NDA (II) 2021 application form reopens for women candidates; check details here
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )
Exam On - 12 Apr '26
NDA (II) application form 2021 has been reopened for women candidates by UPSC. The last date to apply for the exam is October 8. This is for the first time that women candidates will apply for NDA exam.
For the first time, women candidates will appear for NDA (II) 2021 exam, slated to be held on November 14. Following the Supreme Court's interim order permitting women candidates to take part in NDA (II) 2021 exam, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has re-opened the application form. Women candidates can apply for the exam from September 24 to October 8 till 6 pm. Women candidates are exempted from paying the application fees.
Only unmarried women candidates who fulfils the eligibility criteria in terms of nationality, age, marital status, educational qualification, etc., as per NDA (II) 2021 notification, published on June 9, 2021, can apply for the exam. The physical standards and number of vacancies for women candidates will be published later after the Ministry of Defence notifies it. Also Read: NDA eligibility criteria
Click here to apply for NDA (II) 2021 exam
The admission of women candidates in the NDA & NA (II) 2021 exam is provisional and subject to the final outcome of the WP (C). No.1416/2020 or such other orders as may be passed by the Supreme Court of India and action taken by the Government of India in the matter.
Earlier, the Ministry of Defence had appealed the Supreme Court to defer the move of allowing women candidates to take part in NDA exam until next year. However, the apex court had rejected the plea and asked the Centre to allow women candidates to appear for the exam on November 14.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The NDA 1 admit card has been released at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download their e-hall ticket. The NDA 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 12, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The Commission will release the NDA 2 notification 2026 on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. It will be issued on May 20, 2026. The last date to apply for NDA 2 will be June 9, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The Commission released the NDA 1 notification 2026 on December 10. Along with the notification, the application process was started. The last date to fill the application form online was December 30.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The Mathematics syllabus of NDA written exam consists of Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Statistics and Probability that is all base on 10+2 level.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The NDA final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative marks of both written exam (900) and SSB interview (900) which totals at 1800 marks.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
In the written exam of NDA, Maths paper has 120 questions and the General Ability Test has 150 questions. Therefore, total questions asked are 270.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The total marks for the NDA exam is 1800 that is 900 for written exam and 900 for SSB interview. A score between 400 to 500 is considered secure in the written exam to get into the final merit list. Also, candidates need to pass in each subject minimum of 25% marks. There is no sectional-cut off.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The NDA written exam duration is five hours. It is divided into two papers. Both the papers are of two and half hours duration each and are conducted on the same day in two shifts including Mathes and the General Ability Test (GAT).
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Top NDA coaching institutes in India are generally ranked based on selection results, written exam success and strong SSB training support. Some popular names people often consider are Shield Defence Academy, Target Defence Academy, Doon Defence Academy, Baalnoi Academy and Major Kalshi Classes, kno
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
You can check Ground Zero Defence Academy in Dehradun. I've heard they focus on written + physical + SSB preparation together. You may visit and decide as per your comfort
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Beginner-Level 1