NDA - National Defence Academy

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

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. 

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