RAMAKRISHNA MISSION VIDYAPITH

P.O. – Vivekanandanagar, Dist. – Purulia, West Bengal, PIN – 723147, India

Phone: 6297283340, 9609535336; Email: rkmvp.admission@gmail.com ; Web: www.rkmvpurulia.in

Admission to Class V (Academic Session – 2024)

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia, established in 1957, is a branch centre of Ramakrishna Mission,
which was founded by Swami Vivekananda. Affiliated to West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and West
Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, this is a fully residential school (both English and Bengali
medium) for boys from classes V to XII. The school welcomes boys from all sections of society, regardless of
their caste, creed, or religion. The guardians who resonate with the educational principles advocated by
Swami Vivekananda and followed by the Ramakrishna Mission are encouraged to consider admitting their
wards to the school. By aligning with the mission's vision, guardians can ensure that their children receive an
education that emphasizes holistic development, character building, and values-based learning.
The admission process for Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia consists of two phases: the Written Test
and the Interview. These tests serve as a means to evaluate the candidates' academic aptitude, as well as their
personal qualities and suitability for the school's residential setup.

1. Eligibility :
a) Qualification : Boys who are currently studying in Class IV/V and have obtained a minimum
aggregate of 60% marks in the last Annual Examination they appeared for are eligible to take the
admission test. In cases where the school follows a grading system instead of awarding marks, the exact
percentage equivalent to the grading scale and the conversion formula used must be mentioned.
Documentary evidence may be required to validate the grading scale and conversion formula, if
necessary.
b) Age limit : The students must have been born between 01 September 2012 and 30 April 2014
c) Height : 130 cm to 152 cm
d) Weight : 30 kg to 50 kg

2. Application Procedure :
a) The Application Forms for admission to class V at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia will be available
online on the official website www.rkmvpurulia.in between 24 July 2023 at 11.00 a.m. and 11 November
2023 at 05.00 p.m. No offline application forms will be issued.
b) During the online application process, the following documents need to be uploaded:
(i) Birth Certificate of the student
(ii) Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Acknowledgement
(iii) Caste Certificate, if applicable
(iv) Marksheet of the student's last annual exam
(v) Passport-size Photograph
(vi) Signatures of the student and guardian
c) The Admission Test Fees amounting to Rs. 1200/- (Rs. 2000/- for candidates from Manipur) must be paid
online by 11 November 2023.
d) Once the application form has been successfully submitted, and the Admission Test Fees have been paid,
the ADMIT CARD can be immediately downloaded from the website.

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3. Important Dates (Tentative) :
a) Availability of Application Forms (Online only)
b) Date and time of the Written Test
c) Results of the Written Test
d) Interview, Medical Test & Admission
: 24.07.2023, 11.00 a.m. to 11.11.2023, 05.00 p.m.
: 19.11.2023 (Sunday), 10.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
: 27.11.2023 after 01.00 p.m.
: 30.11.2023 and 01.12.2023, from 9.00 a.m.

4. Centres of the Written Test :

a) Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira (Autonomous), Belur Math, Howrah
b) Ramakrishna Mission Shikshanamandir (B.Ed. College), Belur Math , Howrah
c) Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, Kolkata
d) Ramakrishna Mission, Sahudangi, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri
e) Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia
f) Ramakrishna Mission, Imphal, Manipur

5. Subjects of the Written Test & Interview :

a) First Language - Bengali/Hindi (Marks – 50) c) Mathematics (Marks - 50)
b) Second Language - English (Marks - 50) d) General Intelligence (Marks - 10)

6. During the interview process for admission, the following documents are to be submitted:
a) Original copy of Character Certificate issued by the Headmaster/Principal of present school of the applicant
b) A Medical Certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner, including his Registration Number
c) Photocopies of the Annual Income Certificate(s) of guardian(s)
d) Two copies of passport-size colour photographs of the applicant

7. It is important to note that any information provided in the Application form that is subsequently found
to be incorrect or false may lead to the expulsion of the candidate from the admission process or the
school.
8. To maintain the integrity of the examination, candidates are strictly prohibited from bringing calculators,
mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, or any other communication or electrical gadgets into the examination
hall.
9. Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia provides financial assistance to financially disadvantaged students
in the form of scholarships and stipends. These opportunities are awarded based on the criteria of merit
and good conduct, starting from class V onwards.
10. It is important to note that Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia does not offer any coaching or
tutorials specifically for the Admission Test. The institution does not provide question papers from
previous years or sample question papers for preparation purposes.
11. Please be informed that no accommodation within the Vidyapith campus will be provided during the
admission tests.
12. For any further clarification or inquiries, please feel free to contact us via email at
rkmvp.admission@gmail.com.

Date: 17 July 2023 Secretary

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