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Business Standard
3 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
NDA makes history as first batch of 17 Female Cadets graduates; know more
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the first group of 17 female cadets graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune, making history for women in the Indian armed forces. The academy, which prepares cadets for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, hosted the 148th NDA course graduation ceremony, in which around 339 cadets received their degrees. First batch of 17 female cadets' graduates from NDA The reviewing officer for the Passing out Parade (POP) was Gen. V K Singh, the current governor of Mizoram and a former Army Chief. Udayveer Negi, the academy cadet captain, led the 148th course's parade. At the Khetrpal Parade Ground of the tri-service training academy in Khadakwasla, which is referred to as the "cradle of leadership," the cadets passed the "Antim Pag'. After a Supreme Court order in 2021, the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) permitted women to apply to the defence academy, and the first group of female cadets enrolled in the NDA's 148th course in 2022. ALSO READ: 'Operation Shield' mock drill in 5 states on May 31: Check key details All about the cadets who graduated from the Defence Academy Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), located in Delhi, awarded degrees to 339 cadets in total. 84 of the cadets received a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, 85 received a Computer Science degree, 59 received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, and 111 received a BTech degree. The Science stream's top spot was earned by Cadet Lucky Kumar. Division Cadet Captain Shreeti Daksh, one of the 17 female cadets, placed first in the Arts stream, while Battalion Cadet Captain Prince Kumar Singh Kushwah led the Computer Science stream. In the BTech stream, Udayveer Singh Negi, the Academy Cadet Captain, came out on top. Historic moment for the 'First batch of female cadets' Gen Singh stated at the event, 'Today is also a uniquely significant day in the history of the academy as the first batch of female cadets pass out from the NDA. This marks a historic milestone in our collective journey towards greater inclusivity and empowerment". "These young women are the inevitable symbol of 'Naari Shakti', embodying not just women's development but women-led development. I envision a future, not far from now, that one of these young women may rise to the highest of roles in the service they go to,' he added. The event's chief guest, Prof. Poonam Tandon, vice chancellor of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, congratulated all of the cadets on reaching this significant milestone.
Mint
3 days ago
- Science
- Mint
17 women cadets pass out from NDA alongside 322 male counterparts, receive JNU degrees
The first batch of 17 women cadets graduated alongside 322 male counterparts from the Pune-based National Defence Academy (NDA) on Friday, 29 May. According to the details, the cadets of the first co-ed batch went past 'Antim Pag' at the Khetrpal Parade Ground of the tri-service training academy in Khadakwasla, marking their passing out ceremony. Hindustan Times reported that academy cadet captain, Udayveer Negi, commanded the parade of the 148th course, with former army chief and current governor of Mizoram, General VK Singh, as the reviewing officer of the Passing Out Parade. 'This marks a historic milestone in our collective journey towards greater inclusivity and empowerment,' Hindustan Times quoted Gen Singh as saying. He referred to the young women as 'Nari Shakti' and said that they embody 'not just women's development but women-led development'. This year, 339 cadets, including 17 women, were awarded their degrees and course completion certificates from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Among the passing out cadets were 84 in the Science stream, 85 in Computer Science, and 59 in the Arts stream. All were awarded JNU degrees. Meanwhile, 111 Navy and Air Force cadets from the BTech stream received three-year course completion certificates. However, all the Naval and Air Force cadets from the BTech stream will be conferred their degrees after they complete a year's training at their respective pre-commissioning training academies, the Indian Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy (AFA), respectively. Streamwise, Cadet Lucky Kumar placed first in science, while battalion Cadet Captain Prince Kumar Singh Kushwah placed first in Computer Science. Division Cadet Captain Shreeti Daksh placed first in the Arts stream, and Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi placed first in the BTech stream. At the National Defence Academy, cadets are trained for India's tri-service—Army, Navy, and Air Force—for three years. All the cadets are trained together. The course curriculum includes academic subjects, physical fitness, and leadership development, which are designed to prepare cadets for the demands of military life. Soon after the cadets complete the NDA course, they are sent to their respective service academies—IMA for the Army, INA for the Navy, and AFA for the Air Force—to further train and be pre-commissioned. A candidate applying for NDA should be unmarried males and females who have completed their Class 12 or equivalent are eligible to apply for the NDA exam. Apart from this, specific age and physical standards are also there that candidates have to meet.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
