What is the difference between NDA 1 and 2 exams?

<p>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 qualifying marks and cutoff for each session.</p>

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<p>There is no difference between UPSC NDA 1 and 2 exams. NDA 1 exam is conducted for admission to the January batch<strong>. </strong>Whereas, NDA 2 exam is conducted for admission to July batch.</p><p>National Defence Academy or NDA exam is conducted twice a year by Union Public Service Commission for admission to&nbsp;<strong> A</strong>rmy, 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.</p><p>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 Lacs candidates appeared for the exam. UPSC prepares a list of candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in the written exam. Such candidates are called for SSB Interview for Intelligence and Personality Test.</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong>&lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/defence/articles/nda-na-i-and-ii-exam-blogId-84917"&gt;Know the difference between NDA &amp; NA I and II Exams&lt;/a&gt;</p>

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