NDA Application Form 2025 OUT: Apply Online for UPSC NDA 1 Exam

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2025 ( NDA )

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Registration: 11 Dec '24 - 31 Dec '24

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Updated on Dec 24, 2024 14:16 IST

NDA Application Form 2025: The application process of NDA 1 2025 is underway. UPSC activated the link to fill NDA application form 2025 on December 11, 2024. The last date to fill the application form is December 31, 2024. A total of 406 vacancies were announced for the exam. The application correction window for NDA 1 2025 exam will be available from January 1 to 7, 2025. The last date to pay the application fee through pay by cash mode is December 30, 2024. Candidates can pay the application fees online till December 31, 2024.

The application form of NDA 2 2025 will be released on May 28, 2025. The last date to fill the application form is June 17, 2025. NDA vacancies 2025 were released along with the notification.

The first and foremost step before filling the application form is creating the One Time Registration (OTR) ID. The OTR ID can be created by entering the required details. After the generation of the OTR ID, candidates will be able to fill the NDA application form 2025. 

The application fees for NDA exam can be paid both online and offline. The application fee is INR 100 for General/OBC candidates, whereas, the fee is exempted for SC/ST/Sons of JCOs, Women/NCOs, ORs. The application form is released along with the NDA notification. 

According to NDA eligibility 2025, the age limit of candidates should be between 16 and 19 years. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 can apply for the exam.

NDA 2025 exam dates were announced by UPSC. NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. Read below for more details on NDA application form 2025.

Also Read: UPSC CAPF exam

 

Q:   When was NDA application form 2025 released?

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The official notification for NDA 1 2025 exam along with the application form was released on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam is December 31, 2024. NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. NDA 2 2025 notification will be released on May 28, 2025. The application form will be available till June 17, 2025.  Candidates need to fill the application form online. The application fees can be paid both online and offline. The steps to fill NDA application form 2025 are given below.

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
  • Register online by filling the Part I of application
  • Login with the registration number to fill Part II of the application form
  • Fill all the details in Part II application form
  • Submit the fees and take printout of the application form
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Q:   Who can apply for an NDA exam?

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NDA application form is released to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy. Both male and female candidates can apply for the NDA exam. The eligibility criteria for the NDA exam is given below:

Age Limit: For NDA 1 exam, both male and female candidates must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2005 and not later than July 1, 2008. For NDA 2 exam, both male and female candidates must have been born not earlier than January 2, 2005, and not later than January 1, 2008.

Educational Qualification: 

AcademyEducational Qualification
Army Wing of National Defence AcademyPassed Class 12/HSC or equivalent from a recognised board or university
Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of National Defence AcademyPassed Class 12/HSC with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
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Q:   Is one time registration mandatory to fill NDA application form?

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One time registration is mandatory to fill NDA application form. The steps to complete one time registration are given below:

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
  • Register through OTR portal by clicking ‘New Registration’ button
  • After registration, candidates have to login with the email ID/mobile number/OTR ID) to verify the already registered OTR application
  • Go to the ‘Latest Notification’ tab in the OTR application
  • Apply for desired exam
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Q:   What is the criteria to give NDA exam?

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Hi, Eligibility Criteria to write NDA exam- (a) Nationality : A candidate must either be : i) a citizen of India, or ii) a subject of Bhutan, or iii) a subject of Nepal, or iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India with the intention of permanently settling in India, or v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. (b) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status : A candidate must be an unmarried male and have attained the age of 16 1/2 years and must not have attained the age 19 years on the 1st January or 1st of July of the year succeeding the year of examination. Candidates must not marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application, though successful will not be selected for training. A candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government. (c) Educational Qualifications : For Army wing of National Defence Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course at the Naval Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply.
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Q:   How to fill NDA application form if I change my name after Class 10?

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If your have changed your Name, select "Yes" for "Have your ever changed Name" option while registering in OTR, then mention your Changed Name in the column "Changed Name".

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Q:   I am facing issue in filling the date and address in NDA application form. What to do?

