Unstoppable Rutuja: Pune’s Daughter Rutuja Varhade Tops Among Girls and Secures All India Rank 3 in NDA Exam!
Rutuja Varhade from Pune has created history by topping among 1.5 lakh girls and securing an All India Rank 3 out of 12 lakh candidates in the NDA entrance exam. The results, declared by the Union Public Service Commission on April 11, mark a proud moment not just for her, but for the entire nation.In a country where girls are often encouraged to play it safe, Rutuja challenged the norm, inspired by fighter jets and helicopters from a young age. She trained tirelessly at Pune’s Yashotej Academy, driven by ambition, aware that her struggle wasn’t just with the question paper, but with years of gendered limitations.The NDA: A Battlefield Where Dreams Turn into Duty! The National Defence Academy (NDA), India's elite tri-services training institute, was never built for women, until it had to be. For 75 long years, it stood as a fortress of male privilege. But tides have changed. Women now march through its gates, not as guests but as equals, and now, as leaders.The NDA entrance exam, conducted by UPSC, is no cakewalk. It’s a two-stage ordeal, a grueling written test followed by the intensely competitive SSB interview. The syllabus demands excellence in Mathematics and General Aptitude, but what it truly tests is mental mettle and physical resilience. And in this battlefield of over 1.5 lakh aspirants, Rutuja didn’t just survive. She conquered.Rutuja’s Victory: A Personal Dream, A National Statement!Rutuja’s parents, beaming with pride, described her journey as one paved with “uncompromising discipline and undying belief.” From the time she tagged along with her father to military exhibitions, captivated by the roar of engines and the sparkle of medals, she knew her path wasn’t going to be ordinary.“My father had once dreamed of joining the forces but couldn’t pursue it due to lack of facilities. I wanted to fulfil that dream,” she shared.“This is just the beginning,” she said. And we couldn’t agree more! She is not just a topper among girls, she is commander-in-the-making. Her win is not just hers. It belongs to every Indian girl who has ever dared to dream beyond borders set by patriarchy.Here's to Rutuja Varhade - the future of India in uniform!