The NDA (National Defense Academy) is the Combined Services Academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three branches, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force study together before heading to the respective Military Academy for further training. The NDA'S place is in Pune, Maharashtra, Khadakwasla. It is the world's first three-stage Academy. National Defense Academy is a major joint educational organization and center of excellence to develop junior leaders for friendly foreign countries Indian Armed Forces and Air Forces..
The main focus of the Academy is to offer their students proper training and education for the preparation of NDA and designed the modules for the betterment of our students.
The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination is an entrance examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year for admissions into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA).
The NDA Exam serves as a gateway for candidates seeking a career in the Indian Army , Navy and Air Force.
The NDA (National Defence Academy) selection process is a rigorous and highly competitive process that involves several stages. Here are the various stages involved in the NDA selection process:
The first stage of the selection process is a written examination. This written examination is the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination. It is an entrance examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year for admissions into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA).
The NDA Exam serves as a gateway for candidates seeking a career in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Candidates who clear the written examination are called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview. The SSB interview is a five-day process that evaluates a candidate's personality, intelligence, and potential to be an officer in the armed forces. The SSB interview consists of various tests such as the Psychological Test, Group Task, and Interview.
Candidates who clear the SSB interview are required to undergo a medical examination to ensure they are medically fit to serve in the armed forces.
The final merit list is prepared based on the candidate's performance in the written examination, SSB interview, and medical examination.
Candidates who make it to the final merit list are selected for training at the National Defence Academy (NDA) located in Khadakwasla, Pune. The training at NDA is for three years and includes military training, academics, and physical training.
This exam consists of two papers, Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The Mathematics paper is of 300 marks, and the GAT paper is of 600 marks. The written examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
| Subject Code | Subject | Topics | Marks | Maximum Marks | Duration of Exam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
01 |
Maths |
|
300 |
2 hours 30 minutes |
||
|
02 |
General Ability Test |
Part A English |
Marks |
600 |
||
|
Part B General Knowledge |
||||||
|
Section A |
Physics |
100 |
||||
|
Section B |
Chemistry |
60 |
||||
|
Section C |
General Science |
40 |
||||
|
Section D |
History |
80 |
||||
|
Section E |
Geography |
80 |
||||
|
Section F |
Current Affairs |
40 |
||||
|
Total |
900 |
5 hours |
||||
Marking Scheme and Number of Questions: The total number of questions is 270 and the total marks candidates can get is 900. Duration of exam: 2:30 Hours for each paper (Paper I - Maths and Paper II - General Ability Test).
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Marking scheme | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maths |
120 MCQs |
300 |
2.5 |
0.83 |
|
English |
50 MCQs |
200 |
4 |
1.33 |
|
General Knowledge |
100 MCQs |
400 |
4 |
1.33 |
1. Objective type question paper,
2. Blackball pen
should be used,
3. Language is set bilingually in Hindi
as well as English &
4. Candidates are not allowed to
take a calculator in the examination hall.
| SECTION | SUBJECT | MAXIMUM MARKS |
|---|---|---|
|
Sections A |
Physics |
25% |
|
Sections B |
Chemistry |
15% |
|
Sections C |
General Science |
10% |
|
Sections D |
History, Freedom Movement etc. |
20% |
|
Sections E |
Geography |
20% |
|
Sections F |
Current Events |
10% |
1. The candidate has to register himself by visiting the website:
https://upsconline.nic.in/
2. Candidates can select preferred branches.
3.
Verification of details is done after filling an application
form.
4. There is a procedure of withdrawal of online
application mentioned in Appendix-II (B). Candidate can cancel
their registration.
1. Candidate has to first login using generated credentials
2. Payment is to be done
3. Exam centres to be selected
4. Candidates have to upload scanned documents
5. Agree
to the terms and conditions
6. Final submission is to be
done
The eligible candidates are issued online admit cards almost three weeks before the exam begins.
In case, the candidate wants to effect any change in his/her OTR profile, it shall be allowed only once in the lifetime after the registration at OTR platform. The option to change in OTR profile data shall be available till expiry of 7 days from the next day after the closure of application window of his/her first final application for any Examination of the Commission. In case, the candidate after registration of OTR applies for the first time in this examination; last date of modification of OTR would be 16.01.2024.
The Commission has also decided to extend the facility of making correction(s) in any field(s) of the application form for this examination from next day of the closure of the application window of this Examination. This window will remain open for 7 days from the date of opening of the same i.e. from 10.01.2024 to 16.01.2024. In case a candidate wants to carry out any change in his/her OTR profile during this period, then he/she should login to the OTR platform and do the needful accordingly. In other words, no change in the OTR profile can be made by visiting the window for Modification in application form. The candidate will not be allowed to withdraw their applications after the submission of the same.
