programme of the officer cadre of the British Indian Army.
Purpose of the College now
The RIMC is a feeder institution for the National Defence Academy, Indian Naval Academy and subsequently the Indian Armed Forces.
Approximately 25 cadets are admitted to the RIMC every six months through the Entrance Examination.
At the time of joining, candidates should not be less than 11-and-a-half years of age or must not have attained the age of 13. Admissions are made from Class VIII only.
Note: RIMC (Limca Book of Records confirm) is perhaps the only institution in the country where exams for Class X and XII are conducted twice a year in May and November. These exams/ certifications are recognized by CBSE.
Source: This post is based on the article “As RIMC turns 100, a celebration of its legacy of courage” published in Indian Express on 15th Mar 2022.
