How to start preparing for NDA entrance exam?

NDA Entrance exam is one of the awaited as well as difficult exams for the candidates. Candidates after +2 can apply for this exam and build his career at a very early stage of life. Students after clearing NDA training joins as a Lieutenant in Indian Armed Force. So candidates who have not started preparing for NDA exam must start soon because the date for NDA II has been scheduled by UPSC on 22 September. 

Here in our write up we will provide you some best NDA preparation tips:

 Know the Ins and Outs of the Exam

This is the first thing you have to do before you dive into NDA Entrance exam preparation for defence. Know the details about the exam, their selection procedure, the level of cut off expected of you etc. in case of need help take help from NDA Coaching Institute in Chandigarh.  They provide you full detailed syllabus and exam pattern.



 Prepare Your Strategy

After the basic know-how, start preparing a strategy to accomplish your goals. NDA exams have three steps in the selection process. One the written exam and the other are the SSB interview and later medical examination. So, you have to plan your preparation accordingly.

Arrange Study Materials

When you know, what you have to study, you are half-done. Next, you have to arrange the NDA study materials required to crack the written examination. Every NDA Coaching Classes in Chandigarh has their own set of study material recommendations.

Make a Routine

A Routine is a must. Without any definitive routine for your studies may sound directionless. When you have a couple of papers, it would not be easy to study all the papers with the same emphasis, if you haven’t scheduled it properly. Remember your routine should be a feasible one and not something that only a superman can adhere to. Try to follow the routine strictly over a long period of time. Hope that would bring you nearer to your accomplish your goals and clear NDA exam

 Prepare yourself by writing what you have learned

Writing by hand strengthens the learning process. Reading your own handwriting in a subject, dramatically improves your command on the subject.so its better to make a habit of writing what you have studied in NDA Coaching classes in Chandigarh.

Success story of NDA

Uttarakhand Boy, Parveen Joshi Tops NDA

Hailing from small village of, Uttarakhand, Parveen Joshi has topped the UPSC NDA/ NA (I) Exam 2017. He was a student of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, which he will quit to join the Indian Armed Force. UPSC had declared the NDA result on 24 November and a total of 371 candidates have qualified it. Having scored 96.8 percentage in class 12 board exam and clearing the much coveted JEE Advanced Exam, Parveen decided to serve the nation in a better way and qualified the NDA exam. 

'I always wanted to join the Indian Army as the kind of pride, respect, honour, discipline and adventure associated with it is not offered in any other profession. Joining defence forces is the best way you can serve your nation. The syllabus for class 12 exams and JEE is quite similar. NDA picks more generic topics so I took NDA Coaching in Chandigarh to perform in a better way. But I ensured four hours of preparation for the exams and two hours of football and other physical activities,' he added.

He got many best wishes from state Chief Minister and Delhi Career group. Honorable CM said, 'I congratulate Parveen for making an informed choice; he has set an example for millions and has made our state proud- it is an another feather in state 'already illustrious' cap- may he achieve more success in his military career!'

He has scored 1020 out of 1800 marks in the exam. His father, Rajeev Joshi, is farmer and his mother, Sonia Joshi, is a house wife.

Another two students of NDA Coaching in Chandigarh Yadwinder Singh and Sameer Shukla have secured sixth and eighth rank, respectively.

Since UPSC NDA results have been declared, Parveen Joshi has became an inspiration to many others. 'I stayed away from social media. Though I am fond of smartphones, I purchased it after clearing all my exams,' he added behind his success strategy.

Few days before the declaration of NDA result, state government was in news for deciding to set up two centers named Combined Defence Services (CDS) Coaching in Chandigarh and National Defence Academy (NDA) Coaching in Chandigarh to train youths to make them prepare for the exams. The government will set up one centre to train youths aspiring to join the armed forces.

