UPSC NDA 2012
The candidates who are interested to join National Defense Academy may apply for the entrance exam conducted by union public service commission. Academy consists of three wings of joint training: army, navy and air force. Getting into NDA is considered highly prestigious. Admissions are conducted twice a year. At first a written test will be there which will be followed by interview rounds and also group tasks and medical. At present there are about 350 vacancies and every year number of candidates applying is increasing. This makes it more difficult for the candidates to clear the exam
Structure for the NDA Examination
The exam is divided into two parts-mathematics (300 marks) and general ability (600marks) for two and a half hour. The candidates with good mathematical skill and with right confidence can easily qualify or the test.
Paper –I (mathematics)
Paper –II (general ability)
Part ‘A’ (English) – To test candidate’s knowledge in English
Part ‘B’ (general knowledge)- It is divided into part A- F and consist of physics, chemistry, history, general science, geography and current events.
Intelligence and Personality test
The candidate has to go through verbal as well as non-verbal intelligence tests. They have to go through other exercises like GD and other outdoor group tasks. Sometimes candidates are also instructed to prepare and deliver lectures on specific subjects.
Syllabus for NDA Examination
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus and Differential equations
- Matrices and Determinants
- Probability
- Statistics and
- Trigonometry
- Vector
English
- Antonyms
- Comprehension
- Error in Sentences
- Idioms and Phrases
- Jumbled Words
- Misspelled words
- One word Substitution
- Synonyms
- Vocabulary Test
General Knowledge
- A broad survey of Indian History
- Achievements of Eminent Scientists
- Current important events
- Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
- Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration
- Freedom Movement in India
- Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development
- Prominent personalities
Chemistry
- Acids and Alkalies
- Concepts in Chemistry
- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
Geography
- Ocean Currents and Tides
- Atmosphere and its composition
- Important Sea ports and main sea
- Origin of Earth
Physics
- Electricity and Electronics
- Motion & Laws
- Optics
Biology
- Basis of Life-Cells, Protoplasm’s and Tissues
- Difference between the living and non-living
- Elementary knowledge of human body and its important organs
- Food-Source of energy for man
- Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who have cleared 10+2 and those who are currently doing can apply
- Those who had taken Physics & Mathematics in Class 12th can apply for navy and air force.
- Candidates appearing for the exam must be bachelors .They must be between16 1/2 to 19 years on January 1st or July 1st of the year subsequent to the year of the exam
- Non-permanent citizens of India are not allowed to apply
- Nationalities of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibetan refugee can apply only if they have migrated to India with a purpose to become permanent citizens of India prior to January 1st
- In case candidates origin is from India but actually migrated from either neighboring countries of India or East Africa nations like Uganda and Kenya can apply provided they are planning to permanently settle in India.
- Gorkha category of Nepal need not submit any proof
Physical standards are mentioned below
Any candidate whose height is not within157.5cms to 162.5cms cannot apply for Air Force wing. Candidates whose chest is less than 81cms cannot apply. Candidates should have proper eye-sight. They should not be overweight or under weight
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted both online and offline method.
There is a common form for all UPSC exams. In the prescribed form, a candidate has to indicate the exam he/she has applied for. Forms are available in selected post offices across the country. As soon as the application forms are received and processed, the candidates will be sent an admit card. Candidates who belong to reserved quota can post their applications along with concession proof.
Rules for Reservation
No relaxation is available to students of any category in the National Defense Academy.
How to fill the Form
On-line applications are available at http://www.upsconline.nic.in/. The Process of filling the form is given below. Candidates should follow the instructions given in the site to fill the two stages Part I and Part-II.