A citizen of India, or
A subject of Nepal, or
a
person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri
Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United
Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam
with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that
a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii), above shall be
a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been
issued by the Government of India.
Certificate of
eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of
candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
(i) For Army wing of National Defence Academy 12th class pass of
the 10+2 pattern of school education.
(ii) For Air force
and Naval Wings of NDA and for the 10+2 cadet entry scheme at the
Indian Naval Academy 12th class pass of the 10+2 pattern of
school education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics No
minimum percentage required
Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 2nd
July, 2005 and not later than 1st July, 2008 are eligible.
Candidates should note that the Commission will accept
age-related documents like birth certificate, 12th class
certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to
Matriculation, horoscope and affidavit. Once the date has been
recorded, no request for its change will be considered.
4. Until their training is complete; the candidate cannot marry. If the candidate is found married after the application, the candidate will not be selected for training and is liable to refund all the expenses incurred by the government.
5. Candidates who have previously failed the CPSS / PABT exam are eligible for Air Force in the ground duty branches.
6. Candidate should be physically fit according to physical standards mentioned in Appendix-IV.
Candidates of class 11th are not eligible to appear in the exam. Candidates who are deprived of any commission by the Ministry of defense are not eligible to give the examination. A candidate who has resigned from any of the training academies of Armed forces is not eligible to apply.
1. NDA and NA is an Objective type question paper,
2.
Only Blackball pen should be used in this exam,
3. The
question paper will be bilingual (Both English and Hindi);
4. Candidates are not allowed to take a calculator in the
examination hall.
5. Candidates are advised to listen to
the instructors carefully.
6. Before marking responses,
candidates are requested to fill the following details using only
black ball pens: Centre, Subject, Subject code, Roll Number (The
roll number should be written precisely in the admit card).
7. Do not omit any zero(s) that maybe there.
8. Candidates
should ensure that the subject, test booklet series and roll number
are carefully encoded. All that is needed to blacken the circle
completely.
Candidates (excepting SC/ST candidates/female candidates/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs specified in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) either by remitting the money in any Branch of State Bank of India by cash, or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking of any Bank
At Praadis, aspirants will get information about all the upcoming
exams related to the National Defence Academy (NDA). This page
will inform aspirants about the latest updates, exam pattern, exam
dates, previous years question papers, important dates & selection
process.
N.D.A. & N.A. examination (I) and N.D.A. & N.A.
examination (II) are held by UPSC.
Candidates can check
important dates of N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I) and N.D.A. & N.A.
Examination (II) at https://upsconline.nic.in/.
Joining
instructions for cadets of NDA exams available at https://upsconline.nic.in/.
Procedure and motivational visits to NDA are available at
https://upsconline.nic.in/.
A revised procedure is to be fulfilled by EX-NDA cadets for
obtaining various certificates from JNU, New Delhi.
Last Date to apply : 09/01/2024 (6 PM)
Date of
Examination : 21/04/2024
Candidates can check important
dates of N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I) and N.D.A. & N.A.
Examination (II) at https://upsconline.nic.in/.
Joining instructions for cadets of NDA exams available at https://upsconline.nic.in/.
Procedure and motivational visits to NDA are available at https://upsconline.nic.in/.
A revised procedure is to be fulfilled by EX-NDA cadets for
obtaining various certificates from JNU, New Delhi.
NDA released notification for NDA and NA Exam (I), 2024 on 20th
December, 2023
Candidates can check the link of the
notification as given below:
National
Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2024 | UPSC
At Praadis, aspirants will get information about all the upcoming
exams related to the National Defence Academy (NDA). This page
will inform aspirants about the latest updates, exam pattern, exam
dates, previous years question papers, important dates & selection
process. N.D.A. & N.A. examination (I) and N.D.A. & N.A.
examination (II) are held by UPSC.
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in
The NDA and NA exam was conducted twice a year by UPSC and it includes a written test and SSB Interview.
1. Mathematics (300 marks)
2. General Ability Test (600
marks)
1. Screening - It includes: Verbal and Non-verbal Test & PPDT -
story writing and discussion
2. Psychology Test -
Battery Test,
Thematic Apperception Test [TAT],
Word Association Test [WAT],
Situation Reaction Test
[SRT],
Self-Description Test [SD],
GTO -
Outdoor task,
GD - Group discussion on two topics,
GPE - Group planning Exercise,
PGT - Progressive Group
Task,
HGT - Half Group Task,
IOT - Individual
Obstacles Task,
Command Task - The candidate will be
commander in the task.
