INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

The Indian Naval Academy is the basic defence service training establishment for the officer cadre of the Indian Naval Services and the Indian Coast Guard. The Indian Naval Academy is situated 135 km from Mangalore and 35 km from the historic city of Kannur. Sprawled over 2452 acres and a perimeter of 22 km, the Indian Naval Academy, Kannur campus includes a 7 km beach stretch. 

The Indian Naval Academy was first established in 1969 at Kochi and is aimed at providing basic training to the officers of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. It was inaugurated on January 8, 2009. Apart from Kochi and Kannur, the Indian Naval Academy has its branch in Mandovi, Goa. It aims to impart the quality of the Navy that is oriented towards knowledge to the selected cadres and develop the cadets physically, mentally, and morally.

The Indian Naval Academy is dedicated to providing a sound education to the young men and women who are joining the Navy. The Academy is accredited by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and offers B.Tech. courses in Mechanical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering. It has 120 core members as its professional faculty, which is composed of naval officers and civilians competent in their respective fields. The prestigious and competent faculty, consisting of both uniformed Naval officers and UPSC level civilian educators, ensures that the cadets are exposed to an elite and sophisticated education. 

• The training camps "Rookie" for Naval Orientation courses and "Barracuda" for second-term Indian Naval Academy courses were conducted from April 6, 2023, to April 9, 2023 to develop camaraderie, leadership skills, and esprit-de-corps.
• Three capital projects were inaugurated at a total cost of Rs 12.5 crore.
• Bangladesh National Day celebrations were held on March 26, 2023 at INA for Bangladeshi cadres.
• The inter-squadron cross country championship was won by the Eagle squadron and held on March 20, 2023, at INA.

Indian Naval Academy courses and fees are mentioned below:

For Indian Naval Academy admissions, students need to follow the application process given below: 

• The candidate needs to visit the Indian Naval Academy official website.
• The candidate needs to select the name of his state and complete the captcha verification.
• The candidate needs to click on "Registration.” There are two options: registering with an Aadhar ID and registering without an Aadhar ID. The candidate needs to select the appropriate option and proceed. 
• The candidate needs to enter his Aadhar ID or any other government-approved ID proof number. After receiving an OTP, the candidate will then proceed to the form-filling process. 
• The candidate needs to fill in his academic details and upload the necessary documents.
• The candidate will then submit the application form and take a printout for safekeeping.

The list of documents to be submitted during the application to the Indian Naval Academy:

• Class 10th mark sheet.
• Class 12th mark sheet. 
• JEE Main 2023 scorecard.
• Recent passport-sized photograph.

The Indian Naval Academy eligibility criteria for applying to the B.Tech courses are given below:

• The candidate must be born between January 2, 2003, and July 1, 2005.
• Candidate must have passed class 12th or its equivalent with a minimum of 70% marks in physics, chemistry, and mathematics and 50% marks in english.
• The candidate must secure a valid rank in the JEE MAIN 2022.
• Candidates who are shortlisted have to undergo a medical test required for selection.

The 2023 10+2 cadet entry scheme follows the below mentioned selection process.

• A cut-off is fixed by the admission authority based on the JEE MAIN 2022 All India Rank.
• 900 candidates in total will be shortlisted for the SSB Interview. 
• SSB interviews will be conducted in Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam.

Stage 1 of the Indian Naval Academy selection process is dedicated to basic intelligence testing, picture perception, and group discussion.

Stage 2 of the Indian Naval Academy selection process includes psychological testing, group testing, and interviews.

• Further shortlisting will be done based on the candidate's performance at these two levels.
• Shortlisted candidates will follow through with their medical examinations.
• A merit list will be released, declaring the names of the selected candidates based on their All India SSB scores.

Admiral Kirpal Singh Scholarship:

The Admiral Kirpal Singh Award for Academic Excellence scholarship is available to the children of gunnery sailors to motivate them to pursue higher education after the 10th. It is a one-time award where the children are allotted cash awards on the basis of merit in the 10th, 12th, and graduation. The details of this scholarship can be found on the official website of the Indian Navy. 

