NDA I 2026 Exam Schedule Announced: Registration Open Till 30 December

In an age where reading a book in an open space or carrying a tote bag is often seen as performative, sincerity can feel rare. Even patriotism is sometimes reduced to appearance rather than action. But if serving the nation feels personal to you, rooted in duty rather than display, then the National Defence Academy might be the right place to begin.

The National Defence Academy exam is not for the faint hearted and it has never pretended to be. It is meant for students who look at responsibility and do not flinch, who see discipline not as restriction but as strength. If the idea of serving the nation in uniform has ever crossed your mind, the NDA exam is where that thought turns into action.

For aspirants targeting NDA I 2026, the Union Public Service Commission has officially announced the schedule. The registration process began on 10 December 2025 and candidates must complete their application by 30 December 2025 at 6 pm. Miss this deadline and you will have to wait another year. 

The exam is open to students who have completed or are appearing for Class 12. It consists of two papers, Mathematics and the General Ability Test. Subjects such as English, Physics, History, Geography and Current Affairs are included. This makes it clear that the exam is not about rote learning but about awareness, logic and mental sharpness.

Clearing the written exam is only the beginning. Qualified candidates are called for the SSB interview, a five day assessment that evaluates leadership ability, confidence, decision making skills and psychological strength. This stage does not ask who you want to become. It looks closely at who you already are under pressure.

What sets the NDA apart from every other entrance exam is its outcome. You do not just earn admission. You earn transformation. For students who crave a life guided by honour, courage and command, the NDA exam is not just an exam. It is the first salute to a future in uniform.