About Course

The National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India to recruit candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and the Indian Naval Academy (INA). Here are the key details about the NDA exam:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• For Army Wing of NDA :

  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 NDA and for the 10+2 Cadet

• Entry Scheme at the INA :

  12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

Exam Pattern

Section	Total Marks	Duration
Written Test	300	2.5 hours
General Ability Test (GAT)	600	2.5 hours

Section		Total Marks
Part A - English		300
Part B - General Knowledge	Physics	100
	Chemistry	60
	General Science	40
	History, Freedom Movement, etc.	80
	Geography	80
	Current Events	40
	Total	600

• Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT)

  For candidates applying for Technical Branch

Section	Number of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Written Test	50	150	45 minutes

Selection Process

• Written Test :

  Conducted by UPSC

• SSB Interview :

  Candidates who clear the written examination are called for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, which includes psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interviews.

• Medical Examination :

  Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a medical examination.

Application Process

• Online Registration :

  Candidates must apply online through the official UPSC website.

• Application Fee :

  Payment of the application fee as specified in the notification.

• Admit Card :

  Download the admit card from the official website once available.

Important Dates

• The NDA exam is conducted twice a year, generally in April and September.
• Announced on the official UPSC website.