The National Defence Academy (NDA) is considered the 'Cradle of Indian Military Leadership' as it is the first joint services academy in the world that trains cadets for all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces: the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

The Indian Military Academy (IMA) was established on October 1, 1932, at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is the premier training institution for officers of the Indian Army.

The Indian Naval Academy (INA) is the training establishment of the Indian Navy responsible for providing basic training to officer cadets.

The motto of the Officers Training Academy (OTA) is 'Service Before Self', which emphasizes the selfless dedication and commitment required of military officers.

The Air Force Academy (AFA) is the training establishment of the Indian Air Force responsible for providing basic training to officer cadets.

The training period at the National Defence Academy (NDA) is three years, after which cadets are commissioned into the respective services.

The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) is responsible for training officers for the Indian Army's technical branches, such as electronics and mechanical engineering.

The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is the premier training institution for officers of the Indian Army's medical services.

The Army Dental Corps College (ADCC) is responsible for training officers for the Indian Army's dental services.

The College of Veterinary Science (CVS) is responsible for training officers for the Indian Army's veterinary services.

The Army Education Corps College (AECC) is responsible for training officers for the Indian Army's education services.

The Judge Advocate General's Department (JAGD) is responsible for training officers for the Indian Army's legal services.

The Military Intelligence Training School (MITS) is responsible for training officers for the Indian Army's intelligence services.

The Army Logistics Corps College (ALCC) is responsible for training officers for the Indian Army's logistics services.

The Army Ordnance Corps College (AOCC) is responsible for training officers for the Indian Army's ordnance services.