**Executive Summary**
The National Defence Academy (NDA) held the convocation ceremony for its historic 150th Course on May 29, 2026, at Khadakwasla, Pune. Chief Guest Dr. Kiran Bedi conferred degrees upon 236 cadets and urged the graduates to lead as "Scholar Warriors" in a complex global security environment. A total of 353 cadets are scheduled for their formal passing out from the Academy on May 30, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Academic Achievements and Degrees**
* Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) conferred Bachelor’s degrees on 236 cadets.
* The graduating class included 112 cadets from the Computer Science stream, 65 from the Science stream, and 59 from the Arts stream.
* Degrees were also awarded to 21 cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries.
* Cadet Mannela Nithin secured the first position in the B Tech stream with a CGPA of 8.18.
* **Leadership and Vision**
* Dr. Kiran Bedi emphasized the concept of "Scholar Warriors," highlighting the need for leaders who can navigate increasingly dynamic and complex global security landscapes.
* Dr. Vinay Deep, Officiating Principal of the NDA, presented the Academic Report detailing the course's performance.
* **Award Winners and Top Performers**
* **Science Stream:** ACA Peeyush Rautela (FGPA 7.97) received the Commandant’s Silver Medal and the COAS Rolling Trophy.
* **Computer Science Stream:** Cadet Ranvijay Tyagi (FGPA 8.50) received the Commandant’s Silver Medal and the Admiral’s Rolling Trophy.
* **Social Science Stream:** BCC Sushant Varma (FGPA 7.35) received the Commandant’s Silver Medal and the CAS Trophy.
* **B Tech Stream:** Cadet Mannela Nithin received the Commandant’s Silver Medal and the CISC Trophy.
**Impact Analysis**
**Graduating Cadets**
**Impact**
Cadets have completed one of the nation's most rigorous military training programs and earned academic degrees. Top performers have been recognized with medals and service trophies for excellence.
**Action Required**
Cadets must prepare for the final passing out ceremony scheduled for May 30, 2026.
**Friendly Foreign Countries**
**Impact**
Twenty-one international cadets have been trained and degreed, reinforcing military cooperation and the tradition of grooming future global military leaders.
**Action Required**
These cadets will transition from the academy to serve their respective nations as military leaders.
**National Defence Academy (NDA)**
**Impact**
The institution reached a significant milestone with the graduation of its 150th course, further cementing its role in grooming leadership for the Armed Forces of India and its allies.
**Action Required**
The Academy is responsible for executing the passing out events for the 353 cadets on May 30, 2026.
Key Entities Referenced
National Defence Academy (NDA): The premier tri-service training institution for the Indian Armed Forces that conducted the convocation ceremony for its 150th course.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU): The academic institution responsible for conferring Bachelor's degrees upon the graduating cadets of the National Defence Academy.
Dr. Kiran Bedi: Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and Chief Guest who delivered the convocation address, urging cadets to lead as 'Scholar Warriors'.
Ministry of Defence: The central government ministry overseeing the National Defence Academy and its military training programs.
Khadakwasla, Pune: The central location and site of the National Defence Academy where the convocation ceremony and military training occur.
Ministry of Defence
NDA Holds Convocation Ceremony of Historic
150th Course
Dr. Kiran Bedi Calls upon Cadets to Lead as 'Scholar
Warriors'
Future Military Leaders Graduate at NDA Convocation
Ceremony
JNU Degrees Conferred on 236 Cadets at Khadakwasla
Posted On: 29 MAY 2026 6:36PM by PIB Mumbai
Pune : 29 May 2026
The Convocation Ceremony of the 150th Course of the National Defence Academy
(NDA) was held at Habibullah Hall, Khadakwasla, today. Dr Kiran Bedi, IPS (Retd),
former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and noted social reformer, graced the
occasion as the Chief Guest.A total of 353 cadets are scheduled to pass out from NDA on 30 May 2026. During
the Convocation Ceremony, 236 cadets were conferred Bachelor’s Degrees by
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The graduating cadets included 65 cadets from
the Science stream, 112 cadets from the Computer Science stream and 59 cadets
from the Arts stream. Degrees were also awarded to 21 cadets from Friendly
Foreign Countries.
The Academic Report was presented by Dr Vinay Deep, Officiating Principal, NDA.
Delivering the Convocation Address, Dr Kiran Bedi congratulated the cadets for
successfully completing one of the nation’s most rigorous military trainingprogrammes. She urged the cadets to emerge as “Scholar Warriors” capable of
leading in an increasingly dynamic and complex global security environment.
ACA Peeyush Rautela of ‘M’ Squadron stood first in the Science stream with an FGPA
of 7.97 and was awarded the Commandant’s Silver Medal and the COAS Rolling
Trophy presented by General K Sunderji, PVSM (Retd).
Cadet Ranvijay Tyagi of ‘J’ Squadron secured first position in the Computer Science
stream with an FGPA of 8.50 and received the Commandant’s Silver Medal and the
Admiral’s Rolling Trophy presented by Admiral Sureesh Mehta, PVSM, AVSM, ADC,
former Chief of Naval Staff.
BCC Sushant Varma of ‘P’ Squadron stood first in the Social Science stream with an
FGPA of 7.35 and was awarded the Commandant’s Silver Medal and the CAS Trophy
presented by Air Chief Marshal NC Suri, PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd).
Cadet Mannela Nithin of ‘G’ Squadron secured first position in the B Tech stream
during the six-semester training at NDA with a CGPA of 8.18. He was awarded the
Commandant’s Silver Medal and the CISC Trophy presented by Headquarters
Integrated Defence Staff.
The Convocation Ceremony marked another milestone in NDA’s illustrious tradition
of grooming future military leaders for the Armed Forces of India and friendly
foreign nations.
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