NDA Age Limit

Introduction To NDA Age Limit

The following article provides an outline for NDA Age Limit. NDA (National Defense Academy) exam will be held twice a year in 2 phases. The exam is administrated by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). The main aim of the exam is to recruit candidates for military services i.e. Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Once the exam is completed, selected candidates will be given training by the Institute of Indian Armed Forces. Candidates will enroll for training for about 3 years in Khadakwasla. After the training, they will be moved to pre-commission training of their choice in AFA, INA, IMA, or OTA. Finally, they pass out as Lieutenant, Sub-Lieutenant, and Flying officer.

Every year lakhs of aspirants enrolled for the NDA exam with the main aim of serving the country but only a few will be able to clear. Even the age limit of NDA is limited and because of this, candidates have very limited attempts. Thus, candidates need to plan well their timeline and attempt for the exam.

Preparation For NDA

• Registration: Candidates need to make sure that they have registered for the exam before the deadline.
• Know the exam pattern: Knowing the exam pattern is very important to prepare the timetable for study.
• Prepare according to syllabus: The main subjects of the exam are mathematics, basic science, current affairs, and English. Go through the detailed topics of all these subjects and prepare for them.
• Maintain discipline: The only way to crack the NDA exam is proper to understand the basics, periodic revision with proper discipline.
• Solve previous year question paper: Previous year question papers help to judge the question pattern, question difficulty, and time management.
• Solve mock exams: Solving mock exam provides confidence in attending the exam, improves to reduce your anxiety levels, and helps to optimize time management.

Eligibility Criteria

The required eligibility criteria for NDA exams are:

1. Nationality

• The aspirant must be a citizen of India.

Or

• Candidate should be subject of Nepal.

Or

Person of Indian origin who has migrated from neighboring countries like Pakistan, Sir Lanka, Burma, and East South African countries like Zambia, Tanzania, etc. For more information, kindly go through the official website.

2. Age Limit

• The maximum age limit for an exam is 18.7 and the minimum age limit is 15.7 years.
• The date of birth is verified from the secondary school leaving certificate (SSLC) or equivalent only.

3. Gender

• It is to be noted that only unmarried male is eligible for NDA exam.
• If found that any candidate has married after entering the NDA, then he will be liable to repay all the expenses bared.
• This restriction is only till the complete training in NDA is completed.

4. Educational Qualification

• Candidate should have completed the 12^th or equivalent for appearing for exam.
• Candidate need to have completed 12^th or equivalent in physics, chemistry and mathematics for entering into Air Force and Naval wings.

5. Physical Standards

• Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards set by the NDA.

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This is a guide to NDA Age Limit. Here we discuss the introduction, preparation for NDA and eligibility criteria respectively. You can also go through our other suggested articles to learn more –

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