National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination
AcronymNDA/NA Exam
TypeOMR sheet based (Pen & Paper)
AdministratorUnion Public Service Commission
Skills testedWriting, English, General knowledge, others
PurposeSelection of candidates to be commissioned officers in the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy
Year started1954 (1954)
DurationFive hours (Mathematics: 2½ hours, General Ability Test (GAT): 2½ hours)
OfferedTwice a year
(April & September)
Restrictions on attempts16½ years to 19½ years
(age of the candidate)
RegionsIndia
LanguagesEnglish and Hindi
Fee
  • ₹100 (US$1.20)
    (for General male candidates)
  • Exempted for female, SC, ST and wards of JCO, NCO, OR
Qualification rate≈ 4% (approx) for written examination
Preferences offered
  • NDA (Army)
  • NDA (Navy)
  • (Navy Flying branch)
  • (Air Force Flying branch)
Websitewww.upsc.gov.in

The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination is an entrance examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year for admissions into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA). The NDA Exam serves as a gateway for candidates seeking a career in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

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