Why Join DELHI CAREER GROUP for CDS / NDA Coaching Chandigarh

Why Join Delhi Career Group ACADEMY for CDS / NDA Coaching Chandigarh

• Highest number of successful students in NDA from the Region.
• We are the only Institute which provides Demo Classes for NDA examination.
• Best and updated study material with practice tests.
• Attend free Demo classes and compare the teaching standards.
• Well Experienced and qualified faculty with PhDs,  including retired Army Personnel.
• Regular course duration is 3 months, crash course duration is 45 days.
• NDA detail study programme includes 1 year and 2 year coaching.
• Daily 4-5 hrs classes and daily class notes.
• Special doubt sessions are held for difficult subjects and topics.
• Special emphasis and mathematics and English to score good in the exam.
• Weekly special current affairs classes.
• Group Discussions for Interview preparation.
• Hostel facility available for the outsides student.
• Time management skills are taught to attempt all questions efficiently.
• Visit us to get free career counselling.

FAQ’s of NDA Exam Preparations:

FAQ 1: What is NDA “National Defence Academy” exam?
Answer 1: NDA entrance exam is led by UPSC for the candidates who eagerly want to join IAF (Indian Armed Forces).

FAQ 2: How many wings are under the NDA (National Defence Forces) exam?
Answer 2: There are total three Forces; they are Indian Army, Navy and Air force.

FAQ 3: What are criteria of Age for the NDA entrance Exam?
Answer 3: Applicant’s age is not less than 16.5 years and 19 years.

FAQ 4: Are Girls can apply in NDA entrance exam?
Answer 4: No, girls can’t apply for the NDA written Entrance Exam.

FAQ 5: How many numbers of times a student can attempt the NDA examination?
Answer 5: An Applicant can apply for the NDA in between the age of 16.5 to 19 years.

NDA Preparation tips:

To excel in the exam here are a few tips that you can follow.

• Getting your basics right: Since a lot of topics are covered in the exam, its best to keep them prepared. Study your class X books from Geography to History.
• Getting your English right: Work on the foundation of your English writing and speaking skills, work on your grammar, since the exam has section of English it’s better to prepare it. Also, speaking good English will help you in interview.
• Start working on your health: To get through the latter two stages of the exam you must be absolutely fit, and health is not something that can be built in a matter of days, you have to continuously work at it.
• Setting a time table for everything: time is everything when you have so much on plate, learn effective time management techniques.
• Read Newspaper on a daily basis: Reading aloud has massive improvement in English speaking skills; also it will help with hesitation in public speaking which few people might have. The other benefit is that you will stay afloat on general education and current affairs that will help you with written and interview alike.
• Revisit your Class 10 Social Science and Science text books.
• Brush up on your English, as the section is worth about 200 marks! Read, read and read. Read as many books as you can as it will help you improve vocabulary. Also, try and work on your grammar.
• The general knowledge section generally has more questions allocated to the science subjects. Therefore, candidates from the non-science stream should concentrate on getting their science gloves on and work harder on subjects such as Physics and Chemistry.
• Go through previous years’ question papers. This will give you a general idea of the kind of questions that you will have to face.

Details of NDA Examination:

• Written Examination

SUBJECT	DURATION	No of Questions	MARKS
MATHEMATICS	2.5hrs	120	300
GENERAL ABILITY	2.5hrs	150	600

Details of Papers for NDA

Subject	Questions	Marks
Part A
English	50	200
Part B
Section A – Physics	25	100
Section B – Chemistry	15	60
Section C – General Science	10	40
Section D – History, Civics	20	80
Section E – Geography	20	80
Section F – Current Events	10	40

NDA Eligibility

Educational

• For Army Wing – Class XII by a State Education Board or a University
• For Air Force and Naval Wings – The candidate must have passed class XII with physics and mathematics as main subjects.
• Age Limit, Sex and Marital Status: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 1997 and not later than 01st July 2000. (16.5 to 19 years of age)

NDA Selection Procedure 2018 (National Defence Academy) – Step by step guide

NDA Selection Procedure Detail: All the eligible candidates who has 10+2 qualification can apply for the National Defence academy exam. Few things are very essential to get into NDA. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) organize NDA (National Defence Academy) & NA (National Academy) Exam.

