The UPSC extended the deadline for filling out the NDA (I) 2025 application form until January 1, 2025. The application process began on December 11, 2024, along with the official notification, including eligibility details, the exam pattern, and the syllabus. The NDA (I) 2025 exam was conducted on April 13, 2025. Candidates who have completed or are appearing for their Class 12 exams are eligible to apply.
The NDA (II) 2025 notification was released on May 28, 2025, with the application window open from May 28 to June 17, 2025. The NDA (II) exam will take place on September 14, 2025. The NDA exam is conducted to select candidates for admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Indian Naval Academy (INA).
UPSC conducts the NDA exam for admission of candidates in the defence forces of India, including the Army, Air Force, and Navy. It is a national-level defence examination conducted twice a year by UPSC. The first part of the exam is NDA (I), where the candidates have to qualify for a written test. The second part of the exam is the Interview, where candidates must prepare for a personality test and interview conducted by the SSB (Service Selection Board).
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The NDA 2025 notification is released in PDF format and includes all the important details about the exam. It contains information about important dates, the application process, exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and more.
Before applying, candidates should carefully go through the notification to understand the requirements and procedures for the exam.
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The NDA exam is one of the most popular defence exams in India, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates who have completed or are appearing for their Class 12 exams can apply. The exam is held twice a year (April & September) and consists of a written test followed by an SSB interview. It is conducted offline in both English and Hindi. Successful candidates gain admission into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).
| Exam Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year (April & September) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Stages | Written Exam & SSB Interview |
| Purpose | Admission to NDA & INA |
| Exam Fees | INR 100 for General/OBC males; SC/ST/Women/JCO/NCO/OR sons are exempted |
| Total Marks | Written Exam: 900, SSB Interview: 900 |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Contact Details | 011-23385271 / 011-23381125 / 011-23098543 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NDA (I) Notification | December 11, 2024 |
| NDA (I) Application Form | December 11, 2024 – January 1, 2025 |
| NDA (I) Exam Date | April 13, 2025 |
| NDA (II) Notification | May 28, 2025 |
| NDA (II) Application Form | May 28, 2025 – June 17, 2025 |
| NDA (II) Exam Date | September 14, 2025 |
The NDA 2025 vacancies were announced along with the official notification. In the previous year (2024), a total of 406 vacancies were released. Below is the detailed vacancy distribution for NDA 2025.
| Academy | Wing | Total Vacancies | Vacancies for Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDA | Army | 208 | 10 |
| Navy | 42 | 6 | |
| Air Force (Flying Branch) | 92 | 2 | |
| Air Force (Ground Duties – Tech) | 18 | 2 | |
| Air Force (Ground Duties – Non-Tech) | 10 | 2 | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | – | 36 | 5 |
| Total | – | 406 | – |
Before applying for the NDA Exam, interested candidates should examine the qualifying requirements. The eligibility conditions are essential to the exam; otherwise, the candidate’s application will be rejected. The NDA Eligibility Criteria are described in depth below.
