Why SPI

The Institute works under the expert guidance of a Governing Body which comprises of very senior retired Defence Officers generally of the rank of Lieutenant General, Major General and equivalent ranks of Indian Navy and Air Force.
The SPI is headed by the Director who is a retired Defence Officer from the Indian Armed forces. SPI has well experienced Staff of 24 employees.
SPI is a dedicated feeder to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Naval Academy (NAVAC). The Institute aims to train the youth of Maharashtra to be good military leaders. Hence the emphasis is on complete education and all-round personality development.
The past record speaks volumes about its success.
A lot of importance is given to academics. The cadets are encouraged and trained to score high marks in 12th board examination. This gives them an advantage for their future career in the Armed Forces.

Achievements

So far, in the last 40 years approximately 600 SPI cadet have joined various defence academies like NDA, INA and OTA.
Our alumni have been awarded many gallantry awards for their selfless bravery. These include two Kirti Chakra, three Shaurya Chakra and Sena Medals/Nau Sena Medals/Vayu Sena Medals.
Apart from the career in the defense forces, SPI cadet have established themselves into various walks of life. These include Civil Services like IAS, IPS, IES, IRS, Medicine, Finance and Banking, Hospitality Industry, Law at High Court and Supreme Court, Journalism.
In the month of Jul 19, sixteen cadets from SPI have joined NDA and one cadet has joined INA. Out of this cdt. Om Gupta (AIR 3), cdt. Atharva Surve (AIR 6, SSB Topper), cdt. Prathamesh Ingle (AIR 19) have achieved stellar success.