About NDA/NA Exam 2025-2026

National Defence Academy Entrance Examination 2025-2026

• The National Defence Academy located in (Pune) Maharashtra is the common platform for training the three wings of Indian Defence namely the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. NDA is the core foundation for a career in the Indian military services. Training, as well as an education program, has 4 years. In the initial three years cover courses in all subjects for a University Degree plus the basic training of basic military sciences. After the successful completion of the three years, the cadet gets a University Degree. The final year puts more emphasis on the specialization into the particular branch of the Indian military services that a cadet desires to join. Army cadets go to the IMA at Dehradun, Air Force cadets to the flying training establishments in Hyderabad and the Naval cadets for Midshipman training to the Training Ships.

NDA/NA Exam- 2025 Notification Dates 

NDA/NA-1 (2025) Examination Details

Application opens on : December-2024

Exam Conducted on : April-2025

NDA/NA 2025-26 Educational Qualifications

For the Army wing of the 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 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.  

Conditions of Eligibility for NDA-I 2024 Examination

(NDA-I 2025) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status 

• unmarried male & female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2006 and not later than 02nd July 2009 are eligible. 
• Students studying in Class-12 are also eligible to apply.

NDA/NA 2025-2026 Age Limit

• A Candidate must be an unmarried Male and age between 16 ½ to 19 ½ years.

NDA/NA 2025 Exam Paper Pattern

NDA 2024 Syllabus: Topics Covered covered in NDA Exam

National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam Coaching in Chennai

• We at NDI-National Defence Institute offer the best NDA exam coaching to help Male candidates qualify their written examination and live their dream in NDA. NDI-National Defence Institute is the Top-rated NDA exam coaching institute in Chennai. We strive to provide the best NDA exam coaching to candidates who want to work selflessly for the nation. If you are ready to serve your supreme valour for the nation’s interest, join us now.
• We are one and only choice for students who are dreaming to become a part of different wings of Indian Armed Forces and serve our country with dedication and devotion. For years, we have been providing excellent coaching for NDA entrance examination. We strive to give wings to your long-cherished dreams by guiding you to qualify the written exam in the first attempt.
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CUT OFF Marks for NDA Exam (2014-2022)

Note*: (With at least 25% marks in each subject)

NDA/NA Cut-off Marks “TIE” - Principles

Wherever two or more candidates have secured equal aggregate marks in NDA & NA Examination the tie (s) have been resolved in accordance with the following principles approved by the Commission, viz

• In case of equal marks in aggregate, the candidates’ getting more marks in the written examination has been placed at a higher rank.
• In case of equal marks in written examination also, the candidates getting more marks in General Ability Test (GAT) paper has been placed at a higher rank.
• In case of equal marks in GAT paper, the candidates’ senior by age has been placed at a higher rank.

Important Links for NDA Exam Preparation

To Practice NDA Exam Important Questions

• NDA Exam Quiz

To download NDA previous year question papers click the link 

• NDA Previous year question papers

To purchase NDA Books click the link below

• NDA Exam Books

To Attend NDA Online Test Series click the link below 

• NDA Online Test Series 

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