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Due to security reasons, some reserved words and special characters like (!, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), <, >? , /, ~, ', etc.) are not acceptable in the Name and Address fields of the Online System. Please retry after deleting special characters.

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How to fill NDA Online Form 2025?

Pre-Requisites to Apply Online for NDA Exam

Applicants are required to fill in the details in the NDA application form. They need to fill in details such as name, educational qualification, communication address, NDA age limit, etc. Candidates need to enter the details carefully or else their application forms will be rejected. The documents that candidates need to upload are given below:

  • Scanned images of photograph and signature
  • Photo-identity card in PDF format (Aadhar Card / Voter Card/PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government)
  • Marksheet and admit card of Class 10 and 12

Also Read: 

NDA Exam Pattern 

NDA Syllabus

NDA One-Time Registration

One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory to fill NDA application form. Candidates need to register only once in life time and with the login ID and password they can apply for all UPSC exams. The portal is open all throughout the year. If candidates have already registered, they can proceed to fill the application form directly. In the OTR, candidates need to enter their name, gender, date of birth, father’s name, mother’s name, minority status, valid mobile number, board examination roll number and security questions. Candidates are also directed to verify the details of OTR. After OTR, candidates can vide their dashboard where they can check their personal details, apply for active notification and check application submission status.

How to Apply for OTR?

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
  • Register through OTR portal by clicking ‘New Registration’ button
  • After registration, candidates have to login with the email ID/mobile number/OTR ID) to verify the already registered OTR application
  • Go to the ‘Latest Notification’ tab in the OTR application
  • Apply for desired exam

Click here to fill NDA 1 2025 Application Form-https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/

Benefits of OTR

  • Applicants need to fill personal details only once
  • Applicant needs to upload document, if required
  • OTR information is digitally available
  • OTR information get automatically populated while applying under any notification

Also Read: NDA Recruitment

NDA Application Form 2025

NDA application form comprises two parts: Part I and II. The step-by-step guide for filling both the parts of the NDA application form is explained below:

NDA Form: Part 1

NDA apply online part I registration is divided into four pages: candidate’s registration, choosing the preferred branch, verifying details and generation of registration ID. Check below the steps to fill Part I of the NDA application form:

Page 1: Candidate’s Registration

Candidates are required to enter their personal details, address, and educational qualifications. In the personal details part, candidates had to fill up their name, date of birth, father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar number, nationality, fee remission allowed, community, marital status, etc. There will be four options indicated by the drop-down menu to select education qualification. Candidates need to enter their complete address, email ID, and contact number.  

Part_I_UPSC_NDA_Registration
Page 2: Choosing the branch preferences
  • Applicants are to choose their branches: Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy
  • Mark your preference in the order of one to four
  • Candidates are also required to enter whether they are students of sanik/military school or son of JCO/NCO/other rank officer?
  • Click ‘Continue’ to move to the next page

Page 3: Verify the details

Candidates are required to verify the details entered by them in the application form. No correction is allowed after the submission of the NDA form. After verifying the details, candidates are required to agree to the terms and conditions by clicking the required checkbox.

Page 4: Generation of registration ID

The system displays the registration ID. The page also shows other details such as name, father’s name, DOB, email id, etc. With this, the Part I registration is completed. The registration ID is also sent to the candidate’s registered email ID.

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NDA Application Form 2024: Part II

In part II, candidates need to pay the application fees, select the exam centre, upload scanned images of photographs and signatures. The steps to fill the Part II of NDA application form are given below:

NDA Online Form Fee

  • Applicants can pay their fee through cash/credit card/debit card or net banking
  • Those who opt for ‘Pay by Cash’ mode are required to take the printout of the system-generated Pay-in-slip during the Part-II registration. They are required to deposit the fee at the counter of SBI on the next working day
  • Candidates should note that the fees once paid are not refunded

The structure of application fee is given below.

