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I am a diploma student and took admission for diploma after 10th standard,
But in the requirements of the NDA entrance exams it is only after 12th so my question is that can't I appear for the exam after or within my diploma course as it is also equivalent to the 12th.
please send me reply as quick as possible.............

No, Diploma holders are not at all Eligible to appear in NDA Entrance Examination. Yes, what have you heard is absolutely right that Diploma candidates are not eligible to appear in NDA (National Defense Academy) Entrance Examination. The basic minimum educational qualification required is "12th Class or Intermediate" only in 10+2 pattern from a recognized university. Since Diploma course is treated as 10+3 pattern which is not all considered as an eligibility criteria. So first I suggest you to concentrate on Diploma and Pursue Graduate course then. As you are interested to join Defense wing you can then apply for Combined Defense Services Examination with Graduation qualification.

Educational Qualification:

>> For Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent.

>> For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education with Physics and Mathematics or its equivalent.

>> Diploma holders (Educational qualification in 10+3 pattern) are not eligible.

If you have completed 12th standard and pursued Diploma course, then, you are eligible to appear in NDA examination else, you are not eligible to appear in NDA examination. Eligibility criteria required to appear in NDA examination is mentioned below :-

1. You must be a citizen of India.

2. You must have attained the minimum age of 16 1/2 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 19 years.

3. Educational Qualification :-
--> For Army Wing :- You must have completed 12th standard or equivalent from a recognised board.
--> For Air Force and Naval Wings :- You must have completed 12th standard or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics subjects from a recognised board.

4. You must be an Unmarried Male candidate

5. You must be Physically fit as per physical standards mentioned in the UPSC NDA examination notification.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am a diploma student and took admission for diploma after 10th standard,
But in the requirements of the NDA entrance exams it is only after 12th so my question is that can't I appear for the exam after or within my diploma course as it is also equivalent to the 12th.
please send me reply as quick as possible.............

Yes, you are eligible for NDA exam in technical post because you have completed diploma degree.

NDA stands for National Defence Service exam. NDA Examination is conducted for 3 wings-Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Army.

The candidate's who have completed the 12th standard from a recognized board or equivalent exam are eligible for NDA exam. Final year of 12th standard candidate are eligible for NDA exam. Your age should be in between to 16.5 years to 19.5 years. There is no age relaxation for SC/ST candidates.

I am 35 yeard old and married I have completed Diploma Civil .please tell me any obtion for joining NDA,Defence,Navy,Air Force Thanka