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  | name                   = Services Preparatory Institute ( SPI )
  | name             = Services Preparatory Institute (SPI)
  | native_name             = {{Lang|mr|सैनिकी सेवापूर्व शिक्षण संस्था}}
  | native_name       = {{Lang|mr|सैनिकी सेवापूर्व शिक्षण संस्था}}
| logo                    = Service Preparatory Institute.jpg
  | motto             = {{Langx|mr|दृढ़ प्रयत्नेन सिद्ध्यते}}
  | motto                   = {{Lang-mr|दृढ़ प्रयत्नेन सिद्ध्यते}}
  | motto_translation = Hard Work Pays
  | motto_translation       = Hard Work Pays
  | address           = Sector N-12, CIDCO
  | address                 = Sector N-12, CIDCO
  | city             = [[Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar]]
  | city                   = [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]]
  | state             = [[Maharashtra]]
  | state                   = [[Maharashtra]]
  | postal_code      = 431003
  | postalcode              = 431003
  | country           = India
  | country                 = India
  | coordinates       = {{Coord|19.9065|75.3495|display=inline,title}}
  | coordinates             = {{Coord|19.9065|75.3495|display=inline,title}}
  | type             = [[State school|Public]] [[military school]]
  | type                   = [[State school|Public]] [[military school]]
  | established       = {{Start date|1977}}
  | established             = {{Start date|1977}}
  | director          = Col. Makarand Deshmukh
  | founder                =
  | grades           = Classes 11 and 12
| closed                  =  
  | enrolment         = 60
  | grades                 = Class 11–12
  | gender           = Boys
  | enrolment               = 120<ref name=toi/>
  | colours           = Blue and grey
  | gender                 = [[Single-sex education|Boys]]
  | campus_size       = {{Convert|10|acre|ha|0|disp=flip}}
  | colours                 = Blue and grey {{Color box|Blue}}{{Color box|Grey}}
  | website           = {{URL|https://www.spiaurangabad.com}}<br />{{URL|https://girlspinashik.co.in}}
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  | website                 = {{URL|www.spiaurangabad.com}}
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'''Services Preparatory Institute''' ({{lang-mr|सैनिकी सेवापूर्व शिक्षण संस्था}}) is a [[State school|public]] [[military school]] in [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|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 (India)|National Defence Academy]], [[Indian Naval Academy]] and for interviews with the [[Services Selection Board]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=About SPI – Services Preparatory Institute|url=https://spiaurangabad.com/about-spi/|access-date=2021-08-31|language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Service_Preparatory_Institute.jpg | thumb | right | Logo of Services Preparatory Institute]]
'''Services Preparatory Institute (SPI)''' ({{Langx|mr|सैनिकी सेवापूर्व शिक्षण संस्था}}) is a state-run institution in [[Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar]], [[Maharashtra]] that prepares youth for the officer cadre of the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. The institute has consistently performed well in the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]] (NDA) and [[Indian Naval Academy]] (INA) entrance examinations.<ref name=toi1>Atul Bamne (3 January 2016). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/spi-cadets-continue-to-rule-defence-cradle-entrance-exams/articleshow/50424782.cms SPI cadets continue to rule defence cradle entrance exams]. ''The Times of India''. Accessed January 2016.</ref>


In 2019, 13 SPI cadets selected for National Defence and Naval Academies.{{r|toi1}}
== History ==
After the establishment of the NDA at Khadakwasla, [[Pune]] in 1954, it was observed that although the academy was located in Maharashtra, few candidates from the state were being admitted. The [[Government of Maharashtra]] therefore formed a committee under the chairmanship of Lt. Gen. [[S. P. P. Thorat]] (Retd.), Kirti Chakra, Padma Shri, DSO, to study the issue and recommend solutions. Based on the committee's recommendations, the Services Preparatory Institute (SPI) was established in [[Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar]] in 1977 with the aim of preparing boys academically, mentally, and physically for entry into the NDA and other defence academies.<ref name=nt2>Atul Bamne (5 November 2016). [https://www.nagpurtoday.in/free-guidance-seminar-for-10th-students-for-joining-government-of-maharashtras-defence-preparatory-institute/11051557 Free guidance seminar for 10th students for joining Government of Maharashtra's Defence Preparatory Institute]. ''Nagpur Today''. Accessed November 2016.</ref>


