I want to join Indian Army and for this planning to apply for National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam. Will you provide Educational Qualification For NDA Entrance along with important dates?

National Defence Academy or NDA exam is conducted twice every year to recruit new cadets for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: Pass certificate in 10+2 exams via recognized board or a University.

Educational Qualification For NDA Entrance

For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy:

Candidates should have passed Class 12th exam in the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

It must be noted that candidates studying in Class 11 are not eligible for appearing in NDA 1 or 2.

Those candidates who have failed INSB / PABT earlier will not be considered eligible for recruitment in the Air Force.

Those candidates, who are currently studying in Class 12 at the time of application, must submit proof of passing the exam by the deadline.

NDA application form comprises two parts, I & II. Candidates can check below the steps to fill the application form:

Registration for the exam by filling the required details
Choosing the preferred branches
Verifying the details
Generation of registration ID
Payment of application fee
Selecting the exam centre
Uploading the signature and photograph

Important Dates

Events Dates 2021 (Tentative)
NDA I NDA II
Release of Notification 2nd week of January 2021 2nd week of June 2021
Availability of Application Form 2nd week of January 2021 2nd week of June 2021
Last date to apply 4th week of January 2021 Last week of June 2021
Availability of Admit card Mar-21 Aug-21
NDA 2021 Exam 3rd week of April 2021 1st week of September 2021
Declaration of Result May-21 Nov-21