NDA
ActiveNational Defence Academy Examination
Application Deadline
Not announced
Next Exam
13 Sept
in 65 days
Result Expected
Not announced
Dates & Timeline
2026-II
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Notification20 May 2026
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Application Deadline11 Jun 2026
Exam Date13 Sept 2026
Confirmed
2026-I
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Eligibility
Age 16.5–19.5 years. Class 12 pass or appearing (PCM for Air Force/Navy).
Age limit16.5–19.5 years
EducationClass 12 pass or appearing (PCM for Air Force/Navy)
GenderMale (female candidates eligible for Air Force from 2022)
Selection Process
1
Written Examination
Mathematics (300 marks) and General Ability Test (600 marks). Total 900 marks.
2
SSB Interview
Services Selection Board interview — 900 marks. Intelligence + personality tests, group tasks, interview.
About NDA
Entrance exam for admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy. Conducted twice a year.