NDA 2 2025 Official Notification Out : Key Dates, Eligibility, Exam Schedule, and How to Apply
NDA 2 2025 Official Notification Out: Key Dates, Eligibility, Exam Schedule, and How to Apply Table of Contents NDA 2 2025 Official Notification is out. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the NDA 2 2025 notification. This is a big chance for students who dream of joining the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force through the National Defence Academy. If you’re preparing for a defence career, now is the time to apply. The NDA 2 2025 Official Notification includes all the important details like exam dates, who can apply, how to apply, and what to study. Cadets Defence Academy brings you a complete guide to help you understand the notification clearly and get ready for the exam with confidence. NDA 2 2025 Official Notification Out – What You Need to Know The NDA 2 2025 Official Notification announcement includes all the essential details regarding the exam. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or a repeater, understanding the official notice thoroughly is critical. NDA 2 2025 Exam Dates and Schedule 📢 Official Announcement and Key Dates Here are the officially announced dates for NDA 2 2025: Event Date NDA 2 2025 Notification Release May 28, 2025 Application Form Start Date May 28, 2025 Last Date to Apply June 17, 2025 NDA 2 2025 Exam Date September 14, 2025 NDA 2 2025 Result (Expected) November 2025 These dates are critical if you’re aiming for a career in defence through the NDA route. Mark your calendar for the NDA 2 2025 exam date and stay ahead! Important Deadlines to Remember NDA 2 2025 application form date: May 28, 2025 NDA 2 2025 registration deadline: June 17, 2025 NDA 2 2025 admit card release date: August 2025 (tentative) NDA 2 2025 written exam date: September 14, 2025 Interview and final selection timeline: October – December 2025 NDA 2 2025 Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualifications For Army Wing: Passed/appearing in 12th from a recognized board. For Air Force & Naval Wings: 12th with Physics and Mathematics is mandatory. Open to both male and female candidates Age Limit and Other Conditions Criteria Requirements Age Limit 16.5 to 19.5 years (Born between Jan 2, 2005 – Jan 1, 2008) Marital Status Unmarried Physical Standards Must meet UPSC’s prescribed fitness criteria Medical Fitness Mandatory as per defence standards NDA 2 2025 Exam Pattern and Syllabus Exam Structure Paper Subject Marks Paper I Mathematics 300 Paper II General Ability Test 600 Total 900 Negative marking: +4 for correct answer, -1 for wrong answer. Subject-Wise Syllabus Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Geometry, Statistics General Ability Test: English: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology General Knowledge: History, Geography, Current Affairs For detailed syllabus: Link How to Apply for NDA 2 2025 Step-by-Step Application Process Visit the official UPSC website. Pre-Requisites to Apply Online for NDA Exam 2025 Applicants are required to fill in the details in the NDA application form. They need to enter information such as name, educational qualification, communication address, NDA age limit, etc. Candidates must ensure all details are correct, or their application forms will be rejected. According to NDA eligibility 2025, the age limit of candidates should be between 16 and 19 years. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 can apply for the exam. The NDA 2025 exam dates were announced by UPSC: NDA 1 2025 was conducted on April 13, 2025 NDA 2 2025 will be conducted on September 14, 2025 Documents to Upload Candidates must upload the following documents while filling out the NDA application form: Scanned images of photograph and signature Photo-identity card in PDF format (Aadhar Card / Voter Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License / School Photo ID / Any other photo ID card issued by the State / Central Government) Marksheet and admit card of Class 10 and 12 NDA One-Time Registration (OTR) One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory to fill the NDA application form. Candidates need to register only once in a lifetime, and with the login ID and password, they can apply for all UPSC exams. The portal is open all year round. If candidates have already registered, they can directly proceed to fill the application form. Information Required for OTR Candidates need to enter: Name Gender Date of Birth Father’s Name Mother’s Name Minority Status Valid Mobile Number Board Examination Roll Number Security Questions Candidates must verify all the details in the OTR. After registration, candidates can access their dashboard to check personal details, apply for active notifications, and view application status. How to Apply for OTR? Visit the official website of UPSC Register through the OTR portal by clicking on the ‘New Registration’ button After registration, log in using email ID / mobile number / OTR ID to verify the OTR Go to the ‘Latest Notification’ tab Apply for the desired exam Benefits of OTR Applicants need to fill in personal details only once Documents can be uploaded if required OTR information is stored digitally Information gets auto-filled while applying under any notification NDA Application Form 2025 The NDA application form has two parts: Part I and Part II. Below is the step-by-step guide to fill both parts of the NDA application form. NDA Application Form 2025 – Part I Part I of the NDA application form is divided into four pages: Candidate’s Registration Choosing Branch Preference Verifying Details Generation of Registration ID Page 1: Candidate’s Registration Enter the following details: Personal details: Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Aadhaar Number, Nationality, Marital Status, Community, etc. Educational Qualification: Choose from four options via dropdown Address: Complete communication address, email ID, and mobile number Page 2: Choosing Branch Preferences Choose your preferred branches: Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy Mark preferences in the order from 1 to 4 Mention if you are a student of Sainik/Military School or son of JCO/NCO/Other Rank Officer Click ‘Continue’ to proceed Page 3: Verify the Details Verify all details filled in the form No correction is allowed after submission
