NDA is a national level entrance exam conducted every year. Through this entrance examination, qualified candidates are selected for training of Indian Navy, Indian Military and Air Force.The NDA exam is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Services) every year.
The test has three phases to qualify i.e written exam, SSB interview and Medical Examination. After qualifying this entrance exam, the candidates have to qualify SSB Interview as well.
NDA represents National Defence Academy arranged in Khadakwasla, Pune (Maharashtra) The candidates who qualify NDA exam will go through 4 Year Course and prepare to turn into an Officer in these wings.
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NDA 2021 Examination Schedule
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| Notification Release Date | 30 December 2020 | 9 June 2021 |
| Application Start | 30 December 2020 | 9 June 2021 |
| Application Last Date | 19 January 2021 | 26 June 2021 |
| Release of Admit Card | 2 Weeks before Exam | 2 Weeks before Exam |
| Exam Date | 18 April 2021 | 05 September 2021 |
| Declaration of Result | May – June 2021 | Oct- Nov 2021 |
Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions / Duration | Marking Pattern | Maximum Marks |
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| Mathematics | 120 / 2½ Hours | +(2.5) / -(0.83) Marks | 300 |
| General Ability | 150 / 2½ Hours | +(4.0) / -(1.33) Marks | 600 |
NDA Foundation Courses @ Trishul
Dedicated classes for NDA aspirants backed by Ex-Defence Servicemen having more than 16 years of experience. Student-friendly course curriculum with paper analysis, mock tests and special lectures for ultimate preparation.
TDA takes pride in delivering the best results in the NDA Exam every year. TDA has produced more than 300 + NDA selections over the past two decades recording the new height of success in defence entrance exam across the pan India level.
TDA has emerged as the ultimate brand in defence coaching with a rich legacy of giving outstanding results in the form of future-ready defence officers via NDA entry.
TDA is one of the few defence coaching institutes having own GTO Ground thus ensuring the 'perfect' physical training sessions conducted by highly experienced PET teachers and ex-Army officers. To give the first-hand experience to candidates who will face the SSB interview special PFT session is organized.
To ensure the defence way of life starts from day one TDA has set up it's own hostel facility system with proper food and lodging service. A student feels like NDA hostel life only at TDA's dedicated hostel premises.
Motivational Sessions for students are conducted by TDA Director Wing Commander Anoop Mehrotra for making them familiar with defence stream and preparing for future life as an Armed Forces officer of India.
The National Defense Academy is a joint service academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, Navy, and Air Force are trained together before going to pre-commission training of their respective service academies. It is
NDA is a national level examination, which is for taking admission in Army, Navy, and Air Force. This exam takes place twice a year in the months of April and September. It is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam is conducted in t
Age Limit
Applying Age 15.5-18.5 years
Joining Age 16.5-19.5 years
Unmarried male candidates only
Educational Qualification
For Army:— 12th passed or appearing in any stream
For Air Force, Navy &
Mathematics Code: 01 Duration: 2 1/2 Hours (150 minutes) Maximum Marks: 300 marks General Ability Test Code: 02 Duration: 2 1/2 Hours Maximum Marks: 600 Marks SSB Test Interview Duration: 5-day selection procedure
Written Exam conducted by UPSC • SSB Interview conducted by Service Selection Boards of Army/Navy and Air Force • Medical Examination
The SSB (Service Selection Board) is a 5-day selection process divided into two stages - Stage 1 - Screening Stage-2 comprises of the following tests :- Fifth Day Is The Result Day which is known as Conference. On this day the fate of the candidate is
NDA examination is divided into two papers – Mathematics and General Ability. For Detailed Syllabus Click On This Link:- NDA 1 2021 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
NDA cut off is the minimum qualifying marks at the written stage and marks secured by the last candidate in the merit order at the final stage of the exam.
There is no minimum percentage requirement for NDA Exam. To give NDA examination you can have minimum 33 % percentage in class 12th that means a student with any percentage criteria can give the NDA examination.
After clearing NDA Exam the cadets go for 3-year training - For Army/Navy/Air Force -3 Years at National Defence Academy 1 Year at IMA/AFA/NA For Naval Academy- 4 Years B.Tech Course at Naval Academy
Yes, If you are eligible by age limit and educational qualification then you can apply for 2 NDA papers.
A person having foreign citizenship cannot apply for NDA but If He/She has Indian passport and documents supporting his/her claim of Indian citizenship then they can apply for NDA.
NDA Exam is difficult but it depends upon the preparation according to which the difficulty level varies from easy to very tough.
For Army Wing, a student with any stream and percentage can apply for NDA- Army Wing. However, For Air Force, Navy & Naval Academy:—12th passed or appearing with Physics and Mathematics with any percentage can apply.
No, there is no reservation in NDA examination.
