NDA Eligibility 2023- Check Age Limit, Qualifying Marks, Physical Eligibility

NDA Eligibility 2023 – UPSC has released the eligibility of NDA 2023 along with official notification, upsc.gov.in. UPSC NDA 2023 eligibility criteria includes the NDA age limit 2023, nationality, educational qualification, physical eligibility, qualifying marks and more. UPSC NDA eligibility 2023 is similar for both NDA 2 and Nation Defence Academy & Naval Academy 2023 (I). Only Indian citizens of age between 16.5 and 19.5 years are eligible for NDA 20 23exam.
Latest- NDA 2 application form 2022. Also Read, NDA Syllabus

Candidates must have passed the Intermediate/ 12th exam as per the NDA eligibility 2023. There is no minimum NDA eligibility 12th percentage or 10th percentage. Read the UPSC NDA 2023 eligibility criteria, age limit and more in the article-

NDA Eligibility 2023 Age Limit, Sex & Marital Status

Sex & Marital Status- Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply for NDA exam. There is no NDA eligibility for female. 

UPSC NDA Age Limit 2023– Candidate’s age must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years. Candidates who are intending to apply for NDA 1 exam must be born between July 2, 2004 and July 1, 2007. Candidates who are willing to apply for NDA 2 exam must be born between January 2, 2005 and January 1, 2008.

NDA Eligibility 2023 Nationality

According to the NDA 2023 eligibility, a candidate must attain any of the provided conditions in order to satisfy the nationality requirements-

• A candidate must either be an Indian citizen , or
• A subject of Bhutan, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before the 1 January 1962 in order to settle in India, permanently, or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

It should be noted that a candidate belonging to the categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above should possess a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Govt of India. Eligibility certificate is not mandatory for the candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. To know the complete NDA exam eligibility 2022, candidates should visit the upsc.gov.in.
Also Read- NDA Cut Off

NDA Eligibility Criteria 2023- Educational Qualification

According to NDA 2023 Eligibility Criteria, candidates should have qualified the 10+2 Examination, conducted as per the 10+2 pattern. There is no NDA qualifying marks to apply.

• For Army Wing of National Defence Academy – Candidates should have qualified 12^thclass or equivalent in any subjects from state board or a recognised University.
• For Air Force and Navel Wings of National Defence Academy & for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy– Candidates should have qualified 12^thclass or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics from State Board or a recognised University.

NDA Exam Eligibility 2023

• Girls are not allowed to appear for NDA exam. Hence, there is no NDA eligibility for female.
• Candidates who have qualified the Class 12th exam need to submit proof by December 2023.
• Only physically and mentally fit candidates who are free from serious diseases and injuries are eligible for nda exam.
• Candidates satisfying NDA exam eligibility to fill and submit NDA online form.

NDA Physical Eligibility 2023

Candidates can check the NDA physical eligibility from the below given table

Physical Standards for Army / Air Force

Height in Cms. (without)	Weight in Kgs.
	16- 17 Years	17- 18 Years	18-19 Years
152	42.5	44	45
155	43.5	45.3	47
157	45	47	48
160	46.5	48	49
162	48	50	51
16	50	52	53
167	51	53	54
170	52.5	55	56
173	54.5	57	58
175	56	59	60
178	58	61	62
180	60	63	64.5
183	62.5	65	66.5

Physical Standards for Navy

Height (cms) (without shoes)	Weight in Kgs
	16 years	18 years	20 years
152	44	45	46
155	45	46	47
157	46	47	49
160	47	48	50
162	48	50	52
165	50	52	53
167	52	53	55
170	53	55	57
173	55	57	59
175	57	59	61
178	59	61	62
180	61	63	64
183	63	65	67

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