Where is the College of Defence Management located

The College of Defence Management (CDM) is located in Secunderabad, Telangana [t1][t2]. Established in June 1970, it serves as a premier tri-service management institution under the Indian Armed Forces, providing training and education to senior officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force [t1][t5]. The institution was formerly known as the Institute of Defence Management and is situated in the Sainikpuri area of Secunderabad [t8][t9]. It focuses on imparting modern management concepts and techniques to enhance the operational effectiveness of the military [t4]. While other options like Dehradun host the Indian Military Academy and Wellington hosts the Defence Services Staff College, the CDM is specifically headquartered in Secunderabad [t6]. The college operates under the aegis of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff [t4].

Sources

1. [1] https://satheessc.iitk.ac.in/sathee-ssc/student-corner/general-knowledge/static-awareness/defence-institutes-in-india/
2. [2] https://rsdebate.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/707297/1/IQ_251_02032020_U1150_p76_p85.pdf
3. [3] https://cdm.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JOINING-INSTRUCTIONS-MDP-COMPASS-2025-.pdf
4. [4] https://www.pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=81173