Hello Pooja,

Regarding your query to join the Indian Navy after 12th you can pursue National defense academy(NDA) the 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme.

You'll also need to pass the UPSC NDA exam and the SSD interview.

The education requirements for the following are:

For technical branches - 10+2 PCM

Min aggregate: 60 per cent to 70 per cent

English- 50 per cent to 60 per cent

For non-technical branches- 10+2 any stream

Min aggregate: 60 per cent

English- 50 per cent to 60 percent.

Indian Navy after 12th

After 12th, you can join the Navy through the following entries:

1) NDA (National Defence Academy):

This is the most common way to join as an officer.

You must clear the NDA exam conducted by UPSC twice a year.

Eligibility :

• Age: 16.5 to 19.5 years
• Qualification: 12th pass with Physics and Maths
• Marital Status: Unmarried male and female candidates

Selection Process:

• Written exam (Maths + General Ability Test)
• SSB interview (5-day selection process)
• Medical exam

Training: If selected, you’ll undergo 3 years of training at NDA (Pune) and then continue naval training at INA (Indian Naval Academy) in Ezhimala, Kerala.

2) 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme :

For candidates who have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths (PCM) and scored at least 70% aggregate.

Selection is based on JEE Main rank.

Training: You will undergo a 4-year B.Tech course at INA and become a technical officer in the Navy.

After 12th, you can join the Navy through the following entries:

1) NDA (National Defence Academy):

This is the most common way to join as an officer.

You must clear the NDA exam conducted by UPSC twice a year.

Eligibility :

• Age: 16.5 to 19.5 years
• Qualification: 12th pass with Physics and Maths
• Marital Status: Unmarried male and female candidates

Selection Process:

• Written exam (Maths + General Ability Test)
• SSB interview (5-day selection process)
• Medical exam

Training: If selected, you’ll undergo 3 years of training at NDA (Pune) and then continue naval training at INA (Indian Naval Academy) in Ezhimala, Kerala.

2) 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme :

For candidates who have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths (PCM) and scored at least 70% aggregate.

Selection is based on JEE Main rank.

Training: You will undergo a 4-year B.Tech course at INA and become a technical officer in the Navy.