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31st December 2012 08:09 AM
aryan5107241
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Dear Friend,



NDA Stands for National Defense Academy.

NDA Examination is conducted for the selection of candidates in the following wings of Indian Defense :

a) Indian Air Force

b) Naval Academy

c) Indian Army.

The NDA Examination is conducted every year by the Union Public Service Commission. The Examination is conducted twice in the months of April & August.

The Height requirements for NDA Examinations are :



This is the information i have to the best of my knowledge regarding your query. Hope the information will help you to the extent you want.
17th March 2012 11:39 AM
satati
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

The minimum acceptable height is 157.5cm(162.5cm for AIR FORCE).For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to the Hills of North Eastern regions of India,Garhwal an Kumaon,the minimum acceptable height will be 5cm less. In case of candidates from Lakshwadeep,the minimum acceptable height will be reduced by 2cm.
17th March 2012 09:00 AM
BISWAROOP YOGI
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Your height must be minimum 165 cm.
-> The minimum educational qualification required is 10+2 pass candidates with physics , chemistry , maths with a minimum of 55-60% marks.

-> Only unmarried male candidates can apply for it.

-> Age limitation is between 16.5 - 19 years.
15th December 2011 11:53 PM
jacobs
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

In every year UPSC arrange the NDA examination through which you can join the Indian Airforce.So there must be some criteria for that examination.Here I'm giving you the information regarding NDA to join Indian Airforce.

Eligibility Criteria :

You should pass the 12th standard in any discipline from a university.
Your age must be minimum 18 years at the time of registration.
Your height must be minimum 165 cm

For more detail information regarding NDA exam please visit this website below


http://www.upsc.gov.in
15th December 2011 06:00 PM
gamble007
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

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This NDA [NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY] examination, is conducted by the union public services commission.
For appear in this examination, you must have a 12th degree from a recognized board with PHYSICS & MATHS as your passing subjects with at least 60%.
The age limit for this examination is 16.5-19 years for all candidates...
6th October 2011 05:05 PM
Unregistered
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

my height is 164 cm and my weight is 64 kgs....My body is totally fit..CAN I JOIN FOR NDA
28th August 2011 06:42 PM
Unregistered
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

my height is 183cm and my weight is 90 kgs...can i get selection???or i will face some problem...plz tell me some solution for this..
15th August 2011 09:56 PM
ammajii
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Hi dear,
The minimum height for the NDA should be 157.5 cm with 5 cm chest exapnsion.

The other eligibilities are as follows:-

-> The minimum educational qualification required is 10+2 pass candidates with physics , chemistry , maths with a minimum of 55-60% marks.

-> Only unmarried male candidates can apply for it.

-> Age limitation is between 16.5 - 19 years.

For more details:-

http://www.upsc.gov.in/.

Thanks
15th August 2011 04:48 PM
saurabhkaushal333
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

165 cm height is required in nda
9th July 2011 01:50 PM
BISWARUPYOGI
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1
dear friend,

the minimum height requirements for nda.

Height and Weight. Minimum height-157cms for men & 152 cms for women with
correlated weight.

thanks
8th July 2011 05:54 PM
umathkavi
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for NDA 1 as the minimum required height to apply is 157.5 cms.
For joining airforce it is 162.5 cms.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:


Your age should be between 16.5 - 19 yrs.

You should be born between 2nd Jan & 1st Jul for NDA 1 and
2nd Jul & 1st Jan for NDA 2

You should have passed 12th Class (10+2) system of education or its equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for the airforce and navy.

YOU should be an unmarried male.
1st June 2011 12:25 AM
venkataprakash.v
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Height/weight Requirements for Army/Air force.



Minimum Acceptable height is 157.5 cms (162.5 cms for Air force).

Physical fitness is very important for NDA Exam.

The Age should between 16 1/2 - 19 yrs.
31st May 2011 09:47 PM
MonuRai
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Dear,

The minimum height for the NDA should be 157.5 cm with 5 cm chest exapnsion.

The other eligibilities are as follows:-

-> The minimum educational qualification required is 10+2 pass candidates with physics , chemistry , maths with a minimum of 55-60% marks.

-> Only unmarried male candidates can apply for it.

-> Age limitation is between 16.5 - 19 years.

For more details:-

http://www.upsc.gov.in/.