Central Government Concessions and Benefits - war widows/ war disabled and retired/ serving defence personnel:

According to the provisions of this scholarship, the children of defence personnel killed or disabled in action, including casualties of Operation Pawan and Meghdoot, studying in any educational institution under the department of education are entitled to the following concessions:

• Complete exemption from tuition fees and other fees levied by the educational institution concerned. 
• A full grant for hostel charges for those studying in boarding schools and colleges. 
• The cost of uniforms, books, and stationery

The Indian Naval Academy is situated in Ezhimala, Kerala. The academy is sprawled across 2452 acres of lush greenery and is located at a distance of 35 km from Kannur and 135 km from Mangalore. The Indian Naval Academy is surrounded by Mount Dilli, the Kavvayi backwaters, and the Arabian Sea. It also includes a 7 km stretch of beach.

The Indian Naval Academy, Kannur campus consists of various landmarks like the headquarters, Chola stadium, parade ground, Katari cadets' mess, aquatic complex, sports field, and residentials for officers and sailors as well as civilian employees.

The campus has the capacity to house over 1500 cadets at a time. It has a library called the Panini Library, spread across 3000 sq. ft. of area. This fully automated library contains an enormous collection of books as well as dedicated internet bays for easy access to information. There are two seminar halls for conducting lectures and screening movies on weekends. Both of these are centrally air-conditioned and can seat up to 900 cadets at a time.

The Indian Naval Academy provides different facilities to the cadets for their overall development. The Mulla Aquatic Complex trains the cadets in swimming and diving; the Pereira Drill and Discipline Complex trains the cadets to be disciplined; the Angre Physical Training and Sports Complex develops the cadets' team spirit, etc.

The residential wing of the campus comprises six squadrons and one midshipmen's wing. The Indian Naval Academy campus building comprises an ECA complex that houses all the essential goods shops. It also has a "Cadet's Cafeteria" serving a healthy and palatable menu to the trainees. There is a modern and well-equipped MI room on the campus that caters to the medical and healthcare needs of the cadets. 

The Indian Naval Academy has a state-of-the-art academic infrastructure that brings it at par with international standards. It consists of a fully functional, moodle-based learning software, accessible to the cadets as required. The campus houses welding, casting, woodworking, and various other labs. The Panini library ensures that the cadets may access any information at any time.

The Indian Naval Academy, Kannur has a wide array of hobby and sports clubs available to the cadets under training. Some of the Hobby clubs available at INA, Kannur are:

• Music
• Squash
• Theatre
• Taekwondo
• Photography 
• Para-gliding
• Rock climbing 
• Yachting
• Gymnastics
• Yoga
• Ballroom dancing
• Martial arts

Physical training: 

INA, Kannur provides extensive physical training to the cadets in the field of sports, swimming, gymnastics, etc.  Friendly matches are often organized for the Academy teams to give them the taste of healthy competition against NDA, IMA, and AFA. Inter Academy Championship, named the Bakshi cup snd the Sabhiki cup, is held on a rotation basis between these four academies to test the overall development of their training.

Equitation: 

Since July 2011, the Indian Naval Academy has included equitation as a part of its training curriculum. The INA equitation facility houses 18 horses, and the cadets are trained for National Equestrian Championships. Horse riding is an essential part of the training of a cadet, and INA, Kannur ensures that the training incorporates balance, effective communication, and overall fitness into the curriculum. 

Seamanship:

The seamanship curriculum of INA, Kannur consists of Rigging, Anchor work, and Boat work. Adequate seamanship training is imparted to all NOC courses, thus building a solid foundation and understanding.

Weapon Training:

Every cadet is required to have a basic understanding of weapons and how to handle them. Indian Naval Academy, Kannur includes small weapon training as an integral part of its curriculum.

Sports:

The Academy aims to promote a sense of team spirit and esprit de corps. As such, it encourages sports and other physical exercises. The campus at INA, Kannur provides the cadet's courts for sports like basketball, football, volleyball, hockey, badminton, lawn tennis, squash, golf, etc.

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