Achieving dreams requires hard work, discipline and dedication. Ish Phogat from Chandigarh has achieved great success on his own hard work. He has secured All India Rank (AIR)-4 in National Defense Academy (NDA)-1, 2026 examination of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Along with the written exam, he also successfully cleared the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. Ish has already proved his talent before this. In the year 2021, he achieved All India Rank-2 in National Indian Military College (RIMC) Entrance Examination. Let’s know about them.
Living in Sector-19C, Chandigarh, Ish Phogat’s family hails from Jinjar village in Charkhi-Dadri district of Haryana. Ish has made his family and city proud by securing AIR-4 in NDA-1 2026 exam. He cleared the SSB interview along with the written round of the exam. Being among the top five successful candidates in the country shows his hard work and preparation.
Also showed talent in RIMC entrance exam
This is not Ish’s first major achievement. In the year 2021, he achieved All India Rank-2 in the entrance examination of National Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun. After this he got selected in this prestigious institution. Here he received training in the discipline, leadership skills and physical fitness associated with military life. This experience also helped him in preparing for NDA.
Started studies from St. John’s School
Ish’s early education was from St. John’s High School, Chandigarh. During school itself he focused on improving his personality along with his studies. Later, during his studies and training at RIMC, he had the opportunity to pursue his goal of becoming an officer in the Army.
Parents always encouraged
Ish’s success was helped by his parents Prof. Vijay Phogat and Prof. Rekha Rani played an important role. His father is a professor in the Government College of Education, Sector-20. His mother is also a professor. The family had an atmosphere of education and discipline, which kept Ish serious about his goals. His younger brother Ram Phogat is also a cadet at RIMC. He is also dreaming of serving the country like his elder brother.
