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title: "Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy (LBSNAA)"
description: "LBSNAA at Mussoorie trains India's IAS officers and runs the all-services Foundation Course. See its origins, course structure, and how it differs from SVPNPA."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration is India's apex civil services training institution at Mussoorie, training Indian Administrative Service officers and conducting the common Foundation Course.
- What is the difference between LBSNAA and SVPNPA?
- What is the Foundation Course at LBSNAA?
- Under which ministry does LBSNAA operate?
- How does Mission Karmayogi relate to LBSNAA?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration is India's apex civil services training institution at Mussoorie, training Indian Administrative Service officers and conducting the common Foundation Course.

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