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NDA (National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination)

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NDA (National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination)

National examination for admission into the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.

Mode
Pen & Paper Based
Duration
300 Minutes
Marking
Paper 1 +2.5 / -0.833; Paper 2 +4 / -1.33
Exam pattern
Paper / SectionQuestionsMarks
Paper 1 - Mathematics120300
Paper 2 - English50200
Paper 2 - General Knowledge100400
Written Total270900
SSB & Interview-900
Total-1800
Eligibility

10+2 in any stream for the Indian Army; 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy

Schedule

Notification in December and May, with exams in April and September.

Important notes

Since 2021 women candidates are also eligible to appear for the NDA and NA examination.

NDA - National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination

National examination for admission into the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.

Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Official Website: upsc.gov.in

Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Official website upsc.gov.in

Admits To Streams

Defence Services

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