205 cadets conferred bachelors degrees from JNU at 146th NDA convocation ceremony

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 23 : A total of 205 cadets were conferred the prestigious bachelor's degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University at the 146th convocation ceremony of the National Defence Academy held at the Habibullah Hall in Pune, on Thursday.
A total of 82 cadets were conferred degrees in the science stream, 84 cadets in the computer science stream and 39 cadets in the arts stream.
17 cadets from friendly foreign countries were also awarded degrees during the convocation ceremony.

In addition, the B Tech stream, comprising 132 Navy and Air Force cadets, also received a 'three-year course completion' certificate, as these Naval and Air Force cadets will be conferred with the degree after completion of one year of training at their respective pre-commissioning training academics, i.e., Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, respectively.
The academic report for Spring Term 2024 was presented. The Chief Guest, in his convocation address, congratulated the cadets of the passing out course for the successful completion of their gruelling training from one of the premier training academies of world repute.
He congratulated and conveyed his sincere gratitude to all the parents who motivated their wards to join this prestigious 'Tri Services' training institute of the Indian Armed Forces.
Earlier, as a prelude to the passing-out parade, a Cadets' Activity Display exhibiting exceptional standards of skills acquired through various aspects of military training was conducted at Bombay Stadium, National Defence Academy, Pune.
It involved spectacular, awe-inspiring acts of combat and adventure. The display was graced by Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande.
The audience also included various senior dignitaries, the proud parents of the Passing Out Course and the cadets of the 146th Course.
The display started with the welcome of the August gathering with the standing salute and flag hoisting in a true cavalry tradition.
The event showcased an ensemble of 270 cadets and 38 horses displaying high standards of training, complete synchronisation of actions and physical excellence.
The event, with the daring and fearless equestrian display by the cadets, left everyone spellbound and awestruck.
The cadets of the NDA demonstrated a display of Jointmanship by undertaking a synchronised Tri-Services Attack Demo.
This was followed by an audacious and breathtaking skydiving display by the elite Akash Ganga Team. The cadets then displayed their physical training standards in a well-synchronised and exhilarating sequence comprising skipping rope exercises and gymnastic manoeuvres.
This was followed by an outstanding musical display that captivated the audience. The event ended with the tableau formation bidding ADIEU to the 146th Course by the High Horse Team.
The Chief Guest for the occasion was the Vice Chancellor of Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala and Vice-Chancellor (Addl Charge) of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Sat Prakash Bansal.