**Executive Summary**
The 149th Convocation Ceremony of the National Defence Academy (NDA) was held on 29 November 2025. A total of 328 cadets are passing out. During the ceremony, degrees were conferred, awards were presented for academic excellence, and the Chief Guest, UPSC Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar, addressed the cadets.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Convocation Details:**
* The 149th NDA Convocation Ceremony took place at Habibullah Hall on 29 November 2025.
* Dr. Ajay Kumar, Chairman of the UPSC, was the Chief Guest.
* Dr. Vinay Deep presented the Academic Report of the Autumn Term 2025.
* **Graduation and Degrees:**
* 328 cadets are passing out from NDA.
* 216 cadets received Bachelor's Degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU):
* 72 in the Science Stream
* 92 in the Computer Science Stream
* 52 in the Arts Stream
* 18 cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries were also awarded degrees.
* 112 B.Tech Stream cadets (Navy and Air Force) received three-year course completion certificates, and will receive their B.Tech degrees after one more year of training at their respective academies.
* **Awards and Recognitions:**
* Cadet KARTIK MAHESHWARI stood first in the Science Stream.
* Cadet ANANYA stood first in the Computer Science Stream.
* Cadet ANURAG GUPTA stood first in the Social Science Stream.
* Cadet VISHWESH BHALERAO stood first in the B. Tech Stream.
**Impact Analysis**
**Passing-Out Cadets**
* **Impact:** Successful completion of rigorous training at the NDA and conferment of degrees and awards.
* **Action Required:** Transition to further training at their respective pre-commissioning academies or embark on their military careers.
**Parents and Families**
* **Impact:** Recognition for their motivation and support to their cadets.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support their cadets as they progress in their military careers.
**NDA and Indian Armed Forces**
* **Impact:** Reinforcement of commitment to academic excellence and development of future leaders.
* **Action Required:** Continue to uphold high standards of training and education.
Key Entities Referenced
National Defence Academy (NDA): The institution where the convocation ceremony took place.
Dr. Ajay Kumar: Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Chief Guest at the NDA convocation ceremony.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC): Organization chaired by Dr. Ajay Kumar, the chief guest.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU): The university conferring Bachelor's Degrees to the cadets.
Pune: Location of the NDA convocation ceremony.
Ministry of Defence
NDA CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF 149th
COURSE ON 29 NOVEMBER 2025
328 cadets are passing out from NDA
UPSC Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar Addresses NDA
Convocation; Urges Cadets to Lead as Scholar-Warriors in a
Rapidly Changing Security Environment
प्रव तथ: 29 NOV 2025 6:12PM by PIB Mumbai
Pune, 29 November 2025:
The Convocation Ceremony of the 149th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) was held at Habibullah Hall on 29
November 2025. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Dr. Ajay Kumar, Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
The Chief Guest was received by Vice Admiral Anil Jaggi, Commandant, NDA.
Dr. Vinay Deep, Officiating Principal, NDA, presented the Academic Report of the Autumn Term 2025, highlighting the academic
achievements and milestones of the term.
In his Convocation Address, Dr. Ajay Kumar congratulated the cadets of the passing-out course for the successful completion
of their rigorous and demanding training at one of the world’s premier tri-services military academies. He also expressed his
sincere appreciation to the parents and families for motivating their wards to join this prestigious institution and serve the
nation.
A total of 328 cadets are passing out from NDA in this course. Of these, 216 cadets were conferred the Bachelor’s Degree of
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which includes:
• 72 cadets in the Science Stream
• 92 cadets in the Computer Science Stream
• 52 cadets in the Arts Stream
Additionally, 18 cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries were also awarded degrees during the ceremony, reflecting India’s
strong defence cooperation and training partnerships.
Furthermore, 112 cadets of the B.Tech Stream (Navy and Air Force) received their three-year course completion certificates.
These Naval and Air Force cadets will be conferred their B.Tech degrees upon completion of one more year of training at their
respective pre commissioning academies the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, and the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad.
The Convocation Ceremony reflected the NDA’s continued commitment to academic excellence and the holistic development
of future leaders of the Indian Armed Forces.
Cadet KARTIK MAHESHWARI of ‘M’ Sqn stood first in the Science Stream with an FGPA of 8.11 and was awarded the
Commandant’s Silver Medal and COAS Rolling Trophy presented by General K Sunderji, PVSM (Retd).
Cadet ANANYA of ‘G’ Sqn stood first in the Computer Science Stream with an FGPA of 8.36 and was awarded Commandant’s
Silver Medal and the Admiral’s Rolling Trophy presented by Admiral Sureesh Mehta, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of Naval Staff.
Cadet ANURAG GUPTA of ‘B’ Sqn stood first in the Social Science Stream with an FGPA of 7.44 and was awarded
Commandant’s Silver Medal and as well as the CAS Trophy presented by Air Chief Marshal NC Suri, PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd).Cadet VISHWESH BHALERAO of ‘F’ Sqn stood first in the B. Tech Stream in the six semester training at NDA with an CGPA of
8.05 and was presented the Commandant’s Silver Medal and CISC Trophy presented by HQ IDS.***
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