Proud Moments for the Faculty of Arts: Yashika Khatri Selected for the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force

Proud Moments for the Faculty of Arts: Yashika Khatri Selected for the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force

The Faculty of Arts at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda celebrates a historic and proud achievement as Yashika Khatri, a student from the first batch of B.A. in Defence and National Security Studies (DNSS), has been selected for the prestigious Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Yashika successfully cleared the competitive AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) and was recommended by the 3 Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), Gandhinagar.

Alongside, she holds a ‘C’ Certificate with Alpha Grade from the 3 GUJ BN NCC Vadodara (Army Wing), reflecting her leadership and dedication to excellence.

Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Srivastava, the Honourable Vice Chancellor of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, congratulated Yashika and stated,

"This is a moment of great pride for the university. Yashika Khatri’s achievement symbolizes the commitment of our institution to fostering excellence. Her selection for the Flying Branch is an inspiration to all students and a testament to the quality education provided by the Faculty of Arts. We wish her the very best as she embarks on this incredible journey of serving the nation.”

Adding to the accolades, Prof. Kalpana Gavli, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, expressed her delight and said,"Yashika’s accomplishment is a landmark for the Faculty of Arts. As a student from the first batch of the B.A. in Defence and National Security Studies, she has set a high benchmark for others to follow. Her hard work, discipline, and commitment have brought immense pride to the entire faculty. We are confident she will achieve even greater heights in her career."

The Faculty of Arts and the entire university community extend their congratulations to Yashika and wish her continued success in her service to the nation.