On-line
Applications can be done by paying Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty Five only) [except SC & ST]
- By submitting in any branch of SBI by cash
- By net banking facility of SBI
- By Visa/Master Credit/ Debit Card
Before filling the form, candidate’s recent photograph and signature scanned in the .png format is required. The required file size is 40KB.The notification date can be filled in the second part of the form
Off-line
Candidates applying offline need to care certain things. The candidates should fill the form themselves. The forms are processed on computerized machines; candidates should handle the forms very carefully .HB pencils should be used for darkening the circles. Entry in the boxes can be made through black or blue pen. Candidates please note that both of these fields must be filled very carefully so that there is no difference between the two entries
Important Dates
[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]
Important Dates for NDA I Exam
- Release of Notification: October, 2011/2012
- Last date of submission of application form: November, 2011/2012
- Date of Examination: April, 2012/2013
Important dates for NDA II EXAM:
- Release of Notification: April,2012
- Last date of submission of application form: May, 2012
- Date of Examination: August, 2012
List of NDA exam centers
- Agartala
- Ahemdabad
- Aizwal
- Allahabad
- Bangalore
- Barely
- Bhopal
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cuttack
- Dehradun
- Delhi
- Dharwa
- Dispur
- Gangtok
- Hyderabad
- Imphal
- Itanagar
- Jaipur
- Jammu
- Jorhat
- Koch
- Kohima
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Madurai
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Panaji (Goa)
- Patna
- Port Blair
- Raipur
- Ranchi
- Sambalpur
- Shillong
- Shimla
- Sringar
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Tirupati
- Udaipur
- Vishakhapatnam
Contact Address for NDA Examination
- Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069
- Website: www.upsc.gov.in
- PH: 011-23389366, 23385271
Reference Books for NDA Examination
- Some of the well known reference books available are:
- Arihant NDA Entrance Exam Practice Sets by RPH
- NDA Exam Guide by Datason RP
- NDA Examiantion Solved Papers up to date
- NDA manual by Sahitya Bhawan Publications
- Practice Work Book by Dr. H. P. Sharma
- Work book NDA Examination by Dr. M. B. Lal
Coaching Centers for NDA Examination
- A.C. Vidyasagar Classes
- Akshardham the Competitive Exams Academy
- Baalnoi Academy
- Bolster Academea
- C.M.I.
- Cavalier India
- Cavalier pvt Ltd.
- Impact Coaching & Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.
- New Careers Academy
- O.P.Singh’s IAS Academy
- Olive Greens
- Tara Institute
- Test Bag Academy
- Disha Academy
Study Plan
Candidates should work mainly on their basics till 12th standard and for reference guides and previous years question paper will be useful. Give priority to biology, as it covers up a huge portion of the general ability test. Important topics:
In biology
- Diseases and causes
- Animal kingdom
- Plant anatomy and morphology.
In chemistry
- Equivalent weights
- Chemical analysis
- Inorganic compounds
- Periodic tables
- Concepts of physical chemistry
- Equilibrium
In Physics
- Quantum mechanics
- Mechanics
- Thermo dynamics
- Electromagnetism
The science questions are mostly from CBSE syllabus of class XI. Quick reference of The Competition Success will improve your general knowledge. Read magazines, newspapers and underline the difficult words and look them in the dictionary. Please prepare for test and interview by adding more and more English words to your vocabulory. Hindi can be used in the Services Selection Board. Questions are not repeated in the test.
How and Where To Get the Results
Results will be available on the official website of UPSC. So the candidates are required to visit the website in a regular basis. There are many other sites providing this information like http://www.nda.nic.in.
Expected sectional cutoffs
It is difficult to predict cut-off marks as it keep changes every year. If you score 40% in all subjects you have a good chance.
NDA 2010 Cutoff
- Geography - Minimum number of questions need to be correct for optional subject= 84-95
- Indian History –for optional subject =95-98 questions
- Mathematics – for optional subject=68 questions
- Political Science – for optional subject =90+ questions
- Public Administration– for optional subject =84-98 questions
- Sociology - for optional subject = 94-100 questions
Score Validity
The score is valid for the present year’s admission process only. It is not valid next year.
