Why NDA is considered to be a Good Career Choice?

National Defense Academy (NDA) is undoubtedly considered to be a very Respectable and disciplined job. NDA as a Career Profession has a very Shinning future for those students who have Settled their Schooling. In Comparison to the Other Private or Government Corporate sector Jobs, NDA will Still remain the Top Career Choice for you.

NDA requires people who are dedicated to the nation without any doubt. Therefore, for this job you have to be passionate enough to join the defense academy to contribute to your nation as a True Indian. Only then, NDA is the right choice for you.

NDA is the Joint Services academy of the Indian armed forces, Where Cadets from the Indian Army, Navy and Air force Trains together before they go on to their respective Services academies for further Pre-Commissioning.

 EVERYTHING INVOLVED DURING THE NDA TRAINING

Candidates who are selected for their respective posts are first fully trained before they go on to join the respective armed forces. NDA training period Comprises of three years which is further divided into six semesters. The candidates are divided into different Battalions. In these three years of intensive and elaborate training, candidates are tested physically, mentally and also go through activities like swimming, horse riding, drill, etc. This training also covers all major subjects like Science, Technology, Arts and Military subjects. After the end of the course, the Cadet is awarded a bachelor's degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University. A stipend is offered to the candidate after getting selected in the interview for NDA is of Rs.15,600/- in addition with pay band and grade pay of Rs.5,400/- which becomes a total of 21,000.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR NDA

1. AGE -Applicant should be between 16.5 to 19 years of age. The Commission will only accept the date of birth that is entered in the std. 10th or 12th certificate.

2. NATIONALITY -A citizen should be of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan. Tibetan refugees came to India before 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.

3. MARITAL STATUS –Candidate applying for NDA should be unmarried first of all and also have to undertake not to marry until they complete their training. Those Candidates who married during their training period will be discharged immediately and also have to refund all the expenses spent on that particular candidate.

4. PHYSICAL STANDARDS –According to the physical standards, a candidate must be physically fit.

Height and weight requirements for Indian Army and Air force:

The minimum Height Suggested for Army is 157cm and for Air force, it is 162.5 cm

Height(in cm)                     Weight(in kg)
	16-17 years	17-18 years	18-19 years
152	42.5	44.0	45.0
155	43.5	45.3	47.0
157	45.0	47.0	48.0
160	46.0	48.0	49.0
162	48.0	50.0	51.0
165	50.0	52.0	53.0
167	51.0	53.0	54.0
170	52.5	55.0	56.0
173	54.5	57.0	58.0
175	56.0	59.0	60.0
178	58.0	61.0	62.0
180	60.0	63.0	64.5
183	62.5	65.0	66.5

For Gorkhas and Aspirants belonging to hills of northern-eastern regions of India, Garhwal, and Kumaon, the minimum required is less by 5 cm than the figure mentioned above. For people belonging to Lakshadweep the minimum height is reduced by 2 cm.

Height and Weight required for Indian Navy:

Height (in cm)                        Weight (in kg)
	16 years	18 years	20 years
152	44	45	46
155	45	46	47
157	46	47	49
160	47	48	50
162	48	50	52
165	50	52	53
167	52	53	55
170	53	55	57
173	55	57	59
175	57	59	61
178	59	61	62
180	61	63	64
183	63	65	67

NDA SYLLABUS     

The NDA written test is divided into two parts. Paper 1 consists of Mathematics and Paper 2 is of general ability Test.

Paper 1:  Mathematics-

NDA 1 exam consists of 120 questions which are carrying 300 marks i.e, 2.5 marks per question with a time limit of 2 hours 30 minutes. Mathematics paper covers the questions from the following topics: Trigonometry, Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Analytical Geometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential equations, Vector algebra, Statistics, and Probability.

   

Paper 2: General ability and English-

NDA 2 exam is divided into two Parts which is General ability which consists of 400 marks and English which is of 200 marks with a total time duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. 

Part A (English)-This Covers topics like grammar, use of sentences, comprehension, etc.  

     

Part B (General Ability)-This Covers basic science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, History.  The other topics are from Geography, Current affairs, and events.

BENEFITS OF JOINING NDA

JOB ASSURANCE AND ECONOMIC STABILITY:

In this current economy having a righteous and respected government job is the best because of job security. The pay scales are also very handsome (Especially after sixth and seventh pay commission reports the salary of a lieutenant is approximately above 60000/- per month). Added by the allowances that an army officer gets are high altitude allowances, flying pay, sailing, island, pilotage, driving, submarine, commando allowance, etc.

OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT FOREIGN:

A career in NDA provides you a ton of numerous opportunities to visit to a foreign country and also provides your relaxed and silent place for work. If you have a Degree in master’s, then officers gets the opportunity of getting a degree of renowned universities of defense. 

SERVING YOUR NATION IS ABOVE ALL:

There are many ways to serve your nation other jobs also serve the nation. But securing and serving your nation on the cost of life is above all and is incomparable.  A soldier faces many obstacles while serving the nation, but motivation, robustness, leadership and going beyond the limits to secure the nation means everything.

POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS:

On retirement, an army-man will receive a big amount (provident fund and other savings) apart from that he will get the pension throughout his life. The experience they gain in defense force helps them to establish a new business after the retirement

FACILITIES PROVIDED TO YOUR FAMILY AND ASSURED FUTURE:

There will be numerous facilities available for the Cadets like free medical facilities, for your children free school facilities, loan facilities which include home, car ETC free air ticket, etc. Also, you get the chance to enjoy the benefits related to sports where you will have access to swimming pools, tennis courts, golf club, and squash courts, etc.

WHY DELHI CAREER GROUP IS THE FIRST CHOICE FOR NDA COACHING

Delhi career group is established in 2006, Delhi Career Group is the best institute for NDA coaching in India.  In the Year 2017-18 DCG has got the highest selection rate in defense services in India. We at Delhi career group work under the supervision of Retd. Col.  Puneet  Sehgal with teaching experience of more than 14 years.  We have branches in Chandigarh, Delhi (Dwarka and kalkaji), Deharadun and Jaipur. We have an exceptionally qualified and highly motivated staff in all branches. DelhiCareer Group is headed by highly qualified and dynamic personalities with a lot of experience in the field of defense. Our expert faculty members participate and deliver lectures on personality developments, leadership quality, and communication skills, etc. we inspire every candidate to unfold their potential skills.

We also take small batches with a capacity of 25 to 30 students in each batch, so that candidates can easily seek out their problems with our mentors. Our previous year's result was mind-blowing because of our wonderful instructional courses. We offer syllabus related course notes, a distinctive practice sets.