NDA 1 2027 Eligibility: Age Limit, Height & Qualification
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NDA 1 2027 Eligibility
WHO CAN APPLY?
NDA (National Defence Academy) is conducted by UPSC for 
candidates who want to join the Indian Armed Forces.
To apply for NDA 1 2027, candidates must meet:
• Age & Date of Birth criteria
• Educational qualification
• Nationality requirements
• Marital status
• Physical & medical standards
NDA 1 2027 Exam: 11 April 2027
Notification: 2 December 2027
As per the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; dates may change.
NDA 1 2027 AGE & 
DOB
Check Your Age Carefully
• General NDA age range: 16½ to 19½ years
• UPSC specifies an exact Date of Birth (DOB) window.
• Even a one-day difference can affect eligibility.
Expected DOB Range
2 July 2008 – 1 July 2011
This DOB range is provisional and must be confirmed from 
the official NDA 1 2027 notification.
Use the NDA Age Calculator below to check your eligibility.
Educational Qualification
What Qualification Do You Need?
Army Wing
• Class 12 passed or appearing
• Any stream: Science, Commerce or Arts
Navy & Air Force Wings
• Class 12 passed or appearing
• Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) 
required
Remember:
Army → Any Stream
Navy/Air Force → PCM
NDA HEIGHT & MEDICAL STANDARDS
Physical & Medical Fitness
Candidates must meet the applicable Armed Forces 
medical standards.
• General minimum height benchmark: 157 cm
• Requirements can vary by service and entry.
• Certain regional relaxations may apply.
• Air Force flying roles have additional physical 
requirements.
• Weight is assessed according to applicable height, age 
and medical standards.
Important:
Final medical fitness is decided by the authorised medical 
board.
OTHER ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
You Must Also Check
Nationality
• Candidates must satisfy the nationality 
conditions given by UPSC.
Marital Status
• NDA candidates must meet the prescribed 
unmarried status requirement.
Class 12 Status
• Class 12 appearing candidates can apply.
• Class 11 students cannot apply.
Golden Rule
Always check the latest UPSC notification 
before applying.
NDA 1 2027 SELECTION PROCESS
Your Journey to NDA
1. Written Examination
Mathematics — 300 Marks
GAT — 600 Marks
↓
2. SSB
Screening • Psychology • GTO • Interview
↓
3. Medical Examination
Medical fitness assessment
↓
4. Final Merit
Selection as per applicable rules, vacancies and eligibility 
requirements.
Total Written Marks: 900
START YOUR NDA 1 2027 
PREPARATION
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For official updates, visit the UPSC website and consult 
the UPSC examination calendar.
Eligibility and dates should be verified from the official 
NDA 1 2027 notification.
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