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10th September 2011, 10:53 PM
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Can I be eligible for NDA exam if I am 16.5 years old?


can i eligible for the nda exam as i am 16.5 years old? Please tell me my chances




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11th September 2011, 12:22 AM
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After 12th .

NDA i.e National Defense Academy , age should be 16-1/2 to 19 years of Age. There is No minimum Marks specified by UPSC for NDA but still you must have 50% in your 12th. Even you can have the Eligibility criteria specified by upsc board down the attachment.

So, yes you are eligible for NDA...this is a common exam which make you eligible for both AIR FORCE , Army.
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11th September 2011, 12:32 AM
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can i eligible for the nda exam as i am 16.5 years old? Please tell me my chances
Information Regarding NDA Examination.

Yes, definitely you are eligible for the NDA examination. NDA examination is conducted by the UPSC in every year for the admission in Indian Navy, Indian Army and Air Force wing of the NDA. To appear in the NDA examination you need the following eligibility criteria.

Educational Qualification = Pass 12th examination in any stream. The 12th board exam appearing student are also eligible to apply for the NDA examination.

Age Limit = The age must be between 16 1/2 to 19 years at the time of appearing of this examination.

If your age is 16 1/2 and if you pass the 12th examination then you are eligible to apply for the NDA examination. This examination is conducted twice in every year. Once in the month of April and other in the month of August.

For any more information regarding NDA examination please visit the official website of UPSC :- http://www.upsc.gov.in

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11th September 2011, 12:46 AM
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can i eligible for the nda exam as i am 16.5 years old? Please tell me my chances
Can I be eligible for NDA exam if I am 16.5 years old?


NDA stands for National Defence Academy and is conducted twice a year by UPSC(Union Public Service Commission) .The basic eligibility criteria for appearing in this exam are as follows :
  • Unmarried Male candidates are only allowed
  • Must have either passed or appearing in class 12th or intermediate exam from any recognized university with Physics ,Chemistry and Maths.
  • Age- 16.5 to 19 years
  • For latest updates about this exam please read Employemet News regularly or visit www.upsc.gov.in

Since your age is 16.5 ,you are eligible to appear in NDA exam .There is no need to worry .


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11th September 2011, 12:46 AM
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can i eligible for the nda exam as i am 16.5 years old? Please tell me my chances
dear friend,

NDA exam is conducted by UPSC.

Those candidate have completed 12 th with any stream are eligible for NDA exam.

But your age must be in between 16.5 to 19 years old.

Your age now 16.5 so you are eligible for NDA exam.

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11th September 2011, 12:55 AM
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hello friend

yes,you will be eligible for NDA exam if you have the following eligibility criteria apart from age criteria 16.5 years.

>>you should have to do 12th science with PCM subject choice.

>>minimum 60% marks in 12th.

>>minimum height should 165cm.

etc.

then only you will be eligiable to appear in the NDA exam.

best of luck....
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11th September 2011, 02:16 AM
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can i eligible for the nda exam as i am 16.5 years old? Please tell me my chances
Eligibility for NDA

Yes,you are eligible for giving the NDA exam..the exam is held twice a year..once in the month of April and the other in the month of August..you can appear for any one of them you like..

The minimum conditions for appearing for NDA are :-

1) You should be within the age limit of 16.5-19 years..
2) You should be a 12th pass out..(with PCM for Air Force or Navy)

apart from these..you should have a perfect eyesight and should be physically fit..

you have to first clear the written exam,then the interview and then the medical examination..

all the best..

~Hope this helps.. ~

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11th September 2011, 08:03 AM
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can i eligible for the nda exam as i am 16.5 years old? Please tell me my chances
Hello,
NDA examination is conducted for the admission in Army,Naval wing and Air Force wing of the NDA.
The eligibility criteria for the NDA examination is that a candidate must has passed class 12th examination in any stream for the Army.
For admission in the Air force wing and Naval wing the candidate must have subject combination Physics,Chemistry and mathematics in 10+2.
Class 12th appearing students can also apply.
Age of the candidate must be between 16.5 years to 19 years.

As your age is 16.5 years or if you have passed class 12th or you have appeared for the class 12th examination then you are quite eligible for the NDA examination.

Best Wishes....
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11th September 2011, 10:17 AM
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The eligibility criteria for the NDA exam is.

Qualification: +2 in any stream from a recognized board with 55%.

Age : 16.5 to 19 years.

For more details about NDA go to.

www.upsc.gov.in

all the best

regards.
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11th September 2011, 12:58 PM
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NDA (National Defence Academy) is one of the platforms through which you can express your indomitable spirit for your own country India.

Eligibility for Indian Army :
1:You should pass 12(10+2)th or its equivalent from State Board / Universities. you can also apply as appearing for 12th examination.

2:Marital Status:Unmarried

3:Sex :Male.

4:Age Limit : Between 16.5 and 19.

5:Nationality:
You have to be A citizen of India, or
subject of Bhutan, or
subject of Nepal, or
Tibetan refugee .

Application Forms are published in any leading newspapers during March or April every year and entrance examination to be held by the UPSC six months later from the application form is published.

The UPSC (NDA) exam is conducted twice a year (April and October)in all major cities throughout India.

Each year course start twice January and July.

Selection Procedure: National Defence Academy selects the candidates in three phases :

i)A written examination by the Union Public Service Commission(UPSC).

ii)An interview by the Service Selection Board(SSC) to check the potentialities
Intelligence and personality.

iii)A medical examination by a Service Medical Board(SMB).

