NDA
Recruitment of candidates to Army, Navy and Air
force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA), is through National Defence
Academy Entrance Exam which is held twice a year, generally in the month of April and September. NDA exam is
conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). A candidate must be an unmarried
male. The course
of training is for three years.
The Indian Army is a place where you’ll never stop learning. Nowhere else can
you get such phenomenal opportunities to constantly hone and upgrade your
skills. NDA awards you a Bachelor’s
degree in Arts, Science or Computer Science
on completion of your training. If you join the technical stream, you will
be offered a Graduate and Post Graduate degree in Engineering from one of the
finest institutes of technology
in the country. If you are selected for the prestigious Defence Services
Staff College course.
You’ll be awarded a Master of Science
degree in Defence and Strategic Studies. The Indian Army also runs some of the
country’s most prestigious academies and institutes. This covers a wide range
of subjects from engineering to medicine, administration to strategy, and
armament technology to management. The choice is indeed limitless. In fact,
you can even get into Research & Development, if you desire. That’s not
all. You can also take a study leave amidst your tenure for an added
educational qualification.
Candidates who desire to join Air Force Academy
must indicate AFA as first choice, as they have to be administered pilot aptitude battery
test at one of the AFSB and AF Medical at Central Medical Establishment/ Institute of Aviation Medicines
Eligibility
(a) Nationality :
A candidate must either be :
- a citizen
of
(b) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status :
A candidate must be an unmarried male and have
attained the age of 16 1/2 years and must not have attained the age 19 years on
the 1st January or 1st of July of the year succeeding the year of examination.
Candidates must not marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application, though successful will not be selected for training.
A candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government.
Candidates must not marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application, though successful will not be selected for training.
A candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government.
(c)
Educational Qualifications :
i) For
Army
wing of National Defence Academy
ii)
For Air Force and Naval Wings of National
Defence Academy and for the 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course
at the Naval Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School
Education or equilvalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State
Education Board or a University.
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class
under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also
apply.
(d) Physical Standards : Candidates must
be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy
(a) The candidate must be in good physical
and mental health and free from any disease/disability which is likely in
interfere with the efficient performance of military duties.
(b) There should be no evidence of weak
constitution, bodily defects or under weight. The candidate should not
be overweight or obese.
(c) The minimum acceptable height is
157.5 cms.
(162.5 cms for Air Force) F
Height and weight standards are given below :
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Height/Weight Standards for Army/Air
Force
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Table-I
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Height in Cms.
(Without shoes)
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Weight in Kgs.
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16-17 years
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17-18 years
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18-19 years
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152
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42.5
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44
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45
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155
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43.5
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45.5
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47
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157
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45
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47
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48
|
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160
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46.5
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48
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19
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162
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48
|
50
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51
|
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165
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50
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52
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53
|
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167
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51
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53
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54
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170
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52.5
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55
|
56
|
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173
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54.5
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57
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58
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175
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56
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59
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60
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178
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58
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61
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62
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180
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60
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63
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64.5
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183
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62.5
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65
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66.5
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Height/Weight Standards for Navy
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Table-II
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Height in Cms.
(Without shoes)
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Weight in Kgs.
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16 years
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18 years
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20 years
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152
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44
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45
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46
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155
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45
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46
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47
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157
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46
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47
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49
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160
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47
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48
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50
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162
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48
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50
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52
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165
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50
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52
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53
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167
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52
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53
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55
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170
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53
|
55
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57
|
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173
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55
|
57
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59
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175
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57
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59
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61
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178
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59
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61
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62
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180
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61
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63
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64
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183
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63
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65
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67
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Note 1 : Height relaxable upto 2.5 cm (5
cm. for Navy) may be allowed where the Medical Board certifies that the
candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard on completion
of his training.
Note 2 : To meet special requirement as a
pilot in the Air Force the acceptable measurements of leg length, thigh length
and sitting height will be as under :–
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Minimum
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Maximum
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Leg Length
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99.00cms.
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120.00 cms.
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Thigh Length
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–
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64.00 cms.
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Sitting Height
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81.50cms.
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96. 00 cms.
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On account of lower age of NDA candidates, a
margin of upto 5.0 cm. in height, 2.5 cm. in leg length (minimum) and 1.0 cm.
sitting height (minimum) may be given provided it is certified by the Medical
Board that the candidate is likely to grow and come upto the required standard
on completion of his training in NDA.
Chest should be well developed. Fully expanded
chest should not be less than 81 cms.
The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms. The
measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its lower edge should
touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should touch the lower
angle of the shoulder blades behind. X-Ray of the chest is compulsory and will
be taken to rule out any disease of the chest.
There should be no disease of bones and joints of
the body. X-ray of spine of candidates will not be carried out as a routine
except for Air Force. It will, however, be done on the advice of surgical
specialist wherever clinically indicated. Minor congenital defects which are
not likely to interfere in the performance of military duties may be acceptable
on merit
Application
The UPSC have developed an application form
common for all their examinations which can be processed on computerised
machines. This application form along with an Information Brochure
containing general instructions for filling up the form, an acknowledgement
card and an envelope
for sending the application will be obtainable from the designated Head Post Offices/ Post Offices
throughout the country on payment of a requisite amount. Blank application
forms and other particulars are published by UPSC in leading newspapers
and Employment News in the month of March
and September.
