Chennai, March 4 -- The first batch of 350 students from SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) graduated from the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, with a Diploma in Information Technology and Cyber Security.

Instituted under a Memorandum of Understanding between SRMIST and OTA, the one-year diploma programme was designed to equip future military leaders with structured knowledge in cutting-edge domains of information technology, cyber security, and data protection, thereby strengthening the nation's cyber resilience and digital warfighting capabilities.

A total of 350 officer cadets were awarded diplomas under this unique academic partnership.

Among them, 321 were male cadets and 29 were female cadets. The graduating ...