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The First and Foremost thing you should understand is that NDA written Exam is VERY EASY to clear if you plan for it properly<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Commission will release the NDA & NA (II) 2022 notification on May 18, 2022.
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NDA & NA (II) 2022.<\/p>

NDA & NA (II) 2022<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Vacancies<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

National Defence Academy<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

370 (208 for Army, 42 for Navy and 120 for Air Force)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Naval Academy<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

43<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

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Most of the questions are asked from previous year papers<\/strong>\u00a0only questions are changed but concept would be same. So, don\u2019t forget to practice previous year question papers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Candidates are required to score\u00a0a minimum of around 25% – 30% marks<\/strong>\u00a0in each subject to clear the NDA Written Examination.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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With the latest announcement by the Supreme Court of India,\u00a0girls and women are now allowed to take the NDA exam<\/strong>\u00a0in an interim order issued on August 18, 2021. Academic qualification, age, marital standards are expected to remain the same for both male and female candidates in NDA.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Mathematics section of NDA is not so hard. As questions are basically of Class 11 and 12 levels<\/strong>. With continue revision and practice, candidates can secure good marks in the exam.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Of course<\/strong>. NDA exam just needs aspirants to be smart and hard working to cover English, GK, Maths and Science Subjects in required time period.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for the NDA exam.
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NDA Eligibility Criteria 2022: Physical Standards.<\/p>

Specification<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Naval<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Air Force<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Limits of Myopia<\/p><\/td>

-0.75<\/p><\/td>

Nil<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Limits of Hypermetropia<\/p><\/td>

+1.5<\/p><\/td>

+2.00 D Sph<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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Here are some preparation tips for NDA you can prefer:\u00a0Everyday 4-5 hours<\/strong> study is necessary on regular basis. Categorize the course as per your comfort and start preparing. Practice previous year question paper as much as possible. This is very important.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Candidates should be between the age of 16.5 years and 19.5 years<\/strong>\u00a0to be eligible for the exam.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Vacancies Per Course<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

300 (Twice a year) Army – 195 Air Force – 66 Navy – 39<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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Jan and Jul<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Training Academy<\/p><\/td>

NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Duration of Trg<\/p><\/td>

3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at IMA<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Absolutely not ! NDA has a minimum requirements of the candidate being 16.5 years -19.5 years of age and must from be either appearing for 12th boards or passed 12th Science stream (PCM)<\/strong>. Note: For Army, Commerce\/Arts students can apply too, but exam syllabus will be same.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Cadets do not get any stipend during their training period at NDA<\/strong>. However, they receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100\/ per month during their training at IMA.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The court said limited seats were allotted for women candidates last year as\u00a0there was no infrastructure to cater to the needs of women candidates on the campus<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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  1. Candidates should go to the official website of UPSC.<\/li>
  2. Click on the UPSC NDA Application link.<\/li>
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    Sitting Height:<\/strong> The minimum of 81.50 cms and maximum is 96 cms.
    Leg Length: <\/strong>The minimum of 99 cms and maximum of 120 cms.\u00a0
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    Fully expanded chest should not be less than 81 cms<\/strong>. The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The min. percentage to join NDA is\u00a055%<\/strong>\u00a0in class 12%. To join army you can have any of the 3 streams but with MATHS.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The minimum height required is\u00a0157 cms<\/strong>\u00a0( Note for the Indian Air Force it is 162.5 cms). There are certain exceptions for candidates based on the region from where they belong.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    There is no requirement for percentage. if you want to give NDA exam then you must have to pass 12th exam.\u00a0marks and stream are do not matter<\/strong>. You cannot join NDA after 10th.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    1. Tip 1<\/strong>– Solve Previous Year Question Papers. …<\/li>
    2. Tip 2<\/strong>– Schedule Your Study Plan Smartly. …<\/li>
    3. Tip 3<\/strong>– Guidance from a Qualified Private Tutor. …<\/li>
    4. Tip 4<\/strong>– Learn Time management skills and increase your speed.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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