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can i do nda by taking commerce subject..Could u pleaes tell me

Yes, it is possible. Pass in 12th is the basic qualification for NDA. Subject of study is not a restriction. Those having studied physics and mathematics as subjects can join to all the three wings. Being a commerce student, you can join Army by qualifying NDA. For this, you must be an unmarried male candidate with age less than 19 years.

National defence Academy(NDA) entrance exam conducted by UPSC two times every year by UPSC as NDA-I and NDA-II for an entry in to Indian Army,Navy and Air Force wing of NDA.

You are absolutely eligible to join Indian Army of NDA being a candidate from Commerce stream.

The eligible candidate must be an unmarried Indian Male having either appear for the final 12th exam or pass in any stream from a recognised Board within the age of 16.5 to 19 years with good Physical and Mental physique.

For more information you may log on to http://www.upsc.gov.in

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can i do nda by taking commerce subject..Could u pleaes tell me

YES, you can give the NDA exams.

Next NDA exams will be held on 11th August 2013
Notification will come out on 4th May 2013


Below is the eligibilty to apply for the NDA exams:

Educational Qualifications:
Army Wing-12th Pass in any stream
Navy & Airforce Wing- 12th Pass with Subject Physics and Maths as subjects.


AGE- Minimum age 16.5 years
Maximum age- 19 years


Male candidates are only allowed to apply for the NDA exams

Dear Friend,

Yes you can give the NDA Exam by passing the the 12th standard with Commerce subject.

The NDA Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission twice every for the selection of candidates in the following wings :

* Indian Army

* Indian Navy

* Indian Air Force

The UPSC has set some some qualifications required for the NDA Examination :

* The candidate must have passed 12th from any recognized board.

* The Candidate must be a male and unmarried.

* The candidate must have Indian Nationality.

* The candidate age must lie in between 16.5-19 years.

* No Relaxation in upper age is given to candidates whether they belong to Reserved Categories or General Category.

* * Girl Candidates are not eligible for the NDA Exam.

* The candidates must be mentally and physically strong.

This is teh information i have to the best of my knowledge regarding your query. Hope the information will help you to the extent you want.