I am 21 years old and have completed my class 12th. Can I apply for NDA?

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Asked by Ganesh Vaas

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Nishant Kumar Ray | Guide-Level 12

7 years ago

Sorry, you cannot apply for NDA, because the age limit for NDA has maximum 19 and half years and you are 21 years, but you could definitely try for the graduate and entries such as AFCAT NCC special entry CDSE etc.

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Rohan N | Contributor-Level 6

2016-06-14 15:10:20

Hi Ganesh, Below is the eligibility criteria for NDA. For Army wing of National Defense Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defense Academy and

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