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The National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune marked history as 17 female cadets graduated for the first time during the 148^th Passing Out Parade 2025.

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• The first-ever batch of 17 female cadets graduated alongside 319 male cadets marking the culmination of the 148th Course – Spring Term 2025.
• Division Cadet Shriti Daksh made history as the first female cadet to win the Silver Medal and Chief of Air Staff Trophy for topping the B.A. stream.
• A total of 1,341 cadets, including the passing-out batch, participated in the Passing Out Parade (POP) at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground in Khadakwasla, Maharashtra.
• After a Supreme Court verdict in 2021, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) permitted women to apply for the NDA examination for the first time.
• The cadets were conferred with B.Sc., B.A., and B.Tech. degrees from the Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

The National Defence Academy (NDA)

• NDA is the premier joint training institution for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
• NDA was established in 1954 and is one of India’s most prestigious institutions, symbolising dedication, honour, and excellence in military training.