232 trainees pass out at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala; CDS Gen Anil Chauhan reviews parade
On 29 November 2025, 232 trainees, including 18 cadets from seven friendly foreign nations, passed out at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (Kerala), in a parade reviewed by CDS General Anil Chauhan.
Summary
The Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, saw 232 trainees — midshipmen of the 109th INA Course and cadets of several Naval Orientation Courses, including Coast Guard — complete their initial training. 18 cadets came from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Maldives, Myanmar, Mozambique and Seychelles. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan reviewed the parade; Midshipman Vishesh Kumar received the President's Gold Medal for standing first in the B.Tech course.
Key facts
- Academy
- Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala
- Date
- 29 November 2025
- Trainees
- 232, incl. 109th INA Course
- Foreign cadets
- 18 from 7 nations
- Reviewing Officer
- CDS General Anil Chauhan
- President's Gold Medal
- Midshipman Vishesh Kumar (B.Tech course topper)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who reviewed the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on 29 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — General Anil Chauhan
The parade was reviewed by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff.
The passing-out cohort at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on 29 November 2025 included 18 cadets from how many friendly foreign nations?
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Correct answer: A — Seven
18 cadets came from seven friendly foreign nations: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Maldives, Myanmar, Mozambique and Seychelles.