Who is Eligible?
Unmarried males & females between the age group of 16 to 18.5 yrs., Pass / appearing for the SSC (Class X) Board Examination (State / CBSE / ICSE / (English/Semi/Marathi Medium) to be held during March/April.
Physical Requirement:
Boys : Height : 157 cm. b) Weight : 43 kg.
Girls : Height : 152 cm. b) Weight : 39.4 kg.
Academic Session Duration:
Term I :1st June to mid of November
Term II :End of November to Mid of April
WHY SDA?
- Affordable fees, fee concession for various categories like service/ Ex-servicemen wards, fatherless children & meritorious students.
- We provide quality Education, intensive and Supportive sessions by eminent faculties under the supervision of an Ex-Naval Officer.
- SDA has well ventilated and Smart Classrooms.
- Weekly Test as per examination pattern.
- Physical training as per required standard in armed forces.
- Medical care and Library facilities.
- Spoken English, Computer awareness and Personality Development classes free of cost.
- A large number of extra and co-curricular activities such as Debates, Declamations, Quiz Competition, Group Discussion, Group Planning, Sports-Games (Cricket, Football, Volleyball and Basketball), Social Work etc. are held regularly throughout the year.
- The medium of instruction involves both, Hindi and English languages.
- Books/ Study materials provided by the academy.
- Special attention for receiving Call Letters and excelling Merit list.
- All recruitment forms given/filled up by the academy.
- Good Hostel facility arranged by the academy.
COLLEGE FEE STRUCTURE FOR ALL STUDENT A. Y. 2025-26
NDA
| * Classes | 11th | RS.1,75,000/- (BOARDING COMPULSORY) |
| 12th | RS.1,75,000/- (BOARDING COMPULSORY) |
Installment Plans
| 1st Installment | At Registration | RS. 90,000/- |
| 2nd Installment | In the first week of September | RS. 35,000/- |
| 3rd Installment | In the first week of December | RS. 50,000/- |
This includes:
- Boarding and Lodging Fee
- Tuition Fee, Books, Uniform, Practical, Sports-Games, etc
Refund Policy:
In case of admission withdrawal, the fees will be refund as per below policy. After completion of such policy, no such cases will be entertained and no fees will be refunded in any of the case.
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Remark |
| 1 | Within a 7 days | 50% of paid fees |
| 2 | More than 7 days but less than 15 days | 30% of paid fees |
| 3 | More than 15 days | No Refund |
Defence + Merchant Navy Preparation:
Books, Uniform, Spoken English, PD Classes, Physical Training, Computer Lab, Extra-Curricular Activities.
Material (For Boys as well as Girls)
| Sr. No. | Particulars | No. of sets | No. of Pairs |
| 1 | School Uniform | One | One |
| 2 | Track Suit | One | One |
| 3 | Military Uniform & Accessories | As per requirement | As per requirement |
| 4 | Leather Shoes (Black) | One | |
| 5 | Canvass Shoes (White) | One | |
| 6 | Half Pant | One | One |
| 7 | Stationary Text Books, Reference Books Notes, Test Material | As Per requirement | As Per requirement |
| 8 | SDA’S T-Shirts | Two | Two |
| 9 | SDA’S Tie | One | One |
| 10 | SDA’S Cap | One | One |
| 11 | SDA’S Scarf | One | One |
| 11 | SDA’S Blazer | One | One |
| 11 | Fine Quality Sports Shoes | One | One |
Exam:
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test, Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme, Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES), Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment,
SPECIAL CLASSES FOR MATHEMATICS WILL BE GIVEN.
SPOKEN ENGLISH CLASSES WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR ALL STUDENTS.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
Compulsory outdoor activities such as trekking, Malakhamb, Cricket, Football, Basketball, Handball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Javelin throw, Marathon, Cycling, Skating, Dodge ball, Tug of war, etc. (protein meal will be provided as per decided time table)
Academics:
Well trained faculty with a minimum experience of 5 years will be taking the session of students. Guest lecture by various Generals will be conducted for students on alternate Sundays.
College facilities - Thirty five acres enormous campus:
- Secured premises especially for girls.
- Large playground for various sports.
- Training track and special coach for physical training.
- Huge library for all students.
- Eco-friendly and silent environment for studying.
- Open Gym.
- 24x7 CCTV surveillance
| Wings | No. of Vacancies | |
| NDA | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42 (including 03 for female candidates) | |
| Air Force | (i) Flying-92 (including 02 for female candidates) (ii) Ground Duties (Tech)-18 (including 02 for female candidates) (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech)- 10 (including 02 for female candidates) |
|
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | - | 30 (for male candidates only |
| Total | 400 |
| Activity | Time |
| Fold your beds | 05:30 AM |
| Muster | 06:20 AM |
| PT / Drill | 06:30 – 07:30 AM |
| Breakfast | 07:30 – 08:00 AM |
| Academics (School) | 08:00 AM – 03:15 PM |
| Lunch | 01:00 – 01:30 PM |
| Refreshment & Milk | 03:15 – 03:30 PM |
| Changing clothes | 03:30 – 04:00 PM |
| Sports / Games | 04:00 – 05:30 PM |
| Refresh and rest / Self-study | 05:30 – 07:45 PM |
| Dinner | 08:00 – 08:40 PM |
| Self-Studies | 08:45 – 11:00 PM |
| Day Break | 11:00 PM |
| Time | Activity |
| 06:30 AM | Wake Up |
| 06:30 – 07:30 AM | Wash, Bath & Getting Ready |
| 07:30 – 08:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 08:00 – 08:15 AM | Roll Call + National Anthem |
| 08:15 – 09:45 AM | Doubt Clearing Classes |
| 09:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Weekly Test |
| 12:45 – 01:30 PM | Lunch |
| 01:30 – 03:15 PM | SSB Training | Group Discussion | Skill Development | English Speaking Classes | Current Affairs |
| 04:00 – 05:30 PM | Sports | Games | Recreation |
| 07:15 – 08:00 PM | Dinner |
| 08:00 – 10:30 PM | Movie |
| 10:30 PM | Lights Off |
DOCUMENT / ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION
Documents to be carried by the candidates while joining:
- Risk certificate on a non-judicial stamp paper
- 10th certificate in original
- Domicile certificate
- Transfer Certificate of class 10th in original
- Aadhaar card
- 6 Coloured Passport size photographs
- Medical fitness certificate
- Eye sight certificate
- Doctor prescription/diagnosis report for any history illness.
| Time | Activity |
| 07:00 AM | Wake Up |
| 07:00 – 08:00 AM | Wash & Bath |
| 08:00 – 08:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 08:30 – 08:45 AM | Roll Call |
| 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM | Free Time / Self Study / Outing |
| 01:00 – 01:45 PM | Lunch |
| 01:45 – 04:00 PM | Rest |
| 04:00 – 07:00 PM | Self Study |
| 07:00 – 07:10 PM | Roll Call |
| 07:10 – 08:00 PM | Dinner |
| 08:00 – 10:30 PM | Self Study |
| 10:30 PM | Lights Off |
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
- Smart Phones
- Laptop / I Pad etc.
- Cameras
- Possession or consumption of cigarettes, Alcohol or any unauthorized Drug
- Extra Money (Except from Pocket Money)
- Any ornament including Gold Chain, Ring, Bracelet etc.