To be eligible for the NDA exam, candidates must be one of the following:
| Age (yrs) | Minimum weight for all ages | Age: 17 to 20 yrs | Age: 20 +01 Day-30 yrs | Age :30 + 01 Day- 40 yrs | Age: Above 40 yrs |
| Height (cm) | Weight (Kg) | Weight (Kg) | Weight (Kg) | Weight (Kg) | Weight (Kg) |
| 140 | 35.3 | 43.1 | 45.1 | 47.0 | 49.0 |
| 141 | 35.8 | 43.7 | 45.7 | 47.7 | 49.7 |
| 142 | 36.3 | 44.4 | 46.4 | 48.4 | 50.4 |
| 143 | 36.8 | 45.0 | 47.0 | 49.1 | 51.1 |
| 144 | 37.3 | 45.6 | 47.7 | 49.8 | 51.8 |
| 145 | 37.8 | 46.3 | 48.4 | 50.5 | 52.6 |
| 146 | 38.4 | 46.9 | 49.0 | 51.2 | 53.3 |
| 147 | 38.9 | 47.5 | 49.7 | 51.9 | 54.0 |
| 148 | 39.4 | 48.2 | 50.4 | 52.6 | 54.8 |
| 149 | 40.0 | 48.8 | 51.1 | 53.3 | 55.5 |
| 150 | 40.5 | 49.5 | 51.8 | 54.0 | 56.3 |
| 151 | 41.0 | 50.2 | 52.4 | 54.7 | 57.0 |
| 152 | 41.6 | 50.8 | 53.1 | 55.4 | 57.8 |
| 153 | 42.l | 51.5 | 53.8 | 56.2 | 58.5 |
| 154 | 42.7 | 52.2 | 54.5 | 56.9 | 59.3 |
| 155 | 43.2 | 52.9 | 55.3 | 57.7 | 60.l |
| 156 | 43.8 | 53.5 | 56.0 | 58.4 | 60.8 |
| 157 | 44.4 | 54.2 | 56.7 | 59.2 | 61.6 |
| 158 | 44.9 | 54.9 | 57.4 | 59.9 | 62.4 |
| 159 | 45.5 | 55.6 | 58.1 | 60.7 | 63.2 |
| 160 | 46.l | 56.3 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 64.0 |
| 161 | 46.7 | 57.0 | 59.6 | 62.2 | 64.8 |
| 162 | 47.2 | 57.7 | 60.4 | 63.0 | 65.6 |
| 163 | 47.8 | 58.5 | 61.1 | 63.8 | 66.4 |
| Age (yrs) | Minimum weight for all ages | Age: 17 to 20 yrs | Age: 20 +01 Day-30 yrs | Age :30 + 01 Day- 40 yrs | Age: Above 40 yrs |
| Height (cm) | Weight (Kg) | Weight (Kg) | Weight (Kg) | Weight (Kg) | Weight (Kg) |
| 140 | 35.3 | 43.1 | 45.1 | 47.0 | 49.0 |
| 141 | 35.8 | 43.7 | 45.7 | 47.7 | 49.7 |
| 142 | 36.3 | 44.4 | 46.4 | 48.4 | 50.4 |
| 143 | 36.8 | 45.0 | 47.0 | 49.1 | 51.1 |
| 144 | 37.3 | 45.6 | 47.7 | 49.8 | 51.8 |
| 145 | 37.8 | 46.3 | 48.4 | 50.5 | 52.6 |
| 146 | 38.4 | 46.9 | 49.0 | 51.2 | 53.3 |
| 147 | 38.9 | 47.5 | 49.7 | 51.9 | 54.0 |
| 148 | 39.4 | 48.2 | 50.4 | 52.6 | 54.8 |
| 149 | 40.0 | 48.8 | 51.1 | 53.3 | 55.5 |
| 150 | 40.5 | 49.5 | 51.8 | 54.0 | 56.3 |
| 151 | 41.0 | 50.2 | 52.4 | 54.7 | 57.0 |
| 152 | 41.6 | 50.8 | 53.1 | 55.4 | 57.8 |
| 153 | 42.l | 51.5 | 53.8 | 56.2 | 58.5 |
| 154 | 42.7 | 52.2 | 54.5 | 56.9 | 59.3 |
| 155 | 43.2 | 52.9 | 55.3 | 57.7 | 60.l |
| 156 | 43.8 | 53.5 | 56.0 | 58.4 | 60.8 |
| 157 | 44.4 | 54.2 | 56.7 | 59.2 | 61.6 |
| 158 | 44.9 | 54.9 | 57.4 | 59.9 | 62.4 |
| 159 | 45.5 | 55.6 | 58.1 | 60.7 | 63.2 |
| 160 | 46.l | 56.3 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 64.0 |
| 161 | 46.7 | 57.0 | 59.6 | 62.2 | 64.8 |
| 162 | 47.2 | 57.7 | 60.4 | 63.0 | 65.6 |
| 163 | 47.8 | 58.5 | 61.1 | 63.8 | 66.4 |
| Category | Min Height for Male |
| Tribals from Ladakh | 155 cm |
| Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy Islands | 155 cm |
| Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Uttarakhand | 152 cm |
| Bhutan, Sikkim & North East Region | 152 cm |
| Category | Minimum Height for Female |
| Tribals from Ladakh | 150 cm |
| Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy Islands | 150 cm |
| Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Uttarakhand | 147 cm |
| Bhutan, Sikkim & North East Region | 147 cm |
The NDA (I) application form 2025 was released on December 11, 2024, with the last date for submission on January 1, 2025. The NDA (II) application form is available from May 28, 2025, and can be submitted until June 17, 2025.
