NDA - National Defence Academy Pune Answered Questions

Yes, National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets receive a monthly stipend during their training period: StipendCadets receive a monthly stipend of INR 56,100 during their three-year training period. AllowancesIn addition to the stipend, cadets receive several allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), Military Service Pay (MSP), Grade Pay, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance. Salary after trainingAfter completing training, cadets are commissioned as officers and receive the same initial salary of INR 56,100 per month. Their salary can increase to INR 2,50,000 per month depending on their rank and years of service. Training expenses

 Hi Ayush, For NDA 2025, the age eligibility criteria are as follows:NDA 1 2025: Candidates must be born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.NDA 2 2025: Candidates must be born between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010.Since your birthdate is February 24, 2006, you are eligible to apply for NDA 1 2025.Best of luck with your preparation!

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 Qualification:For the Army Wing: The candidates are required to pass Class 12 or equivalent from a board recognised by the Central and State Governments.For Air Force and Naval Wings: The candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.Marital Status: Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible to apply.

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 Examination, which evaluates their general ability and mathematical skills. Interviews with the Service Selection Board (SSB) assess candidates' general aptitude, leadership abilities, and physical and psychological fitness after the written exam. To gain admission, candidates must prepare thoroughly and perform extraordinarily well due to the demanding nature of the interview and examination processes as well as the limited number of seats available. 

The overall fee of B.Tech at National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune will be around INR 55,560. Apart from this, during the entire B.Tech course NDA gives pocket money of INR 2,500 per month to a B.TECH student for five months in a calender year. The support is set up for cadets to cover their costs of living while they are training. No tuition, no room and board charges: the fee structure is based ultimately on those designed to provide cadets with as few distractions from their rigorous academic schedule (or military training) due to financial issues.

No, candidates are not allowed to get admission into BTech courses at NDA Pune without the NDA entrance exam. NDA Pune BTech admissions are done on the basis of valid scores obtained by the candidates in the entrance exam conducted by UPSC. Even, the institute does not accept any other competitive exam scores for BTech admission, except NDA. 

Yes, since Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi recognises the National Defence Academy for awarding B.A./B.Sc./B.Sc. (Computer Science) degrees to Army Cadets and B Tech degrees to Navy and Air Force Cadets. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), located in New Delhi, has acknowledged the NDA since 1973. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has additionally accredited NDA for the delivery of B.Tech. programmes in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, and Applied Electronics and Communication. At the moment, NDA only offers the B Tech (AEC) programme. Mechanical engineering will start in accordance with the Indian Air Force and Navy's needs. The AICTE requires an extension of approval on an annual basis

If you are not qualified for the NDA exam, you can consider joining a private engineering college. The NDA (National Defence Academy) exam has specific eligibility criteria, and candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 to be eligible for the exam. If you are not eligible for the NDA exam, pursuing admission in a private engineering college can be a viable alternative. Private engineering colleges offer various engineering programs and can provide a good platform for your academic and career growth. It's important to research and choose a college that aligns with your academic and career goals.