NDA Eligibility Criteria 2024, Age Limit, Qualification

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November 18, 2024

NDA Eligibility Criteria for 2024: The Union Public Service Commission announces the NDA age limit for OBC and other categories through its official notification. Before applying, all candidates must ensure they meet the NDA Eligibility Criteria for 2024.

The eligibility criteria for NDA 2024 include several aspects, including educational qualifications, NDA age limit for 2024, physical standards, marital status, and medical standards. While there haven't been significant changes in the NDA 2 2024 Age Limit for both male and female candidates, adjustments have been made to the NDA age limit for female and male aspirants.

NDA Eligibility Criteria 2024

The National Defence Academy (NDA) has rules set by the UPSC to join. These rules cover things like age, education, nationality, and being physically fit. Being fit is important, and it means meeting standards for height, weight, chest size, and eyesight. To join the NDA, aspirants need to be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old on certain dates. The education needed depends on which part of the NDA aspirant wants to join. For the Army, candidates need to pass 12th grade. For the Air Force and Navy, they need to pass 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Check out the NDA Eligibility Criteria 2024 overview table below:-

Particulars	Details
Examination Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination
Number of Attempts	No limit
Exam Level	National
NDA Eligibility Criteria	- Nationality: Indian
	- Age Limit for NDA: Applicants born between July 2, 2005,
	and July 1, 2008 are eligible.
	- Educational Qualification: Passed 12th standard with
	Mathematics and Physics

NDA 2024 Eligibility Criteria Nationality

According to the UPSC NDA notification 2024, applicants must be Indian citizens to apply for the NDA exam 2024.

Eligibility for the NDA exam is also extended to individuals who fall under any of the following categories as prescribed by the Commission:
Citizens of Nepal
Citizens of Bhutan
People of Indian origin who migrated from Zaire, Ethiopia, East African Countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, Burma, Pakistan, Zambia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam to settle in India
Tibetan refugees who came to India and settled before January 1, 1962.

NDA 2024 Eligibility Criteria Age Limit

In the official NDA notification 2024, the Union Public Service Commission outlines the age requirements. As per the UPSC 2024 eligibility criteria, individuals born between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008, are eligible to apply online for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) exam. Candidates from reserved categories are entitled to NDA age relaxation as per UPSC regulations. For further information regarding NDA age limits and relaxation, please refer to the tables provided below:

Only unmarried male and female candidates born between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008, are eligible for the exam.
The NDA age limit for 2024 spans from 16.5 years to 19.5 years for all candidates.
The date of birth accepted by the commission must be as indicated in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate, or an equivalent document.

NDA 2024 Eligibility Criteria Academic Qualification

The Union Public Service Commission specifies educational requirements for the UPSC NDA 2024 exam.
Candidates must have completed 12th grade from a recognized board to be eligible for the NDA 2024 exam.
Educational Qualifications for NDA 2024 are categorized according to the NDA Wings:
For the Indian Army: Candidates must have passed the 12th standard from a State Education Board or University.
For the Indian Air Force and Naval Wings: Candidates must have passed 12th standard in Physics and Mathematics from a State Education Board or University.

NDA 2024 Eligibility Criteria Height & Weight

In the official notification, the National Defence Academy outlines the NDA Height & Weight requirements for both the Army and Air Force. These specifications vary for men and women as specified by the UPSC. Candidates can find detailed information regarding the NDA Height & Weight criteria for the Army and Air Force in the tables provided below.

NDA 2024 Eligibility Criteria Height & Weight For Males

In NDA 2024, there are rules about how tall and heavy male candidates can be. These rules help decide if they're suitable for different jobs in the military. Meeting these standards is important for candidates who want to join the NDA, showing they're fit and ready for the challenges ahead.

