NDA Application Form 2020 - Apply Online for NDA 1 Registration

NDA Application Form 2020 - UPSC will release the application form of NDA 2 2020 on June 10, 2020. UPSC NDA 2020 application form will be issued in online mode on upsc.gov.in. The last date to fill NDA 2 application form is June 30, 2020. UPSC NDA 1 application form was concluded on January 28, 2020. Only male candidates who passed 12th class are eligible for NDA exam. NDA application form 2020 will be completed in two parts. In part 1 of NDA registration form 2020, candidates have to fill in basic information like name and contact details. Along with NDA 2020 application form, candidates have to pay the application fee of Rs 100, choose exam centres, upload scanned images to complete Part 2. NDA 2020 exam is conducted to fill 418 vacancies for the admission of candidates in the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA), to be finally recruited in Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The exam will be held twice - NDA (I) was scheduled to be conducted on April 19, 2020, but now has been postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic and will be conducted on June 14 (tentatively). NDA (2) exam 2020 is scheduled for September 6. Read the article for more details on nda application form 2020, fee, documents required and more -
Latest: NDA Admit Card 2020 to be released on May 22 (tentatively). Solve the previous year's NDA question papers for better preparation.

NDA Application Form 2020 - Important Dates

Candidates can check NDA 2020 application form release dates in the table below. NDA Exam dates 2020 have also been provided for reference.

NDA 1 Application Dates

NDA 2 Application Dates

NDA Application Form 2020 - Highlights

• Once UPSC has released the application form of NDA (I) on January 8, candidates have to first fill the basic details in Part 1.
• Only if they successfully fill the Part 1 of the form, they can move on to fill the Part 2 of the NDA 2020 application form.
• Care should be taken to avoid mistakes as no correction of the NDA application form 2020 is allowed after submission.
• Except for Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur, a ceiling will be imposed on the number of students per exam centre. So it is advisable to fill the application form of NDA 2020 as allotment of exam centre is on a first come first serve basis.
• Once part 1 of the NDA 2020 application form is filled and submitted, a registration number and password will be generated. This will be sent by Email and SMS and must be used to login and fill part 2 of the application form of NDA.
• Candidates must select at least one preference from Army, Navy, AFA or Naval Academy in the order of choice. They can also opt for all in the order of preference. If they have none, they must mark it as "0".
• It is advisable to avoid submitting multiple application forms. However, if any candidate has submitted multiple forms, the application with the highest Registration ID number will be considered if it is complete in all respects. The commission also will consider the NDA application form 2020 with the higher RID. However, fee paid for earlier applications will not be refunded.
• Candidates not wishing to appear for the exam can withdraw their applications within a specified time. However, they will not be refunded the NDA application fee already paid.

NDA Eligibility Criteria 2020

Candidates who aspire to fill NDA application form 2020 must know the eligibility criteria of the exam. Below are the norms of minimum eligibility criteria

Educational Qualification - Class 12. Physics and Mathematics mandatory for Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.

NDA Age Limit

NDA Application form 2020- Documents Required

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How to Fill NDA Application Form 2020?

After UPSC has released the application form of NDA I 2020, candidates must first complete Part 1 and then Part 2 of the application. The process of filling NDA 2020 application form is summarized below in the image.

NDA 2020 Registration (Part I)

• Go to the direct official NDA application link

• Click on ‘Part-I Registration’ link

NDA Registration 2020 - Part I

Step 1: Details of Candidates - Fill details like name (as recorded in matriculation/secondary examination certificate), gender, date of birth, parent’s name, nationality, marital status, community, fee remission (if applicable), educational qualification, address and email ID in the released NDA 1 Application Form. Check image for reference.

Step 2: Preferences -

• Mark Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy from 1 to 4, in order of their preference.

• Mark it 0 in case of no preference.

• Candidates from Sainik/ Military School or Son of JCO/ NCO/ Other Rank Officer have to enter relevant details.

• Click on the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 3: Verify the Details -

• Verify the details that were filled earlier.

• To make changes, click on the ‘Update’ button else Click on the ‘I Agree’ button.
  
  

Step 4: Generation of registration ID –

• Preview the details including name, father’s name, DOB, email ID and registration ID.

• An email regarding the registration details will be sent to the registered email ID.

• Candidates paying application fees offline have to print their pay-in-slip during this stage.

• Next, print the filled NDA application form by clicking on the ‘Print Application Part-I’ tab.

NDA Registration 2020 - Part 2

• Click on the ‘Part-II Registration’ option on the official direct link of NDA Application form 2020.

