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Hi everyone,
I am 19 yeas old and I have done my
10th and 12th from NIOS Board without
Maths and Science. I would like to know
can I give NDA entrance exam for joining Indian army?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi everyone,
I am 19 yeas old and I have done my
10th and 12th from NIOS Board without
Maths and Science. I would like to know
can I give NDA entrance exam for joining Indian army?

You have completed 12th standard from NIOS so you are eligible for Indian Army through NDA exam.

NDA stands for National Defence Service exam. NDA Examination is conducted for 3 wings-Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Army.

Candidates who have completed the 12th standard from a recognized board or equivalent exam are eligible for NDA exam. Final year of 12th standard candidate are eligible for NDA exam.

Your age should be in between to 16.5 years to 19.5 years. There is no age relaxation for SC/ST candidates.

Yes you can apply for NDA exam.
NDA refers to national defense academy,conduct by upsc ,held twice in a year.

If the aspirants age is in between 16.5-19 years,done intermediate /hsc from recognised board.
To apply for indian army:- passed in any strem
For indian air force or navy:- must have physics and maths as main subjects in 12th .
Must be citizen of india
Only unmarried male can apply for NDA.
Must be medically fit and fine
Height for men:- 160 cm

As you have completed 12th standard without math and science, you are eligible to join defense service but only Indian Army.

You have to apply NDA exam which stands for National Defense Service which is conducted by UPSC twice in a year.

Eligibility for NDA exam:

12th standard from a recognized University

Age limit is 16.5-19 years.

Only unmarried male candidates can apply NDA exam.

You must be physically as well as mentally fit.

Selection Process:

Written exam

SSB Interview

Physical and Medical Test