The National Defence Academy exam is conducted by the UPSC (Union public service commission) Board twice a year. The goal of conducting the NDA exam is to recruit the candidates for Army, Navy and Airforce wings of the Armed forces. If you are dreaming to join the Armed forces then this blog will guide you through all the information such as NDA pattern, Syllabus, Notification Date, Selection Process, Exam Date, Admit card release date etc.
Important Dates of NDA 2026 Exam
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | December 2025 |
| Application Starts Date | December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | January 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | March 2026 (4th week) |
| Exam Date | April 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 2026 |
| SSB Interview Dates | May – June 2026 |
NDA -2 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | May 2026 |
| Application Starts Date | May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | August 2026 |
| Exam Date | September 2026 |
| Result Declaration | September 2026 |
| SSB Interview Dates | September – October 2026 |
NDA 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India |
| Qualification | 12th appearing or passed (PCM for Navy & Air Force; any stream for Army) |
| Age Limit | 15.5 to 18.5 years |
| Marital Status | Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible |
NDA 2026 Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Duration | 5 Hours (2.5 hrs for each paper) |
| Sections | Mathematics (300 marks) |
| GAT – General Ability Test (600 marks) | |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark deducted for every wrong answer |
NDA 2026 Application Form
NDA 2026 Application form will start from 10th December 2025 for NDA -1 exam and will reopen till 30th December 2025 and for NDA -2 the application form will start from 20th May 2026 and will reopen till 9th June 2026
NDA 2026 Admit Card
NDA 2026 admit card will release in march and August and you can download it from the official website of UPSC.
NDA 2026 Result Date
NDA 2026 Result will be announced in May and September on the official website of UPSC.
