In a significant convocation ceremony at the College of Military Engineering (CME) in Pune, degrees were awarded to 46 officers who completed advanced training across three technical disciplines on June 4, 2026. This occasion marked a pivotal academic and professional achievement for the graduating officers, reflecting their dedication to engineering and technology-related training.
The graduating cohort consisted of 16 officers from the M Tech Civil Structural Engineering Course, 13 from the M Tech Electrical Energy Systems Course, and 17 from the Technical Entry Scheme (TES-45) in Civil and Mechanical Engineering. Notably, included in the graduating class were 11 officers from allied foreign nations, underscoring CME Pune’s role as a premier institution not just for the Indian Army, but for international military collaboration.
Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Army Training Command (ARTRAC), served as the Chief Guest at the ceremony. His presence lent added gravitas to the event, which celebrated the completion of extensive academic training and technical proficiency.
During his address, Lieutenant General Sharma highlighted the convocation as a key milestone in the officers’ career trajectories. He commended the graduates for their commitment and reminded them of the critical importance of continuous learning in a rapidly changing military context.
He urged the officers to remain adept at adapting to evolving technological advancements, emphasizing that innovations in technology are fundamentally reshaping warfare, infrastructure development, combat engineering, energy systems, and support operations on the battlefield. General Sharma stressed the necessity for officers to stay informed and continuously upgrade their skills to face modern challenges effectively.
Furthermore, the General Officer underscored the ethical dimensions of technology, advocating for its responsible use grounded in integrity, accountability, and duty. He encouraged the officers to leverage their technical expertise purposefully, aligning innovation with national interests and the core values of the military.
The ceremony also served as a platform for promoting leadership qualities among the officers, inspiring them to contribute not only with professional excellence but also through selfless service to the nation and the Indian Army. General Sharma noted that the graduates would play an essential role in bolstering the technical capabilities of the Armed Forces, especially in light of the increasingly complex nature of global security.
Additions to the ceremony included the presentation of academic awards to distinguished graduates. In the M Tech Civil Structural Engineering stream, Captain Kinga Wangdi from the Royal Bhutan Army received the Gold Medal, while Lieutenant Colonel Pawan Kumar Dubey was honored with the GOC-in-C, ARTRAC Best Student Book Prize. In the M Tech Electrical Energy Systems stream, Lieutenant Colonel Sourab Gupta was acknowledged with both the Gold Medal and the Best Student Book Prize.
For the Technical Entry Scheme course, Lieutenant Ashutosh Singh took home the Gold Medal, and Lieutenant Nirmal Chandra Bhatt earned the Best Student Book Prize.
In a showcase of practical applications of their studies, the graduating officers also presented projects addressing critical relevance to the Indian Army’s operational needs. These projects reflected CME Pune’s commitment to fostering innovation and practical research, enhancing the technological and engineering skill set essential for the modern military.
The College of Military Engineering is widely recognized as one of the leading training institutions within the Indian Army, focusing on military engineering and advanced technical education. The ceremony reaffirmed CME’s dedication to academic excellence and its crucial role in developing capable leaders for the future.
The successful graduation of officers from both India and allied nations also highlighted CME’s commitment to fostering military cooperation and shared operational learning. As the ceremony concluded, the graduating officers were called to embody the values of knowledge, innovation, integrity, and leadership in their future military careers.
