Hello,

For the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam , eyesight requirements vary by service (Army, Navy, Air Force).

Eligibility based on eyesight :-

• Army: Maximum permissible myopia is -2.5D . You are not eligible with -10D.
• Navy: Maximum myopia allowed is -1.5D . You are not eligible .
• Air Force: Requires near-perfect vision; -10D is not allowed

Alternative options :-

• LASIK surgery : Allowed under strict conditions (age >20, stable power, etc.).
• Consider non-combat roles in defence services.
• Explore other government exams like CDS (for OTA).

Hope you find it useful !

Hello there,

With -10 eyesight (myopia) corrected with glasses, you are not eligible for the NDA exam as per current medical standards. The maximum allowed myopia limit for NDA is -2.5D for Army & Navy and -3.5D for Air Force .

However, if you are interested in joining the defense forces , you can explore non-commissioned roles or apply for CDS (OTA) or other exams where medical criteria may differ.


For more details and eligibility criteria about NDA Exam CLICK HERE .

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With a myopia of -10 diopters, even if corrected with glasses, you would not meet the visual standards required for the National Defence Academy (NDA) in India. The NDA specifies that candidates should have a corrected distance vision of 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye, with myopia not exceeding -2.5 diopters.

Given your current level of myopia, you would not be eligible to write the NDA exam.

Achieving a career through the National Defence Academy (NDA) requires candidates to meet specific medical and physical standards, including stringent eyesight requirements. For the Army wing, the corrected vision must be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye, with myopia not exceeding -2.5 diopters. The Navy requires uncorrected vision of 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other, with myopia limits up to -0.75 diopters. The Air Force mandates uncorrected vision of 6/6 in each eye, with no allowance for myopia.

Given your myopia of -10 diopters, which is significantly beyond these permissible limits, you would not meet the current visual standards for NDA eligibility. Additionally, corrective procedures like LASIK or PRK are not accepted for candidates applying through NDA, as these surgeries can compromise the structural integrity of the eye under the demanding conditions faced in military service.

However, if you're still committed to serving in the Indian Armed Forces, alternative pathways exist. For instance, the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination, which recruits graduates, has slightly different medical standards. Candidates who have undergone successful corrective eye surgeries and meet specific post-operative criteria may be considered for certain non-combat roles. It's essential to consult the latest CDS medical standards and discuss your options with a qualified ophthalmologist to determine your eligibility.