INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY — Regular, Fees and Admission 2026-27

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.

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