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National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Details
The candidates wish to join National Defence Academy (NDA) have to appear in the entrance examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi. The authority schedules the examination two times in a year in the month of April and September.
The candidates joining Indian Naval Academy is a Technical Branch ofthe Navy. The candidates Joining Indian Naval Academy would undergo 4 years B.Tech course and would be given an opportunity to join Executive and Technical Branches of the Navy subject to availability of vacancies.
Vacancies are provisional and may be changed depending on the availability of training capacity of National Defence Academy
Stages Of Selection Process
The Educational Qualification Details
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.
Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class or equivalent examination are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them.
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 canceled.
The Examination is held at the following Centers
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Dispur, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa), Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur, Vishakhapatnam
Conditions MALE Of Eligibility
Physical Standards
Notification | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
---|---|---|---|---|
NDA - 1 | 02 July 2005 to 01 July 2007 | 02 July 2006 to 01 July 2009 | 02 July 2007 to 01 July 2011 | 02 July 2009 to 01 July 2014 |
NDA - 2 | 02 Jan 2006 to 01 Jan 2009 | 02 Jan 2007 to 01 Jan 2010 | 02 Jan 2008 to 01 Jan 2011 | 02 Jan 2009 to 01 Jan 2012 |
Candidates must be physically and mentally fit as per the physical standards maintained by the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination
Candidates are rewired to avoid the following minor defects at the time of Medical Examination
Conditions Female Of Eligibility
Physical Standards
Notification | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
---|---|---|---|---|
NDA - 1 | 02 July 2005 to 01 July 2007 | 02 July 2006 to 01 July 2009 | 02 July 2007 to 01 July 2011 | 02 July 2009 to 01 July 2014 |
NDA - 2 | 02 Jan 2006 to 01 Jan 2009 | 02 Jan 2007 to 01 Jan 2010 | 02 Jan 2008 to 01 Jan 2011 | 02 Jan 2009 to 01 Jan 2012 |
Candidates must be physically and mentally fit as per the physical standards maintained by the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination
Candidates are rewired to avoid the following minor defects at the time of Medical Examination
Body Tattoos
Permanent body tattoos are accepted only on inner face of forearm. Tattoos on the inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand/Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable. Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis. Comdt Selection Centre will be competent auth for clearing such cases.
Height & Weight Standards
The Minimum Height Measurement is 157 cms (162.5 cms. for Air Force). For Gorkhas and belonging to hills of North-Eastern areas of India, Garhwal and Kumaon, the Minimum heights will be 5 cms. less. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep the Minimum Height can be reduced by 2 cms.
Height & Weight Standards for Army / Air Force
Height (cms) (without shoe) |
Weight in Kgs (16 - 17 Years) |
Weight in Kgs (17 - 18 Years) |
Weight in Kgs (18 - 19 Years) |
---|---|---|---|
152 | 42.5 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
155 | 43.5 | 45.3 | 47.0 |
157 | 45.0 | 47.0 | 48.0 |
160 | 46.0 | 48.0 | 49.0 |
162 | 48.0 | 50.0 | 51.0 |
165 | 50.0 | 52.0 | 53.0 |
167 | 51.0 | 53.0 | 54.0 |
170 | 52.5 | 55.0 | 56.0 |
173 | 54.5 | 57.0 | 58.0 |
175 | 56.0 | 59.0 | 60.0 |
178 | 58.0 | 61.0 | 62.0 |
180 | 60.0 | 63.0 | 64.5 |
183 | 62.5 | 65.0 | 66.5 |
Height & Weight Standards for Navy
Height (cms) (without shoe) |
Weight in Kgs (16 - 17 Years) |
Weight in Kgs (17 - 18 Years) |
Weight in Kgs (18 - 19 Years) |
---|---|---|---|
152 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
155 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
157 | 46 | 47 | 49 |
160 | 47 | 48 | 50 |
162 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
165 | 50 | 52 | 53 |
167 | 52 | 53 | 55 |
170 | 53 | 55 | 57 |
173 | 55 | 57 | 59 |
175 | 57 | 59 | 61 |
178 | 59 | 61 | 62 |
180 | 61 | 63 | 64 |
Note - 1 :
"Individual's weight is considered normal if it is within ±10% departure from average given weight". However, In Individuals with heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build but otherwise healthy this may be given some relaxation on merit.
