Convocation ceremony held at INA: 84 cadets receive BTech degrees

Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, held its 27th Convocation Ceremony on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.

A total of 84 Midshipmen of the 110th Indian Naval Academy Course, including three international interns from two friendly foreign countries (Tanzania and Vietnam), were joined by chief guest Dr. Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). BTech degrees conferred by N. Kalaiselvi.

The proud parents of the graduating Midshipmen witnessed the solemn ceremony, which was also attended by INA Commandant, Vice Admiral Manish Chadha; Rear Admiral Happy Mohan, Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor; and INA Registrar Commodore K. Nirmal Raghu and Academy officers and instructors.

The graduating batch earned BTech degrees in Applied Electronics and Communications Engineering (AEC), Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) under the aegis of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The rigorous BTech curriculum has equipped trainees with a strong technical foundation, analytical skills and operationally relevant engineering proficiency. These competencies are vital to their future roles as officers in a modern, technology-focused Navy operating sophisticated network-centric warfare systems, while also allowing them to adapt to emerging naval technologies in their careers.

The chief guest congratulated the graduating Midshipmen for their continuous efforts, the INA faculty and staff for their consistent mentorship and the parents for their guidance and support. He administered the Oath of Convocation and presented trophies to outstanding performers. Chief of Naval Staff Rolling Trophies for best academic performance in AEC, ECE and ME streams were awarded to Midshipman Arpit Yadav, Midshipman Kuldeep Singh and Midshipman Yash Pal respectively.