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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, you are eligible for the NDA 1 exam in 2026. Candidates born between 2nd July 2007 and 1st July 2010 can apply, and being in the SC category does not affect your eligibility.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Yes, National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets receive a monthly stipend during their training period:
Stipend
Cadets receive a monthly stipend of INR 56,100 during their three-year training period.
Allowances
In addition to the stipend, cadets receive several allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA)
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 20 hours ago
The following criteria must be fulfilled by candidates to be qualified for NDA:
- If the candidate arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to settle there permanently, they must be an Indian citizen, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee. Foreign nationals who possess legitima
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
To get entry in the National Defence Academy (NDA), candidates are required to qualify some eligibility criteria:
Age Limit: The candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age. For instance, the candidates for NDA 2 must have been born between January 2, 2006, and January 1, 2009.
Educational
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Guide-Level 14
Answered 4 months ago
A extremely tough screening process makes it particularly difficult to get admission to the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune for a B.Tech. Before being considered for admission, candidates must pass the Union Public Service Commission's (UPSC) National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examina
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Contributor-Level 10
My DOB is 11th February 2007 and I am in the SC category. Am I eligible for the NDA 1 exam in 2026?