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Minimum marks required to qualify n.d.a. Entrance exam.

There is no such minimum mark for NDA entrance but passing class 12 with minimum 45 per cent is accepted. Aspirants for the National Defence Academy have to prepare for Maths for paper 1. It covers topics like Algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry, calculus etc. The second paper is General Ability which covers syllabus physics, chemistry, biology, english, economics, geography, international and national current affairs. Remember the question pattern will be same for the arts, commerce as well as science stream students. The total marks for the written exam will be 900. Class 12 Science stream candidates are eligible to attempt for the three wings of NDA.
Non science background candidates can only try their luck in the Army wing. Post clearance, candidates between the age group of
16 ½ to 19 years will be called for interview.
For the fitness part, candidates has to be physically and medically fit. They shouldn't have any postural deformities like flat foot and knock knees. Overweight is strictly ruled out and height for male candidate is 157.5 cms. Candidates should not be suffering from any bones and joints disease. There should not any mental ailment and fits. Eyesight should be 6/6 with correction through glasses are allowed. The elbow angle should not be more than 15 degree in male and 18 degree in case of female. X-ray of chest will be conducted and cervical ribs. There will be whispered hearing test of 610 cms for each ear.
Candidates will be running 2 to 4 KM within 15 minutes followed by 20 skipping, push ups and sit ups. They have to perform minimum 8 chin ups and three to four metre rope climbing.

-->National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam is conducted by UPSE twice in a year on National basis for admitting young cadets in National Defense Academy and Naval Academy to impart training on them to join as Officers in the Indian Armed forces.

Eligibility Criteria--->

Educational Qualification---->

1. For Army Wing of NDA:
Candidate must be 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University

2. For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course at Naval Academy:
Candidates appearing for National Defense Academy Examination must be 12th Class pass i.e. the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

Age Limit--->
Candidate should be between 16-1/2 to 19 years of age.
--->there is no specified marks for the this exam.it is dependscon cuttoff.