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what the process after 12th to join indian navy


Vivek Rana 28th Mar, 2025
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NITYAM MAHUR 29th Mar, 2025

Hello! You can apply for NDA if you want to join Indian Navy after 12th.


Vedant Rathi 29th Mar, 2025

Hi aspirant

There are several ways in which you can apply for the Indian Navy after 12 th grade.

National Defense Academy (NDA)

  • These entries are for those who wish to join the Navy as officers.
  • For NDA, your age must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years
  • You must have passed 12 th grade (with physics, chemistry, and math).
  • The exam is conducted twice a year
  • NDA training will be for 3 years + 1 year of Indian military academy training

Sailor Entries (Artificer Apprentice (AA), Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR), Matric Recruit (MR)):

  • These entries are for those who wish to join the Navy as sailors.
  • your age must be between 17.5 to 21 years
  • You must have passed 12 th grade with at least 60% marks

Cadet Entry Scheme {After Graduation}

  • You must have passed 12 th grade with at least 70% marks


  • After graduation with a 4-year B. Tech degree, you can join the Indian Naval Academy.
  • Your age must be between 19 and 24 years


You can also check the official website of the Indian Navy for more details on the selection process and eligibility (joinindiannavy.gov.in)

Vedant Rathi 29th Mar, 2025

Hi aspirant

There are several ways in which you can apply for the Indian Navy after 12 th grade.

National Defense Academy (NDA)

  • These entries are for those who wish to join the Navy as officers.
  • For NDA, your age must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years
  • You must have passed 12 th grade (with physics, chemistry, and math).
  • The exam is conducted twice a year
  • NDA training will be for 3 years + 1 year of Indian military academy training

Sailor Entries (Artificer Apprentice (AA), Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR), Matric Recruit (MR)):

  • These entries are for those who wish to join the Navy as sailors.
  • your age must be between 17.5 to 21 years
  • You must have passed 12 th grade with at least 60% marks

Cadet Entry Scheme {After Graduation}

  • You must have passed 12 th grade with at least 70% marks


  • After graduation with a 4-year B. Tech degree, you can join the Indian Naval Academy.
  • Your age must be between 19 and 24 years


You can also check the official website of the Indian Navy for more details on the selection process and eligibility (joinindiannavy.gov.in)

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