Which is a better option among IIT and NDA?

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Harsh Ranjan | Scholar-Level 17

8 years ago

NDA is most reputed Career opportunity then IITs as in NDA you find more respect, Honours, Salary and pride for INDIA and IIT is also good but every year 14k IITians are produced so development of country but firstly you study well and then give exam of these two then choose.

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Shiva Giri | Beginner-Level 2

7 years ago

Thank you.

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Shubham Sharma | Beginner-Level 5

7 years ago

That depends on you that what you are interested in. If you are interested in serving our country you can choose NDA and if you want to become the only engineer and only want to do technical work then you can choose IIT. But there are options in NDA to choose a technical line and you can do both ser

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Muskan Middha | Contributor-Level 6

5 years ago

Both IIT and NDA are completely different fields of making a better career. On one hand, NDA is to serve your country's defence and on the other hand, in IIT, you can build your country with better structure. It completely depends on you that in which field among these you have your interest. Choose

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Vikas | Beginner-Level 4

5 years ago

It is your choice. NDA gives a decent job in Defence forces as a commissioned officer where as IIT gives you Good Technical education. Thereafter you have to look for job.

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Saket Raj Sahu | Guide-Level 15

6 years ago

This depends on your interest as both are different fields and if you want to make your career in technical field then IIT is the right place and if you want to serve our country in defence then go for NDA.

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Kanu Vashisht | Guide-Level 15

6 years ago

This is totally unto your interest that whether you want to go for forces or towards engineering so choose what allures you the most.

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Asha Gaud | Contributor-Level 8

6 years ago

NDA stands for National Defence Academy and this examination is conducted by UPSC, Twice in a year and to apply for this examination you have to complete your 12th examination from a recognized Board, Final. Source:http://entrance-exam.net/forum/general-discussion/after-completing-iti-how-join-nda-5

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Budhyani Singh | Contributor-Level 7

6 years ago

Both are two different things. One is technical and other is patriotic. After B.Tech degree, you can also join NDA, but it all depends on your interest. According to me NDA is more respected and prestigious. Both are best in their field. NDA is honorable job with good salary.

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Konatham Abhishek | Scholar-Level 17

6 years ago

Written exam of NDA is easier if you are good at GK and English. But taking the overall process and selection ratio into the picture NDA beats JEE anyday. Neither I think NDA is tougher than IIT JEE nor I think IIT JEE is tougher than NDA Because both are tough at there own level. General ability te

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Shikhar Patel | Guide-Level 13

7 years ago

Prepare for IIT. It will give you prestigious college, and will lead a great life in technical field. But, going for NDA will give a chance to join the proud nation's army and a prestigious life. The choice is all your's.

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