Lokmat News Network
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
The final results of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2025 have been declared, with 742 boys and 91 girls selected at the national level based on their performance in the written examination conducted in September and subsequent Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews.
The Services Preparatory Institute (SPI), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, has recorded notable representation in the merit list, with 21 students securing positions in the All-India Ranking
(AIR). Among them, six students are placed within the top 100, while the remaining 15 have also secured positions in the overall merit list.
All selected candidates from SPI have qualified through both the written examination and SSB interview process. These candidates will join training for the 156th course of the NDA and the 118th course of the Indian Naval Academy, scheduled to commence from July 2026.
The performance has been recorded under the guidance of col. Makarand Deshmukh.
The results of the written examination conducted on April 5, 2026, for upcoming SPI and GSPI batches are expected to be announced shortly on the official websites. Interviews for qualified candidates will be conducted at SPI, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, from April 20, 2026.
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The Girls’ Services Preparatory Institute (GSPI), Nashik, functioning under the same administrative framework, has also recorded representation in the merit list, with two candidates securing national ranks.
AIR 2 Jiya Karpe, AIR 15 Samruddhi Ingale
Jiya Karape from Satara secured All India Rank (AIR) 2, while Samruddhi Ingale from Karad achieved AIR 15 in the NDA (II) 2025 final results. Both candidates are from the Girls' Services Preparatory Institute (GSPI), Nashik. Jiya cleared the SSB interview in her first attempt after joining the institute with a clear goal of entering the armed forces. Samruddhi began her preparation from Class 8, focusing on academics and physical fitness. Both have been selected for training at the Indian Naval Academy.
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