Thanks.
25th May 2011 02:37 AM
Unregistered
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

my height is 4.5 and my lenght is 2.5 can i join nda
29th April 2011 06:45 PM
miiky
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

The minimum hight is required 157.5 cm. For more details visit career.webindia 123.com/career/competitive_exams/upsc_exams/national_defence_academy/eligibility.htm
29th April 2011 03:53 PM
pk827
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Guidelines For Physical Standards for Admission to the National Defence Academy

Note : Candidates must be Physically AND MENTALLY fit According to the pre-scribed Physical standards. The guidelines for the same are given below.

A Number of qualified candidates are rejected subsequently on Medical grounds. Candidates are therefore advised in their own interest to get themselves medically examined before submitting their applications to avoid disappointment at the final stage.

Candidates are also advised to rectify minor defects/ailments in order to speed up finalisation of medical examination conducted at the Military Hospital after being recommended at the SSB. Few of such commonly found defects/ailments are listed below :

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) Hydrocele/Phimosis

(d) Overweight/Underweight

(e) Under sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in the Armed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sources at public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during the course of their examination by the Selection Board. They will also be entitled to in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officers’s ward of a hospital provided–

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or,

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selection board and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it is impracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital; or,

(c) the medical board requires the candidates’s admission for observation.

Note : They are not entitled to special nursing.

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board will undergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers. Only those candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by the Medical Board. The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and will not be divulged to anyone. However the candidates declared unfit will be intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure for request for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidate.

Candidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimated about the provision of Review Medical Board.

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/disability which is likely in interfere with the efficient performance of military duties.

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or under weight. The candidate should not be overweight or obese.

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cms. (162.5 cms for Air Force) For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North Eastern regions of India, Garhwal and Kumaon, the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms. less. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep the minumum acceptable height can be reduced by 2 cms. Height and weight standards are given below :









A ± 10% (A ± 6 Kg for Navy) departure from the average weight given in the table 1 above is to be considered within normal limit. However, in individuals with heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin but otherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit.

Note 1 : Height relaxable upto 2.5 cm (5 cm. for Navy) may be allowed where the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard on completion of his training.

Note 2 : To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force the acceptable measurements of leg length, thigh length and sitting height will be as under :–



Minimum Maximum
Leg Length 99.00cms. 120.00 cms.
Thigh Length – 64.00 cms.
Sitting Height 81.50cms. 96. 00 cms.

On account of lower age of NDA candidates, a margin of upto 5.0 cm. in height, 2.5 cm. in leg length (minimum) and 1.0 cm. sitting height (minimum) may be given provided it is certified by the Medical Board that the candidate is likely to grow and come upto the required standard on completion of his training in NDA.

(d) Chest should be well developed. Fully expanded chest should not be less than 81 cms. The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms. The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its lower edge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind. X-Ray of the chest is compulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest.

(e) There should be no mal-development or impairment of function of the bones or joint.
Spinal Conditions

Back to Notification Index Page
Back to Appendix-V

(f) The following past medical history is disqualifying for Air Force duties:

(i) Disease or
29th April 2011 02:38 PM
roligupta91
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1
Height requirements for joining NDA is 157.5
29th April 2011 02:37 PM
roligupta91
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1
Height requirements for joining NDA=157.5cm
29th April 2011 02:22 PM
roligupta91
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1
YES YOU CAN TAKE ADMISSION

The minimum height required is 157.5cms.

For more details please check the following link:

http://career.webindia123.com
29th April 2011 08:34 AM
vijaypatel54
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Hi Friend,
The minimum height required is 157.5cms.
For more details please check the following link:
http://career.webindia123.com/career/competitive_exams/upsc_exams/national_defence_academy/eligibility.htm
thanks
29th April 2011 08:00 AM
prashant.jha39
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

the minimum height requirement in 157.5 cm as you have crossed it you are definitely eligible for it. All the best
29th April 2011 02:57 AM
deep_4
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
my height is 5-4 can i take admission in nda1
Quote:
Height requirements for joining NDA?
Check your height with below Height Requirements for NDA.

If you are ELigible then Go for it.



