The National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra, is where the Army, Navy and Air Force train their cadets together before they enter their pre-commissioning training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detailed Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The NDA is the first tri-service academy in the world, where cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force train together.\u00a0 Candidates must visit the official UPSC website for online registration and fill out the application form. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra, is where the Army, Navy and Air Force train their cadets together before they enter their pre-commissioning training. 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\u2022 Purpose:
<\/strong>The NDA prepares young cadets for future careers as Indian Army officers by training them on how to cooperate and work together across the forces.
\u2022 Location:
<\/strong>The academy has its location in Khadakwasla, Pune\u2019s suburbs.
\u2022 History:
<\/strong>The NDA was officially launched on December 7, 1954 and its inauguration was held on January 16, 1955.
Tri-Service Academy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Selection Process:
<\/strong>To join the Indian Defense Force, candidates must participate in a written exam given by the UPSC, then go through an interview at the SSB, take a medical test and finally be selected.
\u2022 Eligibility:
<\/strong>Candidates must unmarried, between 16.5 and 19.5 years old and must complete their 10+2 education at a recognized board.
\u2022 Training:
The NDA focuses on teaching, training and fitness which help form bright and strong leaders for the military.
\u2022 Academics:
JNU recognizes the NDA for the B.A.\/B.Sc.\/B.Sc (Computer Science) and B.Tech degrees awarded to cadets from the Army, Navy and Air Force.
\u2022 Future:
The NDA will keep operating as a worldwide top joint training organization for raising junior leaders for the Indian military.
How to Join:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n