RIMC-'The cradle of bravery'

Cadet M Sai Surya, (XII), RIMC

‘Rashtriya Indian Military College’ these simple sounding words have an unparalleled legacy of valor and devotion, a name which has no simile and an institution like no other in the country. Established in the year 1922 as the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College, the RIMC, since then has produced a total of nine military chiefs, five in India, three in Pakistan and one in Bangladesh. Rashtriya Indian Military College comes under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence and is one of the four Category-A institutions governed by it. Situated in the beautiful valley of Dehradun, the school is spread amidst 140 acres of serene surroundings and acts as a feeder institution to the National Defense Academy, Pune. The ‘Young Warriors’ here are trained to become officers in the Indian Armed Forces from a very early age and are taught to face the challenges of life with ‘Strength and Wisdom’-the motto of the school. Some of the facts like- admission taking place twice a year, having a separate curriculum for the Board Examinations (held twice a year)and adorning the OG (Olive Green) uniform at such a young age, make it different from the other schools, but the myriad student populations- with at least one student hailing from every state of India, be it up north in the Kashmir valley or the far off terrains of North-East, is what actually makes us stand out in the crowd. The thorough selection process ensures that only the crème de la crème enter the hallowed portals of RIMC. After spending five wondrous years as ‘Rimcos’, going through a transitions from being a gullible 12 year old to a confident adolescent, we finally step out as ‘Rimcollians’, ready to carve niche for ourselves and our alma mater.
"RIMC RULES AND RIMCOS ROCK."