National Defence Academy Examination (I) – NDA & NA Exam I 2018 Eligibility
Nationality
A candidate must either be :
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.

Age Limits, Sex and Marital Statush
Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 1999 and not later than 1st July, 2002 are eligible.
The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificates. These certificates are required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the written part of the examination. No other document relating to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and the like will be accepted. The expression Matriculation / Higher Secondary Examination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternative certificates mentioned above.
Note 1 : Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation / Higher Secondary Examination Certificate available or an equivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will be accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
Note 2 : Candidates should also note that once a date of birth has been claimed by them and entered in the records of the Commission for the purpose of admission to an Examination, no change will be allowed subsequently or at any subsequent examination on any ground whatsoever.
Note 3 : The candidates should exercise due care while entering their date of birth in the respective column of the Online Application Form for the Examination. If on verification at any subsequent stage any variation is found in their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalent Examination certificate, disciplinary action will be taken against them by the Commission under the Rules.
Note 4 : Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application though successful at this or any subsequent Examination will not be selected for training. A candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government.
National Defence Academy NDA & NA Exam (I) 2018 Educational Qualifications
For Army wing of National Defence Academy : 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy : 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination. Such candidates who qualify the SSB interview but could not produce Matriculation/10+2 or equivalent certificate in original at the time of SSB interview should forward duly self attested Photocopies to ‘Directorate General of Recruiting,
Army HQ,
West Block – III,
R.K. Puram,
New Delhi – 110 066.
and For Naval Academy candidates send to the following address on or before December, 2018 failing which their candidature will be cancelled.Naval Headquarters,
DMPR ( OI & R ) Section,
Room No 204, ‘C’ Wing,
Sena Bhavan,
New Delhi – 110 011.
by 24th December, 2018 failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
All other candidates who have produced their Matriculation and 10+2 pass or equivalent certificates in original at the time of attending the SSB interview and have got the same verified by the SSB authorities are not required to submit the same to Army HQ or Naval HQ as the case may be. Certificates in original issued by the Principals of the Institutions are also acceptable in cases where Boards / Universities have not yet issued certificates. Certified true copies / photostate copies of such certificates will not be accepted. In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate, who does not possess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationally qualified provided that he possesses qualifications, the standard of which in the opinion of the Commission, justifies his admission to the examination.
Note 1 : Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for this examination.
Note 2 : Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class or equivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examination by the prescribed date 24th December, 2018 and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of Board / University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever.
Note 3 : Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of Commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligible for admission to the examination and if admitted, their candidature will be cancelled.
Note 4 : Those candidates who have failed INSB / PABT earlier are not eligible for Air Force.
- Physical Standards : Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2018.
- A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any of the NDA training academies of Armed forces is not eligible to apply.
SIR , MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 23RD DEC 1993 CAN I APPLY FOR EXAM I AM SON OF EX SERVICEMEN..
I WANT TO JOIN FOR ARMY WINGS AND I AM IN 12TH ,DATE OF BIRTH 23DEC 1993, SO IF FOR ARMY WINGS ”12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.” HOW TO APPLY?? AGE LIMIT NOT BEFORE 2 JAN AND NOT AFTER 2 JULY 1996.AFTER COMPLETING 12TH AGE LIMIT IS GONE .. HELP.
REGARDS.
Hi,
Pls visit : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/national_defence_academy_nda/
Regards.
Sir,
Iam appearing in class +1 (non med.). Can I appear for the NDA test which is coming in the month of April?
Please tell the the last date of submitting the form online & ofline.
I’ll be thankful to you.
Hi
Pls read the details given below :
1. Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status : Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1994 and not later than 1st July, 1996 are eligible. The date of birth accepted by the Union Public Service Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificates. These certificates are required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the written part of the NDA examination. No other document relating to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and the like will be accepted. The expression Matriculation / Higher Secondary Examination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternative certificates mentioned above.
2. National Defence Academy NDA & NA Exam (I) 2012 Educational Qualifications :
For Army wing of National Defence Academy : 12th class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy : 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equilvalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for National Defence Academy examination. Such Candidates who qualify the NDA Exam SSB Interview but could not produce Matriculation / 10+2 or equivalent certificates in original at the time of NDA SSB interview should forward the certificates
After completing 12th only can apply. For further details u can visit : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/national_defence_academy_nda/nda-na-examination-i-eligibility.html
Regards.
is it true that nda is admitting female candidate?
