The iconic ceremony will be streamed live on YouTube from 06:30 AM. The National Defence Academy (NDA) is set to conduct the Passing Out Parade (POP) for the 149th Course on 30 November 2025, marking one of the most prestigious and celebrated military events in the country. The parade, which symbolizes the culmination of rigorous tri-service training, will begin at 06:30 AM, with live streaming available on YouTube for viewers across India and abroad.
The POP is held at the historic Khetrapal Parade Ground, named after Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, PVC. The event marks the formal completion of the cadets’ training at NDA—where they undergo intense academic, physical, leadership, and service-specific grooming before moving on to their respective pre-commission training academies: Indian Military Academy (IMA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Indian Naval Academy (INA).
A Tribute to Discipline and Jointmanship
The Passing Out Parade is known for its immaculate drill movements, synchronized marching columns, and the emotional moment of the “Antim Pag”, where cadets march out of the Academy for the last time as they transition from trainees to future officers of the Indian Armed Forces.
The 149th Course, like its predecessors, stands as a testament to the NDA’s commitment to shaping high-calibre military leaders who embody discipline, honour, integrity, and jointmanship.
Families and Citizens to Join Virtually
To ensure wider participation, especially for families and citizens unable to attend in person, the NDA will broadcast the complete parade live on YouTube starting at 06:30 AM on 30 November 2025. This digital initiative helps millions witness the country’s finest youth take their first formal step toward serving the nation.
Continuing a Legacy of Excellence
Since its inception, the National Defence Academy has produced generations of officers who have gone on to lead the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force with distinction. The upcoming Passing Out Parade of the 149th Course reinforces this proud legacy and adds another chapter to the Academy’s storied history.
As the Autumn Term 2025 draws to a close, the nation eagerly awaits the ceremonial march of the 149th Course—a celebration of courage, camaraderie, and commitment to the motherland.
