The Passing Out Ceremony of the Technical Entry Scheme (TES) Course Serial 45 was held at the Cadets Training Wing of the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, on May 3, 2025. The event, marked by traditional military grandeur, celebrated the culmination of four years of rigorous training for the Officer Cadets (OCs), who are now set to be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The ceremony was presided over by the Chief Guest, Lt Gen Vivek Dogra, SM, Commandant of MCTE and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Signals. The cadets trained at both the Cadets Training Wing in Mhow and the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, and the event signified their transformation into capable, future-ready military leaders.
Lt Gen Dogra congratulated the Officer Cadets and their families for successfully completing their training and commended their hard work and dedication. In his address, he emphasized the critical role the young officers would play in an increasingly complex technological and security environment, highlighting the Indian Army’s pivotal role in maintaining the country’s territorial integrity.
The Chief Guest also felicitated the outstanding performers of TES-45. Wing Cadet Captain Shivashish Mishra received the prestigious GOC-in-C Army Training Command (ARTRAC) Gold Medal for securing first position in overall merit. The Silver and Bronze Medals were awarded to Wing Cadet Quarter Master Kapil and Wing Cadet Adjutant Sumit Kumar, respectively. Arjun Platoon earned the coveted GOC-in-C ARTRAC Banner for being adjudged the best among the four platoons.
In total, 11 Indian Officer Cadets and 2 Foreign Officer Cadets will now proceed to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, where they will take part in the Passing Out Parade scheduled for May 14, 2025, marking their official commissioning into the Indian Army.
The ceremony not only highlighted the achievements of the cadets but also reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to grooming technologically adept and strategically aware officers for future challenges.