NDA Registration 2025, NDA 1 Last Date to Apply Online

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started the online application process for the UPSC NDA 1 2025 exam. Through the exam, UPSC aims to fill 406 vacancies for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses (INAC) for the 155th Course and the 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). Candidates who wish to submit an application form for NDA 1 Exam 2025 must fill out the NDA Registration Form 2025 through the official website of UPSC by today, 31st December 2024. The direct link to fill out the form is also provided in the article below, along with all the details required to complete the UPSC NDA Form 2025. 

NDA Registration Form 2025

The online registration link for NDA 2025 is now available on its official website www.upsc.gov.in. This is a great opportunity for aspirants who are aiming for careers at the National Defence Academy. The Unmarried male and female 12th pass candidates aged between 16.5 and 19.5 years can submit their application forms through the official website UPSC, www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates are advised to submit their duly filled NDA Registration Form 2025 before the last date which is 31st December 2024. 

Check all the Important dates for the NDA Registration Form 2025 for the National Defence Academy exam as mentioned in the below table as notified by UPSC through UPSC Calendar 2025. Candidates must bookmark the important dates to avoid any deadline. The last date for filling NDA form is 31st December 2024 and the modification of OTR would be done for a short duration.

NDA Application Form 2025 Link 

Before filling out the NDA Registration Form 2025, the candidates must be aware of the detailed NDA Eligibility and only those who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can submit their NDA Registration Form 2025. The last date to apply online for the NDA 1 2025 Exam is 31st December 2024 (6 pm). Candidates are advised to fill out their application forms before the last date to avoid technical glitches. 

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UPSC NDA Application Form Fee 2025

The online application fee has also been released along with the notification to fill out the NDA form 2025. The fee can be deposited in any Branch of SBI by cash or can be submitted by using the net banking facility of the State Bank of India or directly by using Visa/ MasterCard/ Rupay Credit/ Debit Card. The category-wise application fee for NDA 1 exam 2025 is discussed below.

Note- Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

How to Fill NDA Registration Form 2025?

Candidates must apply online using the website www.upsconline.nic.in. They need to first register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform available on the Commission’s website, and then fill out the online application for the examination. Go to the official website of www.upsc.gov.in and click on "Apply Online". The application form has two stages: Part I & Part II, detailed below.

NDA Application Form Part I

The Part I registration to fill out NDA Registration Form 2025 is classified into 4 steps:

Step-I The candidate must begin with the registration process and submit all the details correctly in the application form.

Step-II The next step is to choose the preferred branch you want to join in the Defence Army.

Step-III Enter your email id and phone number and verify the details.

Step-IV Fill the required details in the NDA 1 2025 Application Form.

Step-V The last step to complete the registration process is the generation of the Registration ID.

NDA Application Form Part II

1. Pay the application fee for the UPSC NDA 2 Exam as applicable.
2. Select the preferred city where you want your exam centre to be allotted.
3. Upload your photograph, signature, and photo-identity proof as per the required file size and format.
4. Agree to the declaration and submit your application form for UPSC NDA 2 Exam. Download a copy of the application form for future reference.

Pre-requisite of NDA Online Form 2025

Upload the relevant images and documents as asked by the UPSC in jpg/ jpeg format. And photo identity card in PDF format in the dimension specified by the Commission.

Documents Required to Fill NDA Registration Form 2025

1. Before filling out the UPSC NDA 2 application form, the candidates must keep the following documents aside.
2. Scanned images of photographs and signature
3. Photo-identity card in PDF format (Aadhar Card / Voter Card/PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID or any other photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government)
4. Bank details to make an online transaction
5. Marksheet and admit card of Class 10 and 12

If facing any difficulty while filling out the NDA Application form 2025, then applicants can get in touch with the UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near gate C of its campus in person or over the telephone number 011-23385271/ 011-23381125/ 011-23098543.

NDA Eligibility

For admission to the Army Wing of the National Defence Academy, candidates must have a Pass certificate of class 12th via a recognized board or a University. For the Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy, candidates must have passed Class 12/HSC with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates aged between 16.5 to 19.5 i.e. candidate must have been born not earlier than 02nd January 2006 and not later than 1st January 2009 to apply online for NDA 2 Exam.

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NDA Exam Centers 2025

Applicants can enter their preference for NDA exam centers while filling out the NDA Registration Form 2025. The NDA exam centers are provided in various parts of the country. The list of NDA 2025 Exam Centres has been listed below. 

Detailed NDA Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025

NDA Previous Year Question Paper PDFs- Click to Download