An imposing graduation ceremony held at majestic Chetwode Hall of Indian Military Academy (IMA) on Friday saw award of degrees to 55 cadets of Army Cadet College (ACC).
These degrees were conferred on the Cadets by the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Among the contingent 33 cadets were from Humanities stream while 22 became science graduates.
In his convocation address, the Commandant of the IMA, lieutenant General S K Saini congratulated the Course for successfully completing their challenging three years of training at the Army Cadet College Wing. He complimented the Commander Army Cadet College Wing, the Head of Academic Department, and the faculty members for their diligent efforts in shaping the cadets into potential officers. lT Gen Saini also congratulated the parents and spouses of the Cadets.
The IMA commandant awarded the Commandant’s Banner for being the Champion Company to the Kargil Company. He presented Chief of Army Staff (COAS) gold medal to Cadet Neeraj Negi while the silver medal was bagged by Sourav Das.
The recipient of COAS Bronze medal was Jai Kumar. The Commandant’s silver medal for being first in service subject was handed over to Chetan Thapa. Company Quarter Master Sergent Inderjeet Singh stood first in humanities stream while Company Cadet Captain Jai Kumar was first in science stream.
The ACC has a rich history of training selected personnel from other ranks of all the three Services who have the potential to become officers in the Indian Army. The graduated course will join the IMA for one year for their Pre-Commissioning Training.