How To Join NDA After 12th (Commerce, Arts, Science)- Eligibility, Application, Selection Process

How To Join NDA After 12th - Class 12th passed candidates are eligible to join NDA after 12th. Candidates should satisfy the NDA eligibility norms, submit the form, pass the selection process to join NDA after passing 12th class. Union Public Service Commission conducts NDA exam to fill officer level vacancies in armed forces. To apply for UPSC NDA, candidates age should be between 16.5 to 19.5 years and passed 12th class. There is no NDA eligibility 12th percentage. The written NDA 2020 is scheduled to be held on September 6, 2020. Students have to solve objective-type questions based on Elementary Mathematics and General Awareness Test.
Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for a 5 day SSB process at various selection boards. Candidates who clear the SSB interview will be called for a medical exam. Let's now discuss the How To Join NDA After 12th.
Latest- NDA 1 & 2 admit card 2020 has been released on August 10. Start covering the NDA Exam Syllabus 2020 after filling the application form to prepare for the exam.

Who Can Join NDA After 12th Class?

How to Apply for NDA After 12th Class?

UPSC releases the National Defence Academy application form twice every year at its official website. Aspirants can fill NDA application form in January and July. For more detail, check steps to fill NDA application form below.

• Visit the official website of UPSC - www.upsc.gov.in.

• Click on the “Apply Online” link.

• Fill basic details in registration form part 1.

• Now proceed to registration part 2.

• Fill educational qualification, personal details and exam details.

• Upload photograph, signature and photo ID proof as per the specifications.

• Pay the NDA application fee and submit the application form.

• Download the application form for future reference.

Documents Required for NDA Exam

Candidates appearing in the NDA exam must keep certain documents ready before filling the application form. Check below documents required to join NDA after 12th.

• Valid email ID and mobile number

• Valid photo ID proof - Aadhar Card/ Voter Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government.

• Matriculation/10+2 or equivalent certificate

• Scanned image of photograph and signature.

• Visa/MasterCard/Rupay/ Credit/Debit Card to pay NDA 2020 application fee.

How to Prepare for NDA after 12th?

Candidates appearing for the NDA exam must check the preparation tips from below.

• Make a study plan to distribute time for all topics.

• Go through the NDA exam pattern thoroughly before starting your preparations.

• Practice previous year NDA question papers regularly.

• Practice online mock tests for better time management.

NDA Selection Process 2020

Candidates who wish to join NDA after 12th class must go through the NDA 2020 selection process, candidates first need to appear for a written exam. Qualified candidates will be called for SSB interviews.

NDA Exam 2020

The written exam of NDA comprises two papers - Elementary Mathematics and General Awareness Test. The exam will be conducted for a duration of 5 hours. Paper 1 of NDA will be of 300 while paper 2 will carry 600 marks. Lets now discuss the SSB process of the NDA exam.

SSB Interview

Qualified candidates from the written exam have to face the Service Selection Board interview. The first day is called the screening day. Candidates have to appear for two verbal and non-verbal tests followed by PPDT. On the basis of performance of candidates, the SSB board announces the result for all candidates. Qualified candidates from day one are retained for the next stage of SSB interview and remaining candidates will be sent back on the same day. The next stages in SSB interview are

• Psychological Test

• Group Testing Officers Test

• Personal Interview

• Conference

After the conference round, final results will be announced. Candidates who got recommended will be called for medical examinations at various centres.

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