How is the infrastructure of NDA Pune?

National Defence Academy has a vast campus that includes library, classrooms, training ground, a hostel, a mess, indoor and outdoor sports areas, a dance studio, a leisure space, medical facilities, and others. Given below are some of the highlighted facilities: Hostel: All the degree offered by NDA Pune is residential which means students have to live on the college premises till the time of their course completion Library: The library that houses a rare collection of books and journals, including some foreign journals. Books from History, Economics, Geography, Polity, Science and Technology, etc., are available here Labs: These laboratories are up-to-date and equipped with modern technology Sports: Various cadets of NDA play at the international level and represent the country

Is NDA Pune approved?

Yes, National Defence Academy is approved by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). The college offers AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-approved courses to students. Since the courses are approved by NDA Pune, the degree is valid all over India. Hence, the candidates willing to gain Military education can apply for the BTech and various other undergraduate courses offered by the college.

What is the full form of NDA?

NDA stands for National Defence Academy. NDA is situated at Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra and it is one of the most prestigious military training institutions in the world. NDA trains cadets for Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The cadets are trained to become officers in the Indian Armed Forces upon graduation. Cadets are received a Bachelor's degree in the field of engineering or technology or any other field. NDA exam is conducted for two courses every year, one starting in January and the other starting in July. The courses are of three years duration and cadets are trained in various aspects of military and academic education. NDA exam comprises written exam and SSB interview.

Is the NDA entrance exam syllabus the same as Class 12?

Yes, the NDA syllabus is the same as class 12. To crack the NDA exam, candidates must have conceptual clarity for better application while handling tricky and simple questions. Candidates must practice previous years' question papers. For Maths candidates must practice from NCERT Class 11 books. Jot down important Mathematical formulas and concepts. For English, candidates must brush up on the concepts of English. Candidates must clear their basic grammar, improve reading comprehension, and build vocabulary to tackle Antonyms and Synonyms.

What is the eligibility criteria for the BA programme at NDA Pune?

Candidates must have passed Class 12 to become eligible for the BA programme at NDA Pune.

When NDA 1 notification 2024 was released?

NDA 1 2024 notification was released on December 20, 2023. The notification was released on the official website in PDF form. NDA 1 2024 notification was released to select candidates for admission to the courses beginning at National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy in January 2025. NDA notification PDF comprises details related to the exam such as application process, eligibility, dates, vacancies, etc. Selection of candidates for NDA exam is done based on the written exam and SSB interview. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying to the exam.

What is the difficulty level of NDA exam?

The difficulty level of NDA Maths paper is usually moderate while GAT was easy. The English Language paper of NDA is usually easy where questions are asked on grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. The General Awareness section of NDA is moderate. Candidates need to keep themselves updated with the latest events in India and the world. To ace the exam, candidates need to understand the exam pattern and syllabus, practice mock test, solve previous years' question papers, etc. With hard work and dedication, candidates can crack the exam easily. The total marks allotted to the written exam of NDA are 900. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each subject to qualify the exam. Candidates qualifying the written exam of NDA are called for SSB Interview.

How is the faculty of NDA Pune?

The faculty of NDA Pune is good and experienced. The teaching faculty of NDA Pune consists of permanent and highly qualified civilian officers that are selected by the UPSC. Hence it is guaranteed that the candidates will be trained in the shadow of highly professional and experienced faculty members. The NDA Pune faculty are like role models for the NDA Pune students.

How are the placements at NDA Pune?

After getting a degree from the National Defence Academy, Naval cadets proceed to Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Air Force cadets proceed to the Air Force Academy at Hyderabad and Army cadets proceed to Indian Military Academy at Dehradun. After completion of one year of training course there, students are commissioned as officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Hence, the students get 100 percent placement assistance from the National Defence Academy. For more information please visit https://www.shiksha.com/college/nda-national-defence-academy-pune-53488/placement.

What is the mode of application at NDA Pune?

Candidates interested in NDA Pune courses can apply online on the official website of UPSC.

Does NDA Pune offer scholarships to students?

NDA Pune offers scholarships to various undergraduate and postgraduate course students as financial assistance. Some of the States/Union Territories/ Boards that are offering scholarships at NDA are Maharashtra, Haryana, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, and others. The scholarships offered by the National Defence Academy are mentioned below: NDA Pune Scholarships FG Officers DV Pintoo Memorial Scholarship Major V Damale Memorial Scholarship Smt Vijaya Rajagopalan Scholarship Biharilal Mandakini Cash Prize Col Kendall Frank’s Memorial Scholarship Sir Parshuram Bhau Patwardhan Scholarship

Is studying at NDA Pune free?

No, studying at NDA is not free. The candidates will have to pay the course fee and the accommodation charges are well. If the candidates find the fee a little high, they can apply online on the official website for the scholarships offered by the college. The various scholarships provided by the college are Biharilal Mandakini Cash Prize, Col Kendall Frank’s Memorial Scholarship, Sir Parshuram Bhau Patwardhan Scholarship, FG Officers DV Pintoo Memorial Scholarship, Major V Damale Memorial Scholarship, Smt Vijaya Rajagopalan Scholarship, and others.

Can I take admission to B.Tech at NDA Pune without appearing in NDA entrance exam?

No, candidates are not allowed to get admission into BTech courses at NDA Pune without the NDA entrance exam. NDA Pune BTech admissions are done on the basis of valid scores obtained by the candidates in the entrance exam conducted by UPSC. Even, the institute does not accept any other competitive exam scores for BTech admission, except NDA.

Has NDA Pune collaborated with any college or university?

Collaborations help the National Defence Academy to let the students attend the guest lectures and get the vast exposure. The collaborations provides access to the students to their online resources and also to listen in to live video lectures. Some of the NDA Pune collaborations are IIT, Powai, DIAT, and others.

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National Defence Academy offers various courses recognised by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and AICTE. NDA Khadakwasla offers UG degrees for Navy and Air Force Cadets and for various Army Cadets. At NDA Pune there are various teams set to train the students like Army Training Team, Naval Training Team, Airforce Training Team, and Joint Training Team. It is the first joint training institute in the world that is known to train future officers of all three services. Hence, it is the Tri-Services military academy that provides Military education to the students. The major highlights of NDA Academy in Pune are tabulated below:

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Q: How difficult is it to get admission for B.Tech at NDA Pune?

Admission to NDA Pune is entirely based on candidates' performance in the NDA entrance exams, making it comparatively tougher than many other colleges. In addition, the NDA exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). National Defence Academy Pune, offers limited seats in the BTech programme. So, the competition is tough, however, the NDA exam just needs aspirants to be smart and hard-working to cover English, GK, Maths and Science Subjects in the required time period.

Q: What is the minimum requirement to become eligible for NDA Pune BTech programme?

Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics & Mathematics as mandatory subjects to become eligible for NDA Pune BTech programme.

Q: What is the duration of NDA courses?

NDA offers BA and BSc programme for a three-year duration and BTech programme for four-year duration. However, there is one-year compulsory training programme in respective academies of the Armed Forces after the course duration.

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Candidates willing to get admission to various courses must apply online on the official website of NDA Pune. The below-mentioned table reflects on the National Defence Academy admission dates for 2024:

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