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Can i apply for NDA ? I am 18 years old
I am pursuing my diploma in "ECE"After 10th
I have passed 10th in 2009
marks in 10th- 75%
marks in diploma- 67% upto 4th sem

NDA stands for the National Defense Academy.The entrance for this academy is codnucted by Union Public Service Commission twice every year.The eligibility criteria for NDA is as follows:

>>You must have passed your 10+2 from a recognized board or appearing for it.For Army you need to have equivalent of 10+2.For Air Force and Indian Navy, mathematics and physics at 10+2 level is necessary.

So, being a diploma holder, you can go for the NDA exams but clearing the written and Service selection board, you can join Indian Army only.

>>The age limit is 16.5-19.5 years for candidates of every category.

>>You must be unmarried male Indian citizen.

For any further details, you can visit the official website of UPSC that is www.upsc.gov.in

No, Diploma students are not eligible to appear for the NDA exam. Only the candidates who have completed their 12th or equivalent from a recognised board are eligible to appear for the NDA exam.

The following is the eligibility criteria required to appear for the NDA exam :-

1.You must be a citizen of India.

2.You must have completed 12th or equivalent from a recognised board.

3.You must be in between 16 1/2 to 19 years old. Age relaxation is not applicable for reserved category candidates to appear for the NDA exam.

4.You must be an Unmarried Male candidate.