Category Fees (In INR)

General/OBC

100

SC,ST, Sons of JCOs, NCOs, ORs, Women

Nil

Selection of exam centre

  • Candidates are required to choose NDA exam centre as per their suitability
  • They can choose only three exam centres
  • Allotment of centre will be on the first-apply-first-allot basis

Uploading of photograph, signature & photo identity proof

  • Candidates are required to upload the scanned images of photograph, signature, and photo-identity card
  • The file should not exceed 300 kb and must be less than 20 kb

Before submitting the application form, candidates are required to agree to the declaration and submit the form. Candidates can view the application form by clicking View/Print button. 

Watch this video on how to fill NDA 2 application form 2023:

Watch below NDA 1 application form video 2023.

Q:   Where can I find NDA online form link?

A:

NDA 2025 apply online link will be activated on the official website-upsc.gov.in. The direct link to fill NDA application form 2025 will be provided on this page. Candidates are required to ascertain their eligibility before filling the application form. 

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Q:   How many students apply for NDA exam and qualify it?

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Around two to three Lacs candidates apply for NDA exam. The written exam of NDA is cleared by around 8000 to 10,000 candidates. Such candidates are called for SSB interview. The pass percentage in SSB interview is around 10 to 15 per cent. Many students are rejected on medical ground as well. After the medicals, a merit list is prepared which features around 580 to 650 candidates. First 350 to 380 candidates are invited for admission to NDA and INAC. Some candidates do not join and some are not able to cope up with the tough training process. NDA selection process is bit tough therefore it takes about six months preparation to crack the exam.
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Q:   I am medical student. Can I apply for NDA exam?

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Yes, medical students are eligible to apply for the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for the NDA exam are as follows: Age: Candidates must be between 16.5 to 19.5 years of age on the first day of the month in which the course is scheduled to begin. Educational qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or its equivalent from a recognised board. Medical students who have completed their 10+2 with Science subjects are also eligible to apply. Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens or subject of Bhutan, Nepal or a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India. Marital status: Candidates must be unmarried. Physical standards: Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards. So, if you meet the above-mentioned eligibility criteria, you can apply for the NDA exam. The exam is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). You can check the UPSC's official website for more details on the exam and its application procedure.
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Q:   What photo-identity proofs do I need to upload during filling NDA application form 2023?

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Candidate should also have details of one photo ID such as Aadhar Card/ Voter Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government while filling the application form. Besides photo-identity proof, candidates are also required to upload their scanned photographs and signatures. Candidates need to bring the same photo-identity proof along with the admit card to the exam centre for appearing the written exam and SSB interview. The photo-identity proof that candidates upload during registration is used for all future reference by UPSC.The application form needs to be filled online only.  Candidates must have their photographs and signatures duly scanned in the .jpg format in such a manner that each file should not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB in size for the photograph and signature. Candidates scan their photo-identity proof in PDF only. The size of the PDF file should not exceed 300 KB and must not be less than 20 KB.

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Q:   Which documents should I have to claim relaxation for NDA exam?

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Candidates seeking reservation / relaxation benefits available for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Classes / Economically Weaker Sections / Persons with Benchmark disabilities / Ex-Servicemen must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation / relaxation in accordance with the eligibility prescribed in the Examination Rules/Notice. They should be in possession of all the requisite certificates in the prescribed format in support of their claims for availing reservation before applying for the examination, and these certificates should be dated earlier than the closing date for receipt of applications for the examination, unless otherwise prescribed in the Examination Notice/Rules.

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Q:   What to do if I am not able to proceed further after filling Part 1 registration for NDA exam?

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You are required to clear cache of your browser (all time) from the browser settings and complete your application form (Part-I & Part-II Registration). After clearing the cache, begin with filling the application form again.