29th April 2011 02:46 AM
babydoll
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Hello,
Yes you are eligible for writing the NDA exam as the minimum height they demand for is more than 157 cm. that is 5'1". As you are 5'4" so you are eligible for NDA.
Good luck!!!
29th April 2011 01:27 AM
Mayank Shekhar
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Dear,
Eligibility criteria for NDA exam:-

Age limitation-16.5 - 19 years.

Marital status-Unmarried male candidates.

Height requirements- 5 feet , 7 inches ( minimum ).

Thanks.
28th April 2011 09:45 PM
rohitkumarramesh
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1
NDA exam is conducted twice in a year. To apply for this exam a candidate
should be 10+2 pass in any discipline. This exam is conducted by the UPSC and the age of the candidate should be between 16.5 to 19 years.

The minimum acceptable height for the NDA exam is 157.6 cm and the weight should be proportional to height.
The height and weight proportionality is given below:

Code:
Height 	          Weight in Kgs
in cms     18 years	20 Years	22 Years
152	         44	           46	          47
155	         46	           48	          49
157	         47	           49	          50
160	         48	           50	          51
162	         50	           52	          53
165	         52	           53	          55
168	         53	           55	          57
170	         55	           57	          58
173	         57	           59	          60
175	         59	           61	          62
178	         61	           62	          63
180	         63	           64	          65
183	         65	           67	          67
185	         67	           69	          70
188	         70	           71	          72
190	         72	           73	          74
193	         74	           76	          77
195	         77	           78	          78
28th April 2011 04:15 PM
dreksha chaudhary
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Dear friend,

All the details about Physical for NDA has been attached with this message.

Best Wishes!!!!!!!!!!
28th April 2011 02:59 PM
roligupta91
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1
The minimum height required is 157.5cms.
28th April 2011 12:12 PM
[email protected]
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

The minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cms. (162.5 cms for Air Force) F

Height and weight standards are given below :

Height/Weight Standards for Army/Air Force
Table-I
Height in Cms. (Without shoes)Weight in Kgs.
16-17 years 17-18 years 18-19 years
152 42.5 44 45
155 43.5 45.5 47
157 45 47 48
160 46.5 48 19
162 48 50 51
165 50 52 53
167 51 53 54
170 52.5 55 56
173 54.5 57 58
175 56 59 60
178 58 61 62
180 60 63 64.5
183 62.5 65 66.5



Height/Weight Standards for Navy
Table-II
Height in Cms. (Without shoes) Weight in Kgs.
16 years 18 years 20 years
152 44 45 46
155 45 46 47
157 46 47 49
160 47 48 50
162 48 50 52
165 50 52 53
167 52 53 55
170 53 55 57
173 55 57 59
175 57 59 61
178 59 61 62
180 61 63 64
183 63 65 67

A ± 10% (A ± 6 Kg for Navy) departure from the average weight given in the table 1 above is to be considered within normal limit. However, in individuals with heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin but otherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit.

Note 1 : Height relaxable upto 2.5 cm (5 cm. for Navy) may be allowed where the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard on completion of his training.

Note 2 : To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force the acceptable measurements of leg length, thigh length and sitting height will be as under :–

Minimum Maximum
Leg Length 99.00cms. 120.00 cms.
Thigh Length – 64.00 cms.
Sitting Height 81.50cms. 96. 00 cms.
28th April 2011 02:43 AM
surendergora
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

the minimum height required for NDA is

157.5 cms

i.e. 5.1 feet
and you are eligible for NDA.
But you should be physically fit, physical test is conducted by NDA doctors.
28th April 2011 01:02 AM
wagle
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Yes your height is no problem for NDA.Its more then what required .

The minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cms. (162.5 cms for Air Force)


you should be proven fit in the medical examination done by a set of officers of NDA

this makes you proven that you are eligible for The NDA.
28th April 2011 12:57 AM
rahul k
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1
Height/Weight Standards for Navy -

Height in Centimetres (Without shoes) Weight in Kgs.

--------------16 years-----18 years------------20 years


152 -----------44----------- 45 ------------------46
155 -----------45----------- 46------------------ 47
157 -----------46----------- 47------------------ 49
160 -----------47----------- 48------------------ 50
162 -----------48 -----------50 ------------------52
165 -----------50----------- 52------------------ 53
168 -----------52----------- 53------------------ 55
170 -----------53----------- 55------------------ 57
173 -----------55----------- 57------------------ 59
175 -----------57----------- 59------------------ 61
178 -----------59----------- 61------------------ 62
180 -----------61----------- 63------------------ 64


Educational Qualifications -

For Army wing of National Defence Academy - 12th Class pass or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy - 12th Class pass or equilvalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

So, the minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cms. And 162.5 cms for Air Force.

