NDA (National Defence Academy) NDA (National Defence Academy) exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). All candidates who are interested in joining Indian Army, Navy or Air Force, can appear for NDA examination. NDA exam is known as the best way to join the Indian defence forces as an officer. The NDA is located at Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra. It is the first tri-service academy in the world.
Number of Vacancies: (Total: 342) 208 Army, 42 Navy, 92 Air Force 50
National Defence Academy Naval Academy(10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)
Exam Dates: NDA Entrance Exam is held twice a year, generally in the month of April and November. Events
Application form available End date to submit the application Admit card release Exam date Declaration of result
NDA (I) 9th January 2019 4th February 2019 1 or 2 weeks before the exam 21st April 2019 May 2019
NDA (II) 7th August 2019 3rd September 2019 1 or 2 weeks before the exam 17th November 2019 November 2019
Eligibility Criteria: Age For April Exam
Age For November Exam
2nd July 2000 to 1stJuly 2003
2nd January 2001 to 1st July 2004
Age Limit For Written Exam 16.5>19
Age Limit For SSB 16.5>19.5
Qualification
12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Math’s for AF & Navy
Gender & Marital Criteria Likely SSB Date Training Academy Duration of Training
Male Unmarried September to October and January to April NDA, Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra 3 Years at NDA and 1 Year at IMA(For Army cadets) 3 Years at NDA and 1 Year at Naval Academy(For Naval cadets) 3 Years at NDA and 1 & 1/2 Years at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets)