OTAAAChennai Officers Training Academy Alumni Association
We are pleased to share the outstanding performance of our Arty YOs from SSC 119. Many achieved Alpha grading on the demanding YOs course and performed exceptionally well. Lt Pragati Thakur made us all proud by jointly winning the coveted Silver Gun, awarded to the best Arty YO on the course. She was also the Gold Medal winner of her …
Read More »Heartiest Congratulations to Maj Gen M Rajiv Menon, SM. VSM, MADRAS Regt, SS-53 on being approved for promotion to Lt Gen
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations SSNT-1 Course: Phase 2
The trailblazers of the SS Courses marked 60 years since commissioning. As Phase 2 of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the course mates organised a two-day programme in New Delhi on the anniversary dates of 24 and 25 April 2026. Highlights of the event included the following: A coffee table book was formally released by Gen N. C. Vij, PVSM, UYSM, …
Read More »Silver Jubilee Reunion of SS-71, WSES-17 & SS(T)-14 at OTA, Chennai
The Officers Training Academy, Chennai, witnessed the Silver Jubilee celebrations of SS-71, WSES-17 and SS(T)-14 courses from 20 to 22 March 2026. The occasion marked the completion of 25 glorious years of commissioned service, bringing together officers, veterans, spouses and families in a spirit of camaraderie, nostalgia and pride. The celebrations commenced on 20 March 2026 with the arrival of …
Read More »SSNT -01 Kickstart their Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
SSNT-1 Course kickstarted their Diamond Jubilee year, commemorating commissioning from OTS Madras(now OTA, Chennai) on 24 Apr 1966. The first event in the series was a cruise from Goa to Lakshadweep to Mumbai. 25 members gathered in Goa on 16th Mar 2026, visited Big Foot Museum, Mandovi river cruise, Glowing Forest, Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, Birla Mandir, and beaches. …
Read More »Pipping Ceremony | Live from Officers Training Academy, Chennai | 7th March 2026
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Read More »LIVE: Passing Out Parade | Live from Officers Training Academy, Chennai | Live 7 th March 2026
“Passing Out Parade at OTA, Chennai – 07 March 2026”
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Read More »350 cadets pass out with Diploma in IT and Cyber Security jointly curated by SRMIST and OTA
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Read More »CREATIVE MIST : AN OTA CHENNAI’S CREATIVE WRITING CLUB PUBLICATION
We are pleased to announce the launch of CREATIVE MIST, a magazine produced by the Cadets of OTA Chennai's creative writing club. This publication will be released twice each term, providing a concise and insightful overview of Academy activities during the period. Feedback and comments regarding the magazine are encouraged and may be submitted to the Secretary OTAAA via the …
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