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Services Preparatory Institute (SPI)
सैनिकी सेवापूर्व शिक्षण संस्था
Location
Map
Sector N-12, CIDCO

Aurangabad
,
Maharashtra
,
431003

India
Coordinates19°54′23″N 75°20′58″E / 19.9065°N 75.3495°E / 19.9065; 75.3495
Information
TypePublic military school
MottoMarathi: दृढ़ प्रयत्नेन सिद्ध्यते
(Hard Work Pays)
Established1977 (1977)
DirectorCol. Makarand Deshmukh
GradesClasses 11 and 12
GenderBoys
Enrolment60
Campus size4 hectares (10 acres)
ColoursBlue and grey    
Website

Services Preparatory Institute (SPI) (Marathi: सैनिकी सेवापूर्व शिक्षण संस्था) is a state-run institution in Aurangabad, Maharashtra that prepares youth for the officer cadre of the Indian Armed Forces. The institute has consistently performed well in the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) entrance examinations.[1]

History

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After the establishment of the NDA at Khadakwasla, Pune in 1954, it was observed that although the academy was located in Maharashtra, few candidates from the state were being admitted. The Government of Maharashtra therefore formed a committee under the chairmanship of Lt. Gen. S. P. P. Thorat (Retd.), Kirti Chakra, Padma Shri, DSO, to study the issue and recommend solutions. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the Services Preparatory Institute (SPI) was established in Aurangabad in 1977 with the aim of preparing boys academically, mentally, and physically for entry into the NDA and other defence academies.[2]

Objectives and Training

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SPI serves as a feeder institution for the NDA, the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (B.Tech.), and the INA (B.Tech.). The institute emphasizes comprehensive education and personality development. It provides coaching for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) NDA written examination, and its training curriculum also prepares students for SSB interviews.[2]

Admissions and Achievements

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In 2017, SPI received 9,017 applications for 60 seats.[3] In 2019, 13 cadets were selected to the NDA and INA.[4] In 2020, there were over 13,000 applicants for 60 seats, and 22 cadets were selected to the Indian Armed Forces.[5][6] In 2021, SPI received 5,779 applications, and 11 cadets were selected to the NDA and INA.[7][8] In 2023, 44 cadets cleared the UPSC–NDA examination.[9]

Girls Services Preparatory Institute

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From 2023, a separate SPI for girls, known as the Girls Services Preparatory Institute (GSPI), was established in Nashik by the Government of Maharashtra.[10] Three girls from the first course cleared the UPSC–NDA written exam, and in 2025, two girl cadets from the SPI made it to the NDA.[11]

Administration

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Since 9 October 2025, Col. Makarand Deshmukh serves as the Director of SPI.[12]

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References

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  1. ^ Atul Bamne (3 January 2016). SPI cadets continue to rule defence cradle entrance exams. The Times of India. Accessed January 2016.
  2. ^ a b Atul Bamne (5 November 2016). Free guidance seminar for 10th students for joining Government of Maharashtra’s Defence Preparatory Institute. Nagpur Today. Accessed November 2016.
  3. ^ Prasad Joshi (28 April 2017). Services institute gets 9,017 applications for 60 seats. The Times of India. Accessed January 2018.
  4. ^ Atul Bamne (8 November 2019). 13 SPI cadets selected for National Defence and Naval Academies. The Times of India. Accessed January 2020.
  5. ^ Atul Bamne (12 March 2020). Over 13,000 applicants in race for 60 seats at SPI in Aurangabad. The Times of India. Accessed March 2020.
  6. ^ Atul Bamne (17 September 2020). 22 cadets from SPI in Aurangabad make it to Indian Armed Forces. The Times of India. Accessed September 2020.
  7. ^ Atul Bamne (11 February 2021). SPI gets 5,779 applications for 60 seats. The Times of India. Accessed February 2021.
  8. ^ Atul Bamne (15 July 2021). 11 SPI cadets make it to NDA, INA. The Times of India. Accessed July 2021.
  9. ^ Atul Bamne (9 October 2023). 44 cadets of SPI crack UPSC exam. The Times of India. Accessed October 2023.
  10. ^ Atul Bamne (13 March 2023). State’s first institute to train girls for defence service exam to begin session this June. The Indian Express. Accessed December 2024.
  11. ^ Atul Bamne (13 April 2025). 2 girl cadets from state’s preparatory institute make it to NDA. The Times of India. Accessed November 2025.
  12. ^ Atul Bamne (14 October 2025). Col Makarand Deshmukh joins as Director. Lokmat Times. Accessed November 2025.