Passing out parade of 2,172 trainees held at INS Chilka

January 9, 2026 10:25 AM

Passing out parade of 2,172 trainees held at INS Chilka

2,172 trainees successfully passed out from INS Chilka on Thursday, following the completion of 16 weeks of ab-initio training, marking an important milestone in their journey as naval professionals. The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch was held in an impressive post-sunset ceremonial setting, symbolising the transformation of the trainees into disciplined, resilient and combat-ready personnel. The batch comprised 2,172 trainees, including 2,103 Agniveers - among them 113 women Agniv...

Indian Naval Academy holds autumn term 2025 passing out parade

November 30, 2025 10:57 AM

Indian Naval Academy holds autumn term 2025 passing out parade

The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, held its Passing Out Parade (POP) for the Autumn Term 2025 on Saturday, marking the completion of initial training for 232 trainees. The cohort included Midshipmen of the 109th Indian Naval Academy Course and cadets from various Naval Orientation Courses, including 18 cadets from seven friendly foreign nations - Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Maldives, Myanmar, Mozambique, and Seychelles - underscoring the academy’s expanding international engagement....