57 MRSAFPI cadets crack NDA (II) written exam; institute logs all-time high 87.7 % success rate
Aman Arora hails cadets as ‘Pride of Punjab’; Says result reflects Mann Govt's commitment to steer youth towards Armed Forces
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, October 10, 2026: In a historic first, Punjab's Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), Mohali has scripted history with a record-shattering 87.7% success rate in the NDA (II) Written Examination, with 57 of its 65 cadets qualifying for the prestigious NDA-158 Course commencing in June 2027.
In addition to the regular cadets, 7 out of 30 aspirants who underwent a two-month intensive crash course at the Institute also cleared the prestigious examination. The qualified cadets will now advance to the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview - the decisive final hurdle for entry into the Indian Armed Forces.
Congratulating the cadets, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora said, “These young cadets are the pride of Punjab. Their dedication and hard work have brought laurels to the state. I wish them the very best for the forthcoming SSB interview and the rigorous training ahead.”
Mr. Aman Arora said that the result further cements MRSAFPI's reputation as the country's premier feeder institution for the Indian Armed Forces and stands as a testament to the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government's unwavering commitment to channelizing the state's youth power into the defence services and providing world-class training infrastructure to realise their dreams of serving the nation.
MRSAFPI Director Major General Ajay H. Chauhan, VSM (Retd.), congratulated the cadets and urged them to maintain the same rigour for the upcoming SSB interviews. He also lauded the dedicated faculty and staff whose relentless efforts and overtime work ensured this career-defining success.
Highlighting the Institute's stellar track record, the Director informed that 15 cadets of the Institute are awaiting call letters to join the NDA, TES and Naval Academy courses commencing in December 2026.