NDA Eligibility Criteria 2026 | NDA 2 2026 Age Limit| Height & Weight
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| Name of the Exam | National Defence Academy (NDA) |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission, UPSC. |
| Frequency of Exam | Twice a year |
| Selection Process | Written Test consisting of Objective Type Questions, Intelligence & Personality Test (SSB) |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100/- |
| Papers in NDA Exam | Mathematics & General Ability Test |
| Marks Segregation | Mathematics: 300 Marks, GAT: 600 Marks |
| Total No. of Questions | Mathematics: 120, GAT: 150 |
| Negative Marking | Mathematics: -0.83, GAT: -1.33 marks |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 Hours For Each Paper (5 hours total) |
| Language of Question Paper | English & Hindi (English Language paper has to be attempted in English) |
NDA Eligibility Criteria
To join National Defence Academy, a candidate must appear in the entrance exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, twice a year. The Union Public Service Commission is solely responsible for issuing guidelines for selection and the final conduct of the entrance examination.
What is the age limit for NDA?
To appear for NDA, the age limit to the candidates must be 16.5 to 19.5 years of age. Apart from the age limit, candidates must also have completed or be appearing in class 12. Know more about NDA Eligibility Criteria here.
NDA 1 2026: => The candidate must have been born between 1st July 2007 and 1st July 2010. (Both dates are included.)
NDA 2 2026: => The Candidate must have been born between 1st January 2008 and 1st January 2011. (Both dates are included.)
Qualification:
- For Air Force & Naval Wings (Cadet entry scheme): 12th Appearing or Candidates must have passed 10th and 12th level with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- For Army Wing: 12th Appearing or Candidates must have passed 10th and 12th levels from a recognised board or university. Students from any stream are eligible for NDA 2026.
- Appearing: Students appearing for the 12th level are also eligible to apply. 11th Appearing students are not eligible for NDA.
Important Links for NDA Exam:
| NDA Syllabus | NDA Eligibility Criteria |
| UPSC Calendar in PDF | Download Now |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| NDA 1 2026 Notification PDF Download | Download Now |
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