NDA

Candidates must complete the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam through pen-and-paper tests at designated locations across India since the exam does not happen online. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) administers the exam at stated test locations across all regions of India. Mathematics stands worth 300 marks together with General Ability Test (GAT) at 600 marks that finalize the test's score to 900 points. The candidates use pen and pencil to complete the responses on optical mark recognition (OMR) sheets. The basic pen-and-paper format exists to uphold fairness across the national exam since it attracts more than 10 Lacs candidates yearly. The two-day testing session occurs in an offline format that enables effective handling of many exam applicants without encountering the technical issues caused by digital testing mechanisms.

The Lady/Gentlemen Cadets during pre commission trg when in receipt of stipend are insured for INR One Cr as applicable to officers of the regular Army. Monthly AGIF subscription will be deducted directly by PCDA (O), Pune. For those who are invalidated out by Invalidated Medical Board (IMB) on account of disability and not entitled to any pension will be provided INR 25 Lacs for 100 percent disability. This will be proportionately reduced to INR 5 Lacs for 20 percent disability. However, for less than 20 percent disability, an ex-gratia grant of INR 50,000 only will be paid. Disability due to alcoholism, drug addiction
and due to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disability benefit and ExGratia Grant. In addition, Lady/Gentleman Cadets withdrawn on disciplinary grounds, expelled  as an undesirable or leaving the Academy voluntarily will not be eligible for disability benefits and Ex-Gratia.