Hello aspirant,

Students in the arts stream are not permitted to apply for the Indian Navy through the NDA entrance. We apologize; after 12th grade, arts students are not eligible to join the Indian Navy. Following your 12th grade, you must study math, physics, and chemistry to be able to join the Indian Navy. However, you can apply to the Indian Army by passing the NDA exam.

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

Hi there,

Hope you are doing well.

As an arts student interested in joining the Indian Navy, you can explore several pathways. You may apply for officer roles through the Short Service Commission which often includes positions in administrative, logistics, or education branches, and generally requires passing competitive exams such as the Combined Defence Services exam or the Indian Navy Entrance Test .

Also, you could consider joining as a sailor in roles such as stewards or chefs which do not necessarily require a science background. Both the choices  involve clearing written exams, physical fitness tests, and undergoing medical evaluations.

You can get more information and  about specific requirements, deadlines, and procedures by regularly checking the Indian Navy’s official website or contacting their recruitment office directly.

Hope this resolves your query.