3. Group Exercise - It includes:
Snake race/Group Obstacle Race,
4. Personal Interview,
5.
Conference - Candidates will be facing all SSB board members.
N.D.A. and N.A. examination is held twice a year by UPSC for recruitment in all major three armed forces of India - Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Airforce. For detailed information regarding the dates of all the exams, candidates can visit the websites of Ministry of Defence
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in
1. Eligible candidates are issued online admit cards almost three
weeks before the exam begins.
2. Candidate can download
e-Admit cards from the UPSC website http://upsc.gov.in.
3. To download
e-Admit card, candidates will require RID & Date of Birth or Roll
No. (If received) & date of birth or name, fathers name & Date of
Birth available with him.
4. If the candidate has not
received any information regarding admit card, he/she should
immediately contact in the Commission's Office. Numbers are
011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 (on working days between
10 am to 5 pm).
5. Candidates are advised to check admit
card carefully. The details should be the same, as mentioned in
the application form. It is subject to verification of all
eligibility conditions.
6. It is against law for a
non-candidate person to give the exam in place of a real
candidate using his/her admit card.
7. Candidates should
ensure that contact details like mobile number and email ID are
active and valid.
Candidates (excepting SC/ST candidates/female candidates/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs specified in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) either by remitting the money in any Branch of State Bank of India by cash, or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking of any Bank
| PAPER | SUBJECT | TOPICS | MAXIMUM MARKS | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PAPER-I |
MATHEMATICS |
1. Algebra, |
300 |
2 hours 30 minutes |
|
PAPER-II |
GENERAL ABILITY TEST |
PART A- ENGLISH |
600 |
2 hours 30 minutes |
1. ALGEBRA:
Concept of set,
operations on sets, Venn diagrams. De Morgan laws, Cartesian
product, relation, equivalence relation. Representation of real
numbers on a line. Complex numbers-basic properties, modulus,
argument, cube roots of unity. Binary system of numbers.
Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system and
vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions.
Quadratic equations with real coefficients. Solution of linear
inequations of two variables by graphs. Permutation and
Combination. Binomial theorem and its applications. Logarithms and
their applications.
2. MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS:
Types
of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix,
basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square
matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations in
two or three unknowns by Cramer's rule and by Matrix Method.
3. TRIGONOMETRY:
Angles and
their measures in degrees and in radians. Trigonometrical ratios.
Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and
Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions.
Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles.
4. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND
THREE DIMENSIONS:
Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate
system. Distance formula. Equation of a line in various forms.
Angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation
of a circle in standard and in general form. Standard forms of
parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic.
Point in a three dimensional space, distance between two points.
Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation two points.
Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation of a plane and a
line in various forms. Angle between two lines and angle between
two planes. Equation of a sphere.
5. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS:
Concept
of a real valued function-domain, range and graph of a function.
Composite functions, one to one, onto and inverse functions.
Notion of limit, Standard limits-examples. Continuity of
functions-examples, algebraic operations on continuous functions.
Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical
interpretation of a derivative-applications. Derivatives of sum,
product and quotient of functions, derivative of a function with
respect to another function, derivative of a composite function.
Second order derivatives. Increasing and decreasing functions.
Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima.
6. INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS:
Integration as inverse of differentiation,
integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals
involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential and
hyperbolic functions. Evaluation of definite
integrals-determination of areas of plane regions bounded by
curves-applications.
Definition of order and degree of a
differential equation, formation of a differential equation by
examples. General and particular solution of a differential
equations, solution of first order and first degree differential
equations of various types-examples. Application in problems of
growth and decay.
7. VECTOR ALGEBRA :
Vectors
in two and three dimensions, magnitude and direction of a vector.
Unit and null vectors, addition of vectors, scalar multiplication
of a vector, scalar product or dot product of two vectors. Vector
product or cross product of two vectors. Applications-work done by
a force and moment of a force and in geometrical problems.
8. STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY :
Statistics: Classification
of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency
distribution-examples. Graphical representation-Histogram, Pie
Chart, frequency polygon- examples. Measures of Central
tendency-Mean, median and mode. Variance and standard
deviation-determination and comparison. Correlation and
regression.
