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I got less then 50% in 12th can i join airforce?

Originally Posted by vickeyking

I got less then 50% in 12th can i join airforce?

Yes, you can join in Indian Air Force through NDA exam.

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 with PCM subject are eligible for NDA exam(Indian Air Force). 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

NDA stands for National Defence Academy.
By writing this exam ,a candidate can Army, Navy, Airforce.

The eligibility for NDA is :
1. You must complete 12th with maths, physics and chemistry group.
2. There is no marks percentage bar for joining NDA.
3. The minimum age limit for joining NDA is 16 years of age.
4. The maximum age limit is 19 1/2 years.

Apart from them there are lot of other restrictions applicable for joining NDA.
The admission is based on
1. Written exam
2. Physical test, medical test.
3. Documentation

>>You must be physically, mentally fit.
>>After getting admission in NDA , all the expenses like studying, boarding etc are free of cost.
>>You will be given admission in undergraduate program. You can choose either science or humanities or technology. The course will be for 3-4 years.
>>Only male candidates are eligible and no female is allowed to take admission.
>>There is no age relaxation or reservation given in NDA.

Yes.You are eligible to apply for Air Force.There is No any percentage criteria.If you have completed the (10+2) in science stream with PCM as a main subjects.

NDA Eligibility
- One should have Indian Citizenship
- You must have passed (10+2) in science stream with Physics and Maths as a Main subjects from recognized board.
- Your Age must be between 16.5 to 19 years

Selection Process
- NDA Written Exam
- Pilot Battery Aptitude Test
- Intelligence Test
- Group Test

Paper Pattern
- Maths : 300 Marks (150 Minutes)
Algebra , Calculus , Different Equation , Vector Algebra , Probability , Statistics , Trigonometry , Geometry ,
- General Ability : 600 Marks (150 Minutes)
English and General Knowledge

Important Dates

NDA I
- Notification Date : 02 January , 2016
- Last Date to Apply : 29 January , 2016
- NDA I Exam : 17 April , 2016

NDA II
- Notification Date : 18 June , 2016
- Last Date to Apply : 15 July , 2016
- NDA II Exam : 18 September , 2016