The National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance exam is a national-level examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year for admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA. It is one of the most prestigious exams for candidates aspiring to serve as officers in the Indian Armed Forces.
The NDA 2025 exam is a gateway for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces. Proper preparation, understanding the exam pattern, and staying physically fit are crucial for success.
NDA 2025 Overview
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Name of Exam and year | NDA 2025 |
Full Name | National Defence Academy |
Exam level | National Level |
Frequency of Exam | Twice a year |
Conducted by | UPSC (Union Public Selection Commission) |
Mode of Exam | CBT (Computer based exam) |
Purpose of exam | To offer admission in Indian defence & Naval Academy |
Application Mode | Online |
Language of Exam | English and Hindi |
Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
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NDA 2025 Important Dates
EVENTS | NDA – I | NDA -II |
Notification Release date | December, 2024 | May, 2025 |
Commencement of Registration | December, 2024 | May, 2025 |
Last date to submit registration | December, 2024 | June, 2025 |
Application withdraw | June, 2025 | June/ July, 2025 |
Admit Card release date | March 2025 | August, 2025 |
NDA Exam date | April 2025 | September 2025 |
Declared of result | May, 2025 | September, 2025 |
Interview dates | May/June, 2025 | Sep/Oct, 2025 |
NDA 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality:
- A candidate must be a citizen of India, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- 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 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.
- Physical Standards – Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to the NDA and Naval Academy Examination.
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