Event Date: 23-09-2026
Speakers: Lieutenant Brahmjot Kaur, Captain Amit Sanyal, Colonel (Dr) Shantanu Roy, Squadron Leader Abhishek Mishra, Group Captain Kaushik Sinha, Lieutenant Alison and Squadron Leader Shomir.
An interactive session offering an insight into life and opportunities in the Indian armed forces was held at Vidya Mandir Auditorium on 23 September 2026 for Class XII students. Officers representing the Army, Navy and Air Force addressed the gathering.
The speakers gave an overview of the entry routes after school. Students who clear the UPSC-conducted National Defence Academy (NDA) examination after Class XII train at Khadakwasla, Pune, before moving to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, for the Army or to the naval and air force academies. Graduates may join through the Combined Defence Services examination, training at the IMA or at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, which trains Short Service Commission officers. The speakers stressed that these careers are open equally to young men and women. Women have been admitted to the NDA since 2022 and serve as officers across many branches.
The officers also shared personal experiences of rigorous training, challenging postings, adventure and lifelong camaraderie and spoke of the pride of serving the nation. In the question-answer round, students asked about eligibility, physical standards and preparation. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Medhaavee Agarwal, who expressed who thanked the officers for sharing their valuable time and experiences.
