Dear Aspirant

The eligibility for NDA exam is determined by the conducting body i.e. the UPSC. Aspirants willing to appear for National Defense Academy Exam and Naval Academy Exam must meet the eligibility conditions as prescribed by the commission on the official notification.

The eligibility criteria for NDA/NA exam is as follows-

1. Candidates must be a citizen of India.
2. Only Male candidates are allowed to apply for NDA exams.
3. Candidates must be of the age group 16.5 years to 19.5 years.
4. Minimum education qualification is 12th pass under 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent for Army Wing of NDA.
5. For the Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy of NDA, candidates must pass 12th pass under the 10+2 pattern of school education with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

All the best