Services Preparatory Institute
| Services Preparatory Institute ( SPI ) सैनिकी सेवापूर्व शिक्षण संस्था | |
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Sector N-12, CIDCO , , 431003 India | |
| Coordinates | 19°54′23″N 75°20′58″E / 19.9065°N 75.3495°E |
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| Type | Public military school |
| Motto | Marathi: दृढ़ प्रयत्नेन सिद्ध्यते (Hard Work Pays) |
| Established | 1977 |
| Grades | Class 11–12 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrolment | 120[1] |
| Campus size | 4 hectares (10 acres) |
| Colour(s) | Blue and grey |
| Website | www |
Services Preparatory Institute (Marathi: सैनिकी सेवापूर्व शिक्षण संस्था) is a public military school in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was established in 1977 by the Government of Maharashtra to prepare students academically, mentally and physically for the written Union Public Service Commission examination for the National Defence Academy, Indian Naval Academy and for interviews with the Services Selection Board.[2]
In 2019, 13 SPI cadets selected for National Defence and Naval Academies.[3]
In 2020, Over 13,000 applicants in race for 60 seats at SPI in Aurangabad.[4]
In 2020, 22 cadets from SPI in Aurangabad make it to Indian Armed Forces.[5]
In 2021, SPI gets 5,779 applications for 60 seats.[6]
In 2021, 11 SPI cadets make it to NDA, INA.[7]
History
After establishment of National Defence Academy in 1954, it was observed that the number of Maharashtrian boys were less, for finding a solution over this issue a committee was formed under the chairmanship of Lt. Gen SPP Thorat ( Retd ), Kirti Chakra, Padmashree, DSO, D'Lit and Services Preparatory Institute was hence established in 1977.
References
- ^ Prasad Joshi (28 April 2017). Services institute gets 9,017 applications for 60 seats. Times of India. Accessed January 2018.
- ^ "About SPI – Services Preparatory Institute". Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Atul Bamne (05 January 2020). 13 SPI cadets selected for natl defence and naval academies. Times of India. Accessed January 2020.
- ^ Atul Bamne (12 March 2020). Over 13,000 applicants in race for 60 seats at SPI in Aurangabad. Times of India. Accessed March 2020.
- ^ Atul Bamne (17 September 2020). 22 cadets from SPI in Aurangabad make it to Indian Armed Forces. Times of India. Accessed September 2020.
- ^ Atul Bamne (11 February 2021). SPI gets 5,779 applications for 60 seats. Times of India. Accessed February 2021.
- ^ Atul Bamne (15 July 2021). 11 SPI cadets make it to NDA, INA. Times of India. Accessed July 2021.
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