National Defence Academy – NDA / NA : The examination for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy is the biggest opportunity for those candidates who want to join Indian Armed Forces. It is conducted by UPSC twice a year for the recruitment of commissioned officers in Indian Navy, Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
The exam has three stages to qualify i.e. NDA stands for National Defence Academy situated in Khadakwasla, Pune (Maharashtra) and NA stands for Naval Academy situated at Ezhimala, Kerela. Those who qualify NDA / NA examination will undergo 4 year course and training to become an officer in these institutions.
Examination Details
| Vacancies |
370-420 (208 for Army, 42 for Navy and 120 for Air Force (including 28 for ground duties)
Naval Academy : 48
Note : Vacancies are provisional and may be changed depending on the availability of training capacity.
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| Exam Schedule |
April & September (Provisional) May be changed |
| Age Limit, Gender & Martial Status |
Applying Age - 15.5 -18.5 years
Joining Age - 16.5 - 19.5 years
Unmarried male/female candidates
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| Educational Qualification |
For Army - 12th passed or appearing in any stream
For Air Force, Navy & Naval Academy - 12th passed or appearing with Physics and Mathematics.
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| Selection Procedure |
Written Exam conducted by UPSC
SSB Interview conducted by Service Selection Boards of Army/Navy and Air Force
Medical Examination.
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| Training |
For Army/Navy/Air Force - 3 years at National Defence Academy & 1 year at IMA/AFA/NA For Naval Academy – 4 years B.Tech course at Naval Academy.
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Exam Pattern
| Subject |
Paper Code |
Duration |
Questions |
Marks |
| Mathematics |
01 |
2 ½ hours |
120 |
300 |
| General Ability Test |
02 |
2 ½ hours |
100 |
400 |
| English |
- |
2 ½ hours |
120 |
200 |
| - |
- |
- |
Total Marks |
900 |
| SSB interview |
- |
5 days |
- |
- |
Marking Pattern
| Subject |
Marks Awarded per Question |
Negative |
| Mathematics |
2.5 Marks |
0.83 (1/3rd) |
| General Ability Test |
4 Marks |
1.33 (1/3rd) |
NDA Selection Procedure (Syllabus)
| Name of the Exam |
National Defence Academy (NDA) |
| Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission, UPSC. |
| Frequency Of Exam |
Twice in a Year |
| Selection Process |
1. Written Test consisting of Objective Type Questions 2. Intelligence & Personality Test (SSB) |
| Mode of exam |
Offline |
| Papers in NDA Exam |
1. Mathematics 2. General Ability Test |
| Marks Segregation |
1. Mathematics: 300 Marks 2. GAT: 600 Marks |
| Total No. of Questions |
1. Mathematics: 120 2. 2. GAT: 150 |
| Negative Marking |
1. Mathematics: -0.83 2. GAT: -1.33 marks |
| Exam Duration |
2.5 Hours For Each Paper (5 hours total) |
| Language of Question Paper |
English & Hindi English Language paper has to be attempted in English. |
NDA Mathematics Exam Pattern
| Paper I - Mathematics |
| Total Marks |
300 Marks |
| Total No. of Questions |
120 |
| Marks awarded for Correct answer |
2.5 marks |
| Marks deducted for the wrong answer |
-0.83 |
| Exam Duration |
2.5 Hours |
General Ability Test Exam Pattern
| Paper-II- General Ability Test |
| Total Marks |
600 Marks |
| Total Marks |
120 Marks |
| No. of questions in English Section |
50 |
| No. Of questions in General knowledge Section |
100 |
| Maximum Marks for English |
200 Marks |
| Maximum Marks for G.K. |
400 marks |
| Marks for Correct Answer |
4 marks in both sections |
| Marks for Incorrect Answer |
-1.33 marks in both sections |
| Exam Duration |
2.5 Hours |
NDA Mathematics Syllabus
| . Mathematics . |
| Topic |
Topic-wise Syllabus |
| Mathematics |
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Matrices and Determinants
• Integral Calculus and Differential Equations
• Trigonometry
• Vector Algebra
• Analytical
• Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension
• Statistics and Probability
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The topic-wise questions distribution in Maths
| Topic |
Questions |
| Calculus |
20-25 |
| Quadratic equation |
20-15 |
| Matrices & Determinants |
30 |
| Probability |
10 |
| Trigonometry |
30 |
| Complex number |
10-15 |
NDA General Ability Test (English) Syllabus
| . English . |
| Topic |
Topic-wise Syllabus |
| English |
• Spotting Errors
• Comprehension
• Selecting Words
• Ordering of Words in a Sentence
• Sentence Improvement
• Antonyms
• Synonyms
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The topic-wise questions distribution in English.
