{"id":2249,"date":"2025-11-06T12:13:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T12:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/blogs\/?p=2249"},"modified":"2025-11-22T11:31:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T11:31:54","slug":"nda-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/blogs\/nda-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NDA 2026 Complete Guide \u2013 Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Preparation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2249\" class=\"elementor elementor-2249\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-449e1bb8 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"449e1bb8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-element-5b672ee3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b672ee3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Preparing for the <strong>NDA 2026 exam<\/strong> is not just about studying; it\u2019s about building discipline, mindset, and physical endurance. Thousands of students dream of wearing that uniform, and if you\u2019re one of them, you\u2019ve already taken your first brave step. This <strong>NDA 2026 Complete Guide<\/strong> from <em>Noval Defence Academy<\/em> will help you understand every crucial detail \u2014 from eligibility to exam pattern, syllabus, and practical preparation tips that actually work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19183bfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19183bfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is NDA and Why It Matters So Much<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59243cdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59243cdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/nda.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National Defence Academy (NDA)<\/strong><\/a> is where young aspirants transform into future officers of the Indian Armed Forces. It\u2019s more than an exam \u2014 it\u2019s the entry gate to a lifetime of pride, responsibility, and leadership. After clearing the NDA written exam and the <strong>NDA SSB interview<\/strong>, selected candidates receive rigorous military training before joining the Army, Navy, or Air Force.<\/p><p>The <strong>NDA 2026 exam<\/strong> gives students appearing in or having passed Class 12 a golden chance to join this prestigious institution. If you\u2019ve got that inner calling for the forces, this is your moment to start early and strong.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c2cb07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74c2cb07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NDA 2026 Eligibility \u2013 Who Can Apply<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-186d497c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"186d497c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before diving into books and mock tests, make sure you\u2019re eligible. The <strong>NDA 2026 eligibility<\/strong> criteria are simple but strict \u2014 no compromises here.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong><br \/>Candidates must be born between <em>July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010<\/em> for NDA 1 2026. For NDA 2 2026, the date range shifts accordingly. In short, you must be between <strong>16.5 to 19.5 years<\/strong> on the day of commencement of the course.<\/li><li><strong>Gender &amp; Nationality:<\/strong><br \/>Both <strong>male and female<\/strong> candidates can apply. Applicants must be citizens of India or subjects of Nepal\/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1962.<\/li><li><strong>Educational Qualification:<\/strong><ul><li>For the <strong>Army Wing<\/strong>, you need to have passed Class 12 in any stream.<\/li><li>For <strong>Air Force and Navy<\/strong>, Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects in Class 12.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Physical Standards:<\/strong><br \/>The NDA expects peak physical fitness. You should meet the prescribed <strong>height, weight, and vision<\/strong> standards. Regular running, basic exercises, and outdoor activities help you meet these requirements easily.<\/li><\/ul><p>At <em>Noval Defence Academy<\/em>, we constantly remind students that NDA doesn\u2019t just test your academics \u2014 it also evaluates how disciplined and fit you are.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7433c9e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7433c9e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NDA 2026 Exam Pattern \u2013 Knowing the Structure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-652d1a57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"652d1a57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding the exam structure makes preparation twice as effective. The <strong>NDA 2026 exam pattern<\/strong> remains similar to previous years \u2014 two papers followed by the <strong>SSB interview<\/strong>.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Paper 1<\/p><\/td><td><p>Mathematics<\/p><\/td><td><p>300<\/p><\/td><td><p>2.5 hours<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Paper 2<\/p><\/td><td><p>General Ability Test (GAT)<\/p><\/td><td><p>600<\/p><\/td><td><p>2.5 hours<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><p><strong>900<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Both papers have objective-type questions. There\u2019s <strong>negative marking<\/strong>, so accuracy is as important as speed. After clearing the written exam, candidates move to the <strong>SSB interview<\/strong>, which carries 900 marks too.<\/p><p>A balanced approach is key \u2014 don\u2019t just focus on one paper. Even if you\u2019re strong in Math, GAT can be a game-changer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ea06f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ea06f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NDA 2026 SSB Interview \u2013 The Real Test of Personality<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f2851a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31f2851a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Clearing the written exam is just step one. The <strong>NDA SSB interview<\/strong> is where candidates are assessed for leadership qualities, presence of mind, confidence, and teamwork. It\u2019s conducted over 5 days and includes:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Screening Tests (Day 1):<\/strong> Picture perception and group discussions.<\/li><li><strong>Psychological Tests (Day 2):<\/strong> Assess your thinking pattern and attitude.<\/li><li><strong>Group Testing (Days 3-4):<\/strong> Outdoor tasks, command tasks, and group planning.<\/li><li><strong>Personal Interview (Day 4\/5):<\/strong> Face-to-face session with officers.<\/li><li><strong>Conference:<\/strong> Final evaluation by all assessors.<\/li><\/ol><p>Unlike any other interview, this one doesn\u2019t check what you memorized \u2014 it checks <em>who you are<\/em>.<\/p><p>That\u2019s why <em>Noval Defence Academy<\/em> runs special personality development sessions focusing on communication, confidence, and logical thinking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5758137a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5758137a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NDA 2026 Syllabus \u2013 What to Study<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35486794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35486794\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>NDA 2026 syllabus<\/strong> is detailed but not unmanageable. With consistency and smart planning, it becomes easier than it looks.<\/p><p><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Algebra and matrices<\/li><li>Trigonometry and geometry<\/li><li>Coordinate geometry<\/li><li>Differential calculus and integral calculus<\/li><li>Statistics and probability<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>General Ability Test (GAT)<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>English Section:<\/strong> Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence correction<\/li><li><strong>General Knowledge:<\/strong> Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, and Current Affairs<\/li><\/ul><p>Don\u2019t ignore English; it often decides the final written score. Reading newspapers or even military magazines can boost vocabulary and awareness together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e47c75f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e47c75f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NDA 2026 Important Dates &amp; Application Details<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21f0a1f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21f0a1f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Keeping track of dates avoids unnecessary stress. Here\u2019s a quick snapshot:<\/p><p><strong>NDA 1 2026<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Notification: <strong>December 10, 2025<\/strong><\/li><li>Last Date: <strong>December 30, 2025<\/strong><\/li><li>Exam: <strong>April 12, 2026<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>NDA 2 2026<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Notification: <strong>May 20, 2026<\/strong><\/li><li>Last Date: <strong>June 9, 2026<\/strong><\/li><li>Exam: <strong>September 13, 2026<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Application Process:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Register on the UPSC official site.