my son has completed B.Sc. (Nursing) course. now he wants to apply for the National Defence Academy entrance exam. but he has no idea about how to apply for it., so please tell me How to apply for National Defence Academy entrance exam after B.Sc. (Nursing)? give me the other eligibility details?

The Directorate General of Medical Services (Army) has announced the dates of Indian Army BSc Nursing 2020. The regulatory body has released the Indian Army BSc Nursing 2020 application form on November 14, 2019, in online mode.


No, there is no need to clear National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam for admission in Indian Army BSc (Bachelor of Science) Nursing Course 2020.


Indian Army BSc Nursing Admission 2020 Important Dates

Notification Release Date: 09th November 2019
Application form releases on 14th November 2019
Last Date to apply for the Exam 02nd December 2019
Date for the release of Indian Army B.Sc Admit Card: 03rd week of Mar 2020
Indian Army BSc Nursing 2020 Exam Date: April 2020
Declaration of Result: April 2020
Interview Date: May 2020


List of Available Colleges and Seats

College of Nursing, AFMC Pune - 40
College of Nursing, CH (EC) Kolkata - 30
College of Nursing, INHS Asvini - 40
College of Nursing, AH (R&R), New Delhi - 30
College of Nursing, CH (CC), Lucknow - 30
School of Nursing, CH (AF), Bangalore - 40
Total - 240 Seats


Indian Army BSc Nursing 2020 Eligibility Criteria

Only female candidates can apply.

One may be unmarried/divorcee/legally separated/ widow without encumbrances.

One must be Indian citizens

The date of birth as per the class 10 certificate must be between October 1, 1995 - September 30, 2003 (inclusive of both days).

One must have passed 10+2 or equivalent (12 Years schooling) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology) and English in the first attempt from a Statutory / Recognized Board /University/ Examination Body.

One must have scored not less than 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 or equivalent and must have studied as a regular student.

One appearing for the class 12 or equivalent exam during the current academic session may also apply provisionally. If selected these candidates will have to furnish proof of passing the qualifying exam with requisite subjects and marks prior to admissions


Medical Fitness Criteria for Indian Army BSc Nursing

Medical fitness is determined as per standards applicable for commission in the Armed Forces.

The medical exam is mandatory and includes X-Ray exam of Chest and USG (of abdomen & pelvis).

The minimum height should not be less than 148 cm (relaxation by 5cm for candidates belonging to Western Himalayan region, Eastern Himalayan region and Scheduled Tribes).