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NDA 2026: Notification, Exam Date & Application

NDA (National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination) is conducted twice a year by UPSC for entry into the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy, straight after Class 12. Also searched: upsconline nic in 2026 nda, nda 2 2025 notification, upsc gov in nda 2026, nda paper 2024 pdf download.

Facts last verified 4 July 2026

NDA (per UPSC's published annual calendar)

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Eligibility summary

Qualification: Class 12 pass (Army wing: any stream; Navy/Air Force wing: Physics and Mathematics required)
Age: Unmarried male/female candidates, typically 16.5-19.5 years on the notified date

Process

Selection process

Written exam — Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT), conducted by UPSC.
SSB (Services Selection Board) interview for written-qualified candidates — a multi-day process including psychological tests, group tasks and a personal interview.
Medical examination, followed by the final merit list and academy allotment.

Exam pattern

Mathematics: 120 questions, 300 marks, 2.5 hours
General Ability Test: 150 questions, 600 marks, 2.5 hours

Source

Official links

UPSC official portalNotifications, admit card, result and the annual exam calendar UPSC exam calendarPublished notification/exam dates for the year

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NDA FAQ

Is NDA open to women candidates?

Yes — UPSC opened NDA to women candidates starting with the NDA II 2021 exam onward, for both the Army and other wings subject to policy.

How many times a year is NDA conducted?

UPSC conducts NDA twice a year (NDA I and NDA II) as part of its published annual exam calendar.

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