Note - 2 :
Height relaxation is upto 2.5 cm. (5 cm. for Navy) may be allowed where the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard on completion of his training.
There will be some extra physical requirements as a pilot in the Air Force. The acceptable length are as follows
Minimum | Maximum | |
---|---|---|
Leg Length | 99.00 cms | 120.00 cms |
Thigh Length | - | 64.00 cms |
Sitting Height | 81.50 cms | 96.00 cms |
Other Physical Standards
Candidates recommended by the Services Selection Board will go through a medical examination by Board of Service Medical Officers. Candidates who are declared fit by the Medical Board will be admitted to the academy.
The candidates wish to join National Defence Academy (NDA) have to appear in the entrance examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi. The authority schedules the examination two times in a year in the month of April and September.
The candidates joining Indian Naval Academy is a Technical Branch ofthe Navy. The candidates Joining Indian Naval Academy would undergo 4 years B.Tech course and would be given an opportunity to join Executive and Technical Branches of the Navy subject to availability of vacancies.
Vacancies are provisional and may be changed depending on the availability of training capacity of National Defence Academy
Stages Of Selection Process
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.
Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class or equivalent examination are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them.
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 canceled.
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Dispur, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa), Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur, Vishakhapatnam
Physical Standards
Notification | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
---|---|---|---|---|
NDA - 1 | 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2002 | 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2003 | 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2004 | 02 July 2002 to 01 July 2005 |
NDA - 2 | 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2003 | 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2004 | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2005 | 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2006 |
Candidates must be physically and mentally fit as per the physical standards maintained by the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination
Candidates are rewired to avoid the following minor defects at the time of Medical Examination
Permanent body tattoos are accepted only on inner face of forearm. Tattoos on the inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand/Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable. Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis. Comdt Selection Centre will be competent auth for clearing such cases.
The Minimum Height Measurement is 157 cms (162.5 cms. for Air Force). For Gorkhas and belonging to hills of North-Eastern areas of India, Garhwal and Kumaon, the Minimum heights will be 5 cms. less. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep the Minimum Height can be reduced by 2 cms.
Height & Weight Standards for Army / Air Force
Height (cms) (without shoe) |
Weight in Kgs (16 - 17 Years) |
Weight in Kgs (17 - 18 Years) |
Weight in Kgs (18 - 19 Years) |
---|---|---|---|
152 | 42.5 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
155 | 43.5 | 45.3 | 47.0 |
157 | 45.0 | 47.0 | 48.0 |
160 | 46.0 | 48.0 | 49.0 |
162 | 48.0 | 50.0 | 51.0 |
165 | 50.0 | 52.0 | 53.0 |
167 | 51.0 | 53.0 | 54.0 |
170 | 52.5 | 55.0 | 56.0 |
173 | 54.5 | 57.0 | 58.0 |
175 | 56.0 | 59.0 | 60.0 |
178 | 58.0 | 61.0 | 62.0 |
180 | 60.0 | 63.0 | 64.5 |
183 | 62.5 | 65.0 | 66.5 |
Height & Weight Standards for Navy
Height (cms) (without shoe) |
Weight in Kgs (16 - 17 Years) |
Weight in Kgs (17 - 18 Years) |
Weight in Kgs (18 - 19 Years) |
---|---|---|---|
152 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
155 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
157 | 46 | 47 | 49 |
160 | 47 | 48 | 50 |
162 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
165 | 50 | 52 | 53 |
167 | 52 | 53 | 55 |
170 | 53 | 55 | 57 |
173 | 55 | 57 | 59 |
175 | 57 | 59 | 61 |
178 | 59 | 61 | 62 |
180 | 61 | 63 | 64 |
Note - 1 :
"Individual's weight is considered normal if it is within ±10% departure from average given weight". However, In Individuals with heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build but otherwise healthy this may be given some relaxation on merit.
Note - 2 :
Height relaxation is upto 2.5 cm. (5 cm. for Navy) may be allowed where the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard on completion of his training.
There will be some extra physical requirements as a pilot in the Air Force. The acceptable length are as follows
Minimum | Maximum | |
---|---|---|
Leg Length | 99.00 cms | 120.00 cms |
Thigh Length | - | 64.00 cms |
Sitting Height | 81.50 cms | 96.00 cms |
Candidates recommended by the Services Selection Board will go through a medical examination by Board of Service Medical Officers. Candidates who are declared fit by the Medical Board will be admitted to the academy.