NDA 1 2025 Exam: Application Form (Extended), Exam Dates & Eligibility
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2025 ( NDA )
Exam On - 13 Apr '25
NDA 2025: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) extended the window to fill NDA 1 2025 application form. The last date to fill the application form has been extended till January 1, 2025. NDA 1 application form 2025 was released on December 11, 2024. The written exam of NDA 1 2025 will be conducted on April 13, 2025. Read here for more details on the NDA 2025 exam.
NDA 2025
NDA 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the window to fill NDA 1 2025 application form. The last date to fill the application form has been extended till January 1, 2025. NDA 1 application form 2025 was released on December 11, 2024. NDA 1 2025 notification was released in PDF form and included details related to the exam such as the application process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. Candidates who have completed or are appearing in the Class 12 exam can apply for the NDA 1 exam.
NDA 2 notification 2025 will be released on May 28, 2025. NDA 2 application form 2025 will be available from May 28 to June 17, 2025. NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025.
NDA exam is conducted to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy courses. Read below for more details on NDA 2025 exam.
Q: When NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted?
Q: When NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted?
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. NDA 2 notification 2025 will be released to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses beginning in July 2025.
Q: I am medical student. Can I apply for NDA exam?
Also Read: NDA 1 2025 Application Form Last Date
NDA 2025 Exam Highlights
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
22 Feb '25 - 23 Feb '25
4 Feb '25 - 25 Feb '25
27 Feb '25
13 Apr '25
22 Apr '25 - 21 May '25
8 Jun '25
27 May '25 - 24 Jun '25
16 Jan '25 - 14 Feb '25
23 Feb '25
30 Jun '25
NDA is one of the most sought-after defence exams in the country wherein candidates who have completed or are appearing in the Class 12 exam can apply for the exam. Candidates can check below the highlights related to NDA 2025 recruitment.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
| Conducting Body |
UPSC |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Two times a year (April & September) |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline |
| Exam Stages |
Written exam and SSB Interview |
| Exam Purpose |
For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
| Exam Fees |
INR 100 for male candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. However, SC/ST/Women candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from paying the fees. |
| Total Marks |
Written Exam: 900 SSB Interview: 900 |
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| Official Website |
upsc.gov.in |
| Contact Details |
011-23385271/011-23381125/011- 23098543 |
NDA Exam Dates 2025
NDA exam dates 2025 were announced through UPSC annual calendar. Refer to the table below for UPSC NDA exam dates 2025.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NDA 1 Notification 2025 | 11-Dec-2024 |
| NDA 1 Application Form 2025 | 11-Dec-2024 to 01-Jan-2025 (Extended) |
| NDA 1 Exam Date 2025 | 13-Apr-2025 |
| NDA 2 Notification 2025 | 28-May-2025 |
| NDA 2 Application Form 2025 | 28-May-2025 to 17-June-2025 |
| NDA 2 Exam Date 2025 | 14-Sept-2025 |
NDA 2025 Notification
NDA notification is released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. The notification carries details such as the important dates, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility, etc. Candidates must read the notification before applying for the exam.
NDA 2025 Application Form
Q: Can women candidates apply for NDA exam?
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.
Q: What should I do if my name is more than 30 characters in the NDA form?
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.
Q: What photo-identity proofs do I need to upload during filling NDA application form?
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.
Q: Is NDA exam conducted every year?
NDA exam is conducted every year twice in a year. The exam is conducted to select candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy courses. The selection process comprises written exam and SSB Interview. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. The SSB interview carries 900 marks.
Q: What is the full form of NDA?
NDA stands for National Defence Academy. NDA is situated at Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra and it is one of the most prestigious military training institutions in the world. NDA trains cadets for Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The cadets are trained to become officers in the Indian Armed Forces upon graduation. Cadets are received a Bachelor's degree in the field of engineering or technology or any other field. NDA exam is conducted for two courses every year, one starting in January and the other starting in July. The courses are of three years duration and cadets are trained in various aspects of military and academic education. NDA exam comprises written exam and SSB interview.
NDA 1 application form 2025 was released on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam is January 1, 2025. NDA 2 application form 2025 will be released on May 28, 2025. Candidates can fill the application form till June 17, 2025. NDA application fees can be paid both online and offline. The application fee is INR 100 for General/OBC candidates. No fee is required for SC/ST/Sons of JCOs, Women/NCOs, ORs. The steps to fill NDA 1 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
Click here to apply for NDA 1 2025 exam-https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/
NDA 2025 Eligibility
The eligibility criteria of NDA is given below:
NDA 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.
NDA Educational Qualification
| Academy | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Army Wing of National Defence Academy |
Passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent from a recognised board or university |
| Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy |
Passed Class 12/HSC with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
NDA Eligibility for Women
NDA age limit for women candidates is the same as male candidates. Female candidates who are unmarried and born between 2 July 2005 to 1 July 2008 are eligible to apply for the exam. Those who have appeared or are appearing in the Class 12 exam can apply. Candidates must be physically fit to carry on their responsibilities.
Also Read: NDA eligibility
NDA 2025 Vacancies
NDA vacancy 2025 was released along with the notification. A total of 400 NDA vacancies were announced for the 2023 exam. The vacancy break-up of 2025 is given below.
| Academy | Wings | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| NDA |
Army |
208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy |
42 (including 06 for female candidates) |
|
| Air Force |
(i) Flying –92 (including 02 for female candidates) |
|
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
- |
36 (including 05 for female candidates) |
| Total |
|
404 |
NDA Admit Card 2025
NDA admit card is released online on the official website. To download the NDA admit card, candidates need to enter either registration number or roll number. UPSC only releases the admit card for the written exam. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of the admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.