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NDA Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

11 Dec '24 -

31 Dec '24

NDA 1 Application Form 2025

ONGOING

01 Jan '25 -

07 Jan '25

NDA 1 2025 Application Form

13 Apr '25

NDA 1 2025 exam

28 May '25 -

17 Jun '25

NDA 2 Application Form 2025

14 Sep '25

NDA 2 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

01 Sep '24

NDA 2 Exam Date 2024

23 Aug '24 -

01 Sep '24

NDA 2 Admit Card 2024

15 May '24

NDA 2 Notification 2024

NDA Application Form Correction Window

Candidates can make corrections in NDA application form except for the choice of centre. The window to make corrections in the application form is made available seven days after the application process is closed. In case a candidate wants to carry out any change in their OTR profile during this period, they should log into the OTR platform and make the necessary changes. In other words, no change in the OTR profile can be made by visiting the window for modification in the application form. The steps to make corrections in the NDA application form:

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
  • Click on the login window 
  • Candidates need to enter the required credentials
  • An OTP is sent to the applicants' registered email and mobile.
  • Make required changes in the NDA 2024 application form.
  • Download the corrected NDA application form 2024.

Also Read:

NDA Selection Process

NDA Salary

Q:   How to make corrections in NDA application form?

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Candidates can make corrections in NDA application form except the choice of centre. The facility to make corrections in the application form is made available seven days after the application process closes. In case candidates want to carry out any change in the OTR profile, they need to login into the OTR platform and do the needful accordingly. In other words, no change in the OTR profile can be made by visiting the window for modification in application form. The steps to make corrections in the application form are given below:

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
  • Login with the OTR portal by entering the required credentials
  • In the dashboard, candidates will find the application modification link
  • Candidates can make the corrections in the application forms and save the details
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Q:   What should I do if my name is more than 30 characters in the NDA form?

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You can abbreviate your name within 30 characters and fill it in the name column of NDA application form. You need to send a signed written request to Joint Secretary (Examination), UPSC Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi 110069 by speed-post or fax by giving details of the full name and reasons for abbreviation in this regard. Applicants need to fill NDA application form online. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of the NDA application form. The application form can be filled in two parts. In Part 1 of NDA application form, candidates need to fill register for the exam, choose the preferred branch, verify the details and generate the registration ID. In Part 2, candidates need to select the exam centre, upload scanned images of photograph and signature. Before filling the application form, candidates need to complete the one time registration.

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Q:   How to modify the OTR profile in the NDA application form?

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In case, candidates wants to make changes in their OTR profile, it can be done only once in the lifetime after the registration at the OTR platform. The change in OTR profile data is available till expiry of 14 days from the next day after the closure of application window of the first final application for any examination of the commission. The steps to modify the OTR profile are given below:

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
  • Go to the 'Modify OTR profile' link on the home page
  • After logging, candidates can modify the details entered in the application form
  • Candidates can change the details entered in the OTR profile 
  • Candidates need to save the details after modification
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Q:   What to do if there is a mistake in my NDA application form?

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Candidates must review the NDA application form to identify the mistake. Check the entire form to ensure that all the information they have provided are correct and accurate. If you want to make corrections in the NDA application form, they should inform the examination authority. If the examination authority allows corrections in the application form, candidates can rectify the wrong details. After making necessary changes, submit the application form. Candidates must ensure that all the details provided in the application form are correct and accurate.
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Q:   Is it necessary to complete both the parts of NDA application form?

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It is necessaary to fill both the parts of NDA application form. NDA apply online part I registration is divided into four pages: candidate's registration, choosing the preferred branch, verifying details and generation of registration ID. In part II, candidates need to pay the application fees, select the exam centre, upload scanned images of photographs and signatures.

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NDA Eligibility

NDA age limit for both and female candidates is that candidates must have born not earlier than January 2, 2005 and not later than January 1, 2008. For admission to Army Wing of National Defence Academy, candidates must have passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent from a recognised board or university. For Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy, candidates must have passed Class 12/HSC with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates should be physical fit inorder to carry on the duties and responsibilities. 

Q:   Is Biology necessary for NDA exam?

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No, biology is not a compulsory subject for the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam. The NDA exam is a competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for admission to the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The exam consists of two parts: a written test and an interview. The written test includes subjects such as mathematics, English and general knowledge. Candidates are not required to have studied biology to be eligible for the NDA exam. 

