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Can I appear for NDA examination before clearing class XII Board exams? Or, do I need to appear for my 12th Board exams first and then apply for NDA?

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

Further, the minimum education required for appearing in the NDA entrance examination is a Class 12th in any discipline from a recognized board of education. Students going to appear in their Class 12th board examination are also eligible. Also, to join Indian Navy or Indian Air force wings of NDA, one is required to have opted for Mathematics and Physics in his/her Class 12th.

So as discussed above, you can apply for NDA entrance examination once you get into your Class 12th but you can join the same only after completion of your Class 12th.

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

NDA is National Defence Academy. The examination is conducted by UPSC and it is conducted twice in a year.

The examination is conducted for selection in defence services.

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. Only male candidates are eligible to appear in the examination.

So, if you fulfill the eligibility criteria, then you are eligible to appear in the examination.

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

Yes, you can write NDA examination before 12th board examination.

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.

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