Joining Instructions

While in the College cadets are subject to certain rules and regulations. Few of the important ones are highlighted in this section for your information. As discipline is very important it is recommended that your son be advised to strictly follow them during his stay at the College to ensure fruitful and productive schooling.

Do's :

The under mentioned simple do's and don't must be observed:

A.	Do be punctual for all school activities like classes, games, parades etc.
B.	Do be smartly and neatly dressed at all times for all school activities in the prescribed dress.
C.	Do follow the school routine as promulgated.
D.	Do keep all your personal possessions neat and tidy at all times.
E.	Do be courteous to your seniors and superiors at the College.
F.	Do maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. Using unfair means in examination and other acts involving moral turpitude are dealt with severely.
G.	Do ensure personal hygiene for good health as given below: - - Brushing teeth twice a day. - Clipping of nails once a week. - Daily Baths. - Regular change and washing of undergarments and socks. - Keeping the feet dry by powdering.

Dont's :

 

A.	Do not leave the school premises without proper permission.
B.	Do not be involved in smoking, drinking alcohol and consuming drugs, or have any such items in your possession.
C.	Do not keep cash or jewellery.
D.	Do not keep any of the following expensive items: - - All electronic and electrical appliances. - Cell phones. - Credit cards. - Watches and clocks. - Binoculars. Camera
E.	Do not be in possession of any personal weapons, i.e. guns, fire arms, ammunition, air gun, knives etc.
F.	Do not wear photo chromatic lenses if accustomed to wearing corrective vision spectacles.
	Do not give your son a quilt. It is not required. The College makes adequate provision for the cold here.

Clothing and Equipment

The College provides items of clothing to each cadet on payment. Bedding is provided to a cadet at the government's expense. Each cadet is expected to wear scrupulously clean dress and look smart in his appearance. For each of the activities and parades, there is a prescribed dress to be worn by the cadets. A sum of Rs. 2000/- (included in additional charges in FEE) Cadet's Private expenditure is charged from each cadet per term for clothing. The Section Master gives permission for buying/stitching of new clothes provided that the demand is justified. All administrative bills of the cadets are scrutinized by the Administrative Officer.

Self Reliance

In the College the cadets are encouraged to be self-reliant and believe in the dignity of labour. It would help your son to settle down, if he practices the following simple activities before joining: -
 
A.   Stitching of buttons and minor repairing of his clothes.
B.   Polishing his shoes (leather and canvas).
C.   Washing his under garments, socks and handkerchief.
D.   Making his bed.
E.   Keeping his clothes and personal effects neatly in his cupboard.
F.   Keeping track of all his personal possessions.
G.  Making a dhobi list and checking returns accurately.
H.  Filling bank withdrawal form and maintaining his pocket money account.
I.   Covering all textbooks and copies with laminated brown paper.
J.   Labeling his possessions for identification.
K. Packing his clothes for travel.
L.  Writing of letters.

Payment of Fees/Dues

All fees, bills and other dues must be paid by the parents at least ten days before the starting of the term, by bank draft favoring COMMANDANT RIMC, DEHRADUN CANTT payable at the State Bank of India, Tel Bhavan Branch, Dehradun. The cadet's name, college number and section must be written on the reverse. Failure to pay fees on time entails withdrawal of the cadet from the College.

College Facilities

Cadets are obliged to use the following, which are provided by the Government: -
 
A. They shall live in dormitories, which fosters a spirit of camaraderie and espirit de corps.
B.  They shall dine in the Cadets mess where all cadets dine together in a common dining hall, where they are provided good, clean and wholesome food in a healthy environment. Medical treatment is provided in the 15 Bedded Hospital as an out patient or admitted. There is a resident medical officer in attendance. In serious cases they are referred the Army Hospital, Dehradun Cantt for admission and follow up treatment in which event parents shall be duly informed. Other than the children of defence services officers, Cadets would be charged normal charges for their stay in the Hospital. For special treatment like operations etc, lump sum charges would be levied at the discretion of the Commandant.

Visit by parents

Parents are welcome to visit their sons during the term only on holidays provided they have obtained prior permission of the Commandant and have given adequate notice. This is to ensure that the College routine is not disrupted. On arrival parents are expected to meet the Section Master during their visits. They are requested NOT to visit the dormitories as it may affect  other cadets psychologically.They may take their sons out on an out pass with the permission of the Section Master. Normally not more than two out passes are allowed per month. Once during the term a parent is allowed to take their son for a night out pass, provided they pick him up and drop him at school themselves.

Local Guardians

Parents must nominate one local guardian for their son. The local guardians so nominated may be well advised about all the College rules and regulations as contained in the instructions above, particularly with references to visits and  grant of out passes.