I like Indian ARMY.
sir
my date of birth 27/05/1993 are eligible/are not eligible? maximum age hight , chest
Dear Sir,
My D.O.B is 25/05/1993 i am studing in 12th std from science stream i want 2 join indian navy so my friend suggested that go from NDA but i don’t know where it is how 2 go there the requiements plz help me out of these problems i live in mumbai plz friend help me out though any network i will be in Facebook ,yahoo with email i_mahesh93@yahoo.co.in
Hi,
To know about the NDA Examination, Please refer the following web page (http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/national_defence_academy_nda/nda-na-examination-i-eligibility.html).
sir…
i have qualified ndaII 2012 and received call letter for ssb….i hv passed 12 but i hv less dan 50% in pcm…i hv forwarded for improvement thru nios board which iz 2 b held in april….am ieligible 2 go for ndaSSB in feb at bangalore….first choice was air force,2nd navy,3rd army and fourth NA….
plz reply
I am stundent of commerce in class 12th..can i eligible for NDA 2012
sir, what is engg exam of nda??
is it differ from nda exam (I)???
hi .i m having humanities cn i appear fr the NDA EXAM
Dear sir,
I’m a B.tech 3rd year student.Am i eligible for application to NDA?
Sir,
My D.O.B. Is 29/10/1994 I am going to qualify in 12th Standard can i fill the N.D.A. 1st exam form as i qualify in 12th Standard or i have to wait for 2nd exam?
sir my date of birth is 08-07-1995 can i apply for 2012 year
Sir whats the eyesight parameter for clearing SSB ( I have 3.5 D (myopia). If preform very well than others can i pass medical exam
duration of NDA COURSE
Sir,
where i could find the codes req in filling N.D.A form?
sir,i am praveen malviya submit my form at gpo indore i conform my canditure at bhopal center pleace give me center adress and rollnomber my form no. is 39445354
I am complete my graduation with 65% and study at Master Degree in Master of Computer Application.
i want to join NDA …
pls suggest me
i am applicable or not …
please send me answer via e_mail..
thanx
Hi
Please visit for the eligibility details for NDA Exam 2012 : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/national_defence_academy_nda/NDA-NA-Examination-I-Eligibility.html
why are girls not admitted to join the defense forces?..
when will gender discrimination stop?
meri DOB 25DEC1993 KYA ME NDA EXAM DE SAKTA HU BACTH 2012 KE
Hi
You can apply next year, because the age limit should not be earlier than 2nd January, 1994 and not later than 1st July, 1996.
my date of birth is 1 dec 1992 & now i m 18 years old i willing to give nda exam. i have practice lot but my form is rejected. & my all dreams are shattered. so plz i request you to permit me to give exam. i have given 12th board exam. i have seen dreams joining army from 1st class. but due to rejection my all dreams break.
my form no.39334922 plz check it
Sir, DOB of my son is 12.12.1996, how many chance he can get to appear in NDA exams.
Hi
There is no limit for attempting NDA Exams but his age limit must be within 16 half to 19 half years, and should pass 12 th class exam.
The minimum acceptable hieght for NDA is 157.5 cm.
For more details visit : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/national_defence_academy_nda/NDA-NA-Examination-II-Eligibility.html
are female candidates not elligible to apply for the exam
hi im pradeep
nw im doing B.Sc.
can i apply for nda(I) exams
im pradeep
my D.O.B is 13/11/1990
nw im doing B.Sc final year
can i eligibility for nda
sir, my DOB is 13-01-1993 & studing1st yr B Tech at ISM (IIT-JEE 2012) .CAN I APPLY FOR ENGINEERING COURSE THROGH NDA
Hi
After completing your Engineering course you can apply for CDS Exam. The NDA Exam is for 10+2 candidates. So please visit for eligibility details of CDS Exam 2012 :
http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
hello sir,
my name is tarun shukla .i am 16 years old . i will passed 12 in this year. my height is 156 cm ,Weight -48 kg but my eye sight is too weak . it is -5.0.can i apply for nda…
I will be getting around 450 marks in total in nda2 2012
Is there any chance for my selection
I m in gen, category
girls can give the nda exam???if not,then what is required field for girls in army world???and when the exam held of it?? plz hlp….
@sinila
are the femail candidete can apply in the exam of nda 1
sir, my DOB is 10.9.1993. My streeme is arts. Can i apply for nda2 2012.
