CHANDIGARH, 10 April (H.S.):

In a glowing addition to its legacy, the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI) has seen 20 cadets successfully clear the Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews and secure spots on the final merit list for the National Defence Academy (NDA)-156 course, set to commence in June 2026.

Cadet Abhish from Mohali clinched the 4th rank at the All-India level, while Cadet Gurkaranjit Singh from Malerkotla grabbed the 12th spot. Overall, five cadets from the institute broke into the top 100 of the national merit list. The selected cadets now await their joining letters from the NDA in Khadakwasla.

Punjab Cabinet Minister for Employment Generation, Skill Development, and Training, Aman Arora, extended warm congratulations, hailing the feat as a testament to Punjab’s growing dominance in defence preparatory education under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

He added, These cadets are the pride of Punjab. Their hard work, discipline, and the exceptional training at MRSAFPI have brought laurels to the entire state. I wish them the very best for a brighter future.

Major General Ajay H. Chauhan, VSM, Director of MRSAFPI, expressed immense pride in the cadets' performance. This result reflects the unwavering commitment of our faculty and the relentless spirit of our cadets, he said, underscoring the institute's unbroken track record of producing top officers for the Indian Armed Forces.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH