Can a girl appear for NDA exam?

I want to become an army officer and serve my country.

134 Views|1 Followers|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Abisha Sara
5 Answers
Naveen Kumar
6 years ago
No girls can not appear for NDA. Actually, NDA is only for male candidates. You can appear in CDS after your graduation.

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Akash Mehara
7 years ago
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.

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Rudra  Shaurya
7 years ago
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.

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7 years ago
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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Sunil Soni
9 years ago
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 I

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