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NDA Registration Form 2026: Apply Online & Eligibility

NDA applications open on the UPSC online application portal for the notified window per the annual exam calendar. Also searched: nda apply online, nda 2 exam date 2025 application form.

Facts last verified 4 July 2026

How it works

Step-by-step

Register on UPSC's online application portal (upsconline.nic.in).
Choose your preferred wing (Army / Navy / Air Force) — Navy and Air Force require Physics and Mathematics in Class 12.
Fill in personal and educational details.
Upload photograph and signature per the specified format.
Pay the application fee (exemptions apply for SC/ST candidates).

Check which exams you're eligible for

Enter your age, highest qualification and category — this checks against the 130 exams covered on KarmSakha. Always confirm exact eligibility on the official notification before applying.

NDA eligibility at a glance

Army wing: Class 12 pass, any stream
Navy/Air Force wing: Class 12 pass with Physics and Mathematics
Age: Unmarried, typically 16.5-19.5 years on the notified date

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UPSC official portalNotifications, admit card, result and the annual exam calendar UPSC exam calendarPublished notification/exam dates for the year

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Common questions

NDA Apply online FAQ

Do I need Physics and Maths for the NDA Army wing?

No — the Army wing accepts candidates from any Class 12 stream, but Navy and Air Force wings require Physics and Mathematics.