IMA: Indian Military Academy

The full form of IMA is Indian Military Academy. It is a highly reputed officer training academy of the Indian Army located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Indian Military Academy (IMA) was set up in 1932 to train officers of the Indian Army. Its Motto is “Valor and Wisdom”. The Academy is known for its glorious history and valiant traditions which are not only an integral part of the Nation’s proud heritage but also form an indispensable sheet anchor of independent India’s national security. As of April 2020, Lieutenant General J S Negi is the Commandant of IMA. The academy is spread over 1400 acres of land. It trains only male candidates; transforms them into army officers. It not only trains the candidates for the battlefield but also provides athletic facilities to groom the future army officers.

The common exams through which you can join IMA are given below;

• NDA Exam: Young and valiant boys, who have passed the 12th class with PCM, are eligible to appear in NDA. The age limit is 16.5 to 19 years. After clearing the NDA exam, the candidates undergo 3-year training at NDA Khadakwasla and after that 1-year training at IMA. Notification for this is made twice a year in the month of June and Dec.
• CDSE Exam: A male graduate who has cleared the CDSE and the subsequent stages (SSB and Medical Fitness) can join the IMA. The notification is made twice a year, in the month of March/ April and September/October.
• Technical Graduate Course (TGC): The students who are in the final year or have completed BE/BTech in the required subjects can Join IMA through Technical Graduate Course. The duration of the training is 1 year. Look out for the advertisement published in leading newspapers/employment news in May/Jun & Nov/Dec every year.

Other full forms of IMA