EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:-
| NDA & NA | Educational Qualification | |
|---|---|---|
| For Army Wing of National Defence Academy | 12th Class appearing or pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a | |
| For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy | Thornton | 12th Class appearing or pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
Candidates must note that the minimum height measurement specified is 157 cms (162.5 cms for Air Force).
| ⦁ Subject | Paper | Total No of Questions | Duration of Exam | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 1 | 120 | 2 ½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 1 | 150 | 2 ½ Hours | 600 |
| Total | 270 | 900 |
| Sections | Maximum marks |
|---|---|
| Part A - English | 200 |
| Part B - General Knowledge | |
| Physics | 100 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| General Science | 40 |
| History, Freedom Movement, etc. | 80 |
| Geography | 80 |
| Current Events | 40 |
| Total | 600 |
After qualifying for the NDA entrance test, all candidates have to appear for NDA Interview. Details are as below:
| Second Round | Duration | Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| SSB Interview 4-5 days 900 | 4-5 days | 900 |
| SSB Interview: Stage I There are two tests in this stage and these are the officer's Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test and the Picture Perception and Description Test (PP and DT). Only the qualified aspirants will be capable to appear for the Stage II interview process. | ||
| SSB Interview: Stage II In this stage, the aspirants should go through the multiple Group testing Officers Tasks and should attend conferences and Psychology Tests. The entire process of this stage will take 4 days time to complete |
| Stages | Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage-I Screening Test | ⦁ Verbal and non-verbal tests. ⦁ PPDT |
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| Stage-II Psychological Test | ⦁ GD ⦁ GPE ⦁ PGT ⦁ HGT ⦁ IOT ⦁ Command Task ⦁ Snake race/Group Obstacle Race ⦁ Individual lecture ⦁ FGT |
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| Personal Interview Conference |
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| Navik (GD) | 18-22 years (5 Years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 Years for OBC | 12th Class with Maths And Physics from any Education Board Recognized By Central /State Government |
| Navik (DB) | 18-22 years (5 Years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 Years for OBC) | 10th class pass from any educational board recognized by central / state Govt. |