Written Exam

लिखित परीक्षा- Very first step to get into NDA is written exam. To sit in the written exam you need to look for the application form for NDA exam.

NDA Paper is divided into two sections:

1. paper 1: Maths
2. paper 2: English & General Ability

Paper 1: Mathematics

Total Time:

Total Marks: 300

Type: objective type

Paper 2: General Ability & English

Total Time:

Total Marks: 600

Type: objective type

Note: both the paper (maths and General ability, except English) are bilingual (Hindi and English Both).

Interview: (SSB)

About 4,50,000 applicants sit for each written exam. Typically, about 6,300 of these are invited to interview. Only unmarried male candidates are eligible for NDA & NA Examination.

All the candidates who qualify in written examination will be called for SSB Process. Who is known as most embracing process to test the ability of candidates. It is similar to CDS SSB and AFCAT SSB.

Want to read day by day SSB process in detail – SSB Process

Lets break down the Interview process of NDA exam.

This step is divided into two parts – Stage 1 (day 1 ) and Stage 2 ( day 2- day 5)

Stage 1: Screening Test

On first day, you need to report for screening test. Day 1, you will go through Officer Intelligence rating Test, Picture perception and Discussion Test. The candidates will be shortlisted based on combination of performance in QIR Test and PP and DT.  All the qualified candidates who qualify, need to go for next day for further evaluation, rest need to leave back to home.

Stage 2 (Day 2 -5)- (Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, Conference)

All the stage 1 qualified candidates need to go through stage 2 which comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and Conference. You need to appear for psychological test which is a a written test conducted by a Psychologist.

Also you need to go through interviews which involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer who will judge you based on various parameters. All the exams and evaluation will be taken by experts i.e Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO)and the Psychologist.

On day 2, All the flying branch candidates, will go through CPSS / PABT (Computerised Pilot Selection System/Pilot Aptitude Battery Test).

Final day is conference day: Basically on conference day, all the officers who evaluated you (Psychologist, Ground Testing Officer and the Interviewing Officer) will decide on you personality and decide on whether to recommend you or not.

What is NDA

 NDA stands for National Defence Academy, a premier Joint Services Institution of Indian Armed Forces, for producing cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are trained together with mental, moral and physical attributes before going to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies. Their intensive education programme includes Science, Technology, Arts and Military subjects. In three years, student is transformed into a potential officer and a gentleman. 

 

 

NDA Eligibility

Educational

• For Army Wing – Class XII by a State Education Board or a University
• For Air Force and Naval Wings – The candidate must have passed class XII with physics and mathematics as main subjects.
• Age Limit, Sex and Marital Status: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 1997 and not later than 01st July 2000. (16.5 to 19 years of age)

Details of Examination:

• Written Examination

SUBJECT	DURATION	No of Questions	MARKS
MATHEMATICS	2.5hrs	120	300
GENERAL ABILITY	2.5hrs	150	600

Details of Papers for NDA

Subject	Questions	Marks
Part A
English	50	200
Part B
Section A – Physics	25	100
Section B – Chemistry	15	60
Section C – General Science	10	40
Section D – History, Civics	20	80
Section E – Geography	20	80
Section F – Current Events	10	40

 

 

 

Six Motives that Makes NDA an Excellent Possibility for Career

NDA (National Defence Academy) is coming; a few weeks are remaining away. Before starting, all the students must know the important of this approach. In NDA there are various vacancies which include; Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. These six motives will motivates you to join the Indian Armed Forces. There are a lot of benefits by joining military force.

Following are the excellent possibilities for all the youngsters who join army. This article will help you to make good decision.