Candidates applying for the NDA 2025 exam must pay an application fee of ₹100, except for SC/ST candidates, female candidates, and Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs, exempted from payment. The fee can be paid through multiple online and offline methods.
| Category | Fee | Payment Modes |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC Candidates | ₹100 | SBI Branch (Cash), Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking |
| SC/ST/Female Candidates | Exempted | Not applicable |
| Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs (if studying in Military/Sainik Schools) | Exempted | Requires certificate verification at SSB Interview |
All candidates must ensure that they attach all of the following documents when filling out the NDA application form 2025:
The Commission will provide a withdrawal option to candidates who do not wish to take the Examination. Candidates must provide the details of the registered application with the registration ID that was finally completed and submitted. There is no way to withdraw any incomplete applications.
If candidates wish to withdraw because they do not wish to take the exam, they must follow the steps outlined below:
NDA (I) Admit card released. Candidates should possess a valid admit card to appear for the written test. Candidates cannot sit in the examination hall without an admit card. The conducting body has the Admit Card on the official website three weeks before the exam. Candidates can access their Admit Card by entering their Registration ID or Roll Number, which was generated during registration. The following details are mentioned on the admit card:
| Student’s Name | Roll Number | Exam Centre |
| NDA Exam Date | Timing | Photo & Signature |
If candidates face any problems downloading the e-admit card for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I) and (II), please contact usnda-upsc@nic.in.
To download, follow the steps given below:
The NDA 2025 exam will be conducted at various centers across India. Below is the complete list of cities where the examination will be held.
| State/UT | Exam Centers |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar |
| Assam | Dispur, Jorhat |
| Bihar | Gaya, Patna |
| Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Delhi | Delhi |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot |
| Haryana | Faridabad, Gurgaon |
| Himachal Pradesh | Dharamshala, Mandi, Shimla |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Kargil, Leh, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Dharwad, Mysuru |
| Kerala | Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Mumbai, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Thane |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Cuttack, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Ludhiana |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Vellore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Hanumakonda (Warangal Urban) |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Almora, Dehradun, Haldwani, Srinagar |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri |
The NDA 2025 selection process includes a written exam and an SSB interview. The written exam included two papers, Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT), totaling 900 marks. Candidates must score at least 25% in each section to qualify for the next stage.
The SSB Interview is conducted in two stages:
The SSB interview also carries 900 marks, making the total score 1800 marks.
| Exam Name | Duration | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2.5 hours | 120 | 300 |
| General Ability Test (GAT) | 2.5 hours | 150 (50 English + 100 GK) | 600 (200 for English + 400 for GK) |
| SSB Interview | Varies | – | 900 |
| Total Marks | – | – | 1800 |
| Day 1 | Screening Test | Verbal and non-verbal tests PPDT |
| Day 2 | Psychological Test | Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Word Association Test (WAT) Situation Reaction Test (SRT) Self-Description Test (SD) |
| Day 3 and Day 4 | Group Testing Officers’ Tasks | GD (Group Discussion) GPE (Group Planning Exercise) PGT (Progressive Group Tasks) HGT (Half Group Tasks) Individual Obstacles Command Task Snake race/Group Obstacle Race Individual lecture FGT (Final Group Task) |
| Day 5 | Conference | — |
The aspirants can get a certain remuneration during the National Defense Academy coaching period. The Joint Training Team welcomes cadets to the JTT. The advantages of pay and allowances begin during the training period when cadets are in the IMA.