Is there any nda exams for the students who had born earlier than 2nd January 1992??
sir, i’m only 16 years old and my stream is science,,,than ……..can i apply for nad 2012,,,,,,,,,,,,and how can i apply,,,,,,,,,,,
Hi
Yes you can apply. The notification for NDA Exam issues on 05.05.2012. For applying NDA Exam online visit : http://upsconline.nic.in/
dear sir,
mere 10+2 me arts ha
kya me nda form bhar sakta hu
plz reply
sir, i am only 18 yrs old and my stream is science and DOB is19-jan-1994…..so cn i apply for nda..i am nt getng the nda form
Hi
Yes of course, you can apply for NDA Exam 2012. The notification for NDA is not yet issued and the NDA application issues on 05.05.2012. So, please wait…
For applying NDA Exam visit the official website : http://upsconline.nic.in/
sir my D.O.B is 1994 9th jan can i give examinations of 2013 coz recent m doing
+1
Hi
Please visit for NDA Exam eligibility : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/national_defence_academy_nda/NDA-NA-Examination-II-Eligibility.html
Hope you can get the details from this webpage.
sir i am rishabh sajwer sir me high school me hu sir me nda ka form bhar sakta hu mb 9532528788
thankyou
Hi
After completing the 12th exams only, can apply for NDA Exam. So, please wait…
hi,
i am complet graduation in bba. so i want join air force (fiying branch) please guidence
sir meri d o b 206\1994 me kitni bar apply kar sakta hu n d a ke liye
Hi
There is no such restrictions for applying NDA Exam, but if the eligibility conditions for NDA Exam fulfils.
Sir,i was doing 10+2 with maths not physics. can i apply for NDA ?
Hi
Yes you can apply for NDA Army wing by using the website : http://www.upsconline.nic.in/
sir my eyeside is weak so i can sit in NDA entrance Exam?
Sir, i am a 3rd year btech civil student .Can i apply for nda for any engineering courses .Pls sent me the details
Hi
Please apply for CDS Exam, for more details visit : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
MINIMUM SIGHT ELIGIBLE FOR NDA EXAM
sir, my name is arif khan i have completed my 12th in 2012 with 86% marks in cbse syllabus.i took science stream(physics, chemistry, maths).sir i really want to join Air Force. My DOB – 14th jan 1992. I have a good physic and appropriate vision. Sir please help me
what is the minimum height to join nda?
Hi
Please refer from this webpage for NDA Physical Standard : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/national_defence_academy_nda/NDA-NA-Examination-II-Physical-Standards.html
Sir am doin my final year Cse am i eligible for NDA exam.. Pl tel me sir
Hi
The NDA Exam is for 10+2 candidates, so can apply for CDS Exam. For more details about eligibility visit : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
For applying visit : http://www.upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php
Respected Sir, I’m interested to join this adventureble job. I’m pass 12th stander in the year 2007. I’m 23 year old. Can I apply to getting this golden chance.
Hi
You can apply for CDS Exam and please wait for the next notification. For updates visit the UPSC Exam Time Table : http://upscexam.com/notification/upsc/Union-Public-Service-Commission-UPSC-Examination-Time-Table.html
i have passed 12th with PCB. can i apply?
sir,
can bio students go to nda?
what physical things required to get nda?
Hi
Please visit for the NDA Physical Standards norms : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/national_defence_academy_nda/NDA-NA-Examination-II-Physical-Standards.html
i gave nda 1 2012 exam but i think i am failed…. can i apply once more for exam ,,,i m studying in 12th sci.class and want to join army .when can i apply
hello sir/madam,
currently i am appearing for 11th science exam,and my birth date is 2 march 1995. can i appear for NDA exam this year.
Hi
Yes you can appear next year. For updations visit the UPSC Time Table : http://www.upscexam.com/notification/upsc/Union-Public-Service-Commission-UPSC-Examination-Time-Table.html
i am er. can i apply in air force ?
sir can u please inform me the result of NDA (1) 2012. my roll no. is 347174.
i want to apply for nda whts the process for this please help me out…
my date of birth is 17 dec 1993,i will be writing my 12th exam next year (2012).Am i eligible to write the nda exam next year(2012).
Sir,
I am looking forward to enter in NDA.
I am currently studying in class 12th in commerce stream.. and i have not opted for maths, instead i chose psychology.
could you please recommend me some some good field!! as in what all fields am i eligible for??
i am 67 kgs. average 5.9ft
THANKING YOU
YOURS SINCERELY
ADITYA RAJPAL
sir now i am in class 11 and my D.O.B is 16-Aug-1997 can i able to apply for NDA next year…………………
This eligibility criteria is for both men and women or there are any other clause for women?
My D.O.B.IS 20JAN1993 I CAN Give the nda exm.
Sir, I am doing diploma engineering after class 10th. now I am in 2nd year, can i gave the NDA exam..
MY D.O.B. IS 14-04-1994
Can i give NDA exam after 10th?
Hi
National Defence Academy NDA & NA Exam (I) 2012 Educational Qualifications :
1. for Army wing of National Defence Academy : 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
2. For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy : 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equilvalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.
Regards.
Sir,
My date of birth is 1st july 1996. Can i apply for NDA exam held in april 2013 ?
