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NDA Crash Course vs 6-Month vs 1-Year Course: Which Should You Join?

Match the course length to your exam date and your preparation level, with timelines to NDA (I) and NDA (II) 2027.

2 monthscrash course · ₹15,000
6 monthsNDA course · ₹45,000
1 yeartill selection · ₹70,000
11 Apr 2027NDA (I) 2027 exam

The three options side by side

Crash course6-month course1-year course
Duration2 months6 months1 year, till selection
FocusFinal revision, previous-year papers, timed mock testsOne full syllabus cycle with a full mock-test seriesFull Maths, GAT and SSB preparation
Exams coveredThe next NDA examThe next NDA examNDA (I) and NDA (II) 2027
Fee without hostel₹15,000₹45,000₹70,000
With hostel+ ₹9,000 / month₹87,000₹1,54,000
Best forStudents who have finished the syllabusClass 12 students with a fair baseBeginners, repeaters and those who want SSB support

All three include daily PT. Registration is ₹3,000. Full details: NDA coaching fees in Dehradun.

Count back from your exam date

ExamDateLatest start for a 2-month crash courseGood start for a 6-month course
NDA (I) 202711 April 2027Early February 2027October–November 2026
NDA (II) 202719 September 2027Mid-July 2027March–April 2027

The NDA (I) 2027 notification is due on 2 December 2026, and applications close on 22 December 2026. Apply on time, whichever course you choose.

Choose by your situation

If you…Choose
have finished the syllabus and score well in practice testsCrash course
are in Class 12 and know the basics but haven't revised NDA Maths and GAT6-month course
find Maths difficult, or are starting from scratch1-year course
missed the cut-off last time6-month or 1-year course, depending on how far you were from the cut-off
want the SSB covered along with the written exam1-year course
are in Class 10 or 11NDA Foundation: read after 10th vs after 12th

A quick self-test

Take one full previous-year NDA paper under exam conditions (2½ hours for Maths, 2½ hours for GAT) and compare your score with the last cut-offs on upsc.gov.in:

  • Close to or above the cut-off: a crash course is enough to sharpen speed and accuracy.
  • Some way below: a 6-month course gives time to fix weak chapters.
  • Far below, or unable to finish the paper: the 1-year course is the safer choice.

Our counsellors can go through your paper with you and suggest the right batch. Call +91 88844 44890.

Fees and dates checked on 15 November 2026. Exam dates are from the UPSC Calendar 2027 on upsc.gov.in and may change; NDDA fees are from our fee structure 2026-27.

FAQs

Which NDA course should I join: crash course, 6 months or 1 year?
Choose the crash course if you have already studied the full syllabus and only need revision and mock tests. Choose 6 months if you need one complete syllabus cycle before the next exam. Choose 1 year if you are starting from a weak base or want to prepare for both NDA (I) and NDA (II) 2027 with SSB training until selection.
Is a 2-month crash course enough for NDA?
It is enough for revision and exam practice if you already know Class 11–12 Maths and the basic GAT topics. It is not enough to learn the syllabus from scratch.
When should I join to be ready for NDA (I) 2027?
NDA (I) 2027 is on 11 April 2027. A 6-month or 1-year course joined now covers the run-up to the exam. For the 2-month crash course, join by early February 2027.
What does "1 year till selection" mean at NDDA?
The 1-year NDA course at NDDA continues till selection. It covers the written exam and SSB preparation, and the 1-year plan covers both NDA (I) and NDA (II) 2027.
What are the fees for each NDA course at NDDA?
For 2026-27: 2-month crash course ₹15,000 (hostel ₹9,000 per month extra); 6-month course ₹45,000, or ₹87,000 with hostel; 1-year course (till selection) ₹70,000, or ₹1,54,000 with hostel. Registration is ₹3,000.

Talk to a counsellor before you decide. Free guidance on the right course, batch and hostel option.

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