Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command (ARTRAC) reviewed infrastructure projects and development initiatives at The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, where he was received by RIMC Commandant Colonel Rahul Agarwal. Col Agarwal highlighted the institution’s consistent excellence in academic and military preparatory results, particularly in the UPSC’s NDA and NA entrance exams.
RIMC has once again affirmed its status as a premier feeder institution to the Indian Armed Forces by producing a record number of successful candidates in the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2025. A total of 28 cadets from RIMC cleared the UPSC-conducted exam, with one cadet securing All India Rank 1 and five others placing in the top 20, as per results released on April 28, 2025.
Lt Gen Sharma, with over four decades of distinguished service, including leadership roles in counter-terrorism and high-altitude operations, lauded the RIMC faculty for their dedication and the high standards maintained in cadet grooming. He remarked that the college plays a pivotal role in building a pipeline of future military leaders aligned with India’s strategic goals and operational readiness doctrines, as noted in the 2023 Journal of Defence Studies.
The General’s visit featured interactions with staff and cadets, an inspection of campus facilities, and a reaffirmation of RIMC’s role as a cornerstone of defence education in India. Founded in 1922, RIMC continues to nurture young aspirants for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, instilling values of discipline, leadership, and national service. The recent NDA results further cement RIMC’s legacy as one of India’s most successful military preparatory institutions.
