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NDA Full Form — National Defence Academy
Not to be confused with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a political coalition.
NDA stands for National Defence Academy, India's tri-service training institution located in Khadakwasla, Pune, where cadets from the Army, Navy and Air Force train together before moving to their respective service-specific academies.
Entry into NDA is through the NDA & NA (National Defence Academy and Naval Academy) exam, conducted twice a year by UPSC. Eligible candidates are unmarried male and female applicants who have completed or are appearing for Class 12, within the notified age range.
In everyday news and political conversation, "NDA" is also used for the National Democratic Alliance, an unrelated political coalition in India. Context (defence exam vs politics) makes the distinction clear.
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What is the full form of NDA in the exam context?
In the exam and defence context, NDA stands for National Defence Academy, India's tri-service (Army, Navy, Air Force) training academy.
Who conducts the NDA exam?
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts the NDA & NA exam twice a year for entry into the National Defence Academy.