<\/li><li>Fill out details and upload required documents.<\/li><li>Pay the fee and download confirmation.<\/li><\/ol><p>Keep a printout \u2014 trust us, it saves you a headache later.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2818ee8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2818ee8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NDA 2026 Preparation Tips \u2013 What Really Works<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cae76da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cae76da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You don\u2019t need to study 12 hours a day. What matters is studying smart. Here are a few <strong>NDA 2026 preparation tips<\/strong> that <em>Noval Defence Academy<\/em> trainers swear by:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Start with NCERTs:<\/strong> They\u2019re the foundation. Especially for Physics, Chemistry, and Math.<\/li><li><strong>Make Short Notes:<\/strong> Helps during revision.<\/li><li><strong>Focus on Basics:<\/strong> Even a tough question is easy if you know the core concept.<\/li><li><strong>Daily Physical Routine:<\/strong> Run, exercise, and stay active. Fitness is as important as academics.<\/li><li><strong>Mock Tests:<\/strong> Attempt one full test every week; analyze your weak areas.<\/li><li><strong>Stay Updated:<\/strong> Read daily current affairs; many GAT questions come from recent events.<\/li><\/ul><p>We\u2019ve seen many students improve dramatically once they start following a structured timetable. And yes, revision matters more than you think.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cfe513e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cfe513e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Books That Can Help You Crack NDA 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-796a2957 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"796a2957\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><em>Pathfinder by Arihant Publications<\/em> \u2013 one of the most reliable resources<\/li><li><em>RS Aggarwal for Mathematics<\/em><\/li><li><em>Lucent\u2019s General Knowledge<\/em><\/li><li><em>Wren &amp; Martin for English Grammar<\/em><\/li><li>Previous year NDA question papers \u2013 absolute must-do!<\/li><\/ul><p>At <em>Noval Defence Academy<\/em>, we integrate these books with our personalized notes and doubt-clearing sessions, giving students an edge.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e87ab01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e87ab01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NDA 2026 Selection Process \u2013 Step-by-Step<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80d144c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80d144c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Written Exam:<\/strong> Conducted by UPSC in two sessions.<\/li><li><strong>SSB Interview:<\/strong> Personality, psychological, and group testing.<\/li><li><strong>Medical Test:<\/strong> Physical and medical fitness checks.<\/li><li><strong>Final Merit List:<\/strong> Based on written and SSB scores combined.<\/li><\/ol><p>The journey might sound long, but it\u2019s worth every step. Seeing your name on that final list is pure magic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8ce000 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8ce000\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Join Noval Defence Academy for NDA 2026 Preparation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb69d2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb69d2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There\u2019s no shortage of coaching institutes, but <a href=\"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/\"><strong>Noval Defence Academy<\/strong><\/a> in Dehradun stands apart. Here\u2019s why:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Experienced Faculty:<\/strong> Ex-defence officers and subject experts guide every batch.<\/li><li><strong>Smart Classrooms &amp; Updated Notes:<\/strong> Focused on clarity, not just completion.<\/li><li><strong>Physical &amp; Personality Training:<\/strong> Because NDA demands more than academics.<\/li><li><strong>Mock Tests &amp; Interview Guidance:<\/strong> Real exam simulations and SSB mentorship.<\/li><li><strong>Small Batches:<\/strong> Personalized attention to every student.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you\u2019re looking for serious <strong>NDA coaching in Dehradun<\/strong>, this is where dreams start turning into selections.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8caa15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b8caa15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion \u2013 Start Preparing for NDA 2026 Today<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6771bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6771bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The NDA 2026 Complete Guide isn\u2019t just an information hub; it\u2019s your starting map to a rewarding career in the Armed Forces. Whether it\u2019s understanding the <strong>NDA 2026 syllabus<\/strong>, cracking the written test, or facing the <strong>NDA SSB interview<\/strong> confidently \u2014 everything begins with the right preparation mindset.<\/p><p>At <em>Noval Defence Academy<\/em>, we believe that every aspirant has the potential to serve the nation. All you need is focus, faith, and the right guidance. So, take charge today and begin your NDA 2026 journey \u2014 your dream uniform is waiting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aab472e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aab472e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e734482 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"e734482\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2421\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2421\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q. Can girls apply for NDA 2026?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2421\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2421\"><p>Yes, Both male and female candidates are eligible for NDA 2026.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2422\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2422\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q. What is the age limit for NDA 2026?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2422\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2422\"><p>You must be between <strong>16.5 and 19.5 years<\/strong> old.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2423\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2423\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q. How many attempts can one make?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2423\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2423\"><p>You must be between <strong>16.5 and 19.5 years<\/strong> old.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2424\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2424\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q. What is the NDA training period?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2424\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2424\"><p>It\u2019s challenging, but with proper guidance from <em>Noval Defence Academy<\/em> and consistent effort, it\u2019s absolutely achievable.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7df8b226 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7df8b226\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3999a0ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3999a0ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title 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