NDA (National Defence Academy) is an entrance examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for candidates who wish to join the Indian Armed Forces as an officer in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, or Indian Air Force.

To apply for NDA after 12th, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

1. Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962.
2. Age limit: Candidates should be between 16.5 to 19.5 years of age.
3. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board or university.

If you fulfill the above eligibility criteria, you can apply for NDA by filling up the online application form available on the UPSC website. The selection process for NDA includes a written examination, followed by an interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).

It’s important to note that NDA is a highly competitive examination, and you should start preparing for it well in advance. You can take coaching classes or refer to study materials available online to prepare for the written examination.

Established in 2005 by Submariner – Indian Navy (Retd.), Mr. Sandeep Gupta, DDA is the top most NDA Coaching Institute, SSB-Interview, recruitments in Indian Armed Forces, Merchant Navy, and Foundation Courses in India.
♦ DDA has Smart Classrooms which are fully air-conditioned.
♦ Best faculty
♦ Best Study Material
♦ Best Infrastructure
♦ Biggest Obstacle Ground has the latest equipment.
♦ Free SSB – Interview Coaching
♦ Affordable fees and availability of fee concession to those DDA Students who are children of Service men and ex-service men.
♦ Highly qualified and experienced faculty offers a practical and systematic approach with the aid of the latest and Modern Technology to DDA students in written and SSB-Interview processes.
♦ Special emphasis is laid on Physical Fitness with proper grounds and other facilities for sports.
♦ DDA is very strict about discipline and one needs to take care that the students complete the work assigned to them on time. Attendance is taken on Biomatrix machines. We ensure the progress of the students by taking the weekly tests and also instilling in them officer-like qualities to get result-oriented academic progress.
♦ DDA has a large number of outdoor activities including frequent visits to the Indian Military Academy- IMA, National Defence Academy – NDA, Marine training institutes, cross-country tours, debate competitions, quiz competitions, blood donation camps, and competitions related to sports and games. This gives tremendous confidence and exposure to our students.
♦ DDA provides quality-based interactive classes conducted by eminent faculties and great personal attention under the supervision of its Director – Sandeep Sir.
♦ Weekly unit tests/full-length tests as per the latest examination pattern.
♦ Physical training under the supervision of retired Army instructors is held regularly as per the required standard of the Indian Armed forces.
♦ Medical care and library facility.
♦ Free Spoken English, Computer, and Personality Development classes.
♦ Free Online Test Practice, DDA has modern Computer labs.
♦ Free SSB-Interview Coaching for DDA Students.
♦ In addition to the above facilities, a large number of extra and Co-curricular activities such as debates, declamations, quiz competitions, group discussions, group planning, sports & games like Cricket, Football, Volley Ball and Basket Ball are also a part of the Foundation Course and DDA has its own Cricket Practice Ground. Social work is done through various campaigns held regularly throughout the year.
♦ Medium of instructions Hindi/English.
♦ Free study material, bag, T-shirts, cap, etc.
♦ Special attention to getting call letters and merit lists.
♦ All Recruitment forms will be given/filled by the Academy only.
♦ Good Hostel facilities will be arranged by the Academy.
♦ More than 13500 selections in the last 20 years.
Note: Selection for the Indian Armed Forces and Merchant Navy is absolutely free and fair. No money is required to be paid to any agency/person for selection. Please do not mislead by anyone.

Director
Doon Defence Academy
Dehradun