NDA Offline Course at Scholartude

Why Choose Scholartude’s NDA Offline Course?

Expert Faculty for NDA Subjects

• Experienced educators with specialization in Maths, English, and General Ability Test (GAT).
• Shortcut techniques and exam strategies tailored for NDA written exam.

Structured Offline Classes with Military Discipline

• Discipline-focused classroom environment to mirror the NDA spirit.
• Daily routines designed to build focus, consistency, and time management.

Complete Syllabus Coverage + NCERT Mastery

• Strong focus on NCERT-based conceptual learning.
• Topic-wise tests, practice sheets, and past year question practice.

AI-Based Progress Tracking

• Regular performance insights to monitor growth in accuracy, speed, and subject-wise improvement.
• Personalized improvement plans for better results.

Doubt Solving & Personal Mentoring

• One-on-one doubt-solving sessions and test discussions.
• Dedicated mentor support for academic and career-related queries.

Physical + Psychological Preparation (Optional Modules)

• Guidance for SSB interviews, personality development, and confidence-building.
• Fitness routines and tips for those preparing for physical assessments (SSB Stage II).

Key Highlights

What’s Included:

• Complete NEET syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Printed notes, NCERT boosters & PYQ practice
• AI-integrated performance dashboard
• Parent-student progress reviews
• Individual mentoring & career guidance

Target: NDA (Written Exam) + SSB Prep

Whether you're in 11th or 12th, our course builds your foundation for NDA while also helping you grow into a confident future officer.

NDA 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Updated by UPSC

Eligibility ensures candidates meet age, education, and physical standards for defense services. Criteria for 2026 are as per UPSC guidelines.

Nationality

• Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (settled before January 1, 1962), or person of Indian origin from specified countries (Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, Vietnam) with intention to settle permanently.

Age Limit

• Born not earlier than July 2, 2007, and not later than July 1, 2010 (16.5 to 19.5 years as on July 1, 2026).
• For NDA II: Born not earlier than January 2, 2008, and not later than January 1, 2011.

Educational Qualification

• For Army Wing: Class 12 pass or appearing from recognized board/university.
• For Air Force and Naval Wings: Class 12 pass or appearing with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Marital Status

• Unmarried males only (women are eligible for certain entries from 2021, but check the notification).

Physical Standards

• Height: Minimum 157 cm (Army), 162.5 cm (Air Force pilots), relaxations for certain regions (e.g., +5 cm for Lakshadweep).
• Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
• Vision: 6/6 in better eye; no color blindness.
• Medical: Fit as per defense standards (detailed in Appendix-IV of notification).

No resignation/withdrawal from previous defense training on disciplinary grounds.

Note: Candidates debarred by Ministry of Defence are ineligible. Failed CPSS/PABT candidates eligible for Air Force ground duties.

NDA & NA Exam 2026 Dates

NDA & NA exams are held twice yearly. Dates for 2026 as per UPSC calendar.

Note: Dates liable to change. Duration: One day, two shifts (Maths: 10 AM-12:30 PM; GAT: 2 PM-4:30 PM).

NDA 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam consists of written test (900 marks) followed by SSB interview (900 marks). Offline mode.

Written Exam Details

• Papers: Two (Mathematics, General Ability Test).
• Duration: 2.5 hours each.
• Question Type: Objective (MCQs).
• Negative Marking: 1/3 for incorrect answers.

Paper-Wise Breakdown

GAT breakdown: English (50 questions, 200 marks), GK (100 questions, 400 marks).

NDA & NA EE 2026: Salary, Training & Job Profile

Job Profile & Cadet Life

Role: Train as future officers in Army, Navy, or Air Force; lead operations, manage teams, ensure national security.

Cadet Life: Rigorous discipline, academics, physical training, leadership drills at NDA Khadakwasla (Pune). Daily routine: PT, classes, sports, parades.

Training: 3 years at NDA (joint for all services) + 1 year at service academies (IMA for Army, INA for Navy, AFA for Air Force).

Academic Degrees Offered

B.A./B.Sc./B.Tech from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) upon completion of NDA training.

NDA Salary Structure (Post Commissioning)

Post-training, commissioned as Lieutenant/Sub-Lieutenant/Flying Officer. Salary as per 7th Pay Commission.

NDA Cadet Stipend

During 3-year NDA training: ₹56,100 per month (fixed, Level 10).

Additional: Dearness Allowance, Kit Maintenance, Uniform Allowance.

Additional Perks and Benefits

• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 8-24% of basic pay based on city.
• Dearness Allowance (DA): 50% of basic (revised biannually).
• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month (fixed up to Brigadier).
• Field Area Allowance: ₹10,500-₹25,000 based on posting.
• High Altitude Allowance: ₹3,400-₹25,000.
• Transport Allowance: ₹3,600-₹7,200 + DA.
• Medical Facilities: Free for self and family.
• Canteen Services, Insurance, Pension, Gratuity.
• Leave: 60 days annual, study leave for higher education.

NDA & NA EE 2026 Application Form

Application is online only via upsconline.nic.in. No offline mode.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit upsconline.nic.in; select "One Time Registration (OTR)".
2. Complete OTR: Enter name, DOB, email, mobile, category; upload photo/signature.
3. Login with URN; select "NDA & NA (I) 2026".
4. Fill Part I: Personal/academic details, exam centre preferences.
5. Fill Part II: Upload documents (Class 10 certificate, photo ID), service preferences (Army/Navy/Air Force/NA).
6. Preview and pay fee.
7. Submit; download confirmation.

Documents Needed:

Photo (3.5x4.5 cm, 20-300 KB), signature (4-30 KB), ID proof.

Application Fees

• General/OBC: ₹100.
• SC/ST/Female/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempt.
• Payment Mode: Online (card/net banking/UPI) or cash at SBI.

NDA & NA EE 2026 Exam Centres (Partial List)

Centres allotted based on preferences. Total: 41 cities.

Note: Ceiling on candidates per centre (except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata, Nagpur). No abroad centres.

NDA & NA EE 2026 Exam Pattern

Offline written exam + SSB.

Written Exam Details

• Papers: Mathematics (Paper I), General Ability Test (Paper II).
• Duration: 2.5 hours each.
• Question Type: Objective MCQs.
• Negative Marking: 1/3 for incorrect.

Paper-Wise Breakdown

GAT: English (50 questions, 200 marks), GK (100 questions, 400 marks including Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, Current Events).

NDA & NA EE 2026 Syllabus

Syllabus at Class 10-12 level.

Mathematics

• Algebra: Sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relations, complex numbers, quadratic equations, permutations/combinations, binomial theorem, logarithms.
• Matrices and Determinants: Types, operations, adjoint, inverse, linear equations.
• Trigonometry: Angles, ratios, identities, equations, heights/distances.
• Analytical Geometry: 2D/3D lines, circles, conics, distance formulas.
• Differential Calculus: Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, maxima/minima.
• Integral Calculus: Integration, definite integrals, areas.
• Vector Algebra: Vectors, addition, dot/cross products.
• Statistics and Probability: Mean, median, mode, variance, probability, binomial distribution.

General Ability Test (GAT)

English: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, cohesion.

General Knowledge:

• Physics: Mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism.
• Chemistry: Atomic structure, periodic table, acids/bases, metals/non-metals, organic basics.
• General Science: Biology (human body, nutrition, diseases).
• History: Freedom movement, ancient/modern India, world history.
• Geography: Earth, climate, resources, India features.
• Current Events: National/international news, sports, awards.

For offline course enrollment, visit Scholartude's NDA 2026 batches.