Convocation Ceremony Of Army Cadet College ACC-126 Course Held At IMA Hall

The Army Cadet College Wing conducted its Graduation Ceremony on December 5, 2025 at the IMA Hall, Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. A total of 71 Cadets completed their three-year academic and military training, marking a significant milestone in their professional development. The event was attended by parents, faculty members and senior military officers.

Lt Gen Nagendra Singh, AVSM, YSM, SM, Commandant, Indian Military Academy, awarded Bachelor’s Degrees – affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, to 30 Cadets from the Science stream and 41 Cadets from the Humanities stream of the 126^th Course of the Army Cadet College Wing.

The Army Cadet College is a premier institution of the Indian Army that serves as a feeder to the Indian Military Academy. Its curriculum is designed to ensure comprehensive development – academically, physically and mentally. Cadets undergo a structured graduation programme combined with rigorous military training aimed at instilling the qualities required of future commissioned officers. The graduating cadets will join the Indian Military Academy in January 2026 for a one-year Pre-Commissioning Training as Officer Cadets.

In his convocation address, Lt Gen Nagendra Singh congratulated the cadets for completing their training and highlighted the significance of this milestone in their careers. He emphasised that character, discipline, courage, motivation, a positive mindset and professional competence are the essential foundations of effective military leadership.

Awards were presented to recognise outstanding performers of the course:

               •    COAS Gold Medal: Wing Cadet Captain Hari Keshar Wagle.

               •   COAS Silver Medal: Wing Cadet Quarter Master Sagar Uppal.

               •    COAS Bronze Medal: Wing Cadet Adjutant Kulvinder.

Commandant’s Silver Medals were awarded as follows:

               •  First in Service Subjects: Company Cadet Captain Bhavya Chauhan.

               •   First in Humanities Stream: Wing Cadet Captain Hari Keshar Wagle.

               •   First in Science Stream: Wing Cadet Quarter Master Sagar Uppal.

On the occasion, the Commandant’s Banner was awarded to Kargil Company, adjudged the Champion Company of the Army Cadet College. The Banner recognises excellence across multiple domains, including sports, physical training, camps, weapon training, academics, debates, service subjects and interior economy.

The Commandant commended Brigadier Peeyush Khurana, SM, Commander, ACC Wing, along with the instructional staff and faculty, for their dedicated efforts in mentoring and shaping the cadets.

The ceremony highlighted the transformative journey undertaken by the cadets and underscored the importance of well-trained, motivated and academically proficient young soldiers in strengthening the future leadership of the Indian Army. The pride of parents and the satisfaction of instructors were evident as the cadets took an important step forward in their military careers.