First batch of 17 women cadets pass out from NDA with 300 male counterparts
In a historic moment, the first batch of 17 women cadets graduated alongside 300 male counterparts from the Pune-based National Defence Academy (NDA) on Friday. Marking the passing out of the first co-ed batch, the cadets went past 'Antim Pag' at the Khetrpal Parade Ground of the tri-service training academy in Khadakwasla. Academy cadet captain, Udayveer Negi, commanded the parade of the 148th course, with former army chief and current governor of Mizoram, General VK Singh as the reviewing officer of the Passing Out Parade. 'This marks a historic milestone in our collective journey towards greater inclusivity and empowerment,' Gen Singh said on the occasion. Calling the young women as 'Nari Shakti", he said that they embody 'not just women's development but women-led development'. A total of 339 cadets, including the trailblazing 17 female cadets, were conferred degrees from Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Of these, 84 cadets were awarded BSc degrees, 85 received Computer Science degrees, 59 got Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees and 111 were conferred degrees. Division Cadet Captain Shriti Daksh, further etched her name in history by topping the bachelor of arts stream. Talking about her experience at the academy, Daksh said that, "the three-year training here was a mix of emotions. Initially, it took some time to assimilate but gradually I got accustomed and assimilated into the academy with the help of instructors, staff.' Daksh, whose father is also ex-NDA from the same squadron, says she is carrying forward the legacy of the family. Meanwhile, Computer Science stream topper Cadet Captain Prince Kushwaha also talked about his female counterparts saying "we are the ones who have who have seen the academy changing and evolving from the moon to sun". Poonam Tondon, Vice Chancellor of Deen Dayal Upadhyay University, Gorakhpur, said she was confident the first graduating batch of female cadets, along with their male counterparts, will carve a name for themselves as exemplary leaders of both men and women. To the women cadets she also said that, "Serve with honour, lead with courage, and remain forever true to the ideals you have sworn to protect.' She further said that the Guru Dakshina of these cadets to NDA will come in the form of the name and fame that they will bring to the Academy and the country through acts of bravery. (With PTI inputs)
The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
First batch of 17 women cadets graduates from NDA alongside over 300 male peers
In a historic milestone, the first batch of 17 women cadets on Friday (May 30, 2025) graduated from the Pune-based National Defence Academy (NDA), alongside over 300 male counterparts, marking the passing out of its first co-ed batch. The cadets went past the 'Antim Pag' at the Khetrpal Parade Ground of the tri-service training academy in Khadakwasla, widely known as the 'cradle of leadership'. Gen. V.K. Singh, former Army Chief and current governor of Mizoram, was the reviewing officer of the Passing Out Parade. The first batch of women cadets joined the NDA's 148th course in 2022 after the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) allowed women to apply to the defence academy following a Supreme Court direction in 2021. Academy cadet captain, Udayveer Negi, commanded the parade of the 148th course. 'Today is also a uniquely significant day in the history of the academy as the first batch of female cadets pass out from the NDA. This marks a historic milestone in our collective journey towards greater inclusivity and empowerment,' Gen. Singh said on the occasion. 'These young women are the inevitable symbol of 'Naari Shakti', embodying not just women's development but women-led development,' he said. 'I envision a future, not far from now, that one of these young women may rise to the highest of roles in the service they go to,' he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Marching into history: 1st batch of 17 women cadets graduates from NDA alongside over 300 male peers
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a historic milestone, the first batch of 17 women cadets on Friday graduated from the Pune-based National Defence Academy (NDA), alongside over 300 male counterparts, marking the passing out of its first co-ed cadets went past the 'Antim Pag' at the Khetrpal Parade Ground of the tri-service training academy in Khadakwasla , widely known as the "cradle of leadership". Gen V K Singh , former Army Chief and current governor of Mizoram, was the reviewing officer of the Passing Out first batch of women cadets joined the NDA's 148th course in 2022 after the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) allowed women to apply to the defence academy following a Supreme Court direction in cadet captain, Udayveer Negi, commanded the parade of the 148th course."Today is also a uniquely significant day in the history of the academy as the first batch of female cadets pass out from the NDA. This marks a historic milestone in our collective journey towards greater inclusivity and empowerment," Gen Singh said on the young women are the inevitable symbol of " Naari Shakti ", embodying not just women's development but women-led development, he said."I envision a future, not far from now, that one of these young women may rise to the highest of roles of the service they go to," he said.
