NDA
National Defence Academy (NDA)
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must be between 16.5 to 19.5 years of age to be eligible for the NDA exam.
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognized board to be eligible for the NDA exam.
Yes, there is a relaxation of up to five years in the age limit for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates.
The NDA exam selection process consists of a written exam and an interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
The NDA exam is conducted in two papers, and the duration of each paper is two and a half hours.
The NDA exam syllabus includes Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT), which includes questions from English, General Knowledge, and Science.
The cutoff for the NDA exam varies from year to year and depends on various factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats.
The training period at the NDA is three years, after which candidates will be commissioned as officers in the Indian Armed Forces.
No, currently, only unmarried male candidates are eligible for the NDA exam.