The National Defence Academy exam is conducted by UPSC with a written examination in Mathematics and the General Ability Test, followed by the SSB interview for qualified candidates.
Age: 16½ to 19½ years; unmarried men and women. The exam is held twice a year.
| Event | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended before SSB | 2.4 km run in 15 min, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups, rope climbing | Same, with lighter targets |
| Standard | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Height (Army / Navy) | 157 cm | 152 cm |
| Height (Air Force) | 162.5 cm | 162.5 cm |
| Section | Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 120 | 300 |
| General Ability Test (English & GK) | 150 | 600 |
| SSB Interview | — | 900 |
Written exam by UPSC: two papers of 2½ hours each with negative marking (one-third of the marks of the question). Total 1800 marks including the SSB interview.
Based on recent official notifications. Rules change each year — always confirm in the latest notification. Official website
| Event | When |
|---|---|
| NDA (I) | Notification in December, exam in April |
| NDA (II) | Notification in May–June, exam in September |
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