Government & Defence Entrance Exam

Yes you can apply for NDA If you are appearing in 12th during this year. The 12th Science (PCM) students are eligible for all the three wings I. e Air Force, Naval and Army.

The eligibility criteria of NDA is class 12th, So Diploma engineering students are not eligible for NDA.

Both IIT and NDA are completely different fields of making a better career. On one hand, NDA is to serve your country's defence and on the other hand, in IIT, you can build your country with better structure. It completely depends on you that in which field among these you have your interest. Choose wisely!

To be very simple and clear, candidates with the age of 16.5 years to 19.5 years are completely eligible for the exam and most importantly, if you are asking about the number of attempts, then you can clear it in the very first attempt. The only thing that is required to clear this exam in the very first attempt is the hard work and dedication.