The National Defence Academy is an iconic institution and hallmark of global excellence in the sphere of military education.

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

Eligibility Criteria to Join National Defence Academy

Age between As per UPSC notification
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)
Clubs at National Defence Academy
Outdoor Clubs:
ARCHERY
MARTIAL ATRS
TREKKING & ROCK CLIMBING
WATER SKIING & WIND SURFING
GARDENING
GOLF
SKEET SHOOTING
SAILING
LIFE SAVING SKILLS
INLINE SKATING
HIKING
AUTOMOTIVE
PARAGLIDING
ASTRONOMY
AEROMODELLING
KAYAKING & ROWING
PARA SAILING
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION & NATURE

Indoor Clubs
ARTS
DESIGN & CRAFT
10M AIR WPN SHOOTING
PUBLIC SPEAKING
CLASSICAL MUSIC
MEDIA
WESTERN MUSIC
YOGA
DANCING
DRAMATICS
LITERATURE
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & ROBOTICS

Contacts
Telephone No – 020-25290333
Telephone No – 020-25291700

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