Competitions  » NDA

The candidates who are interested to join National Defense Academy may apply for the entrance exam conducted by union public service commission. Academy consists of three wings of joint training: army, navy and air force. Getting into NDA is considered highly prestigious. Admissions are conducted twice a year. At first a written test will be there which will be followed by interview rounds and also group tasks and medical. At present there are about 350 vacancies and every year number of candidates applying is increasing. This makes it more difficult for the candidates to clear the exam

Structure for the NDA Examination

The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective type questions only.

 The candidates with good mathematical skill and with right confidence can easily qualify or the test.

 General Ability Test consists of two parts i.e.

Part ‘A’ (English) – To test candidate’s knowledge in English.

Part ‘B’ (general knowledge)- It is divided  into part A- F and consist of physics, chemistry, history, general science, geography and current events.

Intelligence and Personality test

The candidate has to go through verbal as well as non-verbal intelligence tests. They have to go through other exercises like GD and other outdoor group tasks. Sometimes candidates are also instructed to prepare and deliver lectures on specific subjects.

Syllabus for NDA Examination

Mathematics

Algebra, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential equations, Matrices and Determinants, Probability, Statistics and Trigonometry, Vector.

English

Antonyms, Comprehension, Error in Sentences, Idioms and Phrases, Jumbled Words, Misspelled words, One word Substitution, Synonyms, Vocabulary Test.

General Knowledge

A broad survey of Indian History, Achievements of Eminent Scientists, Current important events, Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India, Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration, Freedom Movement in India, Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development, Prominent personalities

Chemistry

Acids and Alkalies, Concepts in Chemistry, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry

Geography

Ocean Currents and Tides, Atmosphere and its composition, Important Sea ports and main sea, Origin of Earth.

Physics

Electricity and Electronics, Motion & Laws, Optics.

Biology

Basis of Life-Cells, Protoplasm’s and Tissues, Difference between the living and non-living, Elementary knowledge of human body and its important organs, Food-Source of energy for man, Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals.

Eligibility Criteria

    * Candidates who have cleared 10 2 and those who are currently doing can apply.
    * Those who had taken Physics & Mathematics in Class 12th can apply for navy and air force.
    * Candidates appearing for the exam must be bachelors .They must be between16 1/2 to 19 years on January 1st or July 1st of the year subsequent to the year of the exam
    * Non-permanent citizens of India are not allowed to apply
    * Nationalities of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibetan refugee can apply only if they have migrated to India with a purpose to become permanent citizens of  India prior to January 1st
    * In case candidates origin is from India but actually migrated from either neighboring countries of India or East Africa nations like Uganda and Kenya can apply provided they are planning to permanently settle in India.
    * Gorkha category of Nepal need not submit any proof.

Physical standards are mentioned below

Any candidate whose height is not within157.5cms to 162.5cms cannot apply for Air Force wing. Candidates whose chest is less than 81cms cannot apply. Candidates should have proper eye-sight. They should not be overweight or under weight.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted both online and offline method.

There is a common form for all UPSC exams. In the prescribed form, a candidate has to indicate the exam he/she has applied for. Forms are available in selected post offices across the country. As soon as the application forms are received and processed, the candidates will be sent an admit card. Candidates who belong to reserved quota can post their applications along with concession proof.

Rules for Reservation

No relaxation is available to students of any category in the National Defense Academy.

How to fill the Form

On-line applications are available at http://www.upsconline.nic.in/. The Process of filling the form is given below. Candidates should follow the instructions given in the site to fill the two stages Part I and Part-II.

On-line

Applications can be done by paying Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty Five only) [except  SC & ST]

    * By submitting in any branch of SBI by cash
    * By net banking facility of SBI
    * By Visa/Master Credit/ Debit Card

Before filling the form, candidate’s recent photograph and signature scanned in the .png format is required. The required file size is 40KB.The notification date can be filled in the second part of the form

Off-line

Candidates applying offline need to care certain things. The candidates should fill the form themselves. The forms are processed on computerized machines; candidates should handle the forms very carefully .HB pencils should be used for darkening the circles. Entry in the boxes can be made through black or blue pen. Candidates please note that both of these fields must be filled very carefully so that there is no difference between the two entries.

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