Archive · 30 Nov 2025
NDA and Naval Graduations Highlight Modern Warfare
Two big graduation ceremonies happened this weekend.
At the National Defence Academy (NDA), 329 cadets, including 15 female cadets, finished their training.
All four top performers in different subjects came from regular families, not military ones, and had dreamed of joining the military since they were kids.
One of them, Vishwesh, said he was inspired by seeing fighter jets fly over his home in Pune.
At the Indian Naval Academy, 232 trainees, including some from other countries, also graduated.
Important officials were there to watch and give awards to the best students.
The new officers will now go to more training to prepare for their jobs in the military.
The UPSC Chairman spoke about the importance of balancing intellect and valour in modern warfare, highlighting the need for moral courage and adaptability in an evolving battlefield.
329 cadets, including 15 female cadets, graduated from the NDA's 149th course, with all top performers coming from civilian backgrounds.
232 trainees, including 18 from seven friendly foreign nations, graduated from the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala.
General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, reviewed the parade at the Naval Academy and congratulated the trainees.
Midshipman Vishesh Kumar received the President’s Gold Medal for standing first in the B.Tech course at the Naval Academy.
UPSC Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar emphasized the importance of balancing intellect and valour in modern warfare during the NDA convocation.
- Who
- 329 cadets from NDA and 232 trainees from Indian Naval Academy, including foreign cadets and naval officials
- What
- Graduation ceremonies at NDA and Indian Naval Academy
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- National Defence Academy in Pune and Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
- Why
- To commemorate the graduation of trainees from various military courses
Civilian Background
Military Background
Top Performers
Civilian Background
All four top performers in the NDA's 149th course are from civilian backgrounds, driven by childhood dreams of serving in the armed forces.
Military Background
Not applicable as all top performers are from civilian backgrounds.
- Total Trainees (NDA)
- 329
- Female Cadets (NDA)
- 15
- Foreign Cadets (NDA)
- 15 male and 15 female students from friendly countries
- Total Trainees (Naval Academy)
- 232
- Foreign Cadets (Naval Academy)
- 18 from 7 countries
- President’s Gold Medal (Naval Academy)
- Midshipman Vishesh Kumar
- Chief of Naval Staff Silver Medal (Naval Academy)
- Midshipman Shaurya Aditya Prajapati
- Commandant’s Champion Squadron (Naval Academy)
- Achiever Squadron
- Topper in Arts (NDA)
- Vishwesh Bhalerao
- Topper in Computer Science (NDA)
- Ananya Baloni
- Topper in Science (NDA)
- Kartik Maheshwari
- Topper in B. Tech (NDA)
- Anurag Gupta
Sources
232 trainees pass out from Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala
328 cadets graduate as NDA holds convocation for 149th course
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