Age (yrs)	Height (cm)	Minimum weight for all ages (Kg)	Age: 17 to 20 yrs (Kg)	Age: 20+01 day - 30 yrs (Kg)	Age: 30 + 01 day - 40 yrs (Kg)	Age: Above 40 yrs (Kg)
140	35.3	43.1	45.1	47.0	49.0	49.0
141	35.8	43.7	45.7	47.7	49.7	49.7
142	36.3	44.4	46.4	48.4	50.4	50.4
143	36.8	45.0	47.0	49.1	51.1	51.1
144	37.3	45.6	47.7	49.8	51.8	51.8
145	37.8	46.3	48.4	50.5	52.6	52.6
146	38.4	46.9	49.0	51.2	53.3	53.3
147	38.9	47.5	49.7	51.9	54.0	54.0
148	39.4	48.2	50.4	52.6	54.8	54.8
149	40.0	48.8	51.1	53.3	55.5	55.5
150	40.5	49.5	51.8	54.0	56.3	56.3
151	41.0	50.2	52.4	54.7	57.0	57.0
152	41.6	50.8	53.1	55.4	57.8	57.8
153	42.1	51.5	53.8	56.2	58.5	58.5
154	42.7	52.2	54.5	56.9	59.3	59.3
155	43.2	52.9	55.3	57.7	60.1	60.1
156	43.8	53.5	56.0	58.4	60.8	60.8
157	44.4	54.2	56.7	59.2	61.6	61.6
158	44.9	54.9	57.4	59.9	62.4	62.4
159	45.5	55.6	58.1	60.7	63.2	63.2
160	46.1	56.3	58.9	61.4	64.0	64.0
161	46.7	57.0	59.6	62.2	64.8	64.8
162	47.2	57.7	60.4	63.0	65.6	65.6
163	47.8	58.5	61.1	63.8	66.4	66.4
164	48.4	59.2	61.9	64.6	67.2	67.2

NDA 2024 Eligibility Criteria Height & Weight for Females

In NDA 2024, there are specific requirements for the height and weight of female candidates aiming to join the National Defence Academy (NDA). Meeting these standards is important for females who want to join the NDA, showing they're fit and ready for the tasks ahead.

Age (yrs)	Height (cm)	Minimum weight for all ages (Kg)	Age: 17 to 20 yrs (Kg)	Age: 20 +01 day-30 yrs (Kg)	Age: 30 + 01 Day- 40 yrs (Kg)	Age: Above 40 yrs (Kg)
140	35.3	43.1	45.1	47.0	49.0	49.0
141	35.8	43.7	45.7	47.7	49.7	49.7
142	36.3	44.4	46.4	48.4	50.4	50.4
143	36.8	45.0	47.0	49.1	51.1	51.1
144	37.3	45.6	47.7	49.8	51.8	51.8
145	37.8	46.3	48.4	50.5	52.6	52.6
146	38.4	46.9	49.0	51.2	53.3	53.3
147	38.9	47.5	49.7	51.9	54.0	54.0
148	39.4	48.2	50.4	52.6	54.8	54.8
149	40.0	48.8	51.1	53.3	55.5	55.5
150	40.5	49.5	51.8	54.0	56.3	56.3
151	41.0	50.2	52.4	54.7	57.0	57.0
152	41.6	50.8	53.1	55.4	57.8	57.8
153	42.1	51.5	53.8	56.2	58.5	58.5
154	42.7	52.2	54.5	56.9	59.3	59.3
155	43.2	52.9	55.3	57.7	60.1	60.1
156	43.8	53.5	56.0	58.4	60.8	60.8
157	44.4	54.2	56.7	59.2	61.6	61.6
158	44.9	54.9	57.4	59.9	62.4	62.4
159	45.5	55.6	58.1	60.7	63.2	63.2
160	46.1	56.3	58.9	61.4	64.0	64.0
161	46.7	57.0	59.6	62.2	64.8	64.8
162	47.2	57.7	60.4	63.0	65.6	65.6
163	47.8	58.5	61.1	63.8	66.4	66.4
164	48.4	59.2	61.9	64.6	67.2	67.2

NDA 2024 Eligibility Criteria Physics Standards

Candidates who pass the NDA & NA 2024 SSB interview round will proceed to the NDA physical fitness or medical test. During this phase, authorities will assess both the physical and mental condition of the candidate. Failure to meet the prescribed medical standards will result in disqualification.

NDA 2024 Eligibility Criteria Visual Standard

Vision standards are crucial in determining eligibility for NDA 2024. These standards vary based on age and type of entry. The NDA visual standards for NDA/NA entry are outlined below.

Criteria	NDA/ NA
Uncorrected Vision	6/6 6/9
Corrected Vision	6/6 6/6
Limits of Myopia	- 0.75 D Sph
Limits of Hypermetropia	+ 1.5 D Cyl
Astigmatism (within limits of myopia and hypermetropia)	+ 0.75 D Sph / Cyl
Binocular Vision	III
Colour Perception	I