How can I join NDA? What is the best way for the same?

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PUSHPAK DHOOT
6 years ago
The NDA Selection Process 2019 is primarily divided into two stages, the first is a written examination and the second is SSB Interview. The candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the written test are required to participate in the Selection Process of NDA 2019.

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Tushar Singh
5 years ago
For joining NDA which is among the one of the white collar jobs of the nation, firstly you should be in 12th appearing or have been passed out and secondly your age should lie in b/w 16.5 to 19.5 years when you are applying. Then NDA exam will be held in which the students from the whole nation whic

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Shreshtha Saxena
8 years ago
For NDA you have to give NDA exam that is conducted twice every year and if you clear that written exam after that you have to appear for SSB (it's an interview process) and also have to clear that and then after that you have to clear physical and medical test. If you clear all these stages you can

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J
3 years ago
Hi, NDA is a two stage selection process, 1 is written exam then SSB interview is a 5-day process. NDA exam is conducted by UPSC and exam is conducted twice in a year. Exam pattern Paper 1 Maths Paper 2 English And both exams are conducted the same day. NDA is the best way for defence entry, A

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3 years ago
NDA Educational Qualifications - For Army Wing Pass Certificate in 10+2 exam For Air Force and Naval Wings - Passing Certification of Class 12th exam with Physics and Mathematics. The National Defence Academy NDA is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three ser

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Yash Achha
3 years ago
I would suggest that you should not confine yourself to the NDA. Try to be in the armed forces (officer line) through any entry. I mean that not just through NDA exam but you should try from TES entry also if you are eligible. And the best way to be in the armed forces after 12th is by cracking NDA

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ADVOCATE NEHA Batra
6 years ago
You can join by filling up the form and clearing the exam conducted by them.

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M
6 years ago
Before choosing to coach for NDA exam preparation you have to consider various points. Three Things to Consider Before Selecting NDA Coaching in Delhi 1. Experience the Teacher: Experience is the first things you have to look out while choosing NDA coaching. Choose the old coaching or a coaching wh

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Raj shakya
6 years ago
Hi, For NDA, you have to give NDA exam that is conducted twice every year and if you clear that written exam after that you have to appear for SSB (it is an interview process) and also have to clear that and then after that you have to clear physical and medical test. If you clear all these stages

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Konatham Abhishek
6 years ago
To join National Defence Academy, a candidate must appear in the entrance exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission, twice a year, normally in month of March and August. Candidate must be a unmarried male. To join NDA one must pass written followed by SSB, medicals and finally to be in merit

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