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Exams
Course Overview
WHAT IS NDA EXAM?
NDA (National Defence Academy) exam is conducted by the UPSC twice a year for admission to the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Age Limit:
- For NDA 1 & 2: Candidates must be 16 years and no older than 19 years as of specific birth dates to be eligible for the NDA exam.
- Unmarried male and female candidates only
Educational Qualification:
- Army wing: 12th pass from any stream
- Navy & Air Force: 12th pass with Physics & Mathematics
NDA ENTRY WINGS
| Wing | Training Academy |
|---|---|
| Army | NDA (Pune) + IMA (Dehradun) |
| Navy | NDA + INA (Ezhimala) |
| Air Force | NDA + AFA (Dundigal) |
NDA WINGS COMPARISON TABLE
| Feature | Army Wing | Air Force Wing | Navy Wing (NDA) | Naval Academy (INAC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | 12th pass (any stream) | 12th pass with Physics & Math | 12th pass with Physics & Math | 12th pass with Physics & Math |
| Training Academy | NDA (Pune) → IMA (Dehradun) | NDA → AFA (Dundigal) | NDA → INA (Ezhimala) | Direct to INA (Ezhimala) |
| Entry Through | NDA Exam | NDA Exam | NDA Exam | NDA Exam (separate NAVAL Wing option) |
| Career Role | Commissioned as Lieutenant in Indian Army | Commissioned as Flying Officer in Indian Air Force | Commissioned as Sub-Lieutenant in Indian Navy | Same as Navy (direct entry to Indian Naval Academy) |
| Focus Area in Training | Ground warfare, leadership, infantry, strategy | Aeronautics, flying, air operations | Naval warfare, seamanship, naval strategy | Core naval training including technical and executive roles |
| Post-NDA Training | 3 yrs NDA + 1 yr IMA | 3 yrs NDA + flying training at AFA | 3 yrs NDA + Naval training at INA | 4 yrs B. Tech program at INA |
| Final Rank After Commission | Lieutenant | Flying Officer | Sub-Lieutenant | Sub-Lieutenant |
| Job Type | Ground-based military operations | Air force pilot or ground duty | Warships, submarines, navy fleets | Technical/executive naval officer |
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit https://upsconline.nic.in
- Fill online NDA application form
- Upload photo, signature, and ID proof
- Pay fee (₹100 for general/OBC; free for SC/ST/females)
Requirements
- You will need a copy of Adobe XD 2019 or above. A free trial can be downloaded from Adobe.
- No previous Adobe XD skills are needed.
- No previous design experience is needed.
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