What is National Defence Academy

What is National Defence Academy ? please give here eligibility detail to join National Defence Academy?

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National Defence Academy (NDA) is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces.

Eligibility for Join NDA:
Nationality :
candidate must either be :
a citizen of India, or
a subject of Bhutan, or
a subject of Nepal, or
a Tibetan refugee

Age Limits:
16 to 19 ½ year.

Educational Qualifications :

For Army wing:-
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination

For Air Force and Naval Wings:-
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equilvalent with Physics and Mathematics .

Physical Standards :
Candidates must be physically fit .

Exam Schedule

Tentative Schedule :Examination held twice a year.

Notification of Examination
Sept. - Oct. & May – June

Conduct of Examination
March - April & Aug. - Sept.