Saili: Jadhavzip

In the 93-year-old history of the in Dehradun, the echo of marching boots on the sacred drill square has belonged almost exclusively to men. That changed on December 13, 2025, when 23-year-old Sai Jadhav etched her name into the annals of Indian defense history as the first woman officer cadet to graduate from this prestigious institution. A Legacy of Service

Sai’s journey to the IMA was paved by the landmark 2021 Supreme Court decision that allowed women to enter the . Following a rigorous national-level entrance exam and the intensive Service Selection Board (SSB) process, she earned her place among the elite. Training Without Compromise Saili Jadhavzip

Hailing from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Sai Jadhav was born into a family where the olive green uniform is not just clothing, but a heritage. She represents the of her family in military service: Great-grandfather: Served in the British Indian Army. Grandfather: Served in the Indian Army. In the 93-year-old history of the in Dehradun,