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Respected Sir/Madam, I am studying in 12th standard right now with Commerce stream. I haven't choose Mathematics, but I am studying Computer Applications. So, is it possible for me to join NDA? Please tell me immediately.

In National Defence Academy, mathematics is a important subject. There is a separate paper in which questions upto 12th standard level is asked. You can apply for NDA examination from commerce stream for Indian Army.

Commerce stream candidates are eligible for Indian Army. But you have to study and practice Mathematics upto 12th standard level if you want to clear written stage of this examination.

NDA stands National Defence Academy and to join the same you are required to qualify the NDA examination held twice every year by UPSC.

Further, the minimum education required to apply for the Civil Services examination is a Class 12th in any discipline from a recognised board of education. But, in order to join Indian Navy or Indian Air Force wings of NDA, one must have opted for Physics and Mathematics as main subjects in their Class 12th.

So, having opted for Commerce stream in your Class 12th, you are eligible to join NDA Indian Army wing after completion of your Class 12th provided your are an unmarried Indian male candidate with your age lying within 16.5 years to 19.5 years.

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

NDA examination is conducted by UPSC. It is conducted twice in a year.

The eligibility to appear in the examination is that candidate must have passed 12th from a recognised board. There is no limitation on stream of std 12th.

The age limit is 16.5-19.5 years. Only male candidates are eligible to appear in the examination.

Examination is conducted in two stages for final selection. So, you have to appear and qualify in both stages for final selection. For more information visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

1. You can apply for National Defence Academy entrance examination for joining Defence after senior secondary board examination with commerce stream.

In Defence, you will be eligible for Indian Army.

2. In case of Navy and Air Force, Mathematics and Physics is necessary for Indian Air Force.

Since you are completing your 12th standard, you are eligible to take NDA Exam in the final year of your 12th standard or after completing it.

NDA stands for National Defence Academy. Every year UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts NDA Exam twice a year to recruit the candidates into following Defence wings
Army wing
Navy wing
Air Force wing

In order to be eligible to apply for Army wing, one should have completed 12th standard or pursuing final year of it with any of the stream.

But to be eligible to apply for Navy and Air Force wings, one should have Mathematics or Physics as the compulsory subjects in 10+2.

I am sorry to say that you are not eligible to apply for Navy and Air Force wings, but you are surely eligible to apply for Army wing.

If you are interested in the same, you can apply for it.

You should be unmarried male candidate to apply for this Exam.

After qualifying in the NDA Exam, you should also go through the selection process of Interview and Medical Test to confirm your job opportunity.

You are eligible to appear in the NDA examination and eligible for final selection after qualifying in both stages of examination.

NDA examination is conducted by UPSC. It is conducted twice in a year. The eligibility to appear in the examination is that candidate must have passed or pursuing in 12th from a recognised board.

The age limit is 16.5-19.5 years and only male candidates are eligible to appear in the examination.

For more information visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

NDA examination is conducted by UPSC for recruitment of candidates in defence service.

The examination is conducted in two stages :-

Written.

SSB.

The eligibility to appear in the examination is that candidate must have passed or pursuing in std 12th from a recognised board.

You are only eligible for recruitment in Indian Army after qualifying in both stages. For more information visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

In National Defence Academy, mathematics is a important subject. There is a separate paper in which questions upto 12th standard level is asked. You can apply for NDA examination from commerce stream for Indian Army.

Commerce stream candidates are eligible for Indian Army. But you have to study and practice Mathematics upto 12th standard level if you want to clear written stage of this examination.

Re: Possibility to join NDA for a 12th Commerce with Computer Applications student?
Since you are completing your 12th standard, you are eligible to take NDA Exam in the final year of your 12th standard or after completing it.

NDA stands for National Defence Academy. Every year UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts NDA Exam twice a year to recruit the candidates into following Defence wings
Army wing
Navy wing
Air Force wing

In order to be eligible to apply for Army wing, one should have completed 12th standard or pursuing final year of it with any of the stream.