Dear Student,
The candidate must pass their 12th class. But a candidate cannot directly join army after his/her 12th. Candidates must appear for NDA Entrance Exam. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the National Defense Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) exam which is a direct gateway for Indian male candidates into the Indian Defense forces.
Depending on which branch you choose to join, the educational qualifications will change. Candidates for the army, air force and naval wings, as well as the Indian Naval Academy, will be required to pass 12th class of the 10+2 pattern.
To Join NDA After 12th :-
Exam
Age limit
Date of Birth Criteria
NDA (1) 2021
16.5 years - 19.5 years
July 2, 2002, to July 1, 2005
NDA (2) 2021
January 2, 2003, to January 1, 2006
For more details, you can visit :- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/how-join-nda-after-passing-12th#How-To-Join-NDA-After-12th--NDA-Eligibility-Criteria-2021
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