I born 29/04/2007.am i eligible for nda 1 and nda 2 of 2026

The eligibility for the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam is based on age and educational qualifications. Typically, candidates must be between 16.5 to 19.5 years of age. Given the birthdate of 29 april, 2007, let's calculate your age at various potential exam dates to determine your number of attempts.

The NDA exam is conducted twice a year, usually in April and September.

Here is a breakdown of your age eligibility

1.NDA I 2025 (April 2025):

- Your age: 17 years, 11 months (eligible)

4. NDA II 2025 (September 2025):

- Your age: 18 years, 4 months (eligible)

5. NDA I 2026 (April 2026):

- Your age: 18 years, 11 months (eligible)

6. **NDA II 2026** (September 2026):

- Your age: 19 years, 4 months (eligible)

You cannot give NDA I 2027 (April 2027) you cross 19.5 years at this point.so you have enough attempts right now make most of it.

All the best for your future endeavours!!

Hello aspirant,

Yes, based on your date of birth (April 29, 2007), you are eligible to appear for both NDA 1 and NDA 2 in 2026.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam to recruit applicants into the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The exam is administered twice a year: once in April (NDA 1) and once in September (NDA 2).

The age restriction for NDA candidates is normally between 16.5 and 19.5 years on the first day of the month in which the NDA exam is administered.

For example, the NDA 1, 2026 exam will be held in April 2026, and the candidate must have been born between January 2nd and July 1st, 2007.The NDA 2, 2026 exam will be held in September 2026, and the candidate must have been born between July 2nd, 2007 and January 1st, 2008.

Since you were born on April 29, 2007, you are eligible for both NDA 1 and NDA 2 of 2026.
1. For NDA 1, 2026 (exam in April 2026), you will be 18 years old on the exam date, which falls within the permissible age limit.
2. For NDA 2, 2026 (exam in September 2026), you will be 19 years old on the exam date, which falls inside the permissible age range.

The NDA exam application form is available online at the UPSC website.
The application procedure normally begins in November-December for NDA 1 and in May-June for NDA 2.

Candidates must complete the form, pay the application money, and upload the required documents as instructed on the official UPSC website.

Hello,

To be eligible for NDA 1 and NDA 2 in 2026, candidates must meet the age criteria set by UPSC. Generally, candidates should be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old during the course commencement.

For NDA 1 (2026), candidates must be born between 2nd July 2007 and 1st July 2010.

For NDA 2 (2026), candidates must be born between 2nd January 2008 and 1st January 2011.

Since your date of birth is 29th April 2007, you will be 19 years old by NDA 2 (2026), making you eligible for NDA 1 but not eligible for NDA 2.

Hope it helps !

Hello student,

To be eligible for the NDA 1 and NDA 2 in 2026 , candidates must meet the age requirements set by UPSC. For the NDA exam:

1. NDA 1 (2026) : Candidates must be born between July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010 .
   
   
2. NDA 2 (2026) : Candidates must be born between January 2, 2008, and January 1, 2011 .

Since your date of birth is April 29, 2007 , you will not be eligible for NDA 2 (2026) as your age exceeds the limit, but you might be eligible for NDA 1 (2026) if the upper age cut-off date aligns with your birth year. Ensure to confirm these dates when UPSC officially announces the notification for NDA 2026.

For more details about the eligibility criteria Click Here .

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Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.