Date: 2025-05-30Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Transformative milestone in NDA’s nation-building legacy: First-ever batch of 17 Female Cadets pass out from NDA after completing 148th Course – Spring Term 2025
On May 30, 2025, the National Defence Academy (NDA) celebrated a historic milestone with the passing out parade of its 148th Course Spring Term. The parade included the first-ever batch of 17 female cadets among the 336 graduating cadets. A total of 1,341 cadets participated in the event at Khadakwasla, Maharashtra. The Governor of Mizoram, General Dr. VK Singh (Retd), served as the Reviewing Officer. Medals were awarded to top-performing cadets, and the Chiefs of Staff Banner was presented to Golf Squadron. The ceremony featured a flypast and was attended by families, dignitaries, and members of the armed forces. This event marks a transformative moment in the NDA's history, highlighting its commitment to training future military leaders with the inclusion of women.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for defence.
NDA: National Defence Academy. This refers to the Indian military academy.
17 Female Cadets: The first batch of female cadets to pass out from the NDA.
148th Course Spring Term 2025: The specific course and term completed by the cadets.
336 cadets: The total number of cadets completing the course.
1,341 cadets: The total number of cadets participating in the Passing Out Parade.
Mizoram: A state in India, the Governor of which reviewed the Passing Out Parade.
General Dr VK Singh Retd: The Governor of Mizoram and the Reviewing Officer for the Passing Out Parade.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - indicating the source and location of the information release.
May 30, 2025: The date of the Passing Out Parade.
Passing Out Parade: The parade ceremony marking the completion of training.
POP: Abbreviation for Passing Out Parade.
Khetarpal Parade Ground: The location of the Passing Out Parade.
Khadakwasla, Maharashtra: The city and state in India where the Khetarpal Parade Ground is located.
Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari: The Adjutant who conducted the parade.
Reliant Robin: The name of Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari's charger.
Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi: The cadet who commanded the parade.
G Squadron: The squadron of which Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi was a member.
Presidents Gold Medal: An award presented to Battalion Cadet Adjutant Prince Raj.
Battalion Cadet Adjutant Prince Raj: The cadet who received the President's Gold Medal.
Presidents Silver Medal: An award presented to Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi.
Presidents Bronze Medal: An award presented to Battalion Cadet Captain Tejas Bhatt.
Battalion Cadet Captain Tejas Bhatt: The cadet who received the President's Bronze Medal.
Chiefs of Staff Banner: An award presented to Golf Squadron.
Golf Squadron: The squadron that was awarded the Chiefs of Staff Banner.
Chetak helicopters: Helicopters that performed a flypast.
Super Dimona motorised gliders: Gliders that performed a flypast.
Sukhoi30 fighter aircraft: Fighter aircraft that performed a flypast.
Spring Term 2025: The term to which the POP pertains.
SRSavvy: Likely the company or platform used to release the information.
2132691: Release ID for tracking the specific announcement.
Ministry of Defence
Transformative milestone in NDA’s nation-building
legacy: First-ever batch of 17 Female Cadets pass
out from NDA after completing 148th Course –
Spring Term 2025
A total of 336 cadets complete rigorous military &
academic training
1,341 cadets participate in Passing Out Parade
reviewed by Mizoram Governor General (Dr) VK
Singh (Retd)
Posted On: 30 MAY 2025 3:34PM by PIB Delhi
National Defence Academy (NDA) witnessed a momentous occasion on May 30, 2025 as the first-ever batch
of 17 Female Cadets was among the 336 cadets who passed out of the academy, marking the culmination of
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148 Course – Spring Term 2025. A total of 1,341 Cadets, including 336 from the passing out course,
participated in the Passing Out Parade (POP) at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground in Khadakwasla,
Maharashtra on May 30, 2025. Gracing the occasion as the Reviewing Officer was the Governor of Mizoram
General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd).The parade marked the successful completion of rigorous military and academic training by the cadets,
culminating in a splendid display of precision, discipline and military bearing. It was impeccably conducted
by Adjutant Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari, astride his charger ‘Reliant Robin’. Academy Cadet Captain
Udayveer Singh Negi of ‘G’ Squadron commanded the parade with exceptional composure and military
precision.
In recognition of the exemplary performance, the Reviewing Officer presented President’s Gold Medal to
Battalion Cadet Adjutant Prince Raj, President’s Silver Medal to Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh
Negi, and the President’s Bronze Medal to Battalion Cadet Captain Tejas Bhatt. The prestigious Chiefs of
Staff Banner was awarded to Golf Squadron for overall excellence.The event concluded with a grand flypast featuring flag-trooping Chetak helicopters, Super Dimona motorised
gliders, and the majestic Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft, symbolising the culmination of training and the cadets’
readiness to embark on the next phase of their military journey.
The event was attended by a diverse gathering which included proud families, distinguished dignitaries,
school children, civilians and serving as well as retired Armed Forces personnel.
The Spring Term 2025 POP stands as a proud testament to the Academy’s enduring commitment to grooming
future military leaders, now enriched with the inclusion of women cadets destined to serve the nation with
honour and valour. The event held historical significance as it marked the passing out of the first-ever batch of
17 Female Cadets from the Academy — a transformative milestone in NDA’s legacy of nation-building.
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