The eligibility criteria for the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam are determined by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and are based on several factors.
Here are the key eligibility conditions:
- Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Age Limit: Candidates should be between the age group of 16.5 to 19.5 years. Specifically, applicants born between July 2, 2005, to July 1, 2008 are eligible.
- Educational Qualification:
- For Army Wing: Pass certificate in 10+2 exam.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings: Passing Certification of Class 12th exam with Physics and Mathematics.
- Gender and Marital Status: Unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.
- Physical/Medical Standards: Candidates must meet certain physical and medical standards.
Please note that the UPSC conducts verification of eligibility criteria with reference to original documents once the candidate qualifies for the interview and Personality Test. It’s always a good idea to check the official UPSC website or the official notification for the most accurate and detailed information.