Hello I want to apply for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination so please tell me the minimum and the maximum Age Limit required to apply for this exam? What is the educational qualification required for this?

The NDA exam is conducted by UPSC for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA.

This exam is a gateway for candidates looking forward to joining Defence Forces including Army, Navy and Air Force.

Age Limits

Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2001 and not later than 01st July 2004 are eligible

Educational Qualifications:

(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University

(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.

Important dates:

NDA I NDA II
NDA 2020 Notification 8th January 2020 10th June 2020
Release of Application Form 8th January 2020 10th June 2020
Last date to submit the application form 28th January 2020 30th June 2020
Release of Admit card Few days before the entrance exam Few days before the entrance exam
NDA 2020 Exam 19th April 2020 6th September 2020
Announcement of Results In the month of May 2020 In the month of November 2020