Explanation:

The Indian Military Academy (also known as IMA) is an officer training Academy of the Indian Army located in Dehradun. It was established in 1932 following a recommendation by the Indian Military College Committee which was set up under the chairmanship of Field Marshal Philip Chetwode in 1931. From a class of 40 gentleman cadets in 1932, IMA now trains over approximately 400 gentleman cadets in a batch, with the total strength of the institution being 1,650. Cadets undergo training for one year. On completion of the course at IMA, gentleman cadets are permanently commissioned into the army as a Lieutenant. During the duration of the course, cadets are given a monthly stipend of Rs. 56,100/- (as per 7th pay commission).