NDA Exam Pattern 2025
NDA exam pattern is divided into written exam and SSB interview. The written exam comprises two papers-Maths and GAT. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900 marks. The qualifying mark for each section is 25 per cent. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview.
SSB Interview comprises two stages. Stage 1 comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). Stage 2 of SSB interview comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference. The SSB interview carries 900 marks.
The structure of NDA exam pattern is given below.
| Exam Name | Duration | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics |
2 ½ hours |
120 |
300 |
| General Ability Test |
2 ½ hours |
50 |
200 |
| 100 |
400 |
||
| SSB Interview |
- |
50 |
900 |
| Total |
1800 |
||
NDA Syllabus 2025
NDA syllabus 2025 is prescribed by UPSC for Maths and GAT. Candidates appearing for the exam should be thorough with the syllabus as it carries the topics and sub-topics that are the important for the exam. NDA syllabus is given below:
Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability.
GAT: The GAT syllabus of NDA is divided into two parts. Part A comprises questions from English, while Part B carries questions from General Knowledge. Questions in English part are asked from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.
NDA Preparation Tips 2025
To ace NDA 2025, candidates must have a very good level of NDA preparation. The tips and tricks to prepare for NDA 2025 are given below:
- Candidates must clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus
- Candidates must choose the best NDA books to prepare as it will help them to get details of various topics given in the syllabus
- Candidates must attempt mock test and practice the NDA previous years’ question papers
- Candidates must learn time management skills by solving the previous years’ question papers
NDA Books 2025
Books are the best resource to prepare for the exam. It helps to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus. Check below the list of NDA books recommended for the exam.
NDA Books for English
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman & Lewis
NDA Books for Maths
| Book Name | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for competitive examinations |
RS Aggarwal |
| NDA Entrance Exam |
ES Ramasamy |
| Mathematics for NDA/NA: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy |
RS Aggarwal |
NDA Books for Current Affairs
For this section, candidates can refer to Pratoyogita Darpan, Manorama Yearbook etc.
NDA Cut off 2025
NDA cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process. The cut off for the written exam is calculated out of 900 marks. NDA Cut off for the final selection is calculated out of 1800 marks. There are also sectional cut off marks in the exam. To qualify each subject, candidates need to secure 25 per cent. Candidates can check below NDA 1 2024 cut off for written exam and final selection.
| Branch | Written Exam Cut off | Final Cut off |
|---|---|---|
| Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy | 291 (With at least 20% marks in each subject) | 654 |
Also Read: NDA Result
NDA Salary
While training at NDA, the stipend given to Gentlemen Cadets in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA is INR 56,100 for NDA exam. After the successful training, the NDA salary of the Officer Commissioned will be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10.
NDA Selection Process 2025
NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. Candidates qualifying the written exam and SSB interview. Allotment of candidates is done based on merit-cum-preference. The number of vacancies is also taken into consideration during final allotment.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Haan Aditya, agar tum 2025 me 12th class me hoge to tum NDA exam de sakte ho, bas kuch eligibility criteria ko fulfill karna hoga:
Age Limit: Tumhari age 16.5 se 19.5 saal ke beech honi chahiye. Example ke liye, agar tum NDA 1 2025 dena chahte ho to tumhara janm 2 July 2006 se 1 July 2009 ke beech ho
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
To appear in the NDA exams, a candidate must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age. The admit cards for the NDA exams are usually released a few days before the exam date on the official UPSC website.
Key points about NDA age criteria:
Age range: 16.5 to 19.5 years
Must be unmarried
Check the specific
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates should provide their NDA 1 2025 exam form data properly yet documentation verification may get jeopardized when your birth date noted on the 10th-grade marksheet or in your Aadhar Card differs. The DOB recorded in your 10th marksheet or birth certificate stands as official proof according
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
As of the latest update, the NDA application form for the NDA 1 2025 exam closed on December 31, 2024, with the application window extended till January 1, 2025 due to technical reasons; the correction window for applications was open from January 1 to January 7, 2025 on the UPSC website.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Candidates aiming to join NDA 1 2025 should meet the age criteria of 15.7 years to 18.7 years on January 1, 2025. The age assessment for January 1, 2025 shows that you turned 18 years old along with 7 months since your birth date was June 12, 2006 thus allowing you to sit for NDA 1 2025. No one w
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
As of now, the application process for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025, has concluded. The examination is scheduled for April 13, 2025.
For those interested in future opportunities, the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025, is sch
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025, is scheduled for April 13, 2025.
The application process for this examination commenced on December 11, 2024, and concluded on January 1, 2025.
Date of Notification: May 28, 2025
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: June 17,
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 6 days 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 6 days ago
B.Tech students who rely on spectacles may apply for the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam with successful completion of medical standards. Candidates at the NDA can apply for admission with spectacles if their vision stays within the established vision parameters based on medical standards.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can fill out the NDA application form online and pay the fee online. You can pay the fee using a debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking.
How to pay the fee online?
Fill out the application form online
Log in with your registration number
Fill out Part II of the application form
Submit t
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Contributor-Level 6
NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. The official notification for NDA 1 2025 exam along with the application form will be released on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam is December 31, 2024.