National Defence College

National Defence Academy Tis an iconic institution and hallmark of global excellence in the sphere of military education. It is located in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. Educational eligibility criteria for appearing in NDA examinations is as follows: (a) Army Wing of National Defence Academy: Candidates applying for Indian Army must have passed class 12/HSC in 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University (b) Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy: Candidates applying for Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy must have passed class 12/HSC in 10+2 pattern of School Education with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University
On successful completion of the three-year course, Army cadets proceed to Indian Military Academy at Dehradun, Naval cadets to Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to the Air Force Academy at Hyderabad. After completion of one year of training at their respective academies, they are commissioned as Officers into respective services.