Dehradun witnessed a momentous occasion as 44 cadets from the Army Cadet College (ACC) of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) celebrated their graduation during a convocation ceremony held at the iconic Chetwode Hall. Dignitaries and distinguished guests gathered to honor the achievements of the graduating class, which included 19 cadets from the science stream and 25 from the humanities stream.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, the Commandant of IMA, who presided over the event and conferred Bachelor’s degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, to the cadets of the ACC’s 124th course. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in the cadets’ academic and military journey.
Following their graduation, the cadets are set to undertake a rigorous year of pre-commissioning training at the academy. Upon successful completion of this training, they will be inducted into the Indian Army as commissioned officers, ready to serve and protect the nation.
The convocation ceremony also recognized the outstanding achievements of several cadets through various awards. Cadet Kamaljeet Singh received the prestigious Chief of Army Staff (COAS) gold medal, acknowledging his exceptional performance. Cadet Lovejeet Singh was honored with the COAS silver medal, while the COAS bronze medal was awarded to cadet Shivam Singh for their respective accomplishments.
Additionally, the Commandant’s silver medals were presented to cadets who excelled in their studies and service subjects. Abhishek Guleria was awarded for his prowess in service subjects, while Lovejeet Singh and Kamaljeet Singh received accolades for their achievements in the humanities and science streams, respectively.
This ceremony not only marked the culmination of the cadets’ academic efforts but also signified the beginning of their professional military careers, with hopes of serving with honor and distinction in the Indian Army. The gathering reflected the ongoing commitment of the IMA in shaping future leaders of the armed forces.