1. Exquisite centers for you and your Family:

 The facilities like free schooling to youngsters, unfastened medical facilities to dependents, Canteen facilities, vehicle to senior officials, loan facilities, top notch accommodation in which ever you are published, free air tickets to you and all your circle of relatives everywhere in India as soon as in a year. Centers like swimming pool, tennis court, squash courts, and many others are part of your accommodation.


2. Vacancies:

NDA has given more than 300 vacancies which includes;  Military Stream, navy Stream, Air Force Stream. About three hundred vacancies are for NDA and approximately 50 for NA. It gives a terrific possibility as compared to CDS, TGC, TES, SSC and many others candidates must take gain of it and be one to rank their name in merit listing.


3. First priority to fitness:

These days no one thinks earlier than joining a enterprise in these strains – whether or not the job will permit to them in shape. To make your body fit/ healthy; plays some spots or outdoor games, do physical exercise or spend your maximum time in physical activities and do some yoga as well. Your bodily fitness is paramount to us. You could guarantee yourself a healthier lifestyle on this location.


4. Excellent food for free of charge:

If you are an unmarried officer, meals is free from price. As soon as married the ration used for the preparation are given to the officer at his doorstep freed from price. I don’t think any corporation can find the money for such an association to its personnel.


5. Incredible Foreign Assignments:

In personal sector, humans are tempting tough hard work to work in foreign assignments. Whereas in the NDA Exam you have numerous probabilities to go foreign international locations as defence attaches inside the embassy as a peace posting. Our officials even go to do masters in reputed defence faculties.

Also Read:  Tips to Excel in NDA Exam 2018

6. Retirement Alternatives:

On retirement, other than the good-looking quantity that you will receive, you'll get a pension in the course of your life. These days an officer with 22 years of carrier after retirement will get a pension of approx. Rs.30, 000 according to month. Even after retirement together with your experience and knowledge base the officials of the military force are the maximum well known commodity for leadership roles in big organizations.

We hope all these above motives will motivate you and specifies the importance of these possibilities. So, we wish every individual must take advantage of it without wasting time.

Some Tips to Stay Fit for NDA Exam and Interview

NDA exams are for getting an opportunity to serve India by joining the Indian army forces but you all know that working in army forces is not an easy task and you would require some extravagant physical and mental skills to be able to get success in Indian army. One must be fit mentally and physically and only then he can join National Defense forces. Once you clear NDA exam you need to go through physical examination.

Eligibility criteria for Physical Test

Height : Male – 157 cms Female – 152 cms
Weight is measured according to the age and height of a person
Eyesight- 6/6 with glasses and 6/12 without glasses
Totally healthy without any type of disease

Here are some tips to stay fit for NDA Exam

It is quite daunting task to maintain the fitness and for attaining a job posting in NDA forces you need to be fit. After you clear the NDA written exam you need to go through the second stage of selection and that is the physical efficiency test. You would need to do 60 plus push-ups and 60 plus sit ups in respective two minutes given for each task. Following are some tips to stay fit for NDA Physical Test:

The first this you should add to your routine is doing exercise. This can help you improve your health fitness and keep you active throughout the day.

• You can go for Quadriceps, Planking, Upper back and Hip exercises for preparation of Push-ups.

• Time to time medical checkups, neck strengthening and regular sit ups are required to prepare for Sit Ups.

• You can also go for ADF app in which you get best plans for fitness for NDA exam. You can follow step by step instructions given in the app to improve your fitness level.

• One of the best way to stay fit is to take part in sports activities. It can benefit you in improving your overall health as sports help you moving your whole body and at the same time you make strategies which will help you exercising your mind.

• Choose the best diet plan after consulting a dietitian. A diet can easily help you remain fit and healthy by doing nothing. All you need to do just follow the diet plan and you would be able to stay fit for long.

General Tips for Preparing NDA Exam Physical Test

• You must begin the proceedings of your routine with exercise and workouts which will help you stay active and fit for all the day and you can do your daily works with more energy and enthusiasm.

• Water Consumption in proper measure is important. You can use honey and ginger with warm water for additional betterment.

