NDA

• Shield Defence Academy, Lucknow – Known for disciplined NDA prep, regular mock tests, SSB training, and strong faculty support.

• Centurion Defence Academy, Lucknow – Popular for SSB and written coaching.

• Target Defence Academy, Lucknow – Good for NDA written + physical training.

• Major Kalshi Classes, Allahabad – Large setup and all-round defence prep.

• Warriors Defence Academy, Lucknow – Focused on written exam practice.

you can select your nda exam center at the time of filling form by indicate your test city prefrence from a list available  on the UPSC Application form portal. 

The NDA application form for 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Here's a summary of the key dates ¹ ²:

- *NDA 1 Application Form:*

    - Release Date: December 10, 2025

    - Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025

    - Exam Date: April 12, 2026

- *NDA 2 Application Form:*

    - Release Date: May 20, 2026

    - Last Date to Apply: June 9, 2026

    - Exam Date: September 13, 2026

NDA exam dates 2026 ere announced through the annual calendar. NDA 1 exam will be held on April 12. The exam for UPSC NDA II will be held on September 13. Candidates can apply for both the sessions. The total marks allotted to the test are 900.

NDA apply online link is acrivated on the official website of the exam conducting body. However, we will provide the direct link to register online for the exam. Only online applications are accepted for the exam.

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NDA 1 application form was released on December 10, 2025. The last date to fill application form is December 30. NDA 2 online form will be available on May 20. Last date to fill the application form is June 8, 2026.