In 2020, Over 13,000 applicants in race for 60 seats at SPI in Aurangabad.{{r|toi2}}
== Objectives and Training ==
SPI serves as a feeder institution for the NDA, the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (B.Tech.), and the INA (B.Tech.). The institute emphasizes comprehensive education and personality development. It provides coaching for the [[Union Public Service Commission]] (UPSC) NDA written examination, and its training curriculum also prepares students for [[Services Selection Board|SSB]] interviews.<ref name=nt2 />


In 2020, 22 cadets from SPI in Aurangabad make it to Indian Armed Forces.{{r|toi3}}
== Achievements ==
=== Services Preparatory Institute ===
In 2017, SPI received 9,017 applications for 60 seats.<ref name=toi3>Prasad Joshi (28 April 2017). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/services-institute-gets-9017-applications-for-60-seats/articleshow/58406080.cms Services institute gets 9,017 applications for 60 seats]. ''The Times of India''. Accessed January 2018.</ref> In 2019, 13 cadets were selected to the NDA and INA.<ref name=toi4>Atul Bamne (8 November 2019). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/13-spi-cadets-selected-for-natl-defence-and-naval-academies/articleshow/71960642.cms 13 SPI cadets selected for National Defence and Naval Academies]. ''The Times of India''. Accessed January 2020.</ref> In 2020, there were over 13,000 applicants for 60 seats, and 22 cadets were selected to the [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref name=toi5>Atul Bamne (12 March 2020). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/over-13000-applicants-in-race-for-60-seats-at-spi/articleshow/74584231.cms Over 13,000 applicants in race for 60 seats at SPI]. ''The Times of India''. Accessed March 2020.</ref><ref name=toi6>Atul Bamne (17 September 2020). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/22-cadets-from-spi-in-aurangabad-make-it-to-indian-armed-forces/articleshow/78154706.cms 22 cadets from SPI in Aurangabad make it to Indian Armed Forces]. ''The Times of India''. Accessed September 2020.</ref> 
In 2021, SPI received 5,779 applications, and 11 cadets were selected to the NDA and INA.<ref name=toi7>Atul Bamne (11 February 2021). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/spi-gets-5779-applications-for-60-seats/articleshow/80791708.cms SPI gets 5,779 applications for 60 seats]. ''The Times of India''. Accessed February 2021.</ref><ref name=toi8>Atul Bamne (15 July 2021). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/11-spi-cadets-make-it-to-nda-ina/articleshow/84418005.cms 11 SPI cadets make it to NDA, INA]. ''The Times of India''. Accessed July 2021.</ref> In 2023, 44 cadets cleared the UPSC–NDA examination.<ref name=toi9>Atul Bamne (9 October 2023). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/44-cadets-of-spi-crack-upsc-exam/articleshow/104272170.cms 44 cadets of SPI crack UPSC exam]. ''The Times of India''. Accessed October 2023.</ref> A total of 22 students were selected for the 156th NDA batch from SPI and GSPI.<ref name=lt13>Atul Bamne (12 February 2026). [https://www.lokmattimes.com/aurangabad/chhatrapati-sambhajinagars-spi-students-shine-in-nda-exam/ Chhatrapati Sambhajinagars SPI students shine in NDA exam]. ''Lokmat Times''. Accessed February 2026.</ref>


