How to join national defence academy NDA

To join National Defence Academy a candidate must appear in the entrance exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission, twice a year, normally in month of March and September. Candidate must be a unmarried male. To join NDA one must pass written followed by SSB, medicals and finally to be in merit list.

Written Examination Scheme

Written exam consists of 2 papers 1st mathematics(300) and 2nd is  of general ability test(600=200+400).mathematics paper consists of topics from  11th and 12th standard mathematics while 2nd paper have English(200) and G.K.(400) as its part A and part B NDA Coaching In Chandigarh

 

• Paper I   MATHEMATICS
  • Topics are: Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability.          
• Paper II   GENERAL ABILITY TEST
  • Part A – ENGLISH :-The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidates 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.
  • Part B – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:-The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover the subjects Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events.  
  
  
  

Eligibility Criteria
Age between	16 ½ to 19½ yrs as of first day of the month in which course is due to commence
Qualification	12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy
Marital Status	Un Married
Application to be Received by	As per  UPSC notification
Likely SSB Date	Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr
Date Commencement of Training	Jan and Jul
Training Academy	NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune
Duration of Training	3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at IMA(For Army cadets)/  3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at Naval Academy( for Naval cadets)/ 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 & 1/2 Yrs at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets)