National Defence Academy

The National Defence Academy was formed on December 7, 1954 and its formal inauguration took place on 16 January 1955. However, the concept of the NDA was conceived at the conclusion of the Second World War when six years of fierce combat had emphatically underlined the need for 'Jointness' in modern warfare and on 1 January, 1949 the Armed Forces Academy having its military Academy and the Indian Military Academy and the Joint Services Wing were commissioned.

After much deliberation, Pune was chosen because for its salubrious climatic conditions, suitability of terrain for military training, proximity to the Arabian sea, existence of an operational existence of a combined training center and the 'mock' landing ship, HMS Angostura, on the north bank of the Khadakwasla Lake.

Training at NDA

National Defence Academy is a premier joint training institution for Army, Navy and Air Force. It is a center of excellence for grooming junior leaders for the Indian armed forces and armed forces of Friendly Foreign Countries. The training equips the cadets with mental, moral and physical attributes required to cope with the challenges of the future battle field.

The syllabi encompass science, technology, arts and military subjects and awarded a Bachelor's Degree from the Jawaharlal Nehru University. On successful completion of the three-year course, Army cadets proceed to Indian Military Academy at Dehradun, Naval cadets to Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to the Air Force Academy at Hyderabad. After completion of one year of training at their respective academies, they are commissioned as Officers into respective services.

Training Objectives

To provide academic training of the highest quality in order to equip cadets with appropriate qualification as a foundation for their service careers.
To carry out focused training to enable cadets to achieve the requisite physical standards, with proficiency in troop games.
Hone the communication skills of Cadets to articulate their thoughts coherently, concisely and clearly both in speech and writing.
Emphasize on overall personality development of a Cadet by inculcating a sense of self-discipline, honour, integrity, camaraderie and spirit de corps.
Strive towards enhancement of infrastructure and networking of the Academy in accordance with the infrastructure development of NDA.
Improve and upgrade the quality of life of all personnel in the campus and to foster an environment of spirited and happy team NDA.
Continue the drive towards conserving and preserving the environment, flora and fauna to make NDA plastic free, green campus with zero carbon footprints.

Academics in NDA

The National Defence Academy is recognized by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, for award of B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Sc (Computer Science) and B Tech degree.

B Sc (Computer Science) Degree

English
Hindi/Foreign Languages
Physics
Mathematics
Computer Science
Basic Engineering
Cross Stream Subjects: History, Political Science, Geography & Economics
Foundation Courses Joint Services Training Programme
Service Oriented Subjects Army Training Team

B Sc Degree

English
Hindi/Foreign Languages
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Computer Science (Appreciation)
Basic Engineering
Cross Stream Subjects: History, Political Science, Geography & Economics
Foundation Courses Joint Services Training Programme
Service Oriented Subjects Army Training Team

B A Degree

English
Hindi/Foreign Languages
History
Geography
Political Science
Economics
Computer Science (Appreciation)
Basic Engineering
Cross Stream Subjects: History, Political Science, Geography & Economics
Foundation Courses Joint Services Training Programme
Service Oriented Subjects Army Training Team

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Joint Training Team

After the Kargil war, the Kargil Review Committee (KRC) commented on the the lack of jointness in our Armed Forces wings. The criticality of jointmanship to national security was finally acknowledged and interlinked. NDA took lead in implementing the recommendation of KRC in letter and spirit. As a result, Joint Training Team was set up in Autumn Term 2007.

Joint training at the National Defence Academy focuses on inter-service cooperation for synchronization of all components of military power to achieve a common military aim. The common aspects of the three services are covered in the curriculum of joint training. This includes weapon handling, map reading, military law, history and organisation of each service and analysis of military campaigns and operations.

To join the NDA, the UPSC conducts exam, twice a year. To know the details of the NDA exam, click here.

Contact Details

NDA

Khadakwasla Pune,

Maharashtra, India

Exchange

Telephone No's – 020-25290333, 020-25291700

Passing Out Parade (POP) Central Control Room (CCR)

Telephone No's – 020-26026892, 020-26026893, 020-26026894