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Q:   Does JEE Main rank matter for the NDA exam?

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JEE Main rank is not considered for the NDA exam. The NDA exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission UPSC for selection of candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course. JEE Main is a separate exam which is conducted for admission to BE/B.Tech and B.Arch/Plan courses at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognised by participating State Governments. Candidates for NDA are selected based on their performance in the written exam and interview. Besides, the physical and medical fitness of candidates are also checked.
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Q:   Can women candidates apply for NDA exam?

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Yes, women candidates can now apply for NDA exam. In 2021, Supreme Court of India has allowed women candidates to appear for NDA exam. The eligibility criteria of women candidates are same as male candidates. Women candidates aged between 16.5 years to 19.5 years can apply for NDA exam. They must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates who are appearing in Class 12 exam can also apply for NDA. Now women candidates are also eligible for applying to the Indian Naval Academy course. Earlier, they were not allowed to apply for Indian Naval Academy. The eligibility for the women candidates are same as their male counterparts. However, there is a difference in the medical standards of women candidates.

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Q:   What is the visual standard prescribed for NDA exam?

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The visual standard prescribed for NDA exam is given below.

Specification

Naval

Air Force

Uncorrected without glass

6/6

6/6, 6/9

Corrected with glass

6/6

6/6 (only for Hypermetropia)

Limits of Myopia

-0.75

Nil

Limits of Hypermetropia

1.5

2.00 D Sph

Limits of Colour Perception

I

Nil

Binocular Vision

III

Nil

Manifest Myopia

N.A.

Nil Re

Tinoscopic Myopia

N.A.

0.5

Colour Vision

N.A.

CP-I (MLT)

Astigmatism

N.A.

0.75 Cyl (within 2.0 D.Max)

Near Vision

N.A.

N-5 each eye

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Q:   How to get refund of NDA application fees?

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UPSC has no provision to refund any fee amount paid by candidates. Banks concerned may be approached for claiming any extra/unsuccessful payments made by the candidates.

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Q:   How will I fill transaction details after filling NDA application form?

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UPSC has no provision to refund any fee amount paid by candidates. Banks concerned may be approached for claiming any extra/unsuccessful payments made by the candidates.

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NDA Exam Centres 2025

UPSC conducts NDA exam across various cities spread throughout the country in two shifts-forenoon and afternoon shifts. Candidates can enter their preferences of test cities while filling the NDA application form. The exam centres are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same is frozen. The list of NDA exam centres is given below:

Agartala

Ghaziabad

Panaji (Goa)

Agra

Gorakhpur

Patna

Ajmer

Gurgaon

Port Blair

Ahmedabad

Gwalior

Prayagraj (Allahabad)

Aizawl

Hyderabad

Puducherry

Aligarh

Imphal

Pune

Almora (Uttarakhand)

Indore

Raipur

Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh)

Itanagar

Rajkot

Aurangabad

Jabalpur

Ranchi

Bengaluru

Jaipur

Sambalpur

Bareilly

Jammu

Shillong

Bhopal

Jodhpur

Shimla

Bilaspur

Jorhat

Siligudi

Chandigarh

Kochi

Srinagar

Chennai

Kohima

Srinagar (Uttarakhand)

Coimbatore

Kolkata

Thane

Cuttack

Kozhikode (Calicut)

Thiruvananthapuram

Dehradun

Leh

Tiruchirapalli

Delhi

Lucknow

Tirupati

Dharwad

Ludhiana

Udaipur

Dispur

Madurai

Varanasi

Faridabad

Mumbai

Vellore

Gangtok

Mysore

Vijayawada

Gaya

Nagpur

Vishakhapatnam

Gautam Buddh Nagar

Navi Mumbai

Waranga

Q:   In how many cities NDA exam will be conducted?