• Enter registration number and date of birth and click on the ‘Submit’ button to fill Part-2 of NDA 2020 application form.
  
  

Step 1: Fee Payment - Pay the requisite NDA application fee either offline or online. The fee for general and OBC categories is Rs. 100 while SC/ ST candidates, sons of JCOs, NCOs, and ORs are exempted from paying the application fee.

NDA 2020 Registration Fees

Candidates paying their NDA 2020 application form fee offline must use 'Pay by Cash' option and print pay-in-slip generated by the system. Online payment can be done through net banking, credit/debit card. Offline payment is through cash at the nearest SBI branch. Candidates must click on "Pay by Cash" option for offline payment and download the challan to pay the fee.

Step 2: Selection of examination centre –

• Candidates must fill in one choice of exam centre city.

• Since centre allotment is on a first come first serve basis, they will be allotted other cities nearby if their choice of centres are full.
  
  

Step 3: Uploading scanned images of photograph and signature - The next step in NDA Registration 2020 is to upload the images of photo and signature. The preferred file size and format are given in the table.

File size and format for uploading images

The process to upload photo and signature in NDA Application form 2020 can be checked from the image

Step 4: Declaration - Before final submission of NDA 2020 application form, candidates can use the "Print Preview" option to check their application details. They must click on "I have read Declaration and Agree" for final submission. To edit the details, they must click on "I Do not Agree".

What after NDA Application Form 2020?

To keep a reference for the future, candidates are advised to take a printout of NDA 2020 application form and the fee payment proof.

Corrections in NDA 2020 Application Form

Candidates cannot correct the NDA application form 2020 after final submission of the form. They can, however, make the changes only if they have not submitted the application form. To make corrections in the NDA application form 2020, they must undertake the following steps.

• Use the "Update" button provided before the final submit.
• Check the details and make the corrections
• Agree to the declaration and click on the "Final Submit" button.

Reasons for Rejection of NDA Application Form 2020

NDA application can be rejected in the following cases -

1. Poor quality of photograph

2. Poor quality of signature image

3. If candidates have uploaded photograph in place of signature and vice versa

4. If candidates have uploaded just one image- photograph or signature.

5. If candidates have failed to click on "Final submit" of part-II NDA registration

6. In case, a candidate has paid the fee but was still unable to completely fill the application form.

7. If payment details are not received from banks, it would be treated as a fictitious payment case and applications will be rejected.

What to do if payment details are not received from bank?

A list of candidates whose payment details did not reach the Commission will be published under the name - fictitious fee list. Such candidates will have to submit documentary proof of fee payment to Under Secretary (NDA), UPSC, through post or by hand within 10 days of the release of the list. The list is expected to be released after a few days of the last date of application. After receiving a relevant proof, genuine fee payment cases will be re-accepted.

NDA Application Form 2020 - Withdrawal Facility

Candidates who have filled the application form of NDA 2020 and do not wish to appear for the exam will be provided with the facility to withdraw their applications a few days after January 28 which is the last date to fill NDA 2020 application form. Candidates must note that the application fee paid by them will not be refunded in case they withdraw their application of NDA.

How to withdraw NDA 2020 application form?

Step 1: Visit UPSC official website
Step 2: Click on NDA application to withdraw (after link is activated)
Step 3: An OTP will be sent to email and mobile
Step 4: Request for NDA 2020 withdrawal will be processed after validating OTP
Step 5: After withdrawal request for NDA online 2020 application is accepted, candidates should print the receipt

NDA 2020 Exam Centres

Candidates can enter their preferences of exam centres while filling the NDA application form 2020. Some of the major cities where NDA 2020 written exam will be conducted are listed below.

NDA Admit Card 2020

UPSC will issue the admit card tentatively by May 22. Only candidates who have successfully filled NDA application form 2020 will be able to download the NDA admit card 2020. Candidates will have to log in using their registration number/ roll number and date of birth to download it. NDA admit card will contain personal details about the candidate like name, roll number, category, etc. and important exam details like date of the examination, reporting time, and venue address.

How to Prepare for NDA

1. Candidates who want to ensure their selection in NDA 2020 exam should know NDA 2020 exam pattern thoroughly.

2. After knowing the pattern applicants should cram NDA 2020 syllabus religiously so that they don't miss any important topics before appearing in exam.

3. Solve Previous year papers of NDA as many a times questions are repeated in exam.

4. Solve previous year's papers before appearing in exam.

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