Uttarakhand Defence Academy NDA
The candidates must have attained 16.5 years of age and be less than 19.5 years of age i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02nd July 2006 and not later than 01st July 2009 (for NDA 1 2025). For NDA 2 2025, the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02nd January 2007 and not later than 01st January 2010. Here we have given the detailed NDA age limit criteria prescribed by UPSC.
Check out the important points and table given below:
- The date of birth mentioned during the application form filling must be the same as the date of birth given in the matriculation or secondary school leaving certificate.
- Only unmarried candidates (male and female) can apply for the NDA examination.
- The candidates born between 02nd July 2006 to 01st July 2009 (NDA 1 2025) and between 02nd January 2007 to 01st January 2010 (NDA 2 2025) are eligible.
- No relaxation in age limit is permitted under any circumstances by UPSC.
- The age eligibility is strictly verified at the SSB Interview and medical stage, and any mismatch may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates must ensure they are physically and medically fit as per NDA standards along with meeting the age criteria.
Uttarakhand Defence Academy
NDA Educational Qualification 2025
The interested candidates must meet the educational qualification prescribed by UPSC to get eligible for NDA. Check the educational criteria given below in the table before applying for NDA:
| Posts | Required Educational Criteria |
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| Army Wing | Passed Class 12 (10+2) via a recognized board or University in any stream. |
| Air Force and Naval Wings | Passed Class 12 (10+2) via a recognized board or University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. |
| 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy | Passed Class 12 (10+2) via a recognized board or University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. |
NDA Nationality 2025
The candidates must fulfill the nationality criteria laid out by UPSC for NDA 2025, as failing to do so can result in cancellation of candidature at any stage. Eligible categories include:
- Citizens of India
- Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan refugees who settled permanently in India before 1st January 1962
- Persons of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or designated East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) intending to permanently settle in India.
Candidates qualifying under refugee or migrant categories (other than Gorkha subjects of Nepal) must present a valid Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India. This is exempted only for Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
NDA 2025 Selection Process
| Stage | NDA Selection Process 2025 |
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| SSB Interview |
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| Medical Examination |
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| Final Merit List |
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NDA 2025 Exam Pattern
The NDA exam pattern for 2025 is outlined clearly in the UPSC notification. It provides insights into the exam structure, question types, number of sections, mark distribution, and time duration. Check the detailed NDA 2025 exam pattern below:
- The NDA 2025 Written Exam will be conducted offline and consists of objective-type (MCQ) questions.
- The exam will be administered in English and Hindi.
| NDA Exam Pattern 2025 | ||
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| Subject / Stage | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Mathematics (Paper I) | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test (GAT) (Paper II) | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total (Written Exam) | - | 900 |
| SSB Interview / Personality Test | - | 900 |
NDA 2025 Syllabus
The recruitment authority releases the NDA Syllabus 2025 through the official notification. It provides insights into the topics that can be asked in the written exam. As per the notification, the NDA exam syllabus is divided into two subjects, i.e. Mathematics and General Ability Test. Check the subject-wise NDA 2025 syllabus below.
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| Subject | NDA Syllabus 2025 | |
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| General Ability Test (GAT) |
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NDA 2025 Physical Standards
The candidates must be physically and medically fit as per the physical standards for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination 2025. Candidates must meet both fitness and medical requirements to qualify. The criteria are as follows:
Physical Fitness Requirements
- Running: 2.4 km in 15 minutes
- Skipping
- Pushups & Sit-ups: Minimum 20 each
- Chin-ups: Minimum 08
- Rope Climbing: 3.4 meters
Height & Weight Standards
- Army and Air Force: Minimum height – 157 cm
- Navy: Minimum height – 157 cm
- Flying Branch: Minimum height – 163 cm
- Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per UPSC medical standards
Chest Standards
- Chest should be well developed
- Minimum expansion: 5 cm
Eyesight Standards
- For Army: 6/6 vision in one eye and 6/9 in the other, correctable to 6/6
- For Navy: 6/6 both eyes (uncorrected)
- For Air Force: 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other, correctable to 6/6
- Myopia should not exceed –2.5D, Hypermetropia not more than +3.5D
Other Medical Requirements
- No history of mental breakdown or chronic diseases
- Normal hearing capacity and free from ear/nose/throat defects
- Good physical and mental health with no disabilities or deformities
- Teeth should be in good condition with a minimum of 14 dental points