The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Programme of Examinations for 2025, confirming the schedule for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025. This national-level entrance examination serves as the gateway for admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 156th Course and for the 118th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing in July 2026.
Candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces can review the confirmed timeline below. The official notification will be published on the UPSC website, initiating the online application process.
UPSC NDA II 2025 Official Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release | May 28, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | May 28, 2025 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | June 17, 2025 |
| NDA & NA (II) Exam Date 2025 | September 14, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Exam Duration | 1 Day |
Eligibility Snapshot
- Age Limit: Unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than January 2, 2007, and not later than January 1, 2010 are eligible.
- Educational Qualification:
- For Army Wing: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
The selection process comprises a Written Examination (Mathematics and General Ability Test) followed by an Intelligence and Personality Test conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
Important Information Links
| Official Source | Click Here |