CBSE · NURSERY TO CLASS XII · DELHI NCR
Who can sit The NDA exam, when it usually happens, the pattern, and how to prepare in school.
The National Defence Academy exam is held by UPSC twice a year, usually in April and September. Students in or after Class 12 can apply; girls have been eligible since 2021. The Army wing accepts any stream; the Air Force and Navy wings need physics and maths. Those who clear the written exam go to a five-day SSB interview.
Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi
Dates and rules change each year; the official notice is final.
| Written exam | Mathematics and General Ability Test |
|---|---|
| Age | Roughly 16½ to 19½ (see the notice) |
| Air Force / Navy | Physics and maths in Class 12 |
| After selection | Three years at NDA, Khadakwasla |
NDA maths is Class 11–12 maths at speed. Students who keep up with the CBSE syllabus and add timed practice, plus daily fitness, are well placed.
Yes. Girls have been eligible for the NDA exam since 2021.
Rules change each year: check the official notice for your year. Mayo's own figures come from the school's records.
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