SELECTION AND QUALIFICATION

WHAT IS NDA EXAM ?

The National Defence Academy is the joint services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force train together before they go on to respective service academy for further pre-commission training. The NDA is located in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. 

Founded: 7 December 1954

Motto: सेवा परमो धर्मः; (SEVA PARMO DHARMA)

Color: Maroon

Affiliation: JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY

Commandant: Lt Gen Asit Mistry

What is the qualification for NDA exam?

Candidates need to meet these requirements to be considered for the exam.
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NDA Eligibility Criteria 2020: Age Limit.

The Army wing of NDA	Passed class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board
The Air Force and Naval wings of NDA and 10+2 Cadet entry scheme at INA	Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics

How to join 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 August. 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.

• 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.