Can a girl appear for NDA exam?
I want to become an army officer and serve my country.
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Naveen Kumar Autodesk ambassador,3d printing and designing | Contributor-Level 9
6 years agoNo girls can not appear for NDA. Actually, NDA is only for male candidates. You can appear in CDS after your graduation. -
No, girls do not appear in NDA examination but there is another mode to get a commission in Indian Armed Forces by giving CDSE exam and AFCAT examination. There are some direct entries also for the girls like NCC special entry, SSC Tech, navy Technical entries. -
Girls can not appear for NDA as of today. But if you want to join armed forces then you can attempt CDS examination after your graduation. -
No, not currently girls are allowed to take NDA examination. If a girl want to serve the nations then she should complete her graduation and apply for CDS.
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Currently, women are not permitted to appear for NDA. Women candidates are eligible to appear for CDS but not allowed to join IMA. Women candidates are eligible for Officers Training Academy (OTA) only in Indian Army. Women candidates are also eligible for multiple branches in Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
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The NDA application form for 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Here's a summary of the key dates ¹ ²:
- *NDA 1 Application Form:*
- Release Date: December 10, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025
- Exam Date: April 12, 2026
- *NDA 2 Application Form:*
- Release Date: May 20, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: June 9, 2026
- Exam Date: September 13, 2026
NDA 2026 exam dates have been announced. NDA 1 2026 exam will be held on April 12, 2026. The exam for NDA II 2026 will be held on September 13, 2026.
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NDA 1 application form will be released on December 10, 2025. The last date to fill application form is December 30. NDA 2 online form will be available on May 20. Last date to fill the application form is June 8, 2026.
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