RIMC Sets New National Record with 28 Cadets Clearing Final UPSC Selections

Dehradun, April 2025:
The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun has once again brought laurels to the nation by setting a new benchmark in the NDA-INA II 2024 Examination, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). In a historic achievement, 28 cadets from RIMC have cleared the final UPSC selections — the highest from any single institution in the country.

Leading this remarkable success, Cadet Imon Ghosh from West Bengal secured All-India Rank 1, a testament to the rigorous training and disciplined academic environment at RIMC. Four other cadets also secured positions in the top 20: Kartik Pant (AIR 5), Brahma Swarup Das (AIR 14), Shravan Agarwal (AIR 15), and Aditya Raj (AIR 17).

This outstanding result reflects RIMC’s unwavering commitment to grooming future military leaders through structured mentorship, character-building, military leadership, and academic excellence. Under the leadership of Commandant Col Rahul Agarwal, the institution continues to surpass its own records.

The success was made possible by a dedicated team led by Mr. P.K. Jain and Col Hari Bisht, whose meticulous guidance in SSB preparation and career mentoring played a crucial role. Subject faculty members also provided valuable academic support, ensuring cadets were well-equipped to face the challenging UPSC process.

Col Rahul Agarwal congratulated the cadets, stating, “At RIMC, excellence is a daily discipline. ‘Bal aur Vivek’—Valour and Wisdom—remains our guiding principle.”

This proud achievement adds another chapter to RIMC’s legacy of producing courageous, competent, and ethical leaders for the nation.