186 Naval cadets graduate from INA

Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, at the pasing-out parade of cadets from the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala in Kannur on Saturday (May 31, 2025).  

A total of 186 trainees passed out from the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, in a grand passing-out parade (POP) held on Saturday, marking the completion of their ab-initio training in the Spring Term 2025.

The graduates included midshipmen from the 107th and 108th Indian Naval Academy courses, trainees of the 38th and 39th naval orientation courses (extended), 40th naval orientation course (regular), and the 41st naval orientation course (Coast Guard). Cadets from four friendly foreign nations were among the graduating officers.

Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, reviewed the ceremonial parade, attended by senior officers including INA Commandant Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair and other dignitaries.

Midshipman Nakul Saxena received the President’s Gold Medal for standing first in the B.Tech course. The Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Most Promising Cadet was awarded to Tanzanian trainee Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence. Midshipman Nithin S. Nair won the FOC-in-C (South) Trophy for topping the ex-National Defence Academy trainee list.

Cadet Pawar Rohit Prakash received the CNS Gold Medal for best performance in the Naval Orientation Course (Extended), while Cadet Rajnish Singh received the same honour for the (Regular) course. Cadet Kommu David won the Director General Coast Guard Trophy. The Cheetah Squadron was adjudged the Champion Squadron for overall excellence.

Vice Admiral Srinivas lauded the cadets for their military bearing and smart turnout, congratulating medal winners and the Champion Squadron. He emphasised the value of integrating foreign trainees as a means of fostering international naval cooperation and underlined India’s growing stature in global naval training.

Following the parade, the dignitaries shipped stripes on the graduates and interacted with their families. The new officers will now move on to various naval establishments and ships to continue their specialised training.

Published - June 01, 2025 01:41 am IST