What is the difference between NDA 1 and 2 exams?

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    Malavika | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    Both NDA 1 and 2 exams have the same format, curriculum, application requirements, and selection procedure. The exams for courses starting in different sessions are only administered throughout different months of the year. The two distinct exam sessions, NDA 1 and 2, are held in separate months of the year. Cadets are inducted into the National Defence Academy in January and July of each year. As a result, UPSC offers the exam across two sessions. There are differences in the eligibility criteria for NDA 1 and 2, including the age limit. There are also differences in the student intake for the two periods. There are differences in the

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    Anangsha Patra | Contributor-Level 10

    a month ago

    There is no difference between UPSC NDA 1 and 2 exams. NDA 1 exam is conducted for admission to the January batch. Whereas, NDA 2 exam is conducted for admission to July batch.

    National Defence Academy or NDA exam is conducted twice a year by Union Public Service Commission for admission to  Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). It is the most sought-after defence entrance exams in the country where both male and female candidates can apply.

    The exam is conducted in two stages: written exam and SSB Interview. In 2020, a total of 5.3 Lacs candidates had applied for the exam, out of which 2.4 La

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