I have spectacles. Can I join NDA?
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Yes, you can join NDA even though you wear spectacles. However, you have to fulfil the criteria (Visual standards) defined below:
Visual Standards:
The distance vision (corrected) should be 6/6 in one eye (6/9 in worse eye). Myopia should not be more than 2.5 D and hypermetropia not more than 3.5 D including Astigmatism. Internal examination of the eye will be done by means of ophthalmoscope to rule out any disease of the eye. A candidate should have good binocular vision. The colour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army. A candidate should be able to recognize red and green colours. Candidates will be required to produce certificate...more -
Hi Tanmay!
It depends on the extent of weakness in your eyes. The medical standard imposed for eyesight for NDA/NA examinations is as follows.
1. A candidate should be able to read in a distant vision chart 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in worse eye with or without glasses.
2. Myopia should not be more than 2.5 D and hypermetropia not more than 3.5 D including Astigmatism.
3. A candidate must have good binocular vision. The colour vision standard will be ( CPIII ) for Army.
4. A candidate should be able to recognise red and green colours.
5. Candidates will be required to give certificates that neither he nor any member of his family has su...more -
Your vision should at least be better than 9/16. It is the least acceptable eye vision ability.
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