NDA's 150th Course Convocation and Passing Out Parade Scheduled for 29-30 May 2026

The National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla is set to host the Convocation Ceremony and Passing Out Parade for its 150th Course on May 29 and 30, 2026. The Convocation Ceremony is scheduled for May 29, 2026, at 11:00 am, taking place at the NDA's Habibullah Hall. Dr. Kiran Bedi, a retired IPS officer and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, will attend the event as the Chief Guest.

According to the media invitation, transportation for media representatives is arranged to depart from Patrakar Bhavan, Ganjwe Chowk, Pune, at 09:00 am on May 29, 2026. Media personnel have been asked to arrive at the venue in accordance with this schedule.

The Passing Out Parade for the 150th Course is planned for May 30, 2026, at 06:40 am at the renowned Khetrapal Parade Ground within the NDA. General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, the Chief of the Army Staff, will serve as the Chief Guest for this parade. Transport for media covering the Passing Out Parade will leave from Patrakar Bhavan, Ganjwe Chowk, Pune, at 05:00 am on May 30, 2026.

The Passing Out Parade signifies the end of intensive military training for NDA cadets before they proceed to their respective pre-commissioning academies of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. This event stands as one of the NDA's most important ceremonial occasions, representing the core values of discipline, leadership, and camaraderie, while also marking the beginning of a new chapter in the cadets' careers.