The first group of cadets of the institute began their training for the first time on 23 February 1993, which was the day when the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan were formed.

[6][7] The college's establishment would prove to be essential to deal with the country's internal conflicts, such as the Tajikistani Civil War.

On 30 April 2002, the school was transformed into the Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense by order of President Emomali Rahmon.

[10] Since 2004, the institute has operated a military aviation department for members of the Tajik Air Force, graduating 150 officers by 2008.

[14] At present, the Military Institute has special educational buildings: The flight department has 12 training classes with 250 seats, 9 workrooms for officers and teachers, a sports hall, a student dormitory, a personnel lounge, and a warehouse for storing weapons and military equipment.