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what is ihe last date of filling nda form? can I fill it now?
is mathematics exam compulsary for non technical students
when will the result of 2012 nda 1 come
please sir tell me about best coaching for NDA in Indore district.
i m under the age of 18 and i will complete the age of 18 on 24 sept.2012.
can i give the NDA examination.?
i have already pass 12th class with 70.4% marks with pcm group. now i am doing B.B.A. now i want to go in defence job so please tell me that what i can do to join this job.
Sir, i’ve filled my Nda online form what shall i do next?
Sir, is there any fees for nda.i mean after passing all the exam.
The signature which I uploaded was of wrong order. Is it possible to get a change in it ? Is the correction possible ? I have paid the fees and has completed all other requirements.
Sir my d.o.b- 14.01.94
height-150cm i read in class 12th that time. can i apply NDA.
What is the last date of sumiting the online examination
what will be exam syllabus for commerce students?
What’s the required amount, a candidate is to come with to the academy, or is admission into the academy free
where can I get the chalan for paying the fees for fillingup the Nda form Online……??????/
Can a girl apply for NDA
my form
Sir,
my date of birth is 16 june 1993.
Can i apply for NDA
what is the last date for online form submission
hello sir,
my left eye side 1.5 and right eye side 1.0
can i apply for nda ??????
I belong to SC caste.Do I need to pay Rs. 50 in SBI bank for my application of NDA 2012 exam
can girls apply for indian air force through nda or plz suggest alternate method
what eye power need 4 NDA ?
what is the last date of submitting application form for nda entrance examination this year.
Sir i don’t give preference army can you give a chance army as my preference
Can I apply for NDA, being in 11 class now??
Sir. I m doing b.tech in e&c 3rd year.d.o.b. z 10 12 1990.can i apply?
what is the last date of submitting application form for nda entrance examination this year?
sir piz i m very interested
can i aplly for NDA exam if my date of birth is 25/07/1996.
WHERE IS APPLICATION FORM
main yeh janna chahta hu ki main 11cls mey hu toh kya main nda ka admission frm bhar skata hu. .
sir,i am not from cbse board, i complete my 12th from delhi board and i complete it from commerce trade. so, i want to know that i can apply for N.D.A.
Please let me know your answer as soon as possible.
sir,
I was born in 1993 so i can apply for NDA exam.
what is the last date of submitting application form for nda entrance examination this year?
a spectle wearing person can fill the form
Dear sir my date of birth 15-04-96 and i m in +1 class can i apply for nda
HOW TO APPLY FOR NDA?
i m persuing b.tech can i apply for NDA???? plz tell me sir???????
i want online opllication
is there kochin in kerala exam centre pls tell exam centres in kerala
’m going to complete 11th class (science with maths) on 17 february. i m eligible for the examination or not?
’m going to complete 11th class (commerce with maths) on 17 february. i m eligible for the examination or not?
to which account i should transfer money via SBI branch?
Sir could you tell me the location of NDA
sir i am son of jco but filled wrong entry in the column of ” whether son of jco/nco / other rank officer”. i have filled here no . so please tell me what can i do for correction of this?
name samujjwal singh chauhan
e mail id samujjwal13@gmail.com
I am Rajesh, my one son & one Daughter both are study in class 12. can they applied for NDA entrance 2012
i’m going to complete 11th class (commerce with maths) on 17 february. i m eligible for the examination or not? on which post?
I AM NOT FROM CBSE BOARD, I AM FROM GUJRAT BOARD SO HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR NDA -2 2012 EXAM.? I M IN 12TH SCI. I APPLIED FOR NDA -2 2011, BUT I DONT PREPARE FOR THAT TIME
SO HOW MANY TIMES I CAN APPLID.?
hi,dear sir how can appliyed nda in this year reply soon
Sir, my date of birth is 6 dec 1995. Can i give this exam???
