NDA Age Calculator (2026)

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination • Conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

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Category-wise Age Limits Table

Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for NDA.

Category	Min Age	Max Age
General / UR	16 Yrs	19 Yrs

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Army Wing: Class 12 pass in any stream. Navy & Air Force Wings: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics. Class 12 appearing students may also apply.

Category-wise Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation	Max Age	Attempts
General / UR	No relaxation	19 Yrs	Multiple (within age window)

General / UR: Age window: must be between 16.5–19.5 years on the course commencement date.

Special / Additional Relaxations

No category-based age relaxation — the age window (16.5 to 19.5 years) applies uniformly to all candidates.
Both male and female candidates can apply following the Supreme Court order of August 2021.

Important Notes

Candidates must be unmarried to be eligible for NDA.
SSB (Services Selection Board) interview is a 5-day personality and aptitude-based assessment.
Strict medical standards apply: colour blindness and several physical conditions are permanent disqualifications.
Training at NDA lasts 3 years; after which cadets join respective service academies.

Eligibility data above is based on standard official rules. Rules can change — always verify the latest official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries regarding NDA age limits, cutoff date, and attempts.

Yes. Following a Supreme Court order in August 2021, female candidates are now eligible to apply for NDA. They can join the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA.

NDA examination is conducted twice a year - NDA I (notification in December/January, exam in April) and NDA II (notification in May/June, exam in September). Both result in separate course intakes.

For the Army wing: Class 12 pass in any stream. For the Navy and Air Force wings: Class 12 pass with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Candidates appearing in Class 12 exams can also apply.

The selection process includes: Written Exam (Mathematics 300 marks + General Ability Test 600 marks = 900 marks total), followed by SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview, and a Medical Examination. SSB is a 5-day process testing Officers' potential.

Training at NDA lasts for 3 years (6 semesters). After this, cadets join their respective service academies (IMA for Army, INA for Navy, AFA for Air Force) for pre-commissioning training.

Yes. Candidates must meet specific physical and medical standards. These include requirements for height, weight, eyesight (6/6 for Air Force), and overall fitness. Colour blindness is a disqualification for Navy and Air Force wings.