can i give NDA exam if im from PCM side?
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Hello,
Yes, you are eligible to appear for NDA if you have passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from a recognised board. Candidates who have passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are eligible to join Indian Naval Academy, Indian Airforce Academy and Indian Military Academy through NDA and the candidates who have passed 10+2 in any stream are eligible to join Indian Military Academy. The age limit to appear for NDA is 16.5 years to 19.5 years. Candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination that is 10+2 are also eligible to appear provisionally.
Hi aspirant,
Yes, you can surely write the NDA examination if you are from science background. Actually for army there is no restrictions on stream but for Airforce and Navy you need to have Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects.
NDA eligibility criteria
Nationality |
Indian |
Age limit |
16.5 to 19.5 years |
Educational Qualification |
Passed 10+2 standard or equivalent exam from a recognised board |
Also the exam pattern for NDA is as follows:
NDA Exam Pattern
Particulars |
NDA Written exam |
SSB Interview |
Mode |
Offline (Pen and Paper) |
Offline (Group activities and Face to face interview |
Papers |
Mathematics General Ability Test (GAT) |
Testing Psychological Test Group Testing Officers Test Personal Interview Conference |
Duration |
5 hours (2 hours 30 minutes for each paper) |
5 days |
Total marks |
900 marks |
900 marks |
Total questions |
Maths - 120 questions GAT - 150 questions |
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For more information on the same visit NDA Full Form - NDA Structure, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern (careers360.com)
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