Archive · 2 Jun 2025
NDA Celebrates First Women Cadets' Graduation
The NDA, a military training school, held a special graduation ceremony.
For the first time, 17 women cadets graduated alongside over 300 men.
These women joined in 2022, after a court ruling allowed them to enroll.
The event celebrated this inclusive milestone, with Gen.
V.K. Singh, a former top military official, overseeing the parade.
He noted how well the women integrated with the male cadets.
The first 17 women cadets graduated from NDA on May 30.
Over 300 male cadets also graduated in the 148th course.
The ceremony took place at the NDA in Pune.
Gen. V.K. Singh, former Army Chief, reviewed the parade.
Women cadets joined the NDA in 2022 following a 2021 Supreme Court direction.
- Who
- 17 female and over 300 male cadets
- What
- Graduation ceremony of the 148th NDA course
- When
- May 30, 2025
- Where
- National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune
- Why
- To mark the graduation of cadets, including the first female cadets.
- Event
- NDA Graduation
- Course
- 148th
- Location
- Khadakwasla, Pune
- Date
- May 30, 2025
- Reviewing Officer
- Gen. V.K. Singh
- Female Cadets Graduated
- 17
Sources
Maiden batch of 17 female cadets graduates from NDA; Passing Out Parade on May 30
Girl tops NDA arts stream on eve of 1st female batch pass-out
Girl cadets torchbearers of change, courage & capability, says NDA convocation chief guest
Girl tops NDA arts stream for first time, meritorious cadets carry forward military legacy
First batch of 17 women cadets graduates from NDA alongside over 300 male peers
