Obu Nilapriya, Blogger at Edumarz
Introduction
Update on the NDA Exam
Overview of the NDA Exam 2022
Eligibility for the NDA Exam 2022
Admission Process for the NDA Exam 2022
Exam Pattern for NDA Exam 2022
Mock Exam for the NDA
NDA Exam 2022: Important Dates (Tentative)
Admit Card for NDA Exam 2022
2022 NDA Selection Process
Written Examination
Interview with SSB
Examine your health
Final Rankings
Introduction
Are you interested in working in one of India’s most renowned jobs? Are you interested in pursuing a profession in which you can help the country and its citizens? If you answered yes to these questions, you should consider taking the NDA exam. The test allows you to join the National Defence Academy‘s Army, Navy, and Air Force wings, as well as the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). Now that UPSC is about to release the official notice in January, here is a blog that will give you all the information you need regarding the NDA test 2022.
Update on the NDA Exam
On Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, the Supreme Court approved females to sit for the NDA Exam (National Defense Academy), which will be held on September 5th, 2021. The policy decision is based on “gender discrimination,” according to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court further stated that the admissions would constitute definitive court rulings.
Overview of the NDA Exam 2022
After 12th science, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the NDA test, which is one of the most popular government exams. It serves as a pathway for candidates to join the National Defence Academy‘s Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. The exam is held twice a year, in April and September, and the candidates are evaluated in two stages: a written test and an SSB (Service Selection Board) interview. Every year, thousands of eager students take the test, with thousands being selected for the SSB interview process.
Eligibility for the NDA Exam 2022
Female candidates are not eligible for the National Defence Academy test, which is solely accessible to unmarried male applicants. The qualifying criteria for taking the NDA test are shown below each category. Failure to meet any one of the requirements may result in the candidate’s disqualification:
Citizenship
A candidate of Indian origin who migrated to India from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, or Tibetian refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle in India permanently.
Candidates in categories 2,3, and 4 are eligible.
Only if the Indian government has granted an eligibility certificate. It should also be emphasised that in the case of Nepalese Gorkha subjects, eligibility credentials are not necessary.
Age, Gender, and Marital Status
Only single applicants between the ages of 19 and 22 are allowed to take the NDA exam. Applicants born after July 1, 2003, and before July 2, 2000, are eligible.
Note: The date of birth must match that on the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate/ a certificate recognized by an Indian University/ an extract from the university’s Register of Matriculates.
Academic Qualifications
A candidate for the Army Wing of the NDA must have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized educational board.
Candidates for the NDA’s Navy and Air Force, as well as the INA’s 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme, must have completed 10th grade or above. The equivalent from a reputable education board with Mathematics and Physics as key subjects.
Note:
Candidates who are scheduled to take the 12th-grade exams are eligible to apply if they show proof of clearing the exam by the UPSC-designated deadline.
Candidates who are prohibited by the Defence Ministry from holding any type of commission are not eligible to take the exam.
Candidates who failed the CPSS/PABT are unable to join the Air Force.
Candidates’ physical fitness must meet the requirements outlined in the guidelines.
Admission Process for the NDA Exam 2022
In the section below, you’ll find all the information you need about the NDA Exam 2022 application form:
The application form will be available for the first round on December 22, 2022, and the second round on May 18, 2022.
Candidates can apply over the internet.
You have a specified amount of time to withdraw your application.
Fill out all of the credentials carefully since no changes may be made after the form is submitted.
Part 1 and Part 2 of the registration process will be completed separately.
Part 1 requires candidates to complete the registration form with their basic information and other data.
Part 2 requires candidates to provide their scanned image and signature, as well as select a test centre and submit the application fee payment.
Exam Pattern for NDA Exam 2022
One of the most desired tests in the country, the paper requires a well-thought-out approach to succeed. The first step is to thoroughly understand the NDA exam pattern. The paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and is administered in an offline fashion. One-third of the marks given to the question will be deducted for each incorrect response. The table below summarizes the test’s most important features:
A written test will be conducted for a total of 900 marks.
SSB Personal Interview will be conducted for a total of 900 marks.
Mock Exam for the NDA
Completing NDA mock examinations, which are identical to real evaluations, helps applicants prepare for the exam. It also helps candidates assess and improve their performance. After completing practice exams, candidates will be able to identify their strong and weak areas. As a consequence, candidates can concentrate on their weak points. Mock examinations also help candidates better manage their time throughout the exam. The UPSC official portal has prior year sample papers and mock exams.
NDA Exam 2022: Important Dates (Tentative)
Get to know about NDA Exam 2022 examination dates for all the events and sessions of this entrance exam:
Admit Card for NDA Exam 2022
UPSC is expected to distribute the NDA I Admit Card in the latter week of March 2022 for the test on April 10th, 2022. Candidates who wish to register for the test can do so by going to the UPSC website upsc.gov.in and using their registration number and password that they created during the UPSC NDA I 2022 Application Process.
2022 NDA Selection Process
The NDA test is administered in two parts by the UPSC: a written exam and an SSB interview. The first phase of NDA 1 is a written test, which will take place on April 11, 2022. The SSB interview will be held for those who pass this phase. Check out the following phases in the NDA selection process:
Written Examination
The initial component of the selection procedure is the NDA written test, which is administered in an offline mode. Candidates that meet the minimum qualification requirements will be invited to the next stage of selection.
Interview with SSB
The second round of the selection process has begun. The SSB Interview is used to assess a candidate’s IQ.
The Centers/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards conduct the first round of the SSB Interview, while the Centers/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards conduct the second round. Only those who make it through the first round of interviews will be invited to the second.
Examine your health
This is a step toward qualifying. Candidates for the Indian armed forces must be medically fit and pass this stage of the screening procedure.
Final Rankings
The final merit list is created by combining the results of the written test and the SSB interview. The number of opportunities available, eligibility criteria satisfied, medical fitness, and merit-cum-preferences will all influence the final allocation.
About the author
Hi! I am Obu Nilapriya, a Blog content writing intern at Edumarz. I write blogs and articles related to education and fitness. For any queries regarding your application for admission to colleges and the latest education news, Do visit Edumarz for guidance.