And if you are interested to get complete information, then please read the given notification OR visit the official website of UPSC.
28th April 2011 12:40 AM
Rohit Vashisht
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

To be physically eligible for NDA examination the candidate must have minimum 157 cm of height. There is no relaxation given to OBC/SC/ST candidates in any of the case.

However there is certain relaxation given to North-East Indian candidates in height.
27th April 2011 08:31 PM
ashok880
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

If your height is above 157cm,then you can apply for the exam.......
for more details check this attachment.
27th April 2011 07:25 PM
ZChirag aggarwal
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1
Minimum acceptable height for NDA is 157.5 cms. (162.5 cms for Air Force)
27th April 2011 07:09 PM
arvind_singh
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Yes your height is no problem for NDA.Its more then what required .

The minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cms. (162.5 cms for Air Force)

NDA ELIGIBILITY :

Army ::

Must have passed 10+2 pattern of School Education with any stream

Air Force and Naval

Must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education
Board or a University.

Age limit:

Must have attained the age of 16 1/2 years and should not more then 19 years
27th April 2011 06:46 PM
NEIL6
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Height/weight standards for army/air force



height(in cm) weight(in kgs)
16-17 yrs 17-18 yrs 18-19 yrs

152 42.5 44 45

157 45 47 48

160 46.5 48 49

162 48 50 51

165 50 52 53

167 51 53 54

170 52.5 55 56

173 54.5 57 58

175 56 59 60

178 58 61 62

180 60 63 64.5

183 62.5 65 66.5
27th April 2011 06:08 PM
aditya436
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1
yes you are perfectly eligible for NDA exam

the minimum height required for NDA is

157.5 cms

i.e. 5.1 feet

as you crossed your 5-1 you are eligible for NDA

and the remaining physical standards that need to be filled by you are

the following

you should be physically fit

you should be proven fit in the medical examination done by a set of officers of NDA

this makes you proven that you are eligible for The NDA

this is all about the physical requirements that need to be fulfilled to get into NDA

best wishes

~aditya~
27th April 2011 06:07 PM
shermin
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

The minimum height required is 157.5cms.

For more details please check the following link:

http://career.webindia123.com/career/competitive_exams/upsc_exams/national_defence_academy/eligibility.htm
27th April 2011 06:05 PM
shermin
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

The minimum height required is 157.5cms.

For more details please check the following link:

http://career.webindia123.com/career/competitive_exams/upsc_exams/national_defence_academy/eligibility.htm
27th April 2011 05:44 PM
naveen7777
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1
yes its ok
27th April 2011 03:20 PM
sumansin
Re: Height requirements for joining NDA?

Height for joining NDA

Height/Weight Standards for Army/Air Force

Table-I :-
Height in Centimetres Weight in Kgs.
(Without shoes)
16-17 years 17-18 years 18-19 years

152 42.5 44 45
155 43.5 45.3 47
157 45 47 48
160 46.5 48 49
162 48 50 51
165 50 52 53
167 51 53 54
170 52.5 55 56
173 54.5 57 58
175 56 59 60
178 58 61 62
180 60 63 64.5
183 62.5 65 66.5

Height/Weight Standards for Navy:-

Table-II:-

Height in Centimetres
(Without shoes) Weight in Kgs.
16 years 18 years 20 years
152 44 45 46
155 45 46 47
157 46 47 49
160 47 48 50
162 48 50 52
165 50 52 53
168 52 53 55
170 53 55 57
173 55 57 59
175 57 59 61
178 59 61 62
180 61 63 64

Minimum Maximum
Leg Length 99.00cms. 120.00 cms.
Thigh Length - 64.00 cms.
Sitting Height 81.50cms. 96. 00 cms.

Vision standard for Naval candidates:-

Uncorrected without glass 6/9
Corrected with glass 6/6
Limits of myopia -0.75
Limits of Hypermetropia +1.5
Binocular Vision III
Limits of Colour preception I
27th April 2011 02:27 PM
Unregistered
Height requirements for joining NDA?

my height is 5-4 can i take admisson in nda1

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