Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2025. Both male and female unmarried candidates are eligible to join the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA.

Cadets undergo 3 years of rigorous academic and military training leading to a Bachelor’s degree from JNU, followed by 1 year at IMA/INA/AFA to receive their commission as Lieutenants/Sub-Lieutenants/Flying Officers.