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NDA exam is conducted across multiple test centres in more than 70 cities. The exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. Candidates are required to appear in both shifts. The details regarding the NDA exam centre are mentioned on the admit card. There is a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted to each of the centres except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur. Allotment of NDA centres is done on the first-apply-firstallot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same is frozen. Applicants who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling, are required to choose a NDA exam centre from the remaining ones. Applicants should apply early so that they get their preferred exam centre.
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Q:   How do you know your NDA exam centres?

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UPSC releases the list of test cities along with the notification. Candidates are required to choose one test city as per their preferences while filling the application form. One test city can have multiple exam centres. The details regarding the NDA exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to appear for the exam at the allotted test centre or else their answer scripts are not evaluated. While appearing for the exam, candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the allotted NDA exam centre.
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Q:   How can candidates select their exam centre while filling the NDA application form?

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Candidates can select their exam centre as per their suitability and can choose only three exam centres. The allotment of centre will be on the first-apply-first-allot basis. The list of exam cities is given below:

Agartala

Ghaziabad

Panaji (Goa)

Agra

Gorakhpur

Patna

Ajmer

Gurgaon

Port Blair

Ahmedabad

Gwalior

Prayagraj (Allahabad)

Aizawl

Hyderabad

Puducherry

Aligarh

Imphal

Pune

Almora (Uttarakhand)

Indore

Raipur

Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh)

Itanagar

Rajkot

Aurangabad

Jabalpur

Ranchi

Bengaluru

Jaipur

Sambalpur

Bareilly

Jammu

Shillong

Bhopal

Jodhpur

Shimla

Bilaspur

Jorhat

Siligudi

Chandigarh

Kochi

Srinagar

Chennai

Kohima

Srinagar (Uttarakhand)

Coimbatore

Kolkata

Thane

Cuttack

Kozhikode (Calicut)

Thiruvananthapuram

Dehradun

Leh

Tiruchirapalli

Delhi

Lucknow

Tirupati

Dharwad

Ludhiana

Udaipur

Dispur

Madurai

Varanasi

Faridabad

Mumbai

Vellore

Gangtok

Mysore

Vijayawada

Gaya

Nagpur

Vishakhapatnam

Gautam Buddh Nagar

Navi Mumbai

Warangal

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Q:   How many cities could an applicant choose for NDA exam?

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Candidates can select one city for NDA exam while filling the application form. The preferences of exam cities are required to be entered in Part 2 of NDA application form. The exam centres are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis. Once the capacity of a particular centre is filled, the same is frozen. Therefore, to get the preferred exam centre, candidates need to apply early. The examination authority reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates.
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Q:   Is it compulsory to take the colour print of an NDA admit card to the exam center?

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No, it is not compulsory to take the colour printout of NDA admit card to the exam centre. According to the official notice, candidates need to bring the printout of the admit along with the (original) Photo Identity Card, whose number is mentioned in the admit card. They need to bring the admit card in each session to secure admission to exam centre. Candidates need to preserve the admit card till the declaration of the final result as it is required for the SSB Interview.
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Q:   Can I change my NDA exam centre?

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No, candidates cannot change the NDA exam centre after the final submission of the application. The facility for making corrections in the application form except for the choice of centres is allowed seven days after the application process closes. Candidates are allotted NDA exam centre at the selected test city. The examination authority reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates. The exam centres are usually allotted to candidates in the test city selected by them. However, in case of unavailability of exam centre in the test city selected by candidates, they are allotted to the different exam centre.

NDA Admit Card

NDA admit card is issued to all the registered candidates three weeks before the exam. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards either by logging with roll number or registration number. The NDA admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. NDA admit card carries important information related to the exam. 

Q:   How to download NDA admit card?

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NDA admit card for the written exam is released online by UPSC. The admit card can be downloaded by entering the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. NDA admit card can be downloaded by following the steps given below:

1) Visit the official website of UPSC

 2) Click the NDA admit card download link'

3) Candidates can download their admit cards by either logging with registration number or roll number

4) After submitting the details, NDA admit card appears on the screen

5) Download the admit card and take its printout

After downloading the admit card, candidates should take printout of it. Candidates need to carry the printout of the admit card to the exam centre.

