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Name of the exam: National Defence Academy (NDA)
Age requirement: Minimum 16.5 years, maximum -19 years as on first day of the month the course is due to begin 
Educational qualification: 12th pass for Army and 12th pass with Physics and Mathematics for Navy and Air Force. You can even choose to apply while you are appearing for your 12th exam. That will save you a year.
Marital status: Unmarried
Exam held in the month of: The exam is conducted twice a year - every six months usually in April and August
Preparation time: Start off after your class X (preferred)
Mode of examination: Written test followed by an extensive Intelligence and Personality test
Negative marking: Yes
Classes begin in: July and January

NDA

The NDA is the joint services academy of the Indian Armed Forces. Here, the cadets of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force get trained together before they embark on a pre-commissioning training in respective academies. The first tri-service academy of the world, the NDA is located in Pune, Maharashtra and is ranked among the best academies in the world.

Part A: English

The English test is for 200 marks and covers topics like vocabulary, grammar and usage and comprehension. This test evaluates the basic command a person has on the language. To prepare for this test, read English newspaper daily, learn new words, go back to basic grammar and learn the rules thoroughly. Try to solve as many English tests as possible. There are many English tests available online as well. Try to attempt them as much as possible.

Part B: General Knowledge (GK)

The GK test is for 400 marks and will check a candidates general understanding and his insight into the Current Affairs within the country and outside. The test will comprise six sections: General Science, Indian history, Physics, Geography, Chemistry and Current Events. To prepare for this test, follow the news updates regularly, be aware of the latest happenings in the field of sports, arts, literature, and the like. Read about the current economic scenario in the country, the recent and past policy changes and such other topics that are directly related to India and its neighbouring countries.

Preparing for Intelligence and Personality test

For this test, concentrate on developing your personality. The test usually assesses the candidates for officer-like qualities, which includes sense of responsibility, reacting to situations, social adaptability, team work, etc. To prepare for this test, you can start practicing psychological tests that enable you to know yourself. The better you know yourself, the better you will be able to control your reactions and groom yourself to develop officer-like qualities.

Generic tips on how to prepare for NDA exam

• Fix your goal and start preparing early, as early as after your Class X exam. This will give you an edge over other students.
• Understand the syllabus thoroughly and make a firm routine so that you cover all the subjects
• Go back to your basics, even if that means referring to your Class VI, VII, VIII, books for certain subjects.
• Improve your English. Start reading a newspaper daily and make it a regular habit to watch news on TV. Also brush up your Grammar skills.
• Refer to the past years question papers so that you have a fair idea of what to expect.
• Solve as many mock question papers and past question papers as possible.
• Identify your weak subjects and start working on