Best NDA Coaching in India – Chanakya Defence College
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We strive to impart the best guidance to the deserving students/ defence aspirants that will help them to clear NDA exams or be successful in any field of career. We request the NDA aspirants to check the details about NDA on UPSC website on reqgular basis about the exam form, last date of submission of NDA exams as well as other informations such as exam syllabus. Our Dedicated faculity do their teaching with personal touch to all students in the campus of Chanakya Defence Academy. The path to succeed in NDA exam in not easy but our teaching methodology will make apirants to achieve their goal. Our NDA Written + SSB coaching programme is unique in nature and top of the line in India. We are targeting the NDA exams-2026, 2027 so that one can start early to get the chance of selection very high. The candidates of NDA 2026 exams have more time so that one will have more chance to clear NDA exams; Join our Defence Academy at Dehradun now.
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is a prestigious institution that trains cadets for entry into the Indian Armed Forces. It is located in Khadakwasla, Pune, and offers a comprehensive course that prepares young individuals for a career in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.
National Defence Academy course is full of life career for students for buy anavar want to something unique in life; as serving one's country is a all time dream of our young people in India. After completing NDA you can join Indian Army, Navy or Air force. You should join one of the best NDA coaching in India for higher chance of success in defence exams & top defence career.
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Eligibility Criteria for NDA Exam
Nationality:
To apply for NDA, candidates must be
- A citizen of India or
- A subject of Nepal or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African untries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status :
| Age Limits | Born not earlier than 2nd July, 2006 and not later than 01st July, 2009 are eligible |
| Sex | Male & Female |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Educational Qualifications:
| For Army Wing of National Defence Academy | 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
| For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy | 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.
Scheme Examination
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- The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:—
- THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ONLY. THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OF MATHEMATICS AND PART “B” OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BE SET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH.
- In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.
- Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.
- The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects at the examination.
- The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical or logarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.
| Subject | Code | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Mathematics | 01 | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 02 | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| SSB Test/Interview | 900 |
SYLLABUS FOR NDA
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MATHEMATICS (120 Question)
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GENERAL ENGLISH (50 Questions)
GENERAL SCIENCE
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CHEMISTRY (15 QUESTIONS)
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BIOLOGY (10 QUESTIONS)
GENERAL STUDIES (50 QUESTIONS)
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Exam Conducted – Twice in a Year April (NDA Ist) September (NDA IInd)
| Age | 16.5 to 19.5 Years | |
| Qualification | Army | For Army Wing of National Defence Academy :—12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University |
| Airforce & Navy | For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy :—12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University |
NDA / NA : EXAM PATTERN
| Paper’s | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Paper-1 | Mathematics | 120 | 300 | 2.5 hours | 0.83 |
| Paper-2 | GAT/GS | 150 | 600 | 2.5 hours | 1.33 |
| Total | 270 | 900 | 5 hours | - |
| SSB INTERVIEW | 5 Days | Stage-1: Screening Test- (1)Verbal & non-verbal tests (2) PPDT (Picture Perception and Discussion Test)
Stage-2: Psychological Test- (1) Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) (2) Word Association Test (WAT) (3) Situation Reaction Test (SRT) (4) Self Description Test (SD) Group Testing Officers Test- (1)GD (Group Disscussion) (2) GPE (Group Planning Exercise) (3) PGT (Progressive Group Task) (4) HGT (Half Group Task) (5) IOT (Individual Obstacle Task) (6) Command Task (7) Snake race/Group Obstacle Race (8) Individual lecture (9) FGT (Final Group Task) Personal Interview, Conference |
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6 to 10 Day | Document Verification & Medical |
Guidelines for Physical Standards for Admission to the National Defence Academy.
A significant number of qualified candidates are rejected on medical grounds. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to undergo a medical examination before submitting their applications to avoid disappointment at the final stage.
Candidates should also address minor defects or ailments to expedite the final medical examination conducted at the Military Hospital after being recommended by the SSB. Common defects/ailments include:
- Wax in ears
- Wax (Ears)
- Deviated Nasal Septum
- Hydrocele/Phimosis
- Overweight/Underweight
- Under Sized Chest
- Piles
- Gynaecomastia
- Tonsillitis
- Varicocele
Medical Treatment During Selection
Civilian candidates appearing for any type of commission in the Armed Forces will be entitled to outpatient treatment from service medical sources for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during the selection board examination. They will also be eligible for inpatient treatment at public expense in the Officer’s Ward of a hospital under the following conditions:
- If the injury is sustained during the tests.
