We at Dhwajj Defence Academy have designed special NDA Foundation courses for 10th and 11th pass students. This is with the aim to catch NDA aspirants at young age and train their mind inculcating personality traits which are most desirable in candidates for selection in SSB. Long exposure of students to disciplined and value based training in the academy like in Sainik schools and Military schools helps students in shaping up their personalities by improving their thought process, building strength of their character and honing their communication and soft skills.
During this period of one and two years we not only cover the NDA syllabus for written exam but we also orient them with SSB selection procedure and develop and sharpen the qualities which they are required to have for passing the personality based tests in SSB.
NDA foundation course is the right choice for all students who desire to become officers in Defence Forces. This is a unique program which enhances chances of selection of students in NDA manifold.
Students who undergo NDA Foundation Courses after 10th and 11th standards, they are fully prepared for the NDA written and SSB interview before their 12th standard exam.
Eligibility Criteria | |
Age | 16 ½ to 19½ yrs as on first day of the month in which course is due to commence |
Qualification | 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education of Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy |
Marital Status | Un Married |
How to Apply | Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in the Notification in the months of Jun and Dec. |
Likely SSB Date | Sep to Oct for Jan Course and Jan to Apr for Jul Course |
Date Commencement of Training | Jan and Jul |
Training Academy | NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune |
Duration of Training | 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yr at IMA |
NATIONALITY
A candidate must either be:
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
For Army Wing of National Defence Academy
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University
For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and For the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
NOTE- Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The exam is comprised of two papers i.e. Paper I (Mathematics) Paper II (General Ability Test). General Ability Test is further divided into two parts that include English and General Knowledge (including Science). All questions are objective type with negative marking for the wrong answers.
Subject | No of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Mathematics | 120 | 300 | 2.5 Hrs |
General Ability Test (GAT) | 150 | 600 | 2.5 Hrs |
Total | 270 | 900 | 5 Hrs |
SSB Interview | 5 Days |
General Ability Test
SNo. | Subject | No of Questions | Marks |
1. | English | 50 | 200 |
2. | Physics | 25 | 100 |
3. | Chemistry & Biology | 25 | 100 |
4. | His/Geo/Eco/Polity/Current/Defence | 50 | 200 |
5. | Total | 150 | 600 |
Marking Pattern
Negative Marking-
Subjects/ Topics Covered
PAPER-I (MATH) | PAPER-II (GENERAL ABILITY) |
Algebra | Biology |
Trigonometry | Chemistry |
Probability | Physics |
Matrices determinants | History |
Analytical geometry | Civics |
Differential calculus | Geography |
Integral calculus | English |
Vector algebra | Current Affairs |
CourseDuration | Course Code | Admission Dates | Batch Start Dates | Classes Schedule |
2 Years(For 10th Pass) | FON 002 | Open | 1st and 15th of each month | 2 hours every day (six days a week) or 10 hours classes on weekend |
1 Year(For 11th Pass) | FON 001 | Open | 1st and 15th of each month | 2 hours every day (six days a week) or 10 hours classes on weekend |
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