I wants goes in indian aarmy what process this joining.
sir,how we prepare in english in nda
what are the eligibility marks for the nda exam and what is the good material for the exam?
sir
my birth date is 21/10/1993. may i apply for this form pls tell me
application form
Address at which nda form will be send
now i an in +1 and after 10 days i am entering +2 can i apply for NDA now
where i should post bmy form?
i had filled the ndaexam form both part 1&2 . what to do next
how to apply dd for nda
can the girls apply for nda exam 2012?
Hello sir , Can students of Financial Marketing Management apply for NDA ?
Sir
iwant to know girls are eligible for nda or not.
dear
sir may i fill nda form sir i am 17 year 7 month 23 days ka ho
sir …my sister wants to join nda……are girls eligible for NDA entrance examination???
my father is army man & the spelling of my father is something wrong in my school admit card then can i fill this form (11th)
HOW TO GET APPLICATION FORM OF NDA 2012 OFFLINE IN HYDERABAD , ANDRA PRADESH?
earlier one person can make 3 attempts only….Is it still like this or it is according to age??
Is a person who uses spectacles eligible for NDA?
dear sir
i have birthdate of 11/11/93 can register for NDA exam 2012 ???
hello sir,
i am ujjawal.sir my height is 166 cm. my chest is 82cm. and my weight is 55 kg.
can i join airforce .
what is the date of nda exam 2012 i choose cenre chandigarh where my paper conduct
i want application form
NDA ONLINE APP. KARNE KE LIYE KYA KARNA PADEGA
Hello Sir,Can I fill N.D.A form online?If yes so please advice me how? And send me the important dates of the examination. And my kind request to you to send it as soon as possible.
i have submitted application form of nda 2012.my regtn.no.is 11207479577.have u got my online payment yet or not.plz reply on my e mail.thanks.
what is N.D.A FULLFORM?
hello sir,
i am debananda sethi. i have completed 12th & i want to what is the facilities for sc/st candidate in nda exams.
My birth date is 06/11/1996, my height is 175 cm. Is i am eligible for the examination?
can i fill NDA form online plase advice me how can apply for nda form
my date of birth is 30/1/96 .i want to know dt how much chance i will get to appear in NDA exam.
and iam student of class 11th in science stream in pcm group
Sir, due to the time of fill the form i choose army but after pass the entrance ,could i change my choise of army in air force
Can class 11th give test
now i am doing my degree 1 year and my date of birth is on 8 november1993 can i write the exam?
can a guy of 11th can apply for nda?
HOW MANY MARKS OBTAIN TO PASS NDA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION?
Sir…my birth date is 10 june 93.but i am 12th pass.i can apply nda
i am student of +2 science
i am soumya banerjee appearing of my class 12 xam from nios.Can i sit for nda????
my d.o.b is 5-10-1993,can i apply to the nda(1)exam 2012?i have just completed my 18 years
my birth date is 27/11/1993. may i apply for this form pls tell me
if any mistake being in fillup online form how can it be removed?
Hi sir yesterday i have apllied online for nda exam but unknowingly i have one wrong information i have entered that my father is a officer but actually he is not so how can i change it. Please tell me.
which admit card is preferred hs or hslc
i want to fill application form of nda exams2012
i want to submit nda application form how did thise procedure?
can i send my photo and my signature scanned to upsc online ? if possible pls tell me the email id.
sir. In Which person favor paying the DD for NDA 2012. we belong to Gen. Category.
Sir,
Please infome to me my son is reading in class 10 his date of birth 04/01/1997 he is intrested NDA entrance Exam.
when he can apply NDA entrance Exam.
1. what is qualification required.
2. how many minimum and maximum age
Sir, my date of birth is 16 -07-94 can i give this exam.? and I m a student of class 12th PCM stream ,can i apply for nda???? plz tell me
can i join nda in class 9
i want nda form.
i m a student of class 12th commerce stream ,can i apply for nda???? plz tell me
I AM THE STUDENT OF CLASS 11 CAN I APPLY FOR NDA EXAM 2012
Sir, my date of birth is 23 -10-93 can i give this exam.?
how to apply nda application
can students of class 11 can give this test ??
what will do after submittion of online form?
