NDA

National Defence Academy has a vast campus that includes library, classrooms, training ground, a hostel, a mess, indoor and outdoor sports areas, a dance studio, a leisure space, medical facilities, and others. Given below are some of the highlighted facilities:

• Hostel: All the degree offered by NDA Pune is residential which means students have to live on the college premises till the time of their course completion
• Library: The library that houses a rare collection of books and journals, including some foreign journals. Books from History, Economics, Geography, Polity, Science and Technology, etc., are available here
• Labs: These laboratories are up-to-date and equipped with modern technology
• Sports: Various cadets of NDA play at the international level and represent the country

The National Defence Academy (NDA) conducts a written exam for admission to its program. The written exam consists of two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). These papers assess a candidates knowledge, aptitude, and reasoning abilities.

To answer your first question, the NDA written exams (NDA1 and NDA2) are generally similar in terms of the structure and content of the papers. Both exams cover the same subjects and topics, including mathematics, English, general knowledge, physics, chemistry, history, geography, and current affairs. However, the specific questions in each exam may vary.

Regarding your second question, historically, the NDA written exam has been conducted twice a year. The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission), which is responsible for conducting the exam, usually schedules NDA1 in April and NDA2 in September.

Yes, you can still apply for the National Defense Academy (NDA) if you are 22 years old and have completed secondary school with good results. The NDA is a premier institution in India that trains candidates for entry into the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. It offers a combined three-year trainingprogrammefor candidates after their 10+2 (or equivalent) education.

To be eligible for the NDA, you must meet certain criteria:

1. Nationality: You must be a citizens of India, or a subject of Bhutan or Nepal, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent setting in India, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam, with the intention of permanent setting in India.

2. Age Limit: You should be between 16.5 to 19.5 years of age at the time of joining the NDA.

3. Educational Qualification: For the Army Wing of the NDA, you need to have passed the 10+2 examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. For the Air Force and Naval Wings, you must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

4. Physical Standards: You must meet the prescribed physical standards set by the NDA, which include heights, weight, and visual acuity requirements.

If you meet the age and educational qualifications mentioned above, you can apply for the NDA. The selection process involves a written examination, followed by an interview by the Services Selection Board (SSB). Successful candidates undergo a rigorous trainingprogrammeat the NDA before joining the respective branches of the Indian Armed Forces.