In 2021, SPI gets 5,779 applications for 60 seats.{{r|toi4}}
=== Girls Services Preparatory Institute ===
From 2023, a separate SPI for girls, known as the '''Girls Services Preparatory Institute (GSPI)''', was established in [[Nashik]] by the Government of Maharashtra.<ref name=ie10>Atul Bamne (13 March 2023). [https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/states-first-institute-to-train-girls-for-defence-service-exam-to-begin-session-this-june-8492922/ State's first institute to train girls for defence service exam to begin session this June]. ''The Indian Express''. Accessed December 2024.</ref> Three girls from the first course cleared the UPSC–NDA written exam, and in 2025, two girl cadets from the SPI made it to the NDA.<ref name=toi11>Atul Bamne (13 April 2025). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/2-girl-cadets-from-states-preparatory-institute-make-it-to-nda/articleshow/120240543.cms 2 girl cadets from state's preparatory institute make it to NDA]. ''The Times of India''. Accessed November 2025.</ref>


==History==
== Administration ==
After establishment of [[National Defence Academy (India)|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 [[S. P. P. Thorat|Lt. Gen SPP Thorat]] ( Retd ), Kirti Chakra, Padmashree, DSO, D'Lit and Services Preparatory Institute was hence established in 1977.
Since 9 October 2025, Col. Makarand Deshmukh serves as the Director of SPI.<ref name=lt12>Atul Bamne (14 October 2025). [https://www.lokmattimes.com/aurangabad/60-students-of-spi-qualify-upsc-nda-exam/ Col Makarand Deshmukh joins as Director]. ''Lokmat Times''. Accessed November 2025.</ref>


==References==
== External links ==
{{reflist|refs=
* [https://www.spiaurangabad.com Services Preparatory Institute – Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar]
<ref name=toi>Prasad Joshi (28 April 2017). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/services-institute-gets-9017-applications-for-60-seats/articleshow/58406080.cms Services institute gets 9,017 applications for 60 seats]. ''Times of India''. Accessed January 2018.</ref>
* [https://girlspinashik.co.in Girls Services Preparatory Institute – Nashik]


<ref name=toi1>Atul Bamne (05 January 2020). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/13-spi-cadets-selected-for-natl-defence-and-naval-academies/articleshow/71960642.cms 13 SPI cadets selected for natl defence and naval academies]. ''Times of India''. Accessed January 2020.</ref>
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


<ref name=toi2>Atul Bamne (12 March 2020). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/over-13000-applicants-in-race-for-60-seats-at-spi/articleshow/74584231.cms Over 13,000 applicants in race for 60 seats at SPI in Aurangabad]. ''Times of India''. Accessed March 2020.</ref>
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<ref name=toi3>Atul Bamne (17 September 2020). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/22-cadets-from-spi-in-aurangabad-make-it-to-indian-armed-forces/articleshow/78154706.cms 22 cadets from SPI in Aurangabad make it to Indian Armed Forces]. ''Times of India''. Accessed September 2020.</ref>
 
<ref name=toi4>Atul Bamne (11 February 2021). [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/spi-gets-5779-applications-for-60-seats/articleshow/80791708.cms SPI gets 5,779 applications for 60 seats]. ''Times of India''. Accessed February 2021.</ref>
 
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Services Preparatory Institute (SPI)
सैनिकी सेवापूर्व शिक्षण संस्था
Address
Sector N-12, CIDCO

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
,
Maharashtra

India
Coordinates19°54′23″N 75°20′58″E / 19.9065°N 75.3495°E / 19.9065; 75.3495
Information
TypePublic military school
MottoScript error: The function "langx" does not exist.
(Hard Work Pays)
Established1977 (1977)
DirectorCol. Makarand Deshmukh
GradesClasses 11 and 12
GenderBoys
Enrolment60
Campus size4 hectares (10 acres)
Colour(s)Blue and grey
Websitewww.spiaurangabad.com
girlspinashik.co.in
Logo of Services Preparatory Institute

Services Preparatory Institute (SPI) (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a state-run institution in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra that prepares youth for the officer cadre of the Indian Armed Forces. The institute has consistently performed well in the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) entrance examinations.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

