NDA Application Form 2025: [How to Fill, Criteria, Details!]

NDA 2025 Dates

UPSC is announcing NDA 2025 Exam Dates for the written Exam in its official notification. Hence, students can start their preparation accordingly. Below, we have presented NDA 1 and 2 Exam Dates that students can check.

Exam Pattern

This section covers the complete exam pattern of the NDA 2025 exam, which will help you understand what you will face in the upcoming exam and its duration.

Basic Guideline

1. Mode: Offline exam (pen and paper).
2. Sections: Two sections – Maths and General Aptitude.
3. Duration: 5 hours total (2.5 hours each for Maths and GA).
4. Question Type: Objective-type questions.
5. Marking: 2.5 marks for every correct answer.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria are one of the major factors, and with this, one can apply for this exam. So, those who will apply for this exam must remember that they have to fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria.

Age Limit:

The age limit for both male and female candidates remains the same. Thus, the minimum age for the NDA exam is 16.5, and the maximum is 19.5 years. Remember that the Commission only accepts the age limit mentioned in the student’s 10th certificate.

Qualification:

• For the Indian Army: Students must have passed 12th from the State Education Board or a University.
• For Indian Air Force and Naval: Passed 12^th from State Education Board or a University with Physics and Mathematics.
• Appearing: Those appearing for the 12th level are also eligible to apply.

Fitness:

• Applicants for this exam must be physically fit, as per the physical standards set by the NDA Admission Commission.
• Candidates withdrawing or resigning from any Armed Forces Training Academy on grounds of discipline are not eligible.

Nationality:

• Must be an Indian citizen/subject of Nepal/or Bhutan/refugee of Tibetan who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
• Those who have migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the East African countries of Zambia, Tanzania, Zaire, Ethiopia, Malawi, Uganda, or Vietnam with the intention of settling in India are also eligible.

 Marital Status:

• Only unmarried candidates are eligible to appear for this exam.
• They will not be allowed to get married until they complete their training period.
• If they marry during the training period, he/she will be discharged from the Academy.

How do you fill out an NDA Application Form?

Those who are going to apply for the NDA exam must follow the complete details mentioned in the section below.

1. Visit the NDA official website, i.e., upsc.gov.in
2. Complete the registration process by entering basic information like personal and contact details.
3. Once done, an OTP/Password will be generated during registration.
4. Use the valid login credentials to log in.
5. Now, fill out the application form, choose the exam center, and upload scanned images of signatures and photographs.
6. Next, pay the application fees through debit/credit card or net banking.
7. Review the entered information carefully before submitting the form.
8. Lastly, submit the form and take a printout for future preference.

Exam Centers

This exam will appear in many cities across India. Aspirants can choose their preferred exam city while completing the online application form. The exam centers of NDA will be allotted to the candidates based on their first application.

Hence, follow the list of exam centers below to acquire all the information.

Final Thoughts

Above, we have covered the complete details of the NDA Application Form 2025, which will definitely be helpful for those who are going to apply for this exam and dream of representing our country. After reading this article, comment below if you have anything to ask. 

FAQs

When can I apply for NDA 2025?

NDA application form is available from December 2023 to January 2025. If you wish to participate in this examination, you must visit the official website.

How can I register for NDA 2025?

The NDA 2025 Application Form is available online mode. Candidates can apply for NDA twice a year. For NDA I 2025, candidates could fill out applications for both NDA 1 and NDA 2 exams from here before the last date.

1. Visit gov.in
2. Fill out the required fields.
3. Enter your registration ID and password to log in.
4. Complete Parts I and II of the application form.
5. Carefully fill out the necessary fields, such as exam center choices, communication, qualification, and personal information.
6. Upload scanned files like a signature and a picture.
7. Pay the application fee
8. Double-check all the entered information
9. Click on the “Submit” button
10. Take a printout of the application form for future use.

What is the age limit for NDA 2025?

Applicants must be between 16.5 and 19.5 (born not before July 02, 2002, and not after July 01, 2005. Those willing to get admission must check their eligibility criteria and other important information.

एनडीए 2025 कौन दे सकता है?

अभ्यर्थियों की आयु 16.5 से 19.5 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए। एनडीए I के लिए, उम्मीदवारों का जन्म 2 जुलाई 2006 से 1 जुलाई 2009 के बीच होना चाहिए। एनडीए II के लिए आवेदन करने के लिए उम्मीदवार का जन्म 2 जनवरी 2007 और 1 जनवरी 2010 के बीच होना चाहिए।