| Topic |
No. of Questions |
No. of Marks |
| Spotting Errors |
5 |
20 |
| Comprehensiony |
6 |
24 |
| Selecting Words |
10 |
40 |
| Ordering of Words in a Sentence |
9 |
36 |
| Sentence Improvement |
10 |
40 |
| Antonyms |
5 |
20 |
| Synonyms |
5 |
20 |
| Total |
50 |
200 |
NDA General Ability Test (General Knowledge) Syllabus
| . General Knowledge . |
| Topic |
Topic-wise Syllabus |
| General
Knowledge
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• Physics
• Chemistry
• General Science
• History & Freedom Movement
• Geography
• Current Events
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The topic-wise question distribution in General Knowledge
| Topic |
No. of Questions |
No. of Marks |
| Physics |
23 |
92 |
| Chemistry |
16 |
64 |
| General Science |
11 |
44 |
| History & Freedom Movement |
16 |
64 |
| Geography |
17 |
68 |
| Current Events |
17 |
68 |
| Total |
100 |
400 |
NDA Written Programme at IDA
11th + 12th Schooling + NDA
Integrated Residential Programme
| Duration |
Course Name / Code |
Form Charge |
Course Fee* |
Total |
| 2-Years |
Marcos / IDA007 |
Rs. 1000/- |
Rs. 1,10,000/-
(including GST)
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Rs. 1,11,000/- |
NDA Target Batch
| Duration |
Course Name / Code |
Form Charge |
Course Fee* |
Total |
| 1-Year |
Garud / IDA0123 |
Rs. 1000/- |
Rs. 58,000/-
(including GST)
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Rs. 59,000/- |
NDA Foundation Batch : Integrated Guaranteed Residential Programme.
| Duration |
Course Name / Code |
Form Charge |
Course Fee* |
Total |
| 3-Years |
Arya Veer / IDA003 |
Rs. 1000/- |
Rs. 1,60,000/-
(including GST)
|
Rs. 1,61,000/- |
Eligibility Criteria for NDA & NA
Physical Criteria
NDA, aspirants must be physically and mentally fit. This is a mandatory criteria for admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination many candidates do not qualify and fail the medical test. Hence, candidates are advised to get themselves medically examined before applying for the examination. Aspirants are also advised to remove or solve a few minor defects of their bodies such as Waxed (ears), Deviated Nasal Septum, Hydrocele/Phimosis, Overweight/Underweight, Under Sized Chest, Piles, and Tonsillitis.
Height And Weight Standard
The minimum height required is 157 cms for Army & Naval Forces and 162.5 cms for Air Force. There is a relaxation of 5 cms for Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of the North-Eastern regions of India, Garhwal and Kumaon. However, for the candidates of Lakshadweep, the minimum height is reduced by 2 cm. Candidates have to meet the special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force. There are also certain measurement criteria for leg length, thigh length and sitting height, which are to be followed, these are given below –
Minimum Standard
• Leg Length 99.00 cms 120.00 cms
• Thigh Length - 64.00 cms
• Sitting Height 81.50 cms 96.00 cms
Vision Standard
Naval Candidates
• Uncorrected without glass 6/6, 6/9
• Corrected with glass 6/6, 6/6
• Limits of Myopia –0.75
• Limits of Hypermetropia +1.5
• Binocular vision III
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Air Force Candidates who habitually wear spectacles habitually are not eligible for the Air Force. According to the official notification, the minimum distant vision is to be 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other, correctable to 6/6 only for Hypermetropia.
• Colour vision CP-I
• Hypermetropia: +2.0 D
• Sph Manifest Myopia : Nil
• Retinoscopic Myopia : 0.5 in any Meridian permitted
Physical Condition
The aspiring candidates are required to be in a good and healthy physical condition by following the routine mentioned below -
1. Running 2.4 km in 15 minutes
2. Skipping
3. Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)
4. Chin ups (minimum 08)
5. Rope climbing 3-4 metres.
Offline Test Series
IDA’s offline test series is designed to offer the student a methodical approach for testing his preparation towards the prestigious Competitive Examinations. The test papers are prepared by expert faculties based on the research and experience keeping in mind latest pattern or revised syllabus of exam, it not only provides students with subject knowledge but also makes them ‘think’ and practically learn how to crack the real entrance examinations and increase their competitive level. Includes complete test analysis along with the solutions of all the necessary questions for doubt clearance.
Physical Fitness Training
Being physically fit is one of the most important factor to a defence aspiring candidate should have. Not just a factor it one of the important phase every candidate has to qualify so as to get in India armed Forces. Therefore, Sundays in Indore Defence Academy is dedicated for Physical Fitness training of candidates. The physical training is done as per the required standards of Indian Armed Forces.
Class Test & Mock Test
Self analysis and evaluation is very important for a student preparing for any type of examination. Therefore, to check the candidates performance and to evaluate their potential. Indore Defence Academy conducts various type of tests .i.e. Daily test, Weekly Test, Monthly Test and Mock Test (FLT) for NDA are conducted to fully prepare them for the actual scenario of NDA examination.
Personality development
Personality development programme lays high emphasis on improving communication skills of students. Language leadership programme works on students to improve their spoken English skills & soft skills so that they can communicate effectively in various situations and will also help them to face the interviews confidently. It prepares students in reading, speaking, listening and wring skills in English language.