Hello,

BOSSE (Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education), Sikkim is not recognised by most defence recruitment boards like NDA (National Defence Academy). For NDA, the qualification must be from a recognised board like CBSE, ICSE, or any state board recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and Ministry of Education .

As of now, there is no confirmed proof that someone from BOSSE board has cleared SSB and completed all document verification. Even if someone attended SSB, they might face issues at the final document stage if the board is not recognised.

So, it is better to choose a board that is surely accepted by UPSC and defence forces to avoid problems later.

Hope it helps !

To join the NDA (National Defence Academy), you must meet the following age and education criteria:

Age: You must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years at the time of joining.

- For NDA 1 (2025), you should be born between July 2, 2006 and July 1, 2009.

- Your birth date, July 23, 2008, falls within this range.

Education: You must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 at the time of the exam.

- You're currently in Class 10, so you're not yet eligible. You can apply after you reach Class 12.

Conclusion:

You can join NDA in the future. Based on your age, you may be eligible to apply for NDA 1 or NDA 2 in 2026 or 2027, depending on when you complete Class 12.

Age criteria for NDA

Hello,

If you were born on May 12, 2007, you are eligible to apply for NDA 1 , 2026, as you will be within the required age range of 16.5 to 19.5 years on the exam date.

However, for NDA 2, 2026, you will be over the age limit, making you ineligible for that exam.

Hello there,

Here’s a brief overview of exams like JEE and NDA:

1. JEE :

   • For admission to B.Tech/B.E. in top engineering colleges (IITs, NITs).

   • Eligibility: 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).

   • Exams: JEE Mains and JEE Advanced .

   • Mode: Online.
     
     

2. NDA :

   • For admission to Indian Army , Navy , and Air Force .

   • Eligibility: 12th pass (PCM for Navy/Air Force).

   • Exams: Written test + SSB Interview .

   • Mode: Offline.
     
     

3. BITSAT :

   • For B.Tech at BITS Pilani .

   • Eligibility: 12th pass with PCM.

   • Mode: Online exam.
     
     

4. AIIMS :

   • For MBBS at AIIMS (now part of NEET ).

   • Eligibility: 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB).
     
     

5. CLAT :

   • For admission to law schools (NLUs).

   • Eligibility: 12th pass.

   • Mode: Online exam.
     
     

6. CET :

   • State-level exams for B.Tech , MBBS , and other courses.

   • Eligibility: Varies by state and course.
     
     

7. AFCAT :

   • For admission to Indian Air Force .

   • Eligibility: Graduate in any stream.

   • Mode: Written exam + SSB Interview .
     
     

8. CTET :

   • For eligibility to become a teacher.

   • Eligibility: Graduation with B.Ed .

These exams offer various opportunities for higher education in specific fields.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

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Hello,

Regarding your query, It seems that Siliguri is not included in the list of NDA exam centers . The most common list of exam centers for the NDA exam do not include Siliguri.

Hello,

To be eligible for NDA 2 in 2025 , a candidate must be born between July 2, 2006, and January 1, 2009 (as per the usual age criteria).

Since you were born on December 13, 2006 , you fall within this range , so yes, you are eligible for NDA 2 in 2025.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

No, you will not be eligible for both the NDA exams in 2026 .

For the NDA exam, you need to be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old. If your date of birth is 12th February 2007, you will be 19 years old by February 2026, and you will only be eligible for the NDA exam held in April 2026. You will not be eligible for the NDA exam in September 2026, as you will be over the age limit by then.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

Since you were born on November 17, 2008, you will be eligible for the NDA exam starting when you turn 16 and a half years old. The NDA exam allows candidates between the ages of 16.5 and 19.5 years to apply.

Here's how the attempts work for you:

• The NDA exam is held twice a year, in April and September.

• You will likely be eligible to appear for the exam starting in 2025, when you'll be 16.5 years old.

• You can appear for the exam until you turn 19.5 years old, which will be in November 2027.

This means you have a total of 6 attempts available for NDA, from 2025 to 2027.

Hope it helps !