Notable Alumni
Alumni of the academy have led and fought in every major conflict in which India has participated since the academy was established. They have an illustrious record of numerous gallantry awards and achieving 33 alumni have been awarded the Kirti Chakra. 122 have been awarded the Shaurya Chakra.
8 Chiefs of Army Staff, 7 Chiefs of Naval Staff and 4 Chiefs of Air Staff of the Indian Armed Forces have been NDA alumni.
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