Hello aspirant

National Defence Academy or NDA exam is conducted twice every year to recruit new cadets for the Indian army, Navy and Air Force.

Eligibility criteria for joining NDA

you must be an Indian citizen.

minimum age should be 15.7 years ( not later than January 2005) / 16 years during the commencement of course, maximum age should be 18.7 years.

only unmarried male candidates are eligible to appear for NDA 1 exam.

For NDA 2, 2020 candidate must be born between January 2,2002 and January 1,2005.

In shirt candidate must be between age of 16.5 and 19.5 years to be eligible for the exam.

pass certificate of STD xii is needed.

candidates studying in STD xi are not eligible for appearing in NDA 2020

The candidate must be physically fit. A fitness certificate is needed approved from mbbs doctor.

As you are studying x , you are not eligible for the NDA exam, but  you can start preparing from now for NDA coaching . While you will be STD xii you can apply for the exam.

Hi. According to experts, the best time to start NDA coaching is right now, that means as soon as possible. IF NDA is your goal, you should start with your preparation as early as possible. You should start preparing from class 11th onward. Since you are in class 10, if you start preparing now, you will be familiarized with the concepts better.

NDA Foundation programs are designed for 11th and 12th studying students which covers entire academic syllabus simultaneously with NDA syllabus.

Talking about time, there is never enough time in our life to do all that we want, but we have to find balance. If you are passionate about NDA, you will manage your time well for NDA coaching and studying as well.

Hi Jibesh,

Hey, as per the eligibility criteria of NDA 2021, student must be of 16.5 years - 19.5 years to be eligible to give NDA(1) examination.

As your birth date is 9th August, 2005 and you are in 10th as of now, so you will be of 17 years when you will be in 12th. That implies, yes, you will be eligible to apply for NDA(1) Examination 2021 as well as NDA(2) Examination 2021.

Refer here for more info - https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria

Feel free to ask doubts in the Comment Section.

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!

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