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Sir, I am a student of Commerce and want to join NDA Army wing . Can I? And, I also want to know that after the NDA exam is there any other exam or interview to qualify?

Let me tell you that Commerce stream candidates are not allowed to appear in NDA entrance examination.
Candidates are only eligible after completing Intermediate from Science stream having Maths, Physics, Chemistry as main subjects.
To apply for CDS also it is compulsory to have completed graduation from Science stream.
Age should be- 17 years to 19.5 years.

Yes, you are eligible to join Indian Army through NDA examination after completion of your 12th standard with Commerce stream. Candidates who have passed 12th standard or an equivalent examination in any stream from a Government recognised board are eligible to appear in NDA examination. You should be an unmarried male candidate and in the age range of 16.5 to 19.5 years to be eligible to appear in NDA examination.

Yes, those candidates passed 12th with commerce stream are eligible to appear for NDA examination which is conducted by UPSC twice every year.

But, you will be only eligible for recruitment in Indian Army.

Eligibility criteria for NDA:

1. Candidate must have passed 12th in any stream from a recognized board.

2. Final year candidate are also eligible.

3. Candidate age must lie within 16.5 to 19.5 years.

For more information, you can visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

Yes, you are eligible to appear in NDA entrance examination. It is conducted by UPSC twice in a year.

The examination is conducted for recruitment in defence service.

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

For recruitment in Indian Army there is no limitation on discipline of 12th.

Examination is conducted in two stages as Written and SSB. So, you have to appear and qualify in both stages of examination for final selection.

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

Yes, commerce stream candidates are eligible to appear in NDA examination but are only eligible for recruitment in Indian Army.

The eligibility to appear in examination is that :-

Candidate must have passed 12th from a recognised board.

Candidates pursuing in 12th are also eligible to appear in examination.

The age limit is 16.5-19.5 years.

Only male candidates are eligible.

So, you are eligible to appear in examination. The examination is conducted in two stages and candidates after qualifying in both stage will become eligible for recruitment as an officer in Indian Army.

Students with commerce stream are eligible to appear in NDA examination but they can apply only for army wing.
Commerce student is not eligible to apply for Air force and Navy.

Yes, Commerce stream students are eligible for NDA exam, but you are eligible only for Army category post, you will not get job in Airforce or Navy category .

Eligibility Criteria for NDA exam:-

Candidate should have completed 12th standard with PCM stream for Air Force or Navy post, where as for army any stream in 12th standard.

Age should be between 16.5 to 19 years.

Yes. Candidates from Commerce stream are eligible to apply for NDA Exam.

NDA stands for National Defence Academy. Every year UPSC conducts NDA Exam twice a year to recruit the candidates into following Defence wings
-Army wing
-Navy wing
-Air Force wing

To be eligible to apply for Army wing,

-One should have completed 10+2 with any of the stream from a recognized college.
-Candidates who have appeared for 10+2 final exams and waiting for the results can also apply for this Exam but they should be able to provide the proof of passing in 10+2 when they appear for Interview.
-Candidates should be in the age group of 16.5 years to 19 years.
-Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply for Army wing
-Nationality of the candidate should be India.

The selection process consists of
NDA Exam
Interview

Post Interview, there would be physical test which you should also attend and get through.

If you meet the complete eligibility criteria mentioned above, surely you can apply for NDA Exam.

Have good preparation for the Exam and crack it.

NDA refers to National Defense Academy and for joining the same one needs to qualify NDA entrance examination held by UPSC twice every year.

Being a Class 12th passed in commerce stream, you are eligible for joining NDA Army wing provided you are an unmarried Indian male candidate with your age lying within 16.5 years to 19.5 years. Also, you must hold the physical fitness as per the service requirement norms.

For your information, I would like to let you know that NDA is held in two stages which includes Written Test followed by SSB ( Service Selection Board ) interview which a candidate has to qualify if you qualify Written Test.

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

Commerce stream candidates are eligible for Indian Army through National Defence Academy examination.

NDA examination is conducted twice every year by Union Public Service Commission.

Eligibility criteria for NDA exam:

1. PCM subjects are necessary for Navy and Air Force. Commerce and arts stream are eligible for Indian Army.

2. Age limit is 16.5-19.5 years.

3. Unmarried male Indian candidates can apply for this exam.

The candidate who has completed 12th standard with commerce stream is eligible to apply for the NDA examination but he is only eligible to apply for Army wing because in order to join Indian Navy and Air Force, a candidate must have completed 12th standard with PCM.

=> NDA stands for National Defence Academy.

=> As per my knowledge, yes Commerce stream students are eligible for NDA exam.

=> After passing 12th standard with Commerce stream you can join only Indian Army.

=> The selection of candidate will be done on the basis of Written Exam, Interview and Medical Test.

For more information you can visit at the official website: http://www.upsc.gov.in

As far as you concerned about the eligibility of commerce stream candidates for joining NDA ( National Defense Academy ) then I would like to let you know that candidates having completed their Class 12th or pursuing their Class 12th in any discipline is eligible to join NDA for joining its Indian Army wing.

Further, I would like to let you know that for joining NDA , you need to qualify NDA entrance examinations held by UPSC twice every year in two stages which includes Written test and SSB interview. Candidates who qualify NDA written test has to appear in SSB ( Service Selection Board ) interview for their final selection for admission in NDA.

For more queries regarding NDA, you can log on the link www.upsc.gov.in.

NDA stands for National Defense Academy. This exam is conducted by UPSC twice every year.

NDA has three wings:

Indian Army.

Indian Navy.

Indian Air Force.

The minimum educational qualification is candidate must have passed 10+2 with PCM from a recognized board. Candidate age must be 16.5 to 19.5 years.

Yes, you are eligible to join Indian Army.

For more information, you can visit at www.upsc,gov.in.