Commandant of the Indian Military Academy
The Commandant of the Indian Military Academy is a post created in 1932 for the purpose of leading the Indian Military Academy in its education of "gentleman cadets". The Commandant must hold a rank of lieutenant general or above. There is no minimum nor maximum term of service in this position though in practice commandants have served anywhere from a few months to 4 years in the position.
KS Thimayya, Commandant of IMA 1950-1951, went on to become the Chief of Army Staff in India.
Maj Gen K Zorawar Singh (1964 - 1966)
The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is one of the oldest military academies in India, and trains officers for the Indian Army. Located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, it was established in 1932 following a recommendation by a military committee set up under the chairmanship of General Sir Philip Chetwode. From a class of 40 male cadets in 1932, IMA now has a sanctioned capacity of 1,650. Cadets undergo a training course varying between 3 and 16 months depending on entry criteria. On completion of the course at IMA cadets are permanently commissioned into the army as Lieutenants.
The main ground of IMA with Chetwode Hall and drill square
Aerial view of the academy in 1932.
Then General Sir Philip Chetwode. He was promoted Field Marshal in February 1933.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, signing the visitors' book at the War Memorial in Indian Military Academy.
