Dear Candidates,
Like every year, the UPSC has released application forms for the NDA & NA-II Exam 2020 for admission under various courses in the academies. Here are the more details below, read out this article -
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for the enrollment to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy. This is an entrance exam to select the candidates for the new batch in both the academies. The total number of available seats is 413.
You should know that the UPSC NDA & NA- I Exam was first scheduled to be held on 19th April 2020 but was deferred due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, a Common Examination will be held for both NDA &NA Exam-I and II on 6th September 2020.
The commission has released tentative dates of the important events in the enrollment process, as under -
Event |
Dates |
Online Application Process Starts |
16th June 2020 |
Last Date to fill Online Applications |
6th July 2020 (upto 6 PM) |
Withdrawal of Applications |
13th to 19th July 2020 |
Last Date for Online Payment |
6th July 2020 |
Last Date for Offline Payment |
5th July 2020 |
Exam Date |
6th September 2020 |
Result Declaration |
December 2020 |
Course Commencing From |
2nd July 2021 |
For any changes in the schedule, we’ll let you know.
Here, check out the available number of total vacancies -
Academy |
Vacancies |
National Defense Academy (NDA) |
370 |
NA (Naval Academy) |
43 |
Total |
413 |
Admission at all the stages of the examination will be purely based on the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of Admission Certificate to the candidate will not imply that his candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission.
Candidates must ensure that they fulfill all the required eligibility conditions as mentioned below-
Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Senior Secondary Exam (12th) in Mathematics.
Age: Candidates should be at least 18-Years old to apply for the entrance exam.
The admission for these courses will be based upon the performance in the-
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website https://upsconline.nic.in/ Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form have been given on the website. The Commission has introduced the facility of withdrawal of application for those candidates who do not want to appear for the Examination.
Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode shall be summarily rejected.
Category |
Fee Amount |
General Candidates |
Rs. 100/- |
SC/ST Candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs |
Nil |
The fee amount can be paid via both Online and Offline modes of payment |
The eligible candidates will be able to download their e-Admit Cards three weeks before the commencement of the examination, available on the UPSC website (upsconline.nic.in). You should know that no admit card will be sent by postal or courier service.
Previous Papers |
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Exam Pattern & Syllabus |
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Cut off Marks 2019 |
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Apply Online |
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Application Instructions |
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Detailed Notification |
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Official Website |
UPSC NDA & NA Exam is one of the toughest entrance examinations, though not as tough as the IIT exam. A dedicated study-schedule, consistent hard work, and preparation can give you a chance to clear the written exam. Stay motivated and keep it up.
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All the Best!!