Following the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, there have been changes in the pay scale and other aspects of salary for Indian Army officers. Candidates chosen through the exam will be paid a stipend of INR. 56100/- per month (at pay matrix level 10) for the first three years of training. Following successful training, the officer’s pay in the pay matrix will be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10. For more knowledge, check the following table:
| NDA Rank | Rank Pay (in Rupees) |
| Lieutenant | 56,100/-to 1,77,500/- |
| Captain | 61,300/-to 1,93,900/- |
| Major | 69,400/- to 2,07,200/- |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 1,21,200/- to 2,12,400/- |
| Colonel | 1,30,600/- to 2,15,900/- |
| Brigadier | 1,39,600/- to 2,17,600/- |
| Major General | 1,44,200/- to 2,18,200/- |
| Lt. General HAG Scale | 1, 82, 200/- to 2,24,100/- |
| HAG+ Scale | 2,05,400/- to 2,24,400/- |
| VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lt Gen (NFSG) | 2,25,000/- (fixed) |
| COAS | 2,50,000/- (fixed) |
Along with Salary, the aspirants can get the below-mentioned allowances: Uniform Allowance, consistent with the designation, extremely active field area allowance, Compensatory Modified Field area allowances, Dearness allowances, Transport allowances, Compensatory field area, etc.
Army Aviators (Pilots) in the Army Aviation Corps are entitled to a monthly flying allowance of Rs. 25,000/-
A monthly allowance of Rs. 2250/- is provided for the two oldest children still alive. Children from Nursery to Class 12 are eligible for the Children’s Education Allowance.
The two oldest children alive receive a monthly allowance of Rs. 6750/- each. Assistance is available from Nursery to Class 12.
The NDA written examination consists of Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT). Prospective applicants for NDA 2025 should start their preparation for the written exam by studying the comprehensive NDA Syllabus 2025 outlined in this article.
Here are all the necessary topics in the NDA syllabus for Paper 1, i.e., Mathematics:
| Topics | Topic includes |
| Algebra | 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, 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 of 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. |
| Trigonometry | 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, Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic, a Point in a three-dimensional space, and the distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios, Equation of 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. |
| Differential Calculus | 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. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, General and particular solution of a differential equation, solution of first-order and first-degree differential equations of various types, Application in growth and decay problems. |
| Vector Algebra | 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. |
| Matrices and Determinants | 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 plan regions bounded by curves. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, General and particular solution of a differential equation, solution of first order and first-degree differential equations of various types, Application in growth and decay problems. |
| Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions | 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 plan regions bounded by curves. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, General and particular solution of a differential equation, solution of first-order and first-degree differential equations of various types, Application in growth and decay problems. |
| Integral Calculus and Differential Equations | Statistics: Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution, Graphical representation—Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon, 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, Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems, Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems, Random variable as a function on a sample space, Binomial distribution. |
| Statistics and Probability | Statistics: Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution, Graphical representation—Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon, 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, Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems, Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems, Random variable as a function on a sample space, Binomial distribution. |
Paper 2 in NDA checks a candidate’s Basic awareness and English proficiency. This section is divided into two parts, English and General knowledge.
The English examination paper will evaluate the candidate’s comprehension of the language. As mentioned, the curriculum encompasses different elements.
The question paper on General knowledge will cover current affairs, questions from Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography, and Current Events. The NDA Syllabus for every topic is given below. The paper aims to check knowledge and understanding of the subject.
