UPSC NDA/NA Exam 2021: FOR WOMEN ONLY
CLOSING DATE : 08/10/2021, AT 6.00 PM
NDA Exam: New Changes
NDA application form opens for women candidates for the first time
The first batch of women candidates will appear for NDA (II) 2021 exam on November 14. Following the Supreme Court's interim order, UPSC has opened the online application form portal for women candidates. This is for the first time that women candidates are applying for the exam. Also Read: NDA Application Form
What is NDA 2021 Exam?
National Defence Academy or NDA is one of the most sought-after defence entrance exams in the country. The exam is conducted for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). NDA is conducted twice a year in two stages: written exam and SSB Interview. In 2020, a total of 5.3 lakh candidates had applied for the exam, out of which 2.4 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. UPSC prepares a list of candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in the written exam. Such candidates are called for SSB Interview for Intelligence and Personality Test.
NDA (I) & (II) 2022 Exam Dates Announced
UPSC has announced NDA (I) & (II) 2022 exam dates. According to UPSC Calendar 2022, NDA (I) 2022 exam will be conducted on April 10, 2022. While NDA (II) 2022 exam will be conducted on September 4, 2022.
NDA 2021 Exam Highlights
| Exam name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
| Conducted by | UPSC |
| Exam level | National |
| Total vacancies | 400 |
| Exam category | After Class 12 |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam stages | Written Test and SSB Interview |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| Exam duration | Five hours (Mathematics: 2 ½ hours, General Ability Test (GAT): 2 ½ hours) |
| Exam syllabus | Mathematics: Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Differential Calculus, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability GAT: English, General Knowledge, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Geography, Current Events, etc. |
| Exam pattern | GAT: 150 objective-type questions Mathematics: 120 objective-type questions |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Exam purpose | For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
| Test cities | NDA I: 41 NDA II: 75 |
| Exam helpdesk | 011-23385271/011-23381125/011- 23098543 |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
NDA Eligibility Criteria 2021
Candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for the exam.
Age limit: For NDA 1 exam, both male and female candidates must have born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2005. For NDA 2 exam, both male and female candidates must have born not earlier than January 2, 2003, and not later than January 1, 2006.
Educational qualification: The educational qualification is different for different academies. Candidates can check the educational qualification prescribed for different academies below.
| Army Wing of National Defence Academy | Passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent from a recognised board or university. |
| Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy | Passed Class 12/HSC with Physics and Mathematics |
Also Read: NDA eligibility criteria
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