President Droupadi Murmu is expected to serve as the Reviewing Officer for the upcoming Passing Out Parade (PoP) at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, on June 13, 2026, in what will be a landmark moment in the institution’s history.
The parade is set to witness the commissioning of the first-ever batch of women officer cadets from the IMA since its establishment in 1932. The pioneering batch comprises eight women officer cadets, who joined the academy in July 2025 and are nearing the completion of their training.
According to Army sources, President Murmu is likely to witness the historic occasion as the Reviewing Officer, subject to any last-minute changes in schedule.
The commissioning of the women officer cadets marks a significant milestone for the premier Army training institution, which has trained generations of male officers for the Indian Army over the past nine decades.
Officials indicated that the final strength of the passing-out course, including the women cadets, will be confirmed shortly before the parade.
The upcoming event will represent another major step in the increasing integration of women into various branches and leadership roles within the Armed Forces. The commissioning of women officers through the IMA reflects the Indian Army’s continued efforts towards expanding opportunities for women in military service.
President Murmu will join a distinguished list of Presidents who have reviewed IMA Passing Out Parades, including A P J Abdul Kalam in 2006, Pratibha Patil in 2011 and Ram Nath Kovind in 2021.
The previous Passing Out Parade, held in December 2025, saw 491 officer cadets commissioned into the Indian Army. The ceremony also included 34 cadets from friendly foreign countries, reflecting the academy’s role in training future military leaders from across the world.
The June 13 parade is expected to be one of the most significant events in the history of the Indian Military Academy, symbolising both tradition and transformation as the institution commissions its first women officers alongside their male counterparts.
