Kripsita Pradhan Makes History as First Female Student from Assam to Join Rashtriya Indian Military College

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Kripsita Pradhan, a student of Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Udalguri, has become the first female student from Assam to secure admission into the prestigious Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) in Dehradun. With an unwavering passion to follow in the footsteps of her great-grandfather, grandfather, and paternal uncle, all of whom served with distinction in the Indian Army, Kripsita excelled in the entrance examination for the East Zone, encompassing the North Eastern states and West Bengal. Established on March 13, 1922, as the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College, RIMC is a feeder institution for the National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and the Indian Armed Forces, providing a holistic education that blends academics, sports, and extracurricular activities to foster discipline, leadership, and a deep sense of duty. Since opening its doors to female students in 2022, RIMC has taken a historic step toward inclusivity, and Kripsita's achievement marked a shining milestone in this journey.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kripsita Pradhan, a student from Assam, is the first female student to secure admission in the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) in Dehradun.
  • RIMC, established on March 13, 1922, is a feeder institution for the National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and the Indian Armed Forces.
  • Since opening its doors to female students in 2022, RIMC has taken a historic step toward inclusivity.
  • Kripsita excelled in the entrance examination for the East Zone, encompassing the North Eastern states and West Bengal.
  • RIMC now nurtures future leaders with a holistic education that blends academics, sports, and extracurricular activities to foster discipline, leadership, and a deep sense of duty.
  • Kripsita will leave for Dehradun on July 22 to join RIMC on July 26.

Statistics:

  • 101 years old: The age of RIMC since its establishment on March 13, 1922.
  • 2022: The year RIMC opened its doors to female students.
  • July 22: The date Kripsita Pradhan will leave for Dehradun to join RIMC.
  • July 26: The date Kripsita Pradhan will join RIMC.
  • Assam: The state Kripsita Pradhan hails from and became the first female student from Assam to secure admission in RIMC.

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