Can I appear for NDA exam if I scored only 52% in my 12 class?
Hello Aspirant,
As per the eligibility to apply for NDA, You should be passed 10+2 for the Army Wing or the National Defence Academy and 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics for Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) at the Indian Naval Academy.
There is no any minimum required percentage to apply for NDA. To check the further eligibility you can go through with the given below link.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria
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NDA Eligibility- Qualification
The academic qualifications varies slightly according to the post that the candidate has applied for. The details of educational qualification for different posts are specified below:
For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: Pass certificate in 10+2 exams via recognized board or a University.
For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: Candidate should have passed Class 12th exam in the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
So yes you are eligible but sometimes, 60% is needed so kindly confirm that.
Hope this answer will help you :)
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