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- The graduates — Gurkaran Singh (Mohali), Harmanveer Singh (Muktsar), Arjun Singh Toor (Ludhiana), Rhythm Mahajan (Pathankot), Akshansh Aggarwal (Fatehgarh Sahib) and Gurjyot Singh (Sangrur) — will now proceed to their respective service academies for pre-commission training in the Army, Navy, or Air Force, depending on their chosen branches.
- The Maharaja Ranjit Singh AFPI, established by the Punjab government, has steadily emerged as one of the leading institutions in northern India for inspiring and training youth to join the armed forces.
- Six young men from Punjab, all alumni of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) in Mohali, marked a significant milestone on Sunday as they graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakvasla, completing three rigorous years of military training.
Six young men from Punjab, all alumni of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) in Mohali, marked a significant milestone on Sunday as they graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakvasla, completing three rigorous years of military training. The ceremony, held with customary grandeur, celebrated their transition from cadets to future officers of the armed forces.
The graduates — Gurkaran Singh (Mohali), Harmanveer Singh (Muktsar), Arjun Singh Toor (Ludhiana), Rhythm Mahajan (Pathankot), Akshansh Aggarwal (Fatehgarh Sahib) and Gurjyot Singh (Sangrur) — will now proceed to their respective service academies for pre-commission training in the Army, Navy, or Air Force, depending on their chosen branches.
What makes their achievement even more noteworthy is that this cohort began its foundational training at AFPI during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a period marked by strict restrictions and major disruptions. Despite these challenges, the cadets endured intense academic schedules, physical conditioning, and personality-development programmes designed to prepare them for the NDA’s competitive environment.
AFPI director Major General Ajay H. Chauhan (retd) lauded the graduates’ perseverance and highlighted the institute’s continued success in grooming young aspirants for military careers. He shared that 15 more AFPI cadets are awaiting call letters for courses beginning in December 2025. In addition, 47 candidates who cleared the NDA written examination are preparing to appear before the Service Selection Board (SSB) in the coming months.
The Maharaja Ranjit Singh AFPI, established by the Punjab government, has steadily emerged as one of the leading institutions in northern India for inspiring and training youth to join the armed forces. Sunday’s graduation adds another chapter to its growing legacy of producing disciplined, service-oriented young officers for the nation.
