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National Defence Academy(NDA) is an iconic institution and hallmark of global excellence in the sphere of military education. NDA pass-outs are the backbone of Indian Defence services. It is an excellent career opportunity. In order to join NDA more then academic brilliance, you require to have Officer Like Qualities (OLQs). OLQs are qualities that a candidate must have to get commission in Armed Forces. During SSB candidates are evaluated on following OLQs: Effective Intelligence, Reasoning Ability, Power of Expression, Self Confidence, Determination, Organizing Ability, Initiative, Courage, Cooperation, Sense of Responsibility, Stamina, Group Influencing Ability, Liveliness, Social Adaptability and Speed of Decision. Some of the OLQs qualities can be gained with our day to day experiences and learning. You can develop these qualities by participating in sports and extracurricular activities, working with NGOs on community initiatives, student forums in school and colleges. If you have OLQs, NDA is the right choice for you and its a better option in comparison to other career options which you are currently evaluating.

You can work as a scientist in ISRO if you have following graduation or post graduation or PhD is following subjects: Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Physics or Astrophysics subjects etc. You can plan to join IDRO from 12th class onward. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is the primer institute for education in the field of Aerospace engineering. You are advised to appear for JEE Advanced for doing B.Tech Aerospace Engineering. All expenses for doing B.Tech Aerospace engineering at IIST is paid by Government of India with a job at ISRO subject to availability of vacancies.