Can you tell me the process to join NDA (National Defence Academy) after completing 12th Class with Science/Maths in India?

To join National Defence Academy a candidate must appear in the entrance exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, twice a year.

The Union Public Service Commission is solely responsible for issuing guidelines for selection and the final conduct of the entrance examination.

NDA is considered as one of the most remunerative options in education for the ones who have recently passed Intermediate supplementary than CA.

The Union Public Service Commission supervises the entrance exam for the candidates who want to adhere in National Defence Academy.

Eligibility Criteria (As obtained from official recruitment website of the Indian Army)

Age
The age of the appliers after 12th for NDA must between 16 ½ to 19 years. One should also congregate the physical fitness standards as specified by the academy.

Qualification
12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF & Navy

Marital Status
Unmarried

Application to be received by
As per UPSC notification

Likely SSB Date
Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr

Date Commencement of Training
Jan and Jul

Training Academy
NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune

Duration of Training
3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yr at IMA (For Army cadets)/
3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yr at Naval Academy (For Naval cadets)/
3 Yrs at NDA and 1 & 1/2 Yrs at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets)

NDA Physical Requirements:
There are few of such commonly found defects / ailments which are present below:
• Wax ( Ears )
• Deviated Nasal Septum
• Hydrocele / Phimosis
• Overweight / Underweight
• Under sized Chest
• Piles
• Gynaecomastia
• Tonsillitis
• Varicocele