Can Commerce Students Apply for NDA Exam?
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 11th, 2023
The most frequently asked question by aspirants from a commerce background is “Can Commerce Students Apply for NDA Exam?“. Commerce background aspirants are also confused about the defence wings they can apply for through the exam. In this article, we answer all the queries of NDA aspirants of commerce backgrounds. We will also discuss the exam’s age limit, educational qualification, and exam pattern.
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NDA Eligibility Criteria for Commerce Students
The question frequently asked Is Commerce Student Eligible for NDA?, and the answer to that is in the official notification. You can find the answer to your queries related to the age limit, minimum height, etc., in the following table:
| Eligibility Criteria for NDA | Details |
| Who can Apply? | Male & Female Candidates |
| Age Limit | 16.5 – 19.5 Years |
| Minimum Height | Male: 157 cms (Note- Relaxation is there for candidates, depending on Region ) |
| Female: 152 cms (Note- Relaxation is there for candidates, depending on Region ) | |
| Male & Female Candidates (Flying Branch)- 162.5 cms |
NDA Educational Qualification for Commerce Students
The educational criteria for commerce students for applying for the NDA Exam and filling out the application form are also provided by UPSC in the official notification. Check the following details for NDA for Commerce Students:
| NDA Educational Qualification | Details | Can Commerce Students Apply for NDA? |
| For Army Wing of NDA | 12th Class pass with the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
Yes |
| For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA | 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. | No |
| For the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the INA | 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. | No |
NDA Exam Pattern for Commerce Students
Before you start preparing for the exam, you must thoroughly understand the exam pattern. An idea of the exam pattern helps students understand the different parameters of the exam.
|
Exam Name |
Duration |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
|
|
Mathematics |
2 ½ hours |
120 |
300 |
|
|
General Ability Test |
English |
2 ½ hours |
50 |
200 |
|
General Knowledge |
100 |
400 |
||
|
SSB Interview |
– |
50 |
900 |
|
|
Total |
1800 |
|||
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