• Always try to eat as much as it can satisfy your appetite in the morning and then eat less in afternoon and take less dinner at night.

• Avoid the street food and junk food totally. Go for fruits and salads.

• Take proper sleep of 7-8 hours daily. Failing to do so can affect your health in bad manner.

How is life at the NDA?

Life is full of heat, light and colour.

Heat comes from the heat sessions.

Light comes from the top of Sudan

&

Colour comes from bare back rolling.

:-)

THE TRUTH

NDA turns boys into men.

From wearing clothes to personal grooming - a lot happens at the academy.

So lets understand it as a typical day in a Cadet’s life which is mostly what takes place:

Morning - Reveille (Bugle wake Up Call)

5:00 AM officially

1–3 term 3:30 AM

4–5 term 4:30 AM

6 term - 5: 00 AM

Don’t ask why - Its a privilege a cadet earns as he goes up in the academy.

You have to pass SSB everyday in the bathroom and for junior terms it is supposed to be in 3 minutes - 3 minutes SSB (Shit-Shave-Brush)

Morning Muster

NDA prayer and some specific orders by CSM (Cadet Sergeant Major - 6th term cadet)or SCC (Sqn Cadet Captain - 6th term cadet). SQN officer or the DIV-O is usually present during morning muster.

Period 1&2

The cadets dress up according to first two periods

They are usually in the following format

Double Drill

Double PT

Drill PT

Double Equestarian

PT Academics

Flat (Double Academics)

Breakfast

This is THE thing in the academy!
After the second period cadets rush to the Sqn and take shower and get ready in KD (Khakhi Dress) and push off to the mess. Wrap up your breakfast ASAP and push off for classes.

Lunch

Post classes, cadets directly go to the mess and hog on the lunch and rush to the Sqn.

Games/ PT/Drill Practice/Extended Study period/ Clubs/ Swimming

According to the appointments (specific cadets from 6th term) all cadets are subject to Drill or PT practice or games or even extra study period as is the demand during the term.

According to schedule cadets also go to the assigned clubs.

*Post this the cadets take shower and dress up according to the rig for dinner i.e., - Summer/Winter Mufti or 2B.

Study Period

Official study period till the Sqn Fall-in at 7:50 PM. Cadets usually write letters home during this time or keep looking at If- By Rudyard Kipling ;-)

Sqn Fall-in and Orders- Dinner

All the orders received from the Adjutant’s office and other offices are given during this time by the CSM.

All the cadets then march to the mess and the nominated postman posts letters on the way.

At the entrance of the mess the Battalion level appointments just pass some time and allow Sqns to enter one at a time. This is fun.

Back to Sqn and Night Sessions

This has indefinite list of activities that are underground till and post the lights out.

Cadets are asked to change into specific rigs according to the seniors for different tasks. Predominantly it is a ragda session.

Post lights out depending on the presence of duty officer night ragda also takes place.

OTHER STUFF

There are so many things that go along with it like and are different for different terms.

Watch the NDA documentary - Standard Bearers. Although a bit old it covers all aspects of the academy very clearly.

National Defence Academy (NDA)

NDA exam is conducted by UPSC twice in a year. It is an academy of Indian Armed forces where cadets are trained together before they go to Army, Airforce, Navy. NDA Coaching in  Chandigarh near Punjab, Mohali. It is a Delhi Career Group academy in the world. Where they groom the cadets in all the prospective ways. They develop many qualities in them during their training session.

The Headquarters of NDA is called Sudan block, to give honors to their Indian soldiers who sacrifices their life . A number of war relics embellish in NDA campus including tanks and aircrafts.

NDA is well known as National Defence academy to join forces as an officers after 12^th class. Though it is not an easy task to get into it. Number of students appears for this prestigious job. Exam is held into 2 tiers. First tier where only, 6000 cleared this exam and enter into the second tier, SSB. Finally, 200-300 students are then selected.

