Is a commerce student eligible for NDA?

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Sunil Soni
9 years ago
Eligibility criteria for NDA is as follows: 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF & Navy. You are eligible for NDA for Commission in Army.

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Jai Hind
8 years ago
Pcm group is necessary.

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Saket Raj Sahu
6 years ago
For NDA (1) 2020: The candidates possessing age between 2nd July 2001 to 1st July 2004 are eligible for the examination. If born before 2nd July 2001 and after 1st July 2004 then not eligible for NDA (1) 2020 exam. Only unmarried male candidates are eligible for NDA examination.

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Naveen Kumar
6 years ago
Yes, a commerce student can apply for NDA but he should have maths as one of his core subjects. One more thing, for airforce, physics is compulsory thus commerce students are not eligible for Air Force. But they can give NDA with army and navy as the preference.

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Manjeet Jakhar
7 years ago
Yes, you are eligible top take NDA exam.

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Nishant kumar Ray
7 years ago
Yes, commerce students can apply for NDA for army only. You should have Maths with commerce.

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Syllabus is same or not.

Rudra  Shaurya
7 years ago
Yes, commerce students are eligible for NDA but they have to pass maths in NDA exam to qualify.

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Anagha G Nair
7 years ago
Hi, The minimum qualification required for Indian Army wing, Navy and Air Force is as follows: Eligibility for Indian Army: *The candidates want to apply for Indian Army must have completed 12th (10+2 pattern) or its equivalent exam from a well-recognised board. The appearing candidates can also

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Mahesh Jain
9 years ago
yes u r eligible...

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