Foundation and Establishment
Located at Ezhimala, Kerala.
Commissioned on 8 January 2009.
Consolidated earlier naval training centers into one modern facility.
Asia’s largest naval academy and a symbol of India’s maritime vision.
Location and Scenic Setting
Situated in Kannur district.
Surrounded by the Arabian Sea, hills, and backwaters.
Historical significance: Ezhimala was once an ancient naval base.
Largest Naval Training Facility in Asia
Covers 2,452 acres of land and 7,500 acres of sea.
Includes academic blocks, parade grounds, hostels, and training areas.
Sea area used for seamanship and navigation practice.
Motto
“Vidhya Vinay Veerta” = Knowledge, Humility, Valour.
Training focuses on education, discipline, and bravery.
Academic Curriculum
Degrees in Engineering, Science, Humanities (affiliated with JNU).
Naval sciences: marine engineering, navigation, oceanography.
Produces officers who are both scholars and warriors.
Seamanship and Practical Training
Hands-on training in ship handling, navigation, and survival.
Practical exposure through training ships and simulators.
Naval Orientation Courses
Cadets enter via NDA, CDS, and 10+2 B.Tech schemes.
Orientation introduces naval values, seamanship, leadership basics.
Specialized streams: aviation, submarine operations.
Passing Out Parade (POP)
Prestigious ceremony marking cadets’ commissioning as officers.
Attended by families, dignitaries, and senior officials.
Symbol of years of discipline and dedication.
Physical Fitness and Outdoor Activities
Includes daily drills, endurance runs, obstacle courses, and swimming.
Emphasis on rowing, sailing, and watermanship.
Builds courage, stamina, and confidence.
Simulator and Technology Training
Equipped with modern simulators for navigation, aviation, and ship handling.
Provides realistic scenarios for 21st-century naval warfare.
Women at INA
Women inducted since the 1990s.
Serve in executive, technical, and aviation branches.
Today: also pilots and observers in naval aviation.
Distinguished Alumni
Serve across surface ships, submarines, and aviation.
Many awarded for gallantry, leadership, and global representation.
Leadership Development
Leadership built through responsibility in academics, sports, and drills.
Cadets learn to lead by example and perform under pressure.
International Trainees
INA trains cadets from friendly foreign nations.
Strengthens maritime diplomacy and global defense ties.
Cultural and Extracurricular Life
Activities include sports, debates, music, and festivals.
Ensures cadets are well-rounded and confident.
Naval Heritage and Museums
INA maintains heritage museums and displays.
Cadets learn India’s naval history, seafaring traditions, and battles.
Journey of Aspirants
Admission through NDA, CDS, or 10+2 B.Tech + SSB interview.
Coaching institutions like Doon Defence Dreamers help aspirants prepare.
Modernization and Future Readiness
Training includes cyber warfare, drones, space-based navigation.
Cadets join multinational and joint exercises.
A Symbol of National Pride
Represents India’s maritime sovereignty.
Cadets marching with the Arabian Sea backdrop = iconic image of courage.
Enduring Legacy
Since 2009, INA has produced generations of naval leaders.
Motto continues to inspire: Knowledge, Humility, Valour.
