National Defence Academy (NDA)

National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination is conducted by Union Public Service commission (UPSC) through which candidates for joint training of the three wings of Indian Defence Services: Army, Navy & Air Force are selected. Getting in NDA is considered to be highly prestigious for any candidate.

Admission to NDA is conducted twice a year. The admission process includes a written examination, multiple round interviews, Group Tasks and a Medical Test. The examination is considered to be real tough.

Eligibility Criteria:

A passin 10+2. Students currently studying in 12th class can also apply for the entrance examination.
For Navy and Air Force candidates should have had Physics & Mathematics in Class 12th.
A candidate must be more than 16 & 1/2 years and less than 19 years of age as on 1st January, 2011.
A candidate must be physically and medically fit according to the specified requirements.

Tentative Dates of Notification:

Release of Notification: from October 3rd week, 2009
Last date of submission of application form: November 3rd week, 2009
Date of Examination: April 3rd week, 2010

All UPSC Exams have a common form where a candidate has to choose the exam he/she has applied for. UPSC forms are available in various designated post offices throughout the country. You can get it from Sewak APO or civil post office.

Written Examination will be divided into 2 papers:

Mathematics-300 marks. General ability Test- 600 marks. Both the papers will be of 150 minutes duration.

The candidates who clear the written test are called for multiple round interview, group tasks and Medical Test. All these processes are to judge the candidate’s ability to check whether he/she is suitable for Indian Defence Services.

More details visitUPSC Website