First batch of 17 women cadets passes out of the National Defence Academy
The first-ever batch of 17 female cadets passed out of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, on 30 May 2025 with the 148th Course, in a parade reviewed by Mizoram Governor General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd).
Summary
The National Defence Academy (NDA) passed out its first-ever batch of 17 female cadets on 30 May 2025, among 336 cadets completing the 148th Course (Spring Term 2025). A total of 1,341 cadets took part in the Passing Out Parade at the Khetarpal Parade Ground, Khadakwasla, Maharashtra, reviewed by Mizoram Governor General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd). The President's Gold Medal went to Battalion Cadet Adjutant Prince Raj, the Silver Medal to Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi, who commanded the parade, and the Bronze Medal to Battalion Cadet Captain Tejas Bhatt. Golf Squadron won the Chiefs of Staff Banner.
Key facts
- Date / venue
- 30 May 2025, Khetarpal Parade Ground, NDA Khadakwasla
- Course
- 148th Course, Spring Term 2025
- First
- First-ever batch of 17 female cadets
- Passing out
- 336 cadets; 1,341 in parade
- Reviewing Officer
- General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), Governor of Mizoram
- Medals
- Gold: Prince Raj; Silver: Udayveer Singh Negi; Bronze: Tejas Bhatt
- Chiefs of Staff Banner
- Golf Squadron
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many female cadets were in the first-ever women's batch to pass out of the NDA on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17
The Ministry of Defence said the first-ever batch of 17 female cadets passed out with the 148th Course.
Who was the Reviewing Officer of the NDA 148th Course Passing Out Parade on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), Governor of Mizoram
The Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), was the Reviewing Officer.
Who received the President's Gold Medal at the NDA 148th Course Passing Out Parade?
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Correct answer: D — Prince Raj
Battalion Cadet Adjutant Prince Raj received the Gold Medal; Negi got Silver and Bhatt Bronze. Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari was the parade Adjutant.