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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.
NDA Examination Details
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Examination Calender 2021
| Details | NDA 1 | NDA 2 |
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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 Courses @ Trishul
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.
Yashwant Singh, NDA 1 2020
I especially thank Trishul Defence Academy management and director – Wing Commander AnoopMehrotra Sir for guiding me to success for the NDA Exam. I became an achiever from an aspirant thanks to Trishul. Proud to be part of it !
Yashwant Singh, NDA 1 2020
I especially thank Trishul Defence Academy management and director – Wing Commander AnoopMehrotra Sir for guiding me to success for the NDA Exam. I became an achiever from an aspirant thanks to Trishul. Proud to be part of it !
Sanskar Dwivedi
NDA
My Name is Sanskar Dwivedi I am from Allahabad (U.P.), The guidance which I got here was amazing and was very much helpful to me in improving my weak areas. The motivation given by Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir was proved very remarkable and the points which he told in class were the golden words for me.
Chandan Chaurasiya
Navy SSR
I am thankful to Trishul Defence Academy faculty who gave me right path to achieve my dream. I found a very special thing about this Academy that, You will definitely succeed in your life if you follow the advices given by faculty. This academy is one of the best among all the Defence academy in Allahabad. The key of my success is Hard Work.
Vikas kumar
CDS
Myself Vikash Singh, First of all I want to thank Trishul Defence Academy for my success. The reason being , I was completely unaware about CDS Written and SSB Interview but here in Trishul Defence Academy I was prepared from the basics for my examination. Now I can proudly say that I have achieved my aim and this must be dedicated to Trishul Defence Academy and Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir.
Shobhit Srivastava
NDA
Whatever I have qualified TES, NDA and then PABT that all was just because of Trishul Defence Academy as I knew very less about SSB before joining Trishul but after taking guidance from Wing Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra sir everything went so well . At SSB interviews the things you require is communication skill , some confidence and the some desire to qualify . That is the only way you can prove that you have it in you. If you want to prove yourself just join Trishul Defence Academy and success will touch your feet.
Vineet Dutt
NDA
I personally think, there is some difference between other institutes about whom I have been listening from my friends and Trishul Defence Academy. Trishul has provided me a perfect guidance which enabled me to qualify SSB Interview , I am very thankful to Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir and to the whole faculty of Trishul Defence Academy , thank you sir for providing this valuable gift of success.
DEEP NARAYAN SHUKLA
NDA
I personally think that the Guidance provided by Trishul Defence Academy is the best one defence coaching institute could give. For the best knowledge everything about SSB were told in deep by Wing Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra sir which proved very beneficial to me. Thank you sir for the best guidance and help. Thank you.
Jai Praksh Singh
NDA
My Name is Jay Prakash Singh. I am from Allahabad (U.P.), I am glad to inform you that I am selected in NDA. I was lucky that I joined Trishul Defence Academy. Here the guidance provided by Anoop Mehrotra sir is very helpful for every student, I am really thankful to TDA and all the teachers. I am proud to be the student of this academy.
Brijendra Singh
NDA
My Name is Brijendra Singh. I have successfully qualified my NDA examination. It is true that nothing could be possible without hard-work but this is also a fact that a proper guidance can provide you results in less efforts. I thank Trishul Defence Academy for this success of mine. Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir is the best mentor one can get.
Shankar Pati Banarjee
CDSE
Trishul Defence academy, a name in itself, catering the needs, as per the candidates who want to join Defence as it came to my utmost expectation. Director Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra motivated me to achieve my target. 'Do you have it in you' has its answer only at Trishul Defence Academy. I once again I thank the academy led by wing Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra sir for turning my dreams into reality.
Viplav Bhattacharya
NDA
I joined Trishul Defence Academy right after class XII. Today I realise that it was the best thing that I did. Success and achievement is a step by step process. This is exactly what I underwent in Trishul, a gradual build up on my confidence level, the unique teaching methodology of Anoop Sr. I owe my success entirely to Anoop sir .
Shalini Upadhyay
AFCAT
My Name is Shalini Upadhyay and I am from Ballia (U.P.), I am glad to inform you that I am selected for Indian Air force through AFCAT examination, I am lucky that I joined Trishul Defence Academy. Here I got the best guidance they motivated me to work hard because of that I am selected and I am really thankful to TDA.
MANISH KUMAR TRIPATHI
NDA
My Name is Manish Kumar Tripathi from Jabalpur (M.P.) I am glad to inform you that I am selected in NDA 1 2015 and I want to give the credits of my success to the guidance of Trishul Defence Academy and most importantly Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir, due to direction and supportive nature of Trishul Defence Academy I qualified NDA. I want to say that all Credits goes to Anoop Sir and Abhinav Sir and all TDA Faculty that has supported me and finally a thank you to the whole Trishul Defence Academy Family.
VINAYAK TRIVEDI
NDA
My Name is Vinayak Trivedi S/O Mr. Alok Trivedi, from Allahabad (U.P.), I took the coaching for NDA examination from Trishul Defence Academy and specially the guidance of Anoop sir which is paid off very well. All the things that are taught to me were very effective during my SSB Interviews. Wing. Cdr. Anoop Sir has gave time to every candidate equally and pin point several mistake done at the same so that we don't do it again. I really thank him for my success.
AJAY KUMAR TIWARI
NDA
I am Ajay , I Belong to the Allahabad (U.P) , I studied in Trishul Defence Academy for NDA written exam and SSB interviews, With my 100% hard work and the best guidance of faculty of Trishul Defence Academy and specially Wing Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir I finally qualifies to the National Defence Academy. Here I learned that 'No man weak it all depends on mind power of a person' I got 64% in 10+2, due to which I was not so sure about my selection in NDA but all the teacher always motivated and I finally did it. If you want selection easily then you can join Trishul Defence Academy.
Abhishek Louis
NDA
'I am really thankful to Trishul Defence Academy for helping me and realising me my skills through which I have become able to achieve my dream of qualifying NDA examination. I Also thanks my collegues and Trishul faculty to always keep on my toes so that I perform well. By concluding it all I want to say that Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra sir is a magician and his magic worked.'
Abhishek_Mishra
NDA
'My name is Abhishek Mishra, I am from Allahabad (U.P). I got selected for NDA ( National Defence Academy) 140th course. I find myself lucky that I got the opportunity to get coaching for my NDA written exam and SSB interview from Trishul Defence Academy. Here I got the best faculty to study , they are very helpful and their way of teaching too helped me a lot in getting my success.'