- Valuables other than those mentioned Knief, Weapon or any similar object
| Topic | Topic-wise Syllabus |
| Algebra | Sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Real numbers, Complex numbers, Modulus, Cube roots, Conversion of a number in Binary system to Decimals, and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations, Linear inequations, Permutation and Combination, Binomial theorem, and Logarithms. |
| Calculus | Concept of a real-valued function, domain, range, and graph of a function. Composite functions, one-to-one, onto, and inverse functions. The notion of limit, Standard limits, Continuity of functions, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative-application. Derivatives of sum, product, and quotient of functions, derivative of a function concerning another function, the derivative of a composite function. Second-order derivatives. Increasing and decreasing functions. Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima. |
| Matrices and Determinants | Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix. Applications—Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method. |
| Integral Calculus and Differential Equations | Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential, and hyperbolic functions. Evaluation of definite integrals — determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves—applications. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation by examples. General and particular solution of differential equations, solution of the first order, and first-degree differential equations of various types—examples. Application in problems of growth and decay. |
| Trigonometry | Angles and their measures in degrees and radians. Trigonometric ratios. Trigonometric identities. Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions. Applications—Height and distance, properties of triangles. |
| Vector Algebra | Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude, and direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors, the addition of vectors, scalar multiplication of a vector, scalar product (dot product) of two vectors. Vector product (cross product) of two vectors. Applications—work done by a force and moment of a force and in geometrical problems. |
| Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions | Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula. Equation of a line in various forms. The angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic. Point in a three-dimensional space, the distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation of a plane and a line in various forms. The angle between two lines and the angle between two planes. Equation of a sphere. |
| Statistics and Probability | Probability: Random experiment, outcomes, and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary, and composite events. Definition of probability—classical and statistical—examples. Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems. Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random variable as function on a sample space. Binomial distribution, examples of random experiments giving rise to Binomial distribution. |
| Sl. No. | Topic |
| 1 | Physical Properties and States of Matter |
| 2 | Modes of transference of Heat |
| 3 | Mass, Weight, Volume, Sound waves and their properties |
| 4 | Simple musical instruments |
| 5 | Rectilinear propagation of Light |
| 6 | Density and Specific Gravity |
| 7 | Reflection and Refraction |
| 8 | Principle of Archimedes |
| 9 | Spherical Mirrors and Lenses |
| 10 | Pressure Barometer |
| 11 | Human Eye |
| 12 | Motion of Objects |
| 13 | Natural and Artificial Magnets |
| 14 | Velocity and Acceleration |
| 15 | Properties of a Magnet |
| 16 | Newton’s Laws of Motion |
| 17 | Earth as a Magnet |
| 18 | Force and Momentum |
| 19 | Static and Current Electricity |
| 20 | Parallelogram of Forces |
| 21 | Conductors and Non-conductors |
| 22 | Stability and Equilibrium of Bodies |
| 23 | Ohm’s Law |
| 24 | Gravitation |
| 25 | Simple Electrical Circuits |
| 26 | Elementary Ideas of Work |
| 27 | Heating, Lighting, and Magnetic Effects of Current |
| 28 | Power and Energy |
| 29 | Measurement of Electrical Power |
| 30 | Effects of Heat |
| 31 | Primary and Secondary Cells |
| 32 | Measurement of Temperature and Heat |
| 33 | Use of X-Rays |
| 34 | General Principles in the working of Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses. |
| Sl. No. | Topic |
| 1 | Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction |
| 2 | Acids, Bases and Salts |
| 3 | Carbon — Different Forms |
| 4 | Physical and Chemical Changes |
| 5 | Fertilizers — Natural and Artificial |
| 6 | Elements |
| 7 | Materials used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches, and Gunpowder |
| 8 | Mixtures and Compounds |
| 9 | Elementary Ideas about the Structure of Atom |
| 10 | Symbols, Formulae, and Simple Chemical Equation |
| 11 | Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights |
| 12 | Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems) |
| 13 | Valency |
| 14 | Properties of Air and Water |
| Sl. No. | Topic |
| 1 | Common Epidemics, their causes, and prevention |
| 2 | Difference between the Living and Non-living |
| 3 | Food — Source of Energy for Man |
| 4 | Basis of Life — Cells, Protoplasms, and Tissues |
| 5 | Constituents of Food |
| 6 | Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals |
| 7 | Balanced Diet |
| 8 | Elementary knowledge of the Human Body and its important organs |
| 9 | The Solar System — Meteors and Comets, Eclipses; Achievements of Eminent Scientists |
| Sl. No. | Topic |
| 1 | Forces shaping the modern world |
| 2 | Renaissance |
| 3 | Exploration and Discovery |
| 4 | A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation |
| 5 | Freedom Movement in India |
| 6 | French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and Russian Revolution |
| 7 | War of American Independence |
| 8 | Impact of Science and Technology on Society |
| 9 | Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration |
| 10 | Concept of One World |
| 11 | Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India |
| 12 | United Nations |
| 13 | Panchsheel |
| 14 | Panchayati Raj, Democracy, Socialism and Communism