NDA & NA Eligibility (2026)
Everything you need to know about the eligibility for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination organized by Union Public Service Commission. Tackle the high competition (~0.1% (around 400 final selections from 4-5 lakh applicants) success rate) and hard difficulty with these detailed insights.
Criteria & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Army: 12th Class pass. Air Force/Navy/Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Age Limit
15.5 to 18.5 years
Relaxation: Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st July 2007 and not later than 01st July 2010 are eligible for NDA I 2026.
Nationality
Citizen of India, subject of Nepal, or qualifying person of Indian origin