Hi
Yes you can apply for NDA I 2013 Exam. The NDA Exam I 2013 Online application will be issued on 22.12.2012. So please wait…
im born on 8th feb 1996,my height is around 6.3 and have spects and can i apply for NDA 2013
Hi
Yes you can apply and wait for the notification. NDA I 2013 Exam notification will be issued on 22.12.2012.
hello nisha.. plz help my DOB is 6thdec 1994 can i apply for NDA1 2013
Hi
You can try for CDS II Exam 2013. For more details visit the CDS Exam Eligibility webpage : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/upsc-cds-exam-i-eligibility.html
The CDS Exam II 2013 notification will be issued on 25.05.2013.
my date of birth is 6th december 1994 can i apply for nda1 2013
sir i am now in 12th standerd…!but mathematics not my subject?then can i give a nda exam.??plss guiedence me.?
sir i am pursuing my 12th science with (pcb)group!!mathmatics not my subject in 12th….?can i give nda exam.?
Hi
Yes you can apply for NDA I Exam 2013. For applying visit the official website : http://upsconline.nic.in/
sir, my date of birth is 2 july 1993 .can i apply nda 2012 2nd exam?
Hi,
Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1993 and not later than 1st July, 1995 are eligible”. To know more details, Please refer the following web page (http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/national_defence_academy_nda/nda-na-examination-i-eligibility.html).
sirji,
my d.o.b. is 27th jan 1994 n m appearing for 12th exam so cn i appear
sir,
my d.o.b. is 20-09-1997 am I eligible for NDA exam ,if yes than in which year and when
Hi
Yes you can apply this year for NDA Exam II 2013, For applying visit the official website as the NDA II 2013 application last date is 03.06.2013 : http://www.upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php
i am born on 10 feb 1995 even then i am getting error for age limit in filling the form
my date of birth is 10/05/1995 ,is it eligible or not .i already given data in part 1 registration , but last got some problem regarding the date of birth.Can you please help me.
sir i am now in 11 class i have just passed out 10 class so can i apply for nda test 2013 now.
Hi
You can attend NDA Exam next year. For updations, visit the UPSC Exam Time Table : http://www.upscexam.com/notification/upsc/union-public-service-commission-upsc-examination-time-table.html
sir i have passed 12th class and i got the mark in physics 68 and maths 49. can i apply the nda exam
Hi
Yes you can apply.
Can i fill theform for nda2014 havingh dob 4-7-1997 currently studying in class 12
Yes, you can apply for NDA Exams in 2014. But, in the month of June ’2014. Online Application for NDA II Exam 2014 will be issued from 21.06.2014. So, please wait….
i am in 12th if i am failed in physics but overall pass with the help of my additional subject phy.education can i opt for indian air force?
sir i have completed b.tech in information technology . and my date of birth is 01-01-1997 . sir please revert immediately for which post i am eligible?
Hi
This NDA & NA Exam is for those who have completed the 12th board exams. As per your qualification, you can try for CDS Exam ( Combined Defence Service Exam ) and the CDS Exam is for graduation level.
For Details visit & Refer : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/upsc-cds-exam-ii-eligibility.html
Online Applications will be available from 19.07.2014.
Sir,
My DOB is 14/03/1996
So am i eligible for NDA/NA1 2015?
please answer me because i am very passionate.
sir, i have just passed class 11 with a subject pcb.my D.O.B IS 11 march 1999, and i have filled the application form of nda 2015 and my admit card has been release. am i eligible for this exam ?
Hi
Yes, you are eligible and you can write the NDA Exam I 2015.
I completed my 10+2 in 3 years, i got failed in 11th Exam . i have passed 12th
m i eligible for NDA ??
hello sir,,, how much time taken for commencing of new course for date of declaration of nda exam,,, if i apply in part 2
Hi,
NDA I Course commencing from 02.01.2016 and NDA II Course commencing from 02.07.2016.
thank u for ur information… when ssb interview will be conducted of nda II 2015?
Hi,
SSB Interview will be conduct after 20 days from the announcement of NDA II written result 2015. UPSC NDA & NA II Written Exam Results 2015 is likely to be declared in the month of December, 2015.
helo sir,,,, next year in sep 2016 ,, i will be 15 yrs and 8 months old… .. Will i be able to apper in nda exam
Hi,
NDA 1 2016 exam age limit 16½ – 19 years as on 01.01.2016.
I’m studying in 12th std. & trying to give NDA exam I am female but I’m satisfy all conditions given by you so can i eligible to give this NDA exam for joining Navy
Hi Prajakta,
NDA 1 Exam 2016 Notification will be issue on 02.01.2016 and until then please wait. For more details about NDA Exam refer these links : upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/national_defence_academy_nda/