| Work, Energy, and Power: elementary ideas of work | General Principles of Working of Simple Pendulums, Pulleys, Siphons, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass, Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses |
| Motion and Laws of Motion, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces, Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, and Gravitation. | Magnet and its properties, Natural and Artificial Magnets, Earth as a Magnet |
| Modes of Transfer of Heat and its effect, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Modes of transference of Heat. | General Principles of Working of Simple Pendulums, Pulleys, Siphons, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass, Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses |
| Physical and Chemical Changes | Preparation and Properties of Oxygen, Hydrogen, etc., with Oxidation and Reduction |
| Air and water (Properties) | Carbon and its forms |
| Formulae and simple Chemical Equations | Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency |
| Laws of Chemical Combination | Atom and its structure (details) |
| Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures | Fertilizers- Natural and Artificial |
| Acids, Bases, and Salts | Use of materials for the preparation of different chemicals like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun-23 Powder |
| Basic Unit of Life: Cell | Growth and Reproduction in Plants and animals |
| Epidemics: causes and prevention | Constituents of food |
| Living and Non-Living Things | Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals |
| Human Body and Life Processes | Food and Balanced Diet |
| Solar System- Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. | Achievement of Eminent Scientists |
| Indian History: Culture and Civilization | Constitution and Administration of India |
| Nationalism in India | Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism, and Communism |
| Five-Year Plans of India | Democracy in India |
| French, Russian, and Industrial Revolution | Five-Year Plans of India |
| Freedom Movement in India exam date 2024 | The teaching of Mahatma Gandhi |
| Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State | Impact of Science and Technology on Society. |
Candidates should prepare these topics thoroughly for the Geography section:
| Agriculture and Industries | Tides and Oceanic Currents |
| Rocks and their classification | The atmosphere and Atmospheric Pressure |
| Types of Climate | Regional Geography of India |
| Transportation and Trading Routes in India | Transportation and Trading Routes of India |
| Imports and Exports of India | Concept of time, International Date Line. |
| Movements of Earth and their effects, Origin of Earth | Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation; |
| Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes | Transportation and Trading routes in India |
Candidates should read newspapers and magazines with information about the latest events in the country and the outside world.
| Important and Recent Events in India | Current and Important World Events |
| Influential Indian or Non-Indian Personalities related to Cultural Activities and Sports | – |
Here’s an overview of the NDA Selection Process 2025-
The procedure for checking the Results is outlined below:
The table below shows the NDA cut-offs for previous years. It may give you a good idea of the trend over the last four years.
| Year | Written Test Marks (Out of 900 marks) | Final Exam Marks (Out of 1800 marks) |
| NDA (I) 2023 | 301 | 664 |
| NDA (I) 2022 | 360 | 720 |
| NDA (II) 2021 | 355 | 726 |
| NDA (I) 2021 | 343 | 709 |
| NDA (I) 2020 | 355 | 723 |
| NDA (II) 2019 | 346 | 709 |
| NDA (I) 2019 | 342 | 704 |
| NDA (II) 2018 | 325 | 688 |
| NDA (I) 2018 | 338 | 705 |
A candidate would be considered unsuccessful if he or she passes the cutoff but does not receive at least 25% in each of the separate papers. So, one must receive at least 25% of the total marks on each written exam paper to advance to the interview session.
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Ans. An innovative study plan is required to pass the exam on the first try. An intelligent study plan entails effectively managing your time and the NDA syllabus. Your preparation schedule must be well-organized for you to receive high marks. Begin preparing the topics from the ground up. You can answer high-level questions only if your fundamentals are clear. You can improve your general knowledge by reading newspapers, magazines, journals, and books by well-known authors on current events, among other things. All these tips can help candidates to crack the exam easily.
Ans. NDA stands for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds the NDA exam twice a year for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy courses. The Supreme Court of India also allowed women candidates to join the NDA.
Ans. According to the most recent NDA Examination eligibility criteria, students must have a minimum education qualification of 10+2 (Army) and 10+2 (Navy) (Physics and Maths for Air Force & Navy). So, any subject will suffice if you want to join the army. However, to join the IAF or Navy, you must have completed PCM in grades 11 and 12.
Ans. UPSC administers the NDA exam for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA. This exam serves as a gateway for candidates interested in joining the Army, Navy, or Air Force. This is a national-level exam that is given twice a year. This examination will be a two-step process in which candidates must first pass the exam and then qualify for the Service Selection Board’s personality test or interview (SSB). The UPSC is solely responsible for issuing selection guidelines and overseeing the final administration of the NDA entrance examination.
Ans. The prescribed NDA height is 157 cm (For the Air Force, it is 162.5 cm). Certain exceptions apply to candidates based on their geographical origin and gender. The minimum height for Gorkhas and candidates from the hills of North-Eastern India, Garhwal, and Kumaon will be 5 cm less than general candidates.
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