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Q:   Is a hard copy of the NDA admit card sent to candidates by post?

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The hard copy of NDA admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need fo download their ad, mit cards online by logging with the required credentials. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards to the exam centre. Without the admit card, candidates are not allowed to enter the exam hall. Alomg with the NDA admit card, candidates need to carry the required photo-identity proof. 

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Q:   Is it compulsory to take the colour print of an NDA admit card to the exam center?

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No, it is not compulsory to take the colour printout of NDA admit card to the exam centre. According to the official notice, candidates need to bring the printout of the admit along with the (original) Photo Identity Card, whose number is mentioned in the admit card. They need to bring the admit card in each session to secure admission to exam centre. Candidates need to preserve the admit card till the declaration of the final result as it is required for the SSB Interview.
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Q:   Which authority/body releases NDA admit card?

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NDA admit card is released by UPSC. The admit card is released online on the official website. However, the direct link to check the result is provided on this page. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter either registration number or roll number. The hard copy of NDA admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card comprises the details related to the exam.

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Q:   How many weeks before the exam will the NDA admit card be released?

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NDA admit card is released three weeks before the exam. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website of UPSC. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter either registration number or roll number. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam.

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NDA Application Form 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below NDA application form FAQs.

Q:   What is NDA selection process?

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NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. Candidates need to secure qualifying marks separately in the written exam and SSB interview. Qualified candidates will be placed in a single combined list on the basis of total marks secure in the written exam and SSB interview. Final allocation is done based on the number of vacancies, eligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates. The written exam of NDA is conducted for 900 marks. The sectional cutoff marks for the written exam is 25 per cent. The SSB interview carries 900 marks. The SSB interview is conducted in two stages. Stage 1 comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT) whereas Stage 2 comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference.

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Q:   In how many cities NDA exam will be conducted?

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NDA exam is conducted across multiple test centres in more than 70 cities. The exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. Candidates are required to appear in both shifts. The details regarding the NDA exam centre are mentioned on the admit card. There is a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted to each of the centres except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur. Allotment of NDA centres is done on the first-apply-firstallot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same is frozen. Applicants who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling, are required to choose a NDA exam centre from the remaining ones. Applicants should apply early so that they get their preferred exam centre.
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Annu navariya

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Eligibility criteria for AFA and INA in NDA

First we need to look at the educational qualifications mandated to get into the Air Force Academy and the Indian Naval Academy through the NDA examination to understand the eligibility with respect to these two institutes.

For Entry into Air Force Academy (

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Rayamkula Harish

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Answered 3 days ago

Candidates are advised to check the details printed in NDA admit card carefully. In case there are discrepancies in the admit card, candidates must report to the examination authority for correction.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

NDA admit card official website is Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website three days before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials.

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Abhishek Kumar

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a week ago

Yes, you can apply for the National Defence Academy (NDA) after completing Class 12th, provided you meet the eligibility requirements. The NDA entrance exam is open to male candidates who have completed their 12th with Physics and Mathematics for applying to the Navy or Air Force, while candidates f

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Tejas Bodhankar

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Women candidates can apply for Indian Naval Academy courses for NDA exam. In 2024, vacancies were released for women candidates for admission to Indian Naval Academy courses. 

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Sumridhi Singh

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

Few important points related to NDA vacancies are given below:

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Bhumika Arora

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Following NDA 1 vacancies 2024 for women were announced in 2024.

AcademyWingsNo. of Vacancies
NDAArmy 10
Navy 12
Air Force (i) Flying-2
(ii) Ground Duties (Tech)-18
(iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech)-10
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Jasleen Harsha

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The following NDA 2 vacancies in 2024 for females were announced.

AcademyWingsNo. of Vacancies
NDAArmy 10
Navy 6
Air Force (i) Flying-2
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(iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech)-2
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