The National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I), 2025 is scheduled for April 13, 2025, conducted by UPSC for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy. Eligible candidates can apply online at upsconline.gov.in from December 11 to December 31, 2024. The selection process includes a written examination and an SSB interview.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
December 11, 2024
Application Deadline
December 31, 2024 (6 PM)
Application Modification Window
January 1-7, 2025
Examination Date
April 13, 2025
Written Exam Result Declaration
May 2025
SSB Interviews
July-September 2025
Vacancies
Vacancies
Total(Including for women)
For Women
Army (NDA)
208
10
Navy (NDA)
42
6
Air Force (Flying Branch)
92
2
Air Force (Ground Tech)
18
2
Air Force (Ground Non-Tech)
10
2
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry)
36
5
Total Vacancies
406
27
Application Fees
General/OBC Candidates: ₹100
Exempted Categories: SC/ST candidates, female candidates, and wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs (with required certification).
Educational Qualifications
Army Wing (NDA): 12th Class pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
Air Force and Navy Wings (NDA), Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry): 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Appearing Students: Eligible if proof of qualification is provided by December 15, 2025.
Age Limit
Born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009 (both dates inclusive).
