NDA 2024 exam 1 applications will be open from Dec 20, 2023 to Jan 9, 2024. Further, the exam 1 will be held on Apr 21, 2024.
National Defence Academy, Pune offers a three-year BA course across four specialisations. At NDA, admission to this course is entrance-based which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Students who are willing to apply for BA at NDA must fulfil the eligibility criteria and appear for the NDA Entrance exam followed by an interview round which is organised by the Services Selection Board (SBB).
NDA Pune BA Fee & Seats 2022
For admission to NDA Pune BA course, find a list of BA specialisations along with the course fee in the table below:
Total Fee: INR 1.67 lakh
BA Specialisations
History
Economics
Political Science
Geography
Note: In the absence of an official update, the above fee is sourced from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same.
NDA Pune BA Admission 2022: Eligibility and Selection
NDA Pune accepts admission for BA through an entrance exam. Students need to qualify for the exam and appear for an interview round as per the selection process. Check out the given details about the eligibility and section criteria for BA:
Eligibility for Army: Class 12 by State Education Board or a University
Eligibility for Force & Navy: Class 12 with PCM as subjects by State Education Board or a University
NDA Pune conducts admission process twice a year, i.e., NDA-1 and NDA-2. The admission process for NDA-1 2022 is completed. The upcoming dates for NDA-2 round are given below:
Events
Dates
NDA-2 Application Form
18 May ‘22-
07 Jun '22
Written Exam
04 Sep ‘22
NDA Pune BA Application Process 2022
Admission to NDA Pune is based on the NDA entrance exam, conducted by the UPSC board. After qualifying for the entrance exam and the interview round, students need to register for the course of their choice on the official website of NDA Pune.
Below given details comprise a step-by-step guide to fill an application form for the NDA entrance exam:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC and open the registration form.
Step 2: Fill in all the details in the given slots such as personal details, qualification and choose the preferred branch from the given options of Indian Army/ Air Force/ Navy.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Continue’ after verifying the details carefully and note down the generated registration ID appearing on the screen.
Step 4: Proceed with the application process by paying an amount of application fee.
Step 5: Complete the application form by uploading scanned documents of photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
List of documents required:
Income Certificate of parents/guardian
Risk Certificate on a non-judicial stamp paper
Legal Agreement Bond on non-judicial stamp paper
Supplementary Legal Agreement Bond for Cadets unable to produce any of the following:
Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet
Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet
Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority i.e. Gram Sabha/Tahsildar/SDM
Data Entry Form (Particulars of Cadets)
A proficiency certificate if held in outdoor activities/sports should be brought by the cadet
Aadhaar Card along with 5 attested copies
Photocopies of PAN Card (Five copies)
Recent passport size 2 photographs
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) admission form in duplicate along with:
Two recent passport-size photographs
Two copies of Class 10 and 12 passing certificates and Mark sheets
Two copies of the Aadhaar Card
NDA Pune BA FAQs
Q. Which specialisations are available for the BA course at NDA?
A. NDA Pune offers BA course across four specialisations. These are History, Economics, Political Science and Geography.
Q. What is the course fee for BA at NDA Pune?
A. NDA Pune offers a three-year UG degree course of BA. The course fee for BA is INR 1.67 lakh.
Q. Is there any interview for BA admission at NDA Pune?
A. Yes, the first step for admission is to appear for NDA Entrance exam. After qualifying for the exam, a candidate has to face a personal interview round, conducted by Services Selection Board (SBB).
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for BA admission in NDA?
A. To get admission to BA course in NDA, the Army aspirants must pass Class 12 by State Education Board or a University, while the eligibility for Force & Navy is to pass Class 12 with PCM as subjects by State Education Board or a University.
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You cannot join NDA (at Khadakwasla, Pune) immediately after 10th. UPSC clearly requires you to have passed or be appearing in 12th grade (ages 16.5–19.5) for eligibility — 10th completion is not enough.
Bottom line: You must first complete Class 12 (preferably with PCM if aiming for Air Force/Naval
Yes, you are eligible for the NDA 1 exam in 2026. Candidates born between 2nd July 2007 and 1st July 2010 can apply, and being in the SC category does not affect your eligibility.
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