NDA

The overall fee of B.Tech at National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune will be around INR 55,560. Apart from this, during the entire B.Tech course NDA gives pocket money of INR 2,500 per month to a B.TECH student for five months in a calender year. The support is set up for cadets to cover their costs of living while they are training. No tuition, no room and board charges: the fee structure is based ultimately on those designed to provide cadets with as few distractions from their rigorous academic schedule (or military training) due to financial issues.

If you fulfil the other requirements, you can apply to take the 2025 NDA (National Defence Academy) exam because your birthdate is January 11, 2006. Normally, applicants for the NDA exam must be between the ages of 16.5 and 19.5 when they are admitted. If you meet the age requirements, you can apply for NDA 2025, which will take place in 2025. Make sure you also fulfil any additional needs, like educational prerequisites and physical norms. For the most precise and current information about eligibility and application procedures, always consult the official notification for the NDA exam.

To seek admission to NDA, candidates must pass class 12 as per eligibility requirements. NDA Pune runs admission cycle twice a year, i.e, NDA -1 and NDA -2.  In order to get admitted, candidates have to register on the official website of UPSC and appear for the NDA Entrance exam. Personal interview and a mandatory medical examination is done as a final step for admission to NDA Pune. 

If your DOB is 14th June then you are eligible for NDA 2025, listed down are the eligibility criteria:

A candidate born on 14 may 2006 can apply for NDA (National defence academy) 2025 if they meet all other eligibility criteria such as educational qualifications and physical standards. To be eligible for the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam, candidates generally need to meet certain age criteria. For the NDA exam conducted in 2025,  candidates must typically be born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.

For more accurate and the latest information please visit the official website of NDA.

NDA exam consists of two papers- Maths and GAT. Total marks allotted to the The following tips help candidates to prepare for NDA exam.
Understand the exam
Know the syllabus
Solve the previous years question papers
Prepare a timetable
Follow the study routine
Attempt mock tests

There are various insurance schemes provided by the Government of India for NDA officers like:

•  Officers avail a subsidized canteen facility for their daily needs as well as medical facilities for them and their families.
• They are provided with CAPF Group Insurance Scheme. However, Officers can also opt for additional life insurance coverage.
• NDA officers are entitled to a pension. This pension is based on their rank and years of service.

Here are the details for the NDA officers salary:

The per month NDA officer salary is approximately INR 56,100/- during the training period. Trainees get the starting salary during the training period. In the initial phase of their job they learn various skills and earn a stipulated amount. Over time, the post increases based on their performances. The NDA salary for the Lieutenant post ranges from INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500. Salary of NDA Officer is INR 2,50,000/- per month for the Chief of Army Staff.

The minimum eligibility for the NDA exam requires passing the 10+2 examination with specific subjects depending on the chosen service. Not everyone can appear in the NDA exam without Physics and Chemistry.

• Army Wing: You should have passed the 10+2 exam from a recognised board.
• Air Force & Naval Wings: You should have passed the 10+2 exam with Physics and Mathematics is mandatory.