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NDA Preparation 2020 During Self Isolation - Preparing for NDA 2020 at home can help candidates to fetch good marks as self study is a must. During this period of self-isolation, candidates can devote more time towards self-study through online coachings and by using e-learning material. We all are aware of COVID19 i.e coronavirus outbreak in India. Many recruitment boards, schools, Universities are shut down. Even, Narendar Modi, PM of India has informed the citizens to follow “JANTA CURFEW” on March 22, 2020. Aspirants are advised to utilise this self-isolation period for NDA 2020 preparation to maximise the benefits. NDA exam is conducted to fill up officer level vacancies in Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. NDA 2020 is scheduled to be conducted on April 19 in offline mode. This year, the commission has released a total of 418 vacancies. Candidates can download NDA admit card tentatively from March 23, 2020. This is a very crucial time for aspirants as coaching centres are shut down due to the Coronavirus outbreak across the country. Living all day at one place is difficult for aspirants, hence we have listed some best preparation tips for NDA Preparations 2020 during self-isolation.
The best thing to boost your NDA exam preparations is to revise all the topics. Make a study plan and revise all the topics one by one. Check previous year NDA question papers for most asked topics and chapters. Work on your weak areas to get strong command over them. Prepare from the best books for NDA for detailed solutions and explanation.
We all live in the modern world where we all are surrounded by electronic gadgets. Applicants can make best use of technology by attending online classes. There are many online youtube channels like Vedantu and testbook which provide online classes. Aspirants must attempt an online mock test to boost their calculation speed.
It is very crucial to allot equal time to all the topics. For best time management candidates must prepare a time table for effective preparations. Allot equal time to all the topics and revise all the important formulas and concepts to be asked in the exam.
As per the current status, keep yourself away from public gatherings follow the “JANTA CURFEW”. We advise you to wash your hands regularly and keep your focus on studies. Always wear a face mask while leaving home.
NDA 2020 exam will be conducted on April 19 while NDA 02/2020 will be conducted on September 6.
There is a possibility that UPSC will postone NDA exam due to the COVID-19 outbreak. For more details check - Will NDA Exam Postponed or Not?
Candidates must prepare questions from basic algebra, current affairs, world & national affairs, etc.
Candidates can download NCERT books for maths from the official website of CBSE.
Others:21 July,2025 - 28 July,2025
Application Correction Date:25 July,2025 - 26 July,2025
Hello Gautam
A diploma holder is eligible and ineligible for the following:
1. NDA: No, a diploma holder is not eligible for NDA as they require the candidates to be passed or appearing in Class 12th.
2. JEE Main s: Similarly, a diploma holder is not eligible for JEE Mains as it is only for 12th passed/appearing students with PCM.
3. JEE Advance: Yes, a diploma holder is eligible for JEE Advance and can aim for IITs.
Regarding your second doubt:
No, a diploma holder is not eligible to take admission in NITs on the basis of JEE MAIN marks
. A diploma holder can only aim for IITs and that too on the basis of JEE Advance.
Thank you!!!
Hello Aspirant,
Yes, you can appear for the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam in September 2026 to join the Indian Army, even if you are a Class 12 student with a PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) stream. The Indian Army wing of NDA does not require Mathematics or Physics as mandatory subjects in Class 12, unlike the Navy and Air Force wings, which are only open to candidates with a PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) background. As long as you are an Indian citizen, unmarried, and your age falls between 16.5 and 19.5 years as on the date specified in the 2026 notification (likely born between January 2, 2008, and July 1, 2011), you are eligible. You will still be required to attempt both papers in the NDA written exam—Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT)—but selection into the Army wing mainly considers your overall merit. So, with the right preparation, especially for GAT and basic math, you can definitely aim for a career in the Indian Army through NDA.
All the best for your journey.
Hello,
Yes, you can give the NDA exam in September 2026 to join the Indian Army, even if you are from the PCB stream.
For the Army wing, candidates from any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) are eligible if they have passed or are appearing in Class 12.
Maths is not compulsory for the Army wing. However, you will still have to attempt the Maths paper in the exam.
Also, make sure your date of birth falls between 2nd January 2008 and 1st July 2011 to be eligible for NDA 2 (September 2026).
Hope it helps !
Dear Candidate ,
- For NDA 1 2026 , you are eligible since your birth date ( 24th Dec 2007 ) lies between 2 Jul 2007 and 1 Jul 2010 .
- For NDA 2 2026 , you are not eligible because the cutoff begins on 2 Jan 2008 .
Because UPSC requires candidates to be at least 16.5 and at most 19.5 years old on exam date ,
Hello Aspirant,
If you erroneously marked "Yes" for the question about studying in Sainik School or being the ward of a JCO/OR in the NDA 2 form when the answer was "No", Since you already mailed about this here is what you can do:
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