UPSC NDA I Exam Date 2024

UPSC NDA I exam notification has been out from 20th December 2023 to 09th January 2024 for admission to the Army, Navy, Air Force wings of the NDA, and the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The candidates need to know the correct dates for the NDA I exams. Given below is the table for the candidates to consider regarding the NDA exam.

How to Apply for the NDA I 2024? How to fill in the NDA Application Form?

For UPSC NDA online registration 2024, candidates must enter a few personal details to receive the registration id and password. It is only then candidates will be able to fill in the NDA application form. UPSC has released the application date for NDA I exams from 20th December 2023 to 09th January 2024. Candidates have to fill in the personal details in the NDA registration form. 

Fill in the details 

UPSC NDA aspirants are required to fill in the details such as name, father's name, mother's name, father's contact number, aadhar card, nationality, and so on. There will be a drop-down menu having four options from where you have to choose your education qualifications. Don't forget to add your address, contact number, and email id. 

Verify the details
UPSC candidates must recheck all the information and personal details entered by them. There will be no option of editing or changing the entered details. So, candidates must check all the details before submitting them. As soon as you submit your details, your registration id and password will be generated. 

Fee Payment
Candidates are required to make the fee payment according to their categories. Without NDA application form fee payment, candidates cannot sit for the exam. It is necessary to make the required payment as its a part of the application form. Different modes of payment are available for the candidates to make the payments. Options like UPI, Debit card, Credit card, or any internet banking is acceptable. Candidates must know that the fees are not refundable. 

Select the Exam Centre 
While filling the NDA application form, aspirants can choose their preferred center for the NDA exam. Candidates can select three centers of their choice. Allotment of the center will be on the basis of "first apply first allowed".

Uploading Documents
In the further process of filling the NDA application form, candidates must upload their photograph and scanned signature. The self-declaration form is a must to be submitted by the candidates. 

Prerequisites for NDA Application Form 2024

• Marksheet of class 10th and 12th
• Scanned documents of candidate's signature and photograph
• Bank details for online NDA application fee payment
• Photo ID proof

How to Download UPSC NDA I Admit Card?

UPSC NDA Admit Card will be out on the official website. The exam will take place on 21st April 2024. During the second week April of  2024, UPSC will be releasing the Admit Card of the applied candidates. 

• Go to the official website of the UPSC
• Find the E-admit card National Defence Academy examination on the home page
• After getting redirected to the login page, candidates can read the instructions carefully and agree to the terms and conditions.
• Choose an option: registration number or roll number
• Add details according to the option selected.  
• Click on the Submit button
• NDA admit card will appear on the screen
• You can download the admit card for future needs.

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UPSC NDA I Application Fees 2024

The application fees for NDA aspirants depend on the category they belong to. Given below is the table for the candidates to make the necessary fee payment according to their category.

Things To Be Noted

• Application fees are non-refundable
• Use active contact details like phone number and email id.
• Note and remember your registration id and password
• Keep your fees receipt safely for future use

FAQ's

How to apply for NDA II Exam 2024?

For UPSC NDA online registration 2024, candidates must enter a few personal details to receive the registration id and password. It is only then candidates will be able to fill in the NDA application form. UPSC has released the application date for NDA I exams will be conducted on 21st April 2024. In order to know the complete steps on how to apply for NDA exam 2024, candidates can go through the link https://upsconline.nic.in/ . 

What is the last date for the NDA exam 2024?

The application for  NDA 1 exam started from 20th December 2023 and the last date to apply was 09th January 2024.UPSC NDA 1 exam is scheduled for 21st April 2024. For NDA 2 exam the application started from 15th May 2024 and the last date to apply was 04th June 2024. UPSC NDA 2 exam is scheduled for 01st September 2024.

How to download an NDA I Admit Card?

During the second week of April 2024, UPSC will be releasing the Admit Card of the applied candidates. The exam will be conducted on 21st April 2024. There are few steps to download the UPSC NDA admit card.

• Go to the official website of the UPSC https://upsconline.nic.in/
• Find the E-admit card National Defence Academy examination on the home page
• After getting redirected to the login page, candidates can read the instructions carefully and agree to the terms and conditions.
• Choose an option: registration number or roll number
• Add details according to the option selected.  
• Click on the Submit button
• NDA admit card will appear on the screen
• You can download the admit card for future needs

Is NDA exam tough?

No exam can be considered easy or tough. Although due to several candidates applying for the NDA post the competition might get tougher, the exam will vary from easy to moderate. It eventually depends on the preparation of the NDA aspirant. The more the preparation and seriousness towards the NDA exam the more is the success rate to crack the NDA exam. The NDA Syllabus includes Mathematics and General Ability Test as the subjects. The NDA syllabus is usually the syllabus of class 10th to 12th standard.