Services Preparatory Institute
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.[citation needed]
| Services Preparatory Institute ( SPI ) सैनिकी सेवापूर्व शिक्षण संस्था | |
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| Address | |
Sector N-12, CIDCO , , 431003 India | |
| Coordinates | 19°54′23″N 75°20′58″E / 19.9065°N 75.3495°ECoordinates: 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 |
In 2019, 13 SPI cadets selected for National Defence and Naval Academies.[2]
In 2020, Over 13,000 applicants in race for 60 seats at SPI in Aurangabad.[3]
In 2020, 22 cadets from SPI in Aurangabad make it to Indian Armed Forces.[4]
In Feb 2021, Cdt. Parth Deshmukh (43 C) got recommended for NDA 146 Course-Air Force from 2 AFSB Mysore.
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 found 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.
- ↑ 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.
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