After the establishment of the NDA at Khadakwasla, Pune in 1954, it was observed that although the academy was located in Maharashtra, few candidates from the state were being admitted. The Government of Maharashtra therefore formed a committee under the chairmanship of Lt. Gen. S. P. P. Thorat (Retd.), Kirti Chakra, Padma Shri, DSO, to study the issue and recommend solutions. Based on the committee's recommendations, the Services Preparatory Institute (SPI) was established in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 1977 with the aim of preparing boys academically, mentally, and physically for entry into the NDA and other defence academies.[2]

Objectives and Training[edit | edit source]

SPI serves as a feeder institution for the NDA, the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (B.Tech.), and the INA (B.Tech.). The institute emphasizes comprehensive education and personality development. It provides coaching for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) NDA written examination, and its training curriculum also prepares students for SSB interviews.[2]

Achievements[edit | edit source]

Services Preparatory Institute[edit | edit source]

In 2017, SPI received 9,017 applications for 60 seats.[3] In 2019, 13 cadets were selected to the NDA and INA.[4] In 2020, there were over 13,000 applicants for 60 seats, and 22 cadets were selected to the Indian Armed Forces.[5][6] In 2021, SPI received 5,779 applications, and 11 cadets were selected to the NDA and INA.[7][8] In 2023, 44 cadets cleared the UPSC–NDA examination.[9] A total of 22 students were selected for the 156th NDA batch from SPI and GSPI.[10]

Girls Services Preparatory Institute[edit | edit source]

From 2023, a separate SPI for girls, known as the Girls Services Preparatory Institute (GSPI), was established in Nashik by the Government of Maharashtra.[11] Three girls from the first course cleared the UPSC–NDA written exam, and in 2025, two girl cadets from the SPI made it to the NDA.[12]

Administration[edit | edit source]

Since 9 October 2025, Col. Makarand Deshmukh serves as the Director of SPI.[13]

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Atul Bamne (3 January 2016). SPI cadets continue to rule defence cradle entrance exams. The Times of India. Accessed January 2016.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Atul Bamne (5 November 2016). Free guidance seminar for 10th students for joining Government of Maharashtra's Defence Preparatory Institute. Nagpur Today. Accessed November 2016.
  3. ↑ Prasad Joshi (28 April 2017). Services institute gets 9,017 applications for 60 seats. The Times of India. Accessed January 2018.
  4. ↑ Atul Bamne (8 November 2019). 13 SPI cadets selected for National Defence and Naval Academies. The Times of India. Accessed January 2020.
  5. ↑ Atul Bamne (12 March 2020). Over 13,000 applicants in race for 60 seats at SPI. The Times of India. Accessed March 2020.
  6. ↑ Atul Bamne (17 September 2020). 22 cadets from SPI in Aurangabad make it to Indian Armed Forces. The Times of India. Accessed September 2020.
  7. ↑ Atul Bamne (11 February 2021). SPI gets 5,779 applications for 60 seats. The Times of India. Accessed February 2021.
  8. ↑ Atul Bamne (15 July 2021). 11 SPI cadets make it to NDA, INA. The Times of India. Accessed July 2021.
  9. ↑ Atul Bamne (9 October 2023). 44 cadets of SPI crack UPSC exam. The Times of India. Accessed October 2023.
  10. ↑ Atul Bamne (12 February 2026). Chhatrapati Sambhajinagars SPI students shine in NDA exam. Lokmat Times. Accessed February 2026.
  11. ↑ Atul Bamne (13 March 2023). State's first institute to train girls for defence service exam to begin session this June. The Indian Express. Accessed December 2024.
  12. ↑ Atul Bamne (13 April 2025). 2 girl cadets from state's preparatory institute make it to NDA. The Times of India. Accessed November 2025.
  13. ↑ Atul Bamne (14 October 2025). Col Makarand Deshmukh joins as Director. Lokmat Times. Accessed November 2025.
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