Indian Naval Academy

The Indian Naval Academy (INA) has successfully executed its Outdoor Training Camp ‘Barracuda’ from March 26 to 29, 2025. This intensive training exercise saw participation from cadets enrolled in the Naval Orientation Courses (NOC) as well as those in the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) II term. Aimed at developing mental resilience, physical endurance, and … Read more

In a spectacular Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on Saturday, 28 May 22, 250 trainees comprising Midshipmen of 102 Indian Naval Academy Course,  cadets of 32 Naval Orientation Course (Extended), 34 Naval Orientation Course (Regular and Coast Guard), 35 Naval Orientation Course (Regular) passed out with flying colours, marking the … Read more

Vice Admiral Puneet K Bahl took over as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala on 26 Dec 21. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 84. An alumnus of NDA Khadakvasla, he has undertaken the Staff Course at DSSC Wellington and the Naval Higher Command Course at College of Naval … Read more

In a spectacular Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on Saturday, 28 November 2020, 164 trainees comprising Midshipmen (99th INAC and INAC-NDA), Cadets of the Indian Navy (30th Naval Orientation Course Extended) and two International trainees from Sri Lanka Navy passed out with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab-initio training. The parade … Read more

An Academy Dinner Night signifying the completion of training activities of Autumn Term 2020 at Indian Naval Academy was organised on 21 Nov 20 at Katari Cadets’ Mess – named after Vice Admiral Ram Dass Katari – the first Indian Chief of Naval Staff, post Independence. The Chief Guest, Vice Admiral M A Hampiholi, AVSM, … Read more

Training camps for IV and VII term cadets of Indian Naval Academy (INA), ‘Samudramanthan’ and ‘Varuna’, were conducted inside INA from 10 to 12 September 2020 whilst following all COVID-19 protocols. 211 cadets participated in cohort groups during the camps which are aimed at developing esprit-de-corps, camaraderie and leadership qualities, whilst testing physical endurance and … Read more