What is the last date(month) of submitted form.[first form] …please
sir I want to ask that iske liye age ki kya boundation hai aur kya iske liye test se pahle 12th pass karna jaruri hai
I AM THE STUDENT OF CLASS 11 CAN I APPLY FOR NDA EXAM 2012
when nda exam date for 2012
my d.o.b. is 09/01/1996, can i apply the application form
can female condidate apply for nda entrance exam, please let me know asap
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PART-1 & PART-2 REGISTRATION ?
Sir,hum nda kitane year’s tak de sakte hai?
IS EXAM ME CATEGERY RESERV HOTI HAI KYA?
me 12th ka student hu from bio kya me NDA form fill kar sakta hu.please reply me sir.
sir muje chasma laga h kya me nda exam de sakta hu my left eye is ok and right eye 0.25 number thank u sir
I WANT THE REGISTRATION FORM OF INDIAN ARMY.I AM COMMERCE STUDENT, CAN I APPLY?
how i can join indian army?having bio stream nd ncc c certificate.
Sir, i want to know wheather my nda application form is accepted or not. My nda form id is 11205401503
My birth date is 28 september 1996.Can I apply for NDA this year
How will pripare for physical topic as well as chest?
i want become a pilot..
sir,in the eligiblity criteria as published on the official website it is mentioned that the candidate must have a height between 157.5cm to 162.5cm to apply for navy/airforce. i want to know,what about the candidates having height more than 162.5cm…???
hello sir..my dob is 31-07-1993,can i appear for nda 2012 ??
NDA [1] 2012 EXAM DATE
MY BATE OF BIRTH IS 23-01-1996 ,PLEASE TELL ME CAN I APPLY FOR NDA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION WHICH IS GOING TO BE HELD ON 15 APRIL 2012…
i hv to know about NDA interview test
which type of test do u take
can this paper can give science students
i am in standard 11th .can i apply form for the examination
my dob is 3/05/91…can i know..im eligible for NDA ?
can I give nda exam before age of 16
I m from bhopal and i study in 11th standard with pcb as my subject. i want to appear in nda examination which will be held in august 2012. what is my future in this field.
please tell me the date of nda exam
plz tell me nda application lastdate
How many times one can appear in the NDA exam
respected sir/madam, With due respect i want to state that i am sudhir kumar a student of class 11 with pcm. shall i apply for the exam of nda under the notice no. 03/2012 NDA-I. so kindly inform me how and when can i can apply for the nda. THANKS!!! YOUR OBDIENTLY SUDHIR KUMAR
what is the minimum height and weight required for nda qualificationa.
i have commerce without maths so for what we can apply for?
how can i get a admit card
I WANT NDA ENTRANCE FORMS
Hello sir
My D.O.B is 01/07/1996……please tell me can i apply for the NDA 2012
sir! my height is 152cms. Can i apply for UPSE NDA?
i am qualified in preliminary test and called for interview at aalahabad. i have iit entrance exam on 8th April. So could i attend the SSB interview on 12th April under absentee option.
iam studying in 12th science. female. height 150. which are the nda sections where i can apply?
Sir, Date of Birth of My son is 25/07/1995 and presently studying in XI with Science at Kendriya Vidyalaya. I can apply for NDA Examination 2012 for my son or otherwise. Please inform me in.
how i write this application ?
Sir i am reading in b.sc. Ist year. D.o.B.03 08 1993 can i apply to Nda.
sir/ mam iam fill the NDA form 1st part but in 2nd part my photo is not correct,other boy photo on my form.and form is submit. now please tell me but iam do?
NDA FORM APPLY ONLINE