National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination
Hi Shubham,
Yes, you are eligible for NDA in 2024. Candidates between 16.5 years to 19.5 years are eligible for NDA. Candidates must have completed 12 th standard or equivalent exam from a recognised Board for Indian Army and Physics and Mathematics is compulsory subjects for Indian Air Force and Naval.
For NDA 2 - 2024, candidates must have born not earlier than January 2, 2006, and not later than January 1, 2009.
For NDA 1, candidates should be born not earlier than July 2, 2005 and not later than July 1, 2008.
You'll be eligible for NDA - I and NDA - II in 2024 and NDA - I in 2025. In total you are left with three attempts once you complete your 12 th standard.
You can check below given link, for more information about NDA eligibility criteria.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria
Hope this helps you.
Good Luck!!
Hello,
The age limit at the time of commencement of NDA course is 16.5 to 19.5 years. Considering the given date of birth you will be eligible to apply for NDA 1 2022, NDA 2, 2022. So you have two attempts left provided you must have passed or appearing in 10+2 examination at the time of filling NDA application and you must have applied for NDA 1 2022 because the application for NDA 1 2022 is closed. If you haven't applied for NDA 1 2022 then you have only one attempt left. If you have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in 10+2 level you are eligible to select Indian Navy Academy, Indian Air Force Academy and Indian Military Academy. If you haven't studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in 10+2 level but passed from any other stream then you are eligible to apply for Indian Military Academy only.
Hello Aspirant,
As per your DoB you are eligible for following attempts of NDA :-
NDA 1 2022
NDA 2 2022
For your reference the complete eligibility criteria for NDA 2022 is mentioned below :-
>>> Either you should be an Indian National or a subject of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan or people of Indian origin migrated from Zaire, Ethiopia, East African Countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, Burma, Pakistan, Zambia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to settle in India or Tibetan refugees came to India, to settle in India before January 1, 1962
>>> For NDA 1 2022 the age should be 15.5-18.5 years old and should have born in between July 2, 2003 to July 1, 2006.
>>> For NDA 2 2022 the age should be 16.5-19.5 years old and should have born in between January 2, 2004 to January 1, 2007.
>>> Indian Army - Should have passed 12th standard from valid State Education Board or a University.
>>> Indian Air Force and Naval - Should have passed 12th standard with Physics and Mathematics from valid State Education Board or a University.
>>> The candidate should be unmarried.
You can check out the official notification from the link given below :-
https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-NDANA-I-2022-engl-221221.pdf
For detailed eligibility criteria kindly check out the link given below :-
I hope this information helps you.
Hello Suresh,
To appear for NDA there is a definite eligibility criteria.
First of which is age criteria.
If your age falls between 16.5 to 19.5 years then only you can apply for NDA.
Please let us know if you come under this or not. Then we can further give you some more clarifications.
NDA II Age Limit
The prospects who are born not before July 02, 2003, and not after July 01, 2006, are desirable for NDA I exam.
For the NDA 2 2022 exam, the candidates born between January 02, 2004, and January 01, 2007 , are desirable.
The age limit of NDA hopefuls must be within 16.5 - 19.5 years.
So, you are not eligible for this NDA II.
I hope it helps.
Thank you.
Hi
Most important chapters /chapters with maximum questions in maths nda are Algebra, Trigonometry, differential calculus, statistics.
For reference,
Based on previous year papers analysis, expected number of questions in chapter in NDA maths is given below:-
Topics
Number of questions
Algebra
24
Matrices & Determinants
9
Trigonometry
21
Analytical Geometry 2 D
12
Analytical Geometry 3D
8
Differential Calculus
15
Integral Calculus
11
Vector Algebra
7
Statistics
13
To help you further,
Here are the tips to prepare well for NDA Examination:-
--------------------------) First of all know the syllabus and examination pattern.
Syllabus:- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-syllabus
Examination pattern:-
Papers
Subject
No. of Questions
Maximum marks
Duration
Paper 1
Mathematics
120
300
2 hours 30 minutes
Paper 2
GAT
150
600
Total
900
5 hours
NDA Examination pattern for Maths
Total Questions
Total Marks
Marks for each correct answer
2.5
for each incorrect answer
-0.83
NDA examination pattern for General Ability Test
Sections
Part A - English
200
Part B - General Knowledge
Physics
100
Chemistry
60
General Science
40
History, Freedom Movement, etc.
80
Geography
Current Events
For detailed examination pattern checkout:-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-exam-pattern
---------------------) The top books which you can follow for the preparation of your NDA examination are provided below:-
>>>>>> MATHS
NDA Mathematics Books
Author / Publisher
NCERT Maths - 11 &12th
NCERT
R.S. Aggarwal
Mathematics for NDA and NA
S Chand publication
R.S. Agarwal
NDA Entrance Exam
E. S. Ramasamy
>>>>>> GAT
NDA General Ability Test Book Name
Author/Publisher
Science and Technology in India
Kalpana Rajaram: Spectrum
Oxford School Atlas
Oxford
Social P roblems In India (Indian So ciety – GS1)
Ram Ahuja
Objective General English for Competitive Exams
S.P. Bakshi
General Knowledge
Arihant
General Scien ce Guide for Competit ive Exams – CSAT/ NDA/ CD S/ Railwa ys/ SSC/ UPS C/ State PSC/ Defen ce
Disha
History Of Mode rn India
Bipan Chandra
For more about books for nda visit :- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/best-books-prepare-for-nda
------------------------) Practice questions:- after finishing each chapter you should practice mcqs in case of both Maths & GAT
------------------------) Short breaks :- take short breaks in between your studies, studying continuously can be brain tiring and it becomes difficult to focus and study with concentration, so take breaks to relax and refresh your brain.
------------------------) Make short notes:- You should make chapterwise short notes .These short notes will be a great revision tool for your examination.
------------------------) Set goals :- set daily & weekly goals to cover your syllabus and meet them without any fail.
------------------------) Follow a routine or timetable :- you can make a routine and religiously follow it and try to give at least 7- 8 hours to study each day in your routine.
------------------------) Revise:- Revision is very important otherwise as you move forward in your syllabus, you start forgetting what you have learned before and you won't be able to perform well in your examination.
------------------------) Solve previous year NDA question papers and attempt mock test :- Solving previous year and mock NDA questions papers will let you know the examination pattern, your preparation level etc and it will be of great help to you . For nda previous year papers checkout our page at:- at https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-question-papers/amp
For more tips checkout:- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/how-to-prepare-for-nda
Thank you
No you cannot appear for NDA.
This is because to appear in NDA one should mandatorily have Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 but you don't have that.
>>> Either you should be an Indian National or a subject of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan or people of Indian origin migrated from Zaire, Ethiopia, East African Countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, Burma, Pakistan, Zambia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to settle in India or Tibetan refugees came to India, to settle in India before January 1, 1962.
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