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Respected Sir/Mam, I want to know if a girl is eligible to take NDA exam? My height is of 157 cm and I am soon going to be 17 years old and want to join the defense forces. I want to know the answer with regard to my question as fast as possible. Thanking you.

Sorry, to say that girls are not eligible to apply for NDA examination as per UPSC guidelines. Eligibility criteria required to appear in NDA examination is mentioned below :-

=> You should be a citizen of India.

=> You should have passed 12th standard or an equivalent examination from a Government recognized board.

=> You should be within the age range of 16.5 to 19.5 years of age.

=> You should be an Unmarried Male candidate.

=> You should be physically as well as mentally healthy.

UPSC which conducts National Defence Academy entrance examination has clearly
mentioned that only unmarried male candidates can apply for NDA examination.

So, being a girl of 17 years, you are not eligible to apply for NDA examination. Female candidates interested to join Defence can apply for following exam:

>>Air Force Common Admission Test.

>>Combined Defence Services.

>>University Entry Scheme.

>>SSC Tech Women.

No, you are not eligible to appear for NDA examination conducted by UPSC.

The eligibility to appear for examination is :-

Candidate must have passed 12th from a recognised board.

Candidate's age must be between 16.5-19.5 years.

Only male candidates are eligible to appear for examination.

So, you are not eligible to appear for examination for recruitment in defence service through NDA entrance examination.

Girls candidates are eligible to appear for CDS examination but after bachelor degree to join defence service. For more information about examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

NDA refers to National Defense Academy and for joining the same you need to qualify NDA entrance examination which is held twice every year by UPSC.

Now as far as you are concerned about your eligibility for appearing in NDA entrance examination being a girl candidate then for your information you are not eligible for appearing in NDA entrance examination as for the same only unmarried Indian male applicants are eligible.

For more details about NDA entrance examination you can refer to the link www.upsc.gov.in.

=> NDA stands for National Defence Academy.

=> As per my knowledge, No female candidates are not eligible to participate in National Defence Academy examination.

=> Only unmarried male candidates are eligible for National Defence Academy examination.

According to guidelines of UPSC,

Girls or Female candidates are not eligible for NDA Exam.

However, if you wish to be part of Defense sector of Army.

Then, you can apply for CDS Exam.

In CDS Exam, you need to apply for OTA i.e. Officers' Training Academy.

CDS Exam can be applied after graduation or during final year of graduation.

I am very sorry to say that you can't apply for NDA exam being a girl. Only unmarried male candidates are eligible for this exam. But if you want to join defense services then you can do it through CDS exam which is conducted by UPSC after completion of your graduation. Thanks

Being a girl candidate of 17 years old you are not eligible for appearing in NDA ( National Defense Academy ) examination as for the same examination only unmarried Indian male candidates are eligible.

But you can join defense services at similar post i.e; as a commissioned officer through CDS ( Combined Defense Services ) for which you need to complete your graduation degree in any discipline and qualify CDS entrance examination. Also your age need to lie within 19 years to 25 years ( here maximum age limit varies with different wings of defense services ).

For more details about NDA and CDS entrance examination you can refer to the link www.upsc.gov.in.

As, per UPSC to appear for NDA entrance examination conducted for recruitment in defence service the most important eligibility is that only male candidate is eligible to appear examination.

So, being a girl candidate you are not eligible to appear for NDA examination. To join defence service as on officer you have to appear and qualify in CDS examination.

To get more information about examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

No, you are not eligible to appear for NDA examination.
Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to appear in this entrance exam after passing 12th standard with non medical stream.

You have to complete your graduation degree from a recognised University and then you are eligible to apply for CDS exam.
CDS stands for Combined Defence Services examination and this examination is conducted by UPSC, twice in a year and girls are eligible for officer training academy.
To apply for OTA, you have to complete your graduate degree course in any discipline from a recognised University and your age should be in between 19 to 25 years.

There is no appraisal taxation is applicable for any candidates in CDS examination or any defence examination.

NDA stands for National Defense Academy.
NDA exams conducted by UPSC twice every year.
You will be eligible only after completing graduation. You must have attained age of 19 - 25 years.
After graduation you will be eligible to apply for CDS.
CDS stands for Combined Defense Services.
You will be eligible for Officer Grade Jobs.

The full form of NDA is National Defence Academy.

Requirements for this examination:

~~Academic Qualification: Higher Secondary passed or appear for board examination is minimum requirement for this exam.

~~Age limit for this exam: 16.5-19.5 years.

~~Girls are not eligible for NDA entrance examination.

You are not eligible for apply NDA examination , only male candidates are eligible for apply

NDA Exam Conducted by UPSC twice in year (NDA I & NDA II)

NDA Stands National Defence Academy

UPSC Stands Union Public Service Commission

Candidates must be complete 10+2 from a recognised university

candidates age limit between 16.5 to 19.5 years

Selection process based on written test , personal interview & physical stands

I am a boy and my height is 170 cm my boy is fit my age is 17 years I am studying inter 2nd year can I apply to nda exam? Plz reply soon