A candidate seeking admission must apply to The
Secretary, UPSC, Dholpur House, Shahjahan
Road , New Delhi-
110069 on prescribed application form.
This form can be used only once and for only one
examination. Since this form is electronically scanned, due care should be
taken to fill up the application form, correctly. In case of any difficulty in
getting the application forms from the designated post offices the candidates
can contact the concerned post master or UPSC's "Forms Supply Monitoring
Cell". Phone : 011- 23389366 Fax : 011-23387310.
In case of any guidance/ information/
clarification regarding their applications, candidature etc. candidates can
contact UPSC's Facilitation Counter near 'C' gate of its campus in person or
over Telephone No. 011-23385271/ Fax No. 011-23381125/011-23098543 on working
days between 10.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs.
Important : All communications to the
Commission should invariably contain the following particulars.
- Name and year of the examination.
- Application Form No. (8 digit)
- Roll No. (if Received)
- Name of candidate in full and in Block Letters.
- Postal Address as given in the Application.
Selection
Admission will be made on the results of the
written examination to be conducted by the Commission followed by intelligence
and personality test
by the Services Selection Board of candidates who qualify in the written
examination.
All the candidates will be put to stage one test
on first day of reporting at Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards. Only
those candidates who qualify at stage one will be admitted to the second stage/remaining
tests.
Those candidates who qualify stage II will be
required to submit the original Certificates along with one photocopy each of :
(i) original Matriculation pass certificate or equivalent in support of date
of birth; (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate or equivalent in support of
educational qualification.
Plan of the Examination
The examination comprises:(i) Written Examination
(ii) Intelligence, obstacles and Group Tests by Services Selection Board of the candidates, who qualify the written examination.
Examination Subjects
The subjects of the written examination, the time
allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
(a) For Admission to Indian Military
Academy Air Force Academy
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S.No
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Subject
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Duration
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Max. Marks
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1.
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English
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2 Hours
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100
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2.
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General Knowledge
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2 Hours
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100
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3.
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Elementary Mathematics
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2 Hours
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100
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(b) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy
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S.No
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Subject
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Duration
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Max. Marks
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1.
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English
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2 Hrs
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100
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2.
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General Knowledge
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2 Hrs
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100
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- The papers in all subjects will consist of OBJECTIVE-TYPE questions only.
- The question papers (Test Booklets) will be set in English only.
Interview : Those who qualify the written
test, has to undergo an interview. The objective of the interview is to assess
the personal suitability of the candidate.
The maximum
marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be equal
for each course i.e. the
maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be
300,300,300 and 200 each for admission to the Indian Military
Academy Naval Academy Air Force Academy Training
Academy
Intelligence and Personality Test
: In addition to the interview, the candidates will be put to intelligence
test of both verbal and non-verbal nature, designed to assess their basic
intelligence. They also have to undergo group tests, such as group discussions,
group-planning, outdoor group tasks and asked to give brief lecturers on
specified subjects. All these tests are intended to judge the mental caliber of
a candidate.
To be acceptable, candidates for the Army/Navy
and Naval Academy should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i)
Written examination and (ii) Officer potentiality test, as fixed by the
Commission in their discretion, and candidates for the Air Force should secure
the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Written examination (ii) Officer
potentiality test, and (iii) Pilot Aptitude Test
as fixed by the Commission in their discretion.
N.B. : Every candidate for the Air Force is given Pilot Aptitude
Test only once. The Grade secured by him at the first test will there-fore
hold good for every subsequent interview he has with the Air Force Selection
Board. A candidate who fails in the first Pilot Aptitude Test cannot apply for
admission to the National Defence Academy Examination for the Air Force wing or
General Duties (Pilot) Branch or Naval Air Arm.
Candidates who have been given the Pilot Aptitude
Test for any previous N.D.A. course should submit their application for this
examination for the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having
qualified in the Pilot Aptitude Test.
Centres of examination :
On each each, the examination is held at
various centres recommended. Candidates admitted to the examination will be
informed of the time table and place or places of examination. The date of
holding examination and centres may liable to be changed at the discretion of
the Commission.
Near By Centres may be Jammu Chandigarh
Syllabus of NDA Exam
Paper I
Mathematics
Arithmetic:
Number Systems-Natural numbers,
Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental operations-addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, decimal fractions.
Unitary method-time and distance,
time and work. Percentage-applications to simple and compound interest, profit
and loss, ratio and proportion, variation.
Elementary Number Theory, Division
algorithm Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9
and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorization Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M.
Euclidean algorithm. Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms.
Mensuration:
Areas of squares, rectangles,
parallelograms, triangle and circles. Area of figures, which can be split up
into these figures (Field Book). Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral
surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders. Surface area and
volume of spheres.