Eligibility:

• Applicants age should lie between 16.5 to 19 years
• Height: 157.2 (minimum)
• Weight: 48 kg (minimum)
• Eyesight: Myopia should not be more than 2.5D. Hyper-meropia not be more than 3.5D including Astigmatism

NDA as carrer:

• If you are highly motivated, passionate and you want to live your life in a good way only then NDA is the best option for you.
• After 12^th you get a chance to become an Army officer and serve your nation.
• This job gives you guarantee to provide facilities to your family and make your future bright even when you leave this job like medical, canteen facilities etc.
• During job you serve the nation not only internally but also from outside nation. So you get the chance to visit different places.
• In NDA there is no discrimination related to sex, color, age etc all are equal.
• Everyone respect you wherever you go.
• After 12^th class it’s a best opportunity and you need to do hard and smart work to grape it.

Why choose Delhi Career Group NDA

• Our academy provide coaching from the last decade and high orientation with student grooming.

We are providing

• Proper guidance for NDA exam
• Update study material
• Regular classes and doubts session
• We are providing batches for droppers.
• Flexible timing
• Highly experienced faculty
• You can take coaching until you cleared
• Mock test, regular test series

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Subject	Code	Duration	Maximum Marks
Mathematics	01	2:30	300
General ability test	02	2:30	600
SSB interview			900
		Total	1800

 There will be 1/3^rd negative marking

• Mathematic topics
• General ability test

Tips to clear NDA exam:

• Solve previous years papers
• Learn the shortcuts which help in time management
• Beware of negative marking (learn to avoid)
• Read newspaper which helps in Current affair as well as in learning new words.
• Extensive reading after completing NCERT books.
• Read good books
• Proper diet, sleep, relaxation
• Plan the day out
• Be creative

NDA Coaching In Chandigarh

Unmarried (Indian) Male Candidates are only eligible for Cadet Entry Scheme 10+2, B.Techwho are selected as Permanent Commissioned Officers. Every year, the course starts at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala in Kerala.

Age Limit – 17 to 19.5 Years

Nationality – Indian

Qualification – It is mandatory for aspirants to complete senior secondary education i.e. 10+2 from a recognized university or board with PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) as combination of subjects. Minimum 70% Marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and minimum 50% marks in English (10th or 12th ).

Selection Procedure – It is a two phased selection process. First Phase includes aptitude test, picture perception and story making test. Second phase has Psychological tests, Group Activities, Personal Interview and complete medical examination.

 

What is the best coaching centre for NDA?

Delhi Career Group institute offers instructing for the NDA Coaching in Chandigarh. The workforce at Delhi Career Group Organization is exceptionally qualified and immeasurably experienced in effectively training understudies for NDA examinations. The benchmarks of magnificence took after by Delhi Career Group foundation guarantee that every understudy who chooses training with us feels sure and all around arranged for the exam. Not exclusively do we cover the whole syllabus subject by subject according to UPSC, we likewise set up our understudies with taunt tests, earlier year question papers and uncertainty clearing sessions which are led every week to screen every understudy's advance. 

Why choose Delhi Career Group Institute-

1. The exceedingly qualified, experienced and refreshed faculty for NDA written training furnishes understudies with the correct direction to get best outcomes in the exam. Understudies are instructed by perpetual employees not low maintenance educators (taking a shot at per class premise) as in numerous different institute.

2. With 11+ books covering the different subjects, Question banks and practice sets of each subject, prepared reference notes for vital themes, all widely looked into and arranged after examination of earlier years' exam designs.

3. 100+ worksheets and practice sets help understudies' rear ends their own advance. Earlier years question papers are likewise secured. Uncertainty clearing sessions are held to answer all questions of understudies.

4. Week by week hone trial of each subject to get ready understudies for forthcoming rivalry and give them imperative self appraisal devices. Taunt tests are additionally held to set up the understudy for NDA exam.

5. Exceptional week after week reports on guard related news, and most recent advancements, occasions and individuals in news. General Learning is taken up completely.