Probability:
Random experiment, outcomes and associated sample space, events,
mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain
events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary,
elementary and composite events. Definition of
probability-classical and statistical-examples. Elementary
theorems on probability-simple problems. Conditional probability,
Baye's theorem-simple problems. Random variable as function on a
sample space. Binomial distribution, examples of random
experiments giving rise to Binominal distribution.
The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidate's understanding of English and workman like use of words. The syllabus covers various aspects like: Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate's proficiency in English.
The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events.
The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scope of these subjects included in this paper. The topics mentioned are not to be regarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked. Candidate's answers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understanding of the subject.
Section 'A' (Physics)
Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes, Pressure Barometer.
Motion of objects, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton's Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces, Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, Gravitation, elementary ideas of work, Power and Energy. Effects of Heat, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Modes of transference of Heat. Sound waves and their properties, Simple musical instruments. Rectilinear propagation of Light, Reflection and refraction. Spherical mirrors and Lenses, Human Eye.
Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet, Earth as a Magnet.
Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Non-conductors, Ohm's Law, Simple Electrical Circuits, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current, Measurement of Electrical Power, Primary and Secondary Cells, Use of X-Rays. General Principles in the working of the following:
Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner's Compass; Lightening Conductors, Safety Fuses.
Section 'B' (Chemistry)
Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems). Properties of Air and Water.
Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction. Acids, bases and salts. Carbon-different forms. Fertilizers-Natural and Artificial. Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and GunPowder. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency.
Section 'C' (General Science)
Difference between the living and non-living. Basis of Life-Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals.
Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs. Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention.
Food-Source of Energy for man. Constituents of food, Balanced Diet. The Solar System-Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists.
Section 'D' (History, Freedom Movement etc.)
A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation.
Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India. Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery; War of American Independence. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution. Impact of Science and Technology on Society. Concept of one World, United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism. Role of India in the present world.
Section 'E' (Geography)
The Earth, its shape and size. Latitudes and Longitudes, Concept of time. International Date Line. Movements of Earth and their effects.
Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification; Weathering-Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition; Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation; Types of Climate, Major Natural regions of the World. Regional Geography of India-Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources; location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities. Important Sea ports and main sea, land and air routes of India. Main items of Imports and Exports of India.
Section 'F' (Current Events)
Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in the recent years. Current important world events. Prominent personalities-both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports.
NCERT Mathematics Textbooks of Class 11 and Class 12,
Mathematics for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy by R
S Aggarwal,
Entrance Examination for Mathematics Study
Package by Arihant,
Quantitative aptitude for
competitive examinations by R.S Aggarwal,
Study Package
for NTSE Class X,
Previous years Question Papers.
Objective General English by SP Bakshi,
Wren & Martin
High School English Grammar and Composition,
Word Power
Made Easy New (by Norman Lewis),
Previous years
Question Papers.
NCERT Textbooks of Class 10, 11 and 12,
Understanding
Physics by D C Pandey (Arihant Publications),
Previous
years Question Papers.
NCERT Textbooks of Class 10, 11 and 12 &
Previous years
Question Papers.
NCERT Textbooks of Class 10, 11 and 12,
Objective NCERT
at your FINGERTIPS for Biology by MTG Editorial Board,
Previous years Question Papers.
History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra,
India's
Struggle For Independence by Bipan Chandra,
Ancient
India by RS Sharma (Old NCERT),
History of Medieval
India by Satish Chandra (Old NCERT),
A Brief History of
Modern India (2018-2019) Session by Spectrum Book,
Previous years Question Papers.
Fundamentals of Human Geography (NCERT),
Certificate
Physical And Human Geography,
For Maps Oxford School
Atlas,
Previous years Question Papers.
Objective General Knowledge & Current Affairs Level 2 by Disha
Experts,
Daily Newspaper,
Previous years
Question Papers.
Modern S.S.B interviews by Col. Kuldip S Dosanjh &
A
complete guide by NK Natrajan, Arihant publication.
For NDA exam preparations, the student should solve previous
years question papers/model question papers daily. The previous
question papers and mock tests will help you to get familiar
with the syllabus, weightage of question and exam pattern. It
will also give you information about the difficulty level of the
question paper and which type of question can save them more
time. With the help of NCERT and previous years question papers,
you can ace NDA exam easily. Check the previous year's question
papers (PDF format).
NDA
2017 Question Paper
NDA
2016 Question Paper
As this exam consists of 2 phases, so we need to prepare accordingly for that exam.
To start preparation, the candidate must first free their mind from all the distractions and stresses related to studies. After that, candidates can plan their studies. To relax their mind, the candidates should try meditation and it will be helpful for them to start their preparation to begin anew.
For the time being, try to avoid TV, Mobiles and Games. At least when you are studying. It will help you to learn without being distracted.
Before planning a study, you need to check the syllabus first and then try to start with the most weighted topic/subject. Try not to cover everything in one day. Give yourself time to understand things and then study accordingly.
Planning will help you organize and manage time. This will make your study easier. Being organized will help you to study the way you plan and only then you will be able to complete the course on time.
It is the most important part of your preparation. Previous years question papers and mock tests can help you focus on your strengths. By regularly practising those papers, you will be able to know your strengths where you can score high and on which part you still need to work hard.
When you realize that all your syllabus is about to end, then the candidates have to take the previous studies topics and try to revise daily, so that they do not forget what they have during the early days of their preparation.
The result of NDA is released on the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) official website. The UPSC will prepare a list of candidates who scored minimum qualifying marks in the exam. The qualifying candidates shall appear for SSB and Physical test.
The NDA Final result will be declared after the written test and SSB Interview. Candidates can check the NDA result on the UPSC website, which will be displayed in pdf format. Candidate can search their roll numbers and see their result. If they found their roll numbers in the list have qualified the exam.
All the candidates who have successfully passed the written examination will have to register themselves with the Directorate General for recruitment on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Through this website, candidates will be allotted selection centres.
National defence academy is a dream destination for all aspiring military boys, where cadets of 3 services - the Army, the Navy and the Air force are equipped with mental, moral and physical characteristics aimed at leading soldiers.
NDA exam is conducted by UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC).
Candidates have to go to https://upsconline.nic.in/ to enroll for N.D.A. and N.A. exams.
Online application form is filled in 2 parts:-
Part
1:
1. Registration,
2. Preferred branch
selection,
3. Details verification &
4.
Withdrawal/Cancellation of application.
Part 2:
1. Login,
2. Payment,
3. Select the exam
centre,
4. Document upload,
5. Agree to terms
and conditions &
6. Submit.
Candidates get their admit cards almost three weeks before the exam begins.
The age criteria to appear in NDA & NA exam are as follows:-
1. NDA I - 16.5 years to 19.5 years &
2.
NDA II - 16.5 years to 19.5 years.
The below candidates are eligible to appear in NDA exam:-
(a) A citizen of India,
(b) A subject of Nepal,
(c) A subject of Bhutan,
(d) A Tibetan refugee who
came over to India before 1st January 1962,
(e) Persons of Indian Origin &
(f) Overseas
Citizens of India.
No, only unmarried male aspirants can apply for this post.
12th class or appearing candidates are eligible to appear in the exam.
The Supreme Court of India passed an order in August 2021 to allow female candidates to appear in all upcoming NDA entrance examination with respect to the age and qualification requirements. The interested female candidates age should be between 16.5 to 19.5 years and they should have passed Class 12th exam from a recognised education board.
NDA Nationality for Girls. A candidate applying for NDA must be either unmarried, as well as: an Indian national, or a Nepali subject, or a person of Indian descent from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the East African nations of Zambia, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya, Zaire and Ethiopia, or Vietnam who are permanently settled here.
Candidates who are not eligible:-
1. Candidates of
class 11th are not eligible to appear in the exam.
2.
Candidates who are deprived of any commission by the Ministry
of defence are not eligible to give the examination.
3.
A candidate who has resigned from any of the training
academies of Armed forces is not eligible to apply.
The NDA and NA exam is conducted twice a year and it includes a written test and SSB Interview.
NDA has only objective type questions.
No, The calculator is not allowed in the NDA exam.
Only black ball pen is allowed to give the exam.
Duration of exam:- 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper (Paper I - Maths and Paper II - General Ability Test).
NDA exam is conducted in 2 phases:-
Phase 1 -
Written-test 1. Mathematics (300 marks) & 2. General
Ability Test (600 marks). Phase 2 - SSB Interview 1.
Screening,
2. Psychology Test,
3. Group
Exercise,
4. Personal Interview &
5.
Conference.
NDA selection process:- Registration/Login Apply online Admit card Exam Call Letter SSB Interview Medical Test Result/Merit List NDA/NA.
Yes, height matters a lot in NDA exams. The minimum acceptable height is 157 cm for the Army, 152 cm for the Navy and 162.5 cm for the Air Force.
In NDA medical test it includes - Urine test, Blood test, Sugar test, Blood pressure (BP) test & ECG. There should be no hydrocele, varicocele or piles & pyorrhea.
