Gurumukh Singh: Soldier Fails 6 Times, Becomes Army Officer

• Gurumukh Singh, a 32-year-old Sepoy, achieved his dream of becoming an Army Officer after 7 attempts.
• He joined the Indian Army as a Sepoy after 12th grade and continued his education, earning post-graduate and B.Ed degrees while serving.
• Despite failing officer entrance exams 6 times (3 ACC, 2 SCO), he persevered with his father's encouragement.
• Gurumukh Singh passed the IMA exam on his seventh attempt and was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Defence (AAD) Corps.
• His journey from Sepoy to Lieutenant serves as an inspiration, demonstrating the power of determination and discipline.

Why It Matters: Gurumukh Singh's journey shows perseverance overcomes repeated failures to achieve goals.