Selection Procedure For NDA Written Exam Chandigarh is also a major education hub in India. The city has a major military base. The Chandigarh Cantonment is one of the largest cantonments in India. NDA- NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY NDA means National Defence Academy is one of the most elite defense institutes situated in Khadakwasala Pune, Maharashtra that trains young candidates to become officers in Indian Armed Forces. Every year almost 1000 candidates get admission to this reputed institution to get trained to become an officer by means of exam with the same name called NDA organised by UPSC. WHAT IS NDA EXAMINATION The examination for the National Defence Academy is conducted by UPSC twice a year usually in the month of April & September. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR NDA EXAMINATION Nationality: • Need to be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, A Tibetan Refugee who came before Jan 1962 with an intention of settling permanently. Marital Status: •
An Unmarried Male Or Female Candidates
Age-Limit: •
5 yrs – 19.5yrs
Educational Qualification •
For Air Force and Naval Wing – Passed or appearing class 12th with Physics and Mathematics
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For Army Wing – Passed or appearing class 12th.
Candidates appearing in class 11th are not eligible. Physical Standards: •
Height – Minimum 157 cm, For Air Force, it is 162.5 cm