RIMC Cadets Achieve Unprecedented Top 3 Ranks in NDA (I) 2025 Final Merit List

The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) in Dehradun has achieved a remarkable milestone in the UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2025 Final Merit List, securing the top three ranks nationally. The unprecedented accomplishment was achieved by cadets Vaibhav Kumar, Deepansu, and Abhishek Kumar, who secured the first, second, and third positions, respectively. This achievement highlights RIMC's longstanding tradition of excellence and its role in producing distinguished officers for the Indian Armed Forces.

Building on its previous achievements, RIMC had also shown impressive results in the NDA (II) 2025 written examination, where 22 of its 27 cadets passed, marking an 82% success rate. Such consistent performance underscores RIMC's status as a premier institution for military preparatory education in India.

The institution's success is attributed to its rigorous training and the strong support from the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla. Under the leadership of Colonel Rahul Agarwal, RIMC continues to excel by providing structured academic preparation, personality development, and exposure to military environments.

Colonel Rahul Agarwal praised the cadets and faculty, emphasizing the focus on nurturing not just academic skills but also character, resilience, and leadership potential.

“At RIMC, we focus on nurturing not just academic excellence but also character, resilience, and leadership potential. The remarkable results are a reflection of the cadets’ perseverance, the faculty’s mentorship, and an institutional ecosystem that prepares them for the highest levels of military leadership.”

In addition to this achievement, five cadets from RIMC have made it to the Top 10, showcasing the institution’s depth of talent and training. Their success reflects the commitment of the mentors, instructors, and cadets who embody the college's motto, "Service Before Self."

The institution, established in 1922, continues to be a vital contributor to India’s defense forces, with alumni in key positions across the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. RIMC's ethos of courage, integrity, and putting the nation first remains evident in its graduates.

With this historic performance, RIMC once again demonstrates its unrivaled role in shaping India’s future military leaders.

NDA 1 2025 Top 20 Toppers (AIR 1 to AIR 20)

Rank	Roll No.	Name
1	1440197	Vaibhav Kumar
2	1450366	Deepansu
3	1442870	Abhishek Kumar
4	1940759	Vishva Krishnamurthi Ganesh
5	2443407	Mahadev K Nair
6	0341047	Drushya H A
7	3553047	Yuvraj Pratap Singh
8	1142787	Ranjvijay Singh Rathore
9	1446493	Krishna Salgotra
10	1446020	Kunal
11	0248497	Manas Dubey
12	0941461	Rohit Kumar Prusty
13	0850941	Guneet Singh
14	0855220	Mohit Kumar
15	3542799	Chanda Kumari
16	1443217	Ishant Chauhan
17	2442460	Rahul Choudhary
18	6650942	Yashraj Panditrao Patil
19	0854019	Lekh Vashishtha
20	3549747	Aditya Sharma