After clearing the written exam you will be called for a five-day interview process with the State Selection Board (SSB) which is the final step of selection.

On completion of the NDA course, you are sent to the respective service academies for your pre- commission training.

for more visit its official site:http://www.nda.nic.in/html/nda-admission-details.html
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11th September 2011, 03:48 PM
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vinitgrd , i really very happy you have to go to NDA,
Eligibility criteria for NDA and any stream of defence your age be within 16.5 to 19 year and passout from 12th exam with PCM and english with 50% (min). so u are eligible for NDA go and become a officer.
best of luck
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11th September 2011, 05:56 PM
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dear friend,
NDA stands for national defense academy.. NDA exam is held to recruit students for various fields in defense like- Army, Naval, Air force.

Eligibility for NDA exam:-

For Army wing:-
* The candidate must have complete the 12th or its equivalent from a recognized state education board.

For Naval and Air Force:-
*The candidate must have complete the 12th in science with physics and maths, from a recognized state education board.

Age eligibility:-
*The candidate must have attained the age 16.5 years and must not have complete the age 19 years at the time of appearing in the exam.

Nationality:-
*The candidate must be a citizen of India.

As you have mentioned that you age is 16.5 year then you can appear in NDA exam.
All the best.
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6th October 2011, 07:38 PM
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hy,
NDA i.e National Defense Academy , age should be 16-1/2 to 19 years of Age. There is No minimum Marks specified by UPSC for NDA but still you must have 50% in your 12th. Even you can have the Eligibility criteria specified by upsc board down the attachment.
Yes,you are eligible for giving the NDA exam.For more details about NDA go to.

www.upsc.gov.in
all the best
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30th October 2011, 02:09 PM
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As per you DOB you are eligible, but did not mentioned here your current qualification.
For appear in NDA examination, you must have at least 12th degree .
The NDA (NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY) is conducted by union public service commission (UPSC).
The age limit for this examination is 16.5-19 years,.
there is not any kind of age relaxation is applicable for the SC\ST candidates.,.,
Through this examination, one can apply for all the three branches of the Indian force- naval , air force & military force.
you must have subjects PHYSIC & MATHS in 12th class for being eligible for the NAVAL & AIR FORCE of India, passing with at least 60% in 12th.
Also you must have Indian nationality with marital status UNMARRIED .
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31st October 2011, 03:02 PM
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Dear friend,
YES,
Of course
you are eligible for NDA examination
As you are very right about your age.

AGE CRITERIA FOR NDA EXAMINATION :

The age of the candidate must be within 16.5 to 19 years of age.

So you are eligible for this examination.

You can see the attachment below :
Attached Files
File Type: pdf nda-joining-instruction.pdf(2.44 MB, 47 views)
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I am suffering from mypia. Using -2.5 D spectacle. Should I apply for NDA?
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am i eligible for nda exam if i am appearing in class tenth exam and 17 years old
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Hi.

NDA stands for National Defense Academy. This exam is conducted by UPSC every year to select candidates in the Indian defense for Army, Navy and Air Force.

Eligibility Criteria for NDA exam ::


1. Only male unmarried candidates are eligible to apply.

2. He should be a 10+2 pass from a recognized board and school with physics, chemistry and maths as compulsory subjects.

3. A minimum 50% aggregate is asked for in the 12th board results for minimum eligibility.

4. Age limit that is strictly followed is between 16.5 to 19 years.

So since you are 16.5 years, you may apply for the NDA exam this year, and for the next two years too.

Important Dates for NDA 2012 are ::
1. Date of release of notification- 12 October, 2011
2. Last date of submission of application form- last week of November, 2011
3. Date of the Examination- 15 April 2012

All the best for your preparations.

Good luck.

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11th January 2012, 01:59 AM
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can i eligible for the nda exam as i am 16.5 years old? Please tell me my chances
N.D.A exam is conducted by U.P.S.C twice in a year.
HI,
Yes you ar eligible for N.D.A at the age of 16.5 Year.

After qualifying N.D.A exam you can join Defence services like:-
> Army
> Air Force
> Navy

Eligibility criteria:-
> Pass 12th with recognized university
> Age limit:-16.5-19 year.
> Must be citizen of India
> Medically fit

There are three steep of selection:-
> Written Exam
> Interview
> Medical exam

ALL THE BEST!
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12th January 2012, 02:51 PM
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can i eligible for the nda exam as i am 16.5 years old? Please tell me my chances
hi,
Yes you are eligible for N.D.A at the age of 16.5 year.

N.D.A. Exam is conducted by U.P.S.C twice.

Eligibility criteria for N.D.A exam:-
> Pass 12th with any stream from recognized board.
> Age limit should be above 16.5year and below 19 year.
> Must be citizen of India
> Medically fit (no major surgery)

There are three stages of selection:-
> Written Exam
> Interview
> Medical exam

For more detail log on to www.upsc.gov.in

ALL THE BEST!
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12th January 2012, 07:42 PM
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can i eligible for the nda exam as i am 16.5 years old? Please tell me my chances
Dear Friend,
The eligibility criteria for NDA examination is that the candidate should be class 12th passed and the age of the candidate should be between 16.5 years to 19 years.
As your age is 16.5 years and if you have passed class 12th then you are quite eligible to apply for the NDA examination.

Best Wishes....
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