- If the disease is contracted during the examination and there is no suitable accommodation in a local civil hospital, or transferring the patient to a civil hospital is impractical.
- If the medical board requires the candidate’s admission for observation.
Medical Examination Procedure
A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board (SSB) will undergo a thorough medical examination conducted by a Board of Service Medical Officers. Only those candidates declared fit by the Medical Board will be admitted to the academy. The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and will not be disclosed. However, candidates declared unfit will be informed by the President of the Medical Board, along with details on how to request an Appeal Medical Board.
Candidates found unfit even during the Appeal Medical Board will be informed about the provision of a Review Medical Board. To enhance preparation and improve chances of selection, candidates are encouraged to join a reputed NDA coaching institute in India.
Medical Examination for Female Candidates
- General methods and principles of medical examination of female candidates will be the same as for male candidates. However, special points pertaining to Medical Examination of female candidates are given in succeeding paragraphs.
- A detailed menstrual, gynaecological and obstetric history in the form of a questionnaire is to be obtained from the candidate.
- A detailed physical and systemic examination will be carried out of the candidate and she should be examined by a Lady Medical Officer or a Lady Gynecologist only.
- The examination must include the following inspections:-
- External genitalia.
- Hernial orifices and the perineum.
- Any evidence of stress urinary incontinence or genital prolapsed outside introitus.
- Evidence of lump breast and galactorrhoea
- In all unmarried female candidates, speculum or per vaginal examination will not be carried out.
- Ultrasound scan of the abdomen and pelvis is mandatory in all female candidates during the initial Medical Examination.
- Any abnormality of external genitalia will be considered on merits of each case. Significant hirsutism especially with male pattern of hair growth along with radiological evidence of PCOS, will be a cause for rejection.
- Following conditions will entail female candidates being declared unfit:
- Primary or secondary amenorrhoea
- Severe Menorrhagia or/ and severe dysmenorrhea.
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Congenital elongation of cervix or prolapsed which comes outside the introitus even after corrective surgery.
- Pregnancy. Pregnancy will be a cause of rejection for NDA entry.
- Complex ovarian cyst of any size.
- Simple ovarian cyst more than six cm.
- Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.
- Submucous fibroid of any size.
- Broad ligament or cervical fibroid of any size causing pressure over ureter.
- Single fibroid uterus more than three cm in diameter; fibroids more than two in number (each fibroid not more than fifteen mm in diameter) or fibroids causing distortion of endometrial cavity.
- Congenital uterine anomalies except arcuate uterus.
- Acute or chronic pelvic infection.
- Disorders of sexual differentiation.
- Any other condition will be considered on merits of each case by the Gynaecologist.
- Following conditions will be declared as FIT:-
- Unilocular clear ovarian cyst up to six cm.
- Minimal fluid in pouch of Douglas.
- Medical fitness after laparoscopic surgery or laparotomy. Candidates reporting after undergoing cystectomy or myomectomy will be accepted as fit if she is asymptomatic, ultrasound pelvis is normal, histopathology of tissues removed is benign and per operative findings are not suggestive of endometriosis. Fitness will be considered twelve weeks after laparoscopic surgery and when the wound has healed fully. Candidate will be considered FIT after laprotomy one year after the surgical procedure.
Become a Future Leader with the Best NDA Coaching in India
Becoming an officer in the Indian Armed Forces is not just about passing an exam—it's about transforming your mindset, building unshakable confidence, and adopting the spirit of leadership. At our academy, we don’t just train candidates; we forge future leaders who will proudly wear the uniform and serve the nation.
Personality and Leadership Development
An officer is not just brave but also charismatic and confident. We mold your personality to match the Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs) that the SSB panel seeks.
- Public Speaking Drills: Building confidence and articulation.
- Command and Control Exercises: Learn to lead under pressure.
- Social Adaptability Sessions: Enhancing teamwork and cooperation.
- Personal Interview Prep: Tips to impress the interview panel with your composure and clarity.