National Defence Academy (NDA) is an National Level Entrance Exam Conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for Recruiting Candidates to the Indian Defence forces that includes Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

Important Dates :

NDA NA Exam (1) 2016 (Announced)
Date of Notification: 2nd January, 2016
Last date for filled application Forms: 29 January , 2016
Date of exam: 17th April , 2016

NDA NA Exam (2) 2016
Date of Notification: 18th June, 2016
Last date for filled application Forms: 15 July, 2016
Date of exam: 18th September, 2016

Nationality:

The candidates must be a:
A citizen of India , or
A subject of Bhutan, or
A subject of Nepal, or
A Tibetan refugee who came to India before the 01 January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India
Only unmarried candidates are allowed to write the NDA Exam .

Age:

For NDA I :

The candidates not born before 2nd July 1997 and not later than 1st July 2000 are eligible.

For NDA II :

The candidates not born before 2nd January 1998 and not later than 1st July 2001 are eligible.


Educational Qualifications:

The candidates appearing for the exam must have passed or appearing class 12th from a recognized board or university

Application Fees

Rs. 100/- through the online banking facility by SBI bank or you may deposit cash at any Branch of State Bank of India .

Exam Pattern :

Type - Objective Type Paper

Subject Code Duration Maximum Marks
Mathematics 01 2 1/2 hours 300
General Ability Test 02 2 1/2 hours 600
Total 900
SSB Test / Interview 900