Trailblazer in Uniform: Sai Jadhav Shatters 93-Year IMA Record

Her achievement comes as women began training at IMA only in July 2025, making her commissioning a milestone in the academy’s storied history. Since its establishment in 1932, more than 67,000 cadets have passed out from IMA, all of them men until now. Jadhav, a fourth-generation soldier, carries forward her family’s military legacy—her father, Major Sandeep Jadhav, currently serves in the Army.  

Notable updates  
• Sai Jadhav becomes the first woman officer to graduate from IMA in 93 years  
• Commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Territorial Army  
• Women cadets began training at IMA only in July 2025  
• Over 67,000 male cadets had graduated since IMA’s inception in 1932  
• Jadhav is a fourth-generation soldier, continuing her family’s military tradition  

Major takeaway  
Sai Jadhav’s commissioning signals a transformative step for gender inclusion in India’s armed forces, inspiring future generations of women to break barriers in military leadership.  

Sources: Times of India, Free Press Journal, India Today, Global Education News, Defence Direct Education