Prajwal Samrit, whose father Lance Naik Krishnaji Samrit sacrificed his life during the Kargil War in 1999, has opted to emulate his fathers path by enrolling at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun. Despite receiving offers from prestigious institutions like IIM Indore and IIM Kozhikode, Prajwal displayed remarkable courage in honoring his fathers aspirations and dedicating himself to serve in the armed forces.Prajwal resides in the Pulgaon tehsil of Maharashtras Wardha district, alongside his mother Sarita and elder brother Kunal, who currently works in Pune after completing his MTech degree. Prajwal has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance, showcasing his capabilities from his school days. His remarkable achievement came in the form of a 97.51 percentile score in the CAT exam, which is a significant milestone for pursuing an MBA.Despite receiving admission offers from renowned IIMs, Prajwal felt a strong sense of duty and obligation to follow a path in the Indian Army.After completing his BSc Electronics degree from Fergusson College in Pune, Prajwal accomplished two significant milestones in his journey towards joining the Indian Army. Firstly, he successfully passed the SSB (Services Selection Board) exam, which is a crucial step in the selection process. Additionally, he cleared the rigorous medical examination, meeting the necessary requirements to fulfil his aspiration of serving in the Indian Army.yahooPrajwal has received acceptance into the esteemed Indian Military Academy located in Dehradun. In the first week of July, he will embark on an intensive 18-month training program. Once he successfully completes this program, he will take on the role of a lieutenant in the Indian Army, dedicating himself to serving his country.During an interview with Aaj Tak, Prajwal revealed a poignant detail about his life. He disclosed that he was born 45 days after his fathers heroic sacrifice during the Kargil War. Prajwal further expressed that his mother had always held the hope that one of her sons would follow in their fathers footsteps and join the army.
