The National Defence Academy (NDA) has the unique distinction of being the first institutions in the world, to impart combined training to officer cadets of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. The concept and genesis of National Defence Academy dates back to the period before Independence.
Mission At National Defence Academy
- The Mission at the National Defence Academy is to provide the requisite educational standard and acquire mental and physical qualities, essential to their progressive and continued development as officers of the fighting services.
- Provide basic service training as will assist in developing their character, initiative, self-confidence and, above all, qualities of leadership.
- Development ability to appreciate the inter-services aspect of the Armed Forces.
- Develop an interest in extra curricular activities of the outdoor type.
- Inculcate the spirit of the Honour Code as well as ethical and moral values.
Today the National Defence Academy imparts, to young men who choose the Armed Forces as their vocation, an intensive education in Science, Technology, Arts and Military subjects. At the end of their training the cadets receive a Degree from the Jawaharlal Nehru University. While a young cadet is being prepared intellectually to face the forthcoming challenges of high technology on tomorrow’s battle-field, he is also physically and mentally toughened by a rigorous regimen of physical conditioning which includes callisthenics, drill, swimming, horse-riding and the full gamut of games and sporting activities. At the same time, his horizons are expanded by exposure to various cultural activities, as well as hobby and adventure clubs.
