Do I need to go to higher institution before applying for NDA?
NO, it doesn't required to attend a higher Institution before applying for the Nation Defence Academy. The one thing is required is that student have to paased or appearing for their 12th class examination are eligible to apply. And during the SSB interviews the candidate are requried to submit th
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No, you do not need to attend a higher institution before applying for the National Defence Academy (NDA).You have passed or are appearing in the 12th class (or equivalent) examination are eligible to apply for the NDA because you need to provide your passing certificate and mark sheet at the time o
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The NDA 1 2026 notification was released by the UPSC on December 10 at upsc.gov.in. Along with the notification, the application process started. The last date to apply was December 30, 2025.
The UPSC conducted the NDA 1 exam on April 12, 2026. The official provisional answer key released on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download the answer key PDF for all sets from this page as well.
To know the specific venue in Vijayawada, candidate need to check the admit card released by the UPSC. It has been allotted via first-come, first-served basis during the filling out of the application form.
The NDA 1 admit card was released at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download their e-hall ticket. The NDA 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 12, 2026.
The Commission will release the NDA 2 notification 2026 on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. It will be issued on May 20, 2026. The last date to apply for NDA 2 will be June 9, 2026.
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