UPSC NDA 2 2021 General Ability Test (GAT) Question Paper

Hello,

Sorry, but you aren't eligible for the NDA 1 exam in 2026. According to the NDA 1 exam 2026, candidates must be born between July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010. Means fall outside of this range according to your date of birth. But, you are eligible for the NDA 2 exam in 2026.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello student,

No, you will not be eligible for NDA 1 2026 based on your date of birth (30-11-2006). The eligibility criteria for NDA 1 2026 require candidates to be born between July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010.

Your date of birth falls outside this range. You would be eligible for NDA 2 2026 if you are born between January 2, 2008, and January 1, 2011.

Thank you!!

Hello!

No,you are not eligible to appear for National Defence academy exam yet in class 11. According to Union Public Service Commission To get eligible for this exam you must be in Class 12 or should have passed Class 12.

You can start the preparation of the exam now but you can apply only in class 12

HELLO,

Yes, anyone who meets the eligibility criteria can appear for the NDA ( National Defence Academy ). The main eligibility requirements are age and educational qualifications. Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old and have passed the 12th grade or equivalent according to NDA eligibility criteria

Here is detailed information about eligibility criteria

1.Age - candidates should be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old

2.Education :- They need to have passed the 12th class from a recognized board.

3.Nationality :- Candidates should be citizens of India

4.Marital Status :- Only unmarried candidates are eligible

For more further details refer to this link :- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria

Hope this Helps!

You were born on 9 March 2007, so you are not eligible for NDA 1 or NDA 2 in 2026. NDA 1 requires birth between 2 July 2007 and 1 July 2010, and NDA 2 needs birth between 2 Jan 2008 and 1 Jan 2011. Since your DOB is earlier, you exceed the upper age limit for both exams.

Hello,

NDA 2 2025 registration started on 28 May 2025. The last date to apply was extended till 20 June 2025 (11:59 PM).

Hope it helps !

Hello,

Yes, you are eligible for NDA 1 2026.

For NDA 1 2026, candidates should be born between 2nd July 2006 and 1st July 2009 .
Since your date of birth is 6th March 2007 , you fall within this range.

Hope it helps !

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 !