Algebra:
Basic Operations, simple factors,
Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M. of polynomials. Solutions of quadratic
equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (only real roots to be
considered). Simultaneous linear equations to two unknown analytical and
graphical solutions.
Practical problems leading to two
simultaneous linear equations in two variables or quadratic equations in one
variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation. Rational
expression and conditional identities. Law of indices.
Geometry:
Lines and angles. Plane and plane figure. Theorems on1. Properties of angles at a point
2. Parallel lines
3. Sides and angles of a triangle
4. Congruency of triangles
5. Similar triangles
6. Concurrence of medians and altitudes
7. Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square
8. Circles and their properties including tangents and normals
9. Loci.
Trigonometry :
Sine x, Cosine x, Tangent x when 0° < x < 90°
Value of sin x, cos x and tan x for x = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°. Simple trigonometric identities.
Use of trigonometrical tables.
Simple cases of heights and distances.
Statistics:
Collection and tabulation of statistical data. Graphical representation, frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Calculation of mean of raw and grouped data.
Paper II
General Ability Test
Part A -English
The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidate's understanding of English and workmanlike use of words. The syllabus covers various aspects like: Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended texts to test the candidate's proficiency in English.
Part B -General Knowledge
The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events.
The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scope of these subjects included in the paper. The topics mentioned are not to be regarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked. Candidate's answers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understanding of the subject.
Section A -Physics
Physical Properties and States of
Matter. Mass Weight, Volume, Density and Specific Gravity, Principle of
Archimedes, Pressure Barometer,
Motion of Objects: Velocity and
Acceleration. Newton 's
Laws of Motion. Force and Momentum. Parallelogram of Forces. Stability and
Equilibrium of bodies. Gravitation, elementary ideas of Work, Power and Energy.
Effects of Heat: Measurements of
Temperature and Heat, change of State, and Latent Heat. Modes of transference
of Heat.
Sound waves and their properties.
Simple musical instruments.
Rectilinear propagation of Light.
Reflection and refraction.
Spherical mirrors and lenses. Human
Eye.
Natural and Artificial Magnets :
Properties of a Magnet, Earth as a Magnet.
Static and Current Electricity:
Conductors and Nonconductors. Ohm's Law. Simple Electrical Circuits. Heating,
Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current. Measurement of Electrical Power.
Primary and Secondary Cells. Use of X-rays.
General Principles in the working
of the following: Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon,
Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs,
Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner's Compass, Lightning
Conductors. Safety Fuses.
Section B -Chemistry
Physical and Chemical changes.
Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical
Equations. Law of Chemical Combination [excluding problems). Properties of Air
and Water.
Preparation and Properties of
Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction.
Acids, Bases and Salts.
Carbon-different forms. Fertilizers-Natural and Artificial.
Materials used in the preparations of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gunpowder.
Carbon-different forms. Fertilizers-Natural and Artificial.
Materials used in the preparations of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gunpowder.
Elementary ideas about the
Structure of Atom. Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights. Valency.
Section C -General Science
Difference between the living and
non-living.
Basis of Life-Cells, Protoplasm's and Tissues.
Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals.
Basis of Life-Cells, Protoplasm's and Tissues.
Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals.
Elementary knowledge of human body
and its important organs. Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention.
Food-Source of energy for man.
Constituents of food Balanced diet.
The Solar System-Meteors and
Comets, Eclipses.
Achievements of Eminent Scientists.
Section D -History, Freedom
Movement, etc.
A broad survey of Indian History,
with emphasis on Culture and Civilization.
Freedom Movement inIndia .
Freedom Movement in
Elementary study of Indian
Constitution and Administration.
Elementary knowledge of Five-Year Plans of India.
Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Community Development.
Bhoodan. Sarvodaya. National Integration and Welfare State.
Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Elementary knowledge of Five-Year Plans of India.
Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Community Development.
Bhoodan. Sarvodaya. National Integration and Welfare State.
Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Forces shaping the modern world:
Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery. War of American Independence . French Revolution, Industrial
Revolution and Russian Revolution. Impact of Science and Technology
on Society. Concept of One World, United Nations,
Panchsheel, Democracy. Socialism and Communism. Role of India in the
Present world.
Section E -Geography
The Earth, its shape and size.
Latitudes and Longitudes. Concept of Time. International Date Line. Movements
of Earth and their effects.
Origin of Earth. Rocks and their
classification. Weathering Mechanical and Chemical. Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Ocean Currents and Tides.
Atmosphere and its composition;
Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure; Planetary Winds; Cyclones and
Anticyclones; Humidity, Condensation and Precipitation: Types of Climate. Major
Natural regions of the World.
Regional Geography of
India-Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources; location and
distribution of agricultural and industrial activities.
Important Sea Ports India . Main items of Imports and
Exports of India.
Section F
-Current Events Knowledge of important events that have happened in India in the
recent years. Current important world events. Prominent
personalities-both Indian and International, including those connected with the
cultural activities and sports.
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