(A) Tentative Schedule (Examination held twice a year)

(i) Notification of Examination – October – Novermber and April – May

(ii) Conduct of Examination – April – May and September – October

(B) Age-limits: 16-1/2 – 19 Years

19-24 Years Indian Military Academy
19-22 Years Naval Academy
19-23 Years Air Force Academy
19-25 Years Officers’ Training Academy

(C) Educational Qualifications for NDA :
For Army Wing of NDA – 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of school Education, or equivalent.

For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course at Naval Academy – 12 th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of school Education with Physics and Mathematics, or equivalent

Candidates appearing at the 12th Class Examination are also eligible to compete. Such candidates will be required to submit the proof of passing the 12th Class Examination by a date to be specified in the Commission’s Notice for the Examination.

(D) NDA – Scheme of Examination:

Written Examination
1. Mathematics (Objective type) – 300 Marks
2. General Ability Test (Objective type) – 600 Marks

Total marks for written examination 900 Marks
Marks for SSB Interviews 900 Marks