A day on a NEET residential campus, block by block
The daily routine at RIMA, from wake-up to lights-out: five learning blocks, yoga and sport, meals, rest and sleep, the same at both campuses.
The weekday, in order
Exact times differ slightly by campus and programme, and are shared at the open house.
Wake, yoga and breathing
Students wake at a fixed time. Yoga with rhythmic breathing and refining practices, plus some asana.
Learning block 1
Class. A concept is taught, mapped and questioned.
Breakfast
Sattvic, vegetarian, at a fixed time.
Learning block 2
Class, then a self-study stretch with teachers in the room.
Lunch and protected rest
Seniors rest after lunch. Rest is part of the timetable, not a reward.
Learning block 3
Self-study: notes in the student's own hand, and testing yourself without looking.
Sports and fitness
A daily period of sport and exercise. It is the first thing students want to drop, so it is the last thing we let go.
Learning block 4
Class or a full NEET-format test, depending on the phase of the year.
Dinner
Early enough to sleep well.
Learning block 5
Revision by self-testing; test analysis on test days; the coaching meetings.
Lights out
Fixed, every night. Five minutes of slow breathing in bed.
- SleepFixed lights-out and wake-up, every day of the week.
- LearningFive blocks of class and self-study, in a ratio of about 6 to 4.
- Yoga and sportMorning yoga and breathing; a sports and fitness period daily.
- MealsSattvic vegetarian food at fixed times.
- RestProtected rest after lunch, and a quiet hour before bed.
Questions about the routine
How many hours do students study?
About 10½ hours of learning a day, built up gradually over the first month. Class to self-study is about 6 to 4.
How much sleep do students get?
Lights-out and wake-up are fixed every day, so sleep is protected. We never advertise long study hours as an endurance feat.
Are phones allowed?
No. RIMA is a no-gadget campus for students. Why we hold this line.
What happens on Sundays?
Study and revision in the morning; the afternoon is off. Families visit by appointment.
Is there time to play?
Yes, every day. Sport and fitness are in the timetable, along with morning yoga.
Come and see a day for yourself.
Visits are on Sundays at Kodathi, by appointment.