DEFENCE
NDA
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination
NDA is the entry point for young aspirants to join the Indian Armed Forces. It offers a prestigious career with honor, adventure, and service to the nation.
Quick Facts
Total Marks 900
Duration 5 hours (2.5 hours per paper)
Negative Marking Yes
Education 12th Pass or appearing (10+2 pattern) for Army Wing; Physics and Mathematics in 12th for Air Force and Naval Wings
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
16 - 19 years
Educational Qualification
12th Pass or appearing (10+2 pattern) for Army Wing; Physics and Mathematics in 12th for Air Force and Naval Wings
Exam Pattern
1
Written Examination - Paper I (Mathematics)
objective| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 120 | 300 | 150 min |
| Total | 120 | 300 | 150 min |
2
Written Examination - Paper II (GAT)
objective| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 200 | 75 min |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 400 | 75 min |
| Total | 150 | 600 | 150 min |
3
SSB Interview
interview| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Test (OIR + PPDT) | - | 0 |
| Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD) | - | 0 |
| Group Testing (GD, GPE, PGT, HGT, CT, FGT) | - | 0 |
| Personal Interview | - | 900 |
| Total | - | 900 |
4
Medical Examination
physical| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Fitness Test | - | 0 |
| Total | - | 0 |
โ ๏ธ Negative Marking: 1/3 of marks allotted
Career Prospects
Posts Available
- Lieutenant (Army)
- Sub-Lieutenant (Navy)
- Flying Officer (Air Force)
- Captain
- Major
- Colonel
- Brigadier
- Major General
Pay Scale
Pay Level 10 (โน56,100 - โน1,77,500) + Military Service Pay + Allowances
Career Progression
Lieutenant โ Captain โ Major โ Lt. Colonel โ Colonel โ Brigadier โ Major General โ Lt. General โ General
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