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KARUN SHARMA/HT■ Besides 78 hostel rooms, the institute provides facilities such as a multi gym and sports fields, et al.2015: 25 students (1,500 had applied). The first batch is called Spearheads 2016: 25 students (1,200 had applied). This batch is called Smashing Seconds 2017: 25 students (1,800 had applied). This batch is called Tenacious Troikas

ROUTINE

5am: The day begins

5.40am: Morning muster begins with master parade followed by a pledge, prayer, debate on news, etc

5.50am: Physical training

8am: Girls leave for college and return by 2.30pm

3pm: Preparatory period, drill class and games followed by break

6pm: Evening classes on communication skills and personality development 8pm to 10.30pm: Dinner and self-study 11 pm: Lights off

MANAGEMENT

Maj Gen IP Singh, VSM (retd), an alumnus of Sainik School, Kapurthala and National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, is the director of the institute. Maj Gen Singh, Col PS Gill (retd) and Sukhpreet Thind are the triad handling the institute’s functioning. Administration officer Col Gill, an alumnus of Punjab Public School Nabha, who joined the institute in June 2016, also prepares the girls for interviews. “I update the girls about current affairs, and provide them feedback on their presentations,” says Gill.

HIGHLIGHTS

Motto: Shubh karman tey kabhoon naa taroon

The girl cadets are trained in sports, personality development, communication skills, team building, and leadership, besides being prepped for the services selection board (SSB) interview. The girls are allowed to keep mobile phones as the teachers claim they trust them

Young joinees and veterans hold lectures to motivate the students. Cultural activities are organised from time to time.

Girls are also taken for trekking and other fitness exercises.