Fri May 30 13:26:39 UTC 2025: ## Summary:

The Indian Naval Academy (INA) at Ezhimala held its 25th convocation ceremony. 83 Midshipmen, including five international cadets, received B.Tech degrees in Applied Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Jaiteerath R. Joshi, Director General of BrahMos Aerospace, conferred the degrees. Midshipmen Dhanvin Saini, Dhaval Kumar G. Korvadiya, and Nakul Saxena received the Chief of the Naval Staff Rolling Trophy for best performance in their respective engineering streams.

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**Indian Naval Academy Celebrates 25th Convocation, Awards Degrees to Future Officers**

KANNUR, May 30, 2025 – The Indian Naval Academy (INA) at Ezhimala celebrated its 25th convocation ceremony today, awarding B.Tech degrees to 83 Midshipmen from the 107th and 108th courses. The graduating class included five international cadets from three different countries, highlighting the INA’s growing global reach.

The degrees, conferred by Jaiteerath R. Joshi, Director General of BrahMos Aerospace, were awarded in the disciplines of Applied Electronics and Communication Engineering (AEC), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), and Mechanical Engineering, all under the academic oversight of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Parents and senior naval officers attended the prestigious event.

“Congratulations to the graduates, their families, and the academy’s faculty,” said Mr. Joshi. He administered the convocation oath and presented trophies to the top-performing students. Midshipman Dhanvin Saini (AEC), Midshipman Dhaval Kumar G. Korvadiya (ECE), and Midshipman Nakul Saxena (ME) were awarded the Chief of the Naval Staff Rolling Trophy for their outstanding performance in their respective engineering streams.

The convocation ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, Commandant of INA; Rear Admiral Prakash Gopalan, Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor; and Rear Admiral G. Rambabu, Principal of INA, alongside all instructors. The event marks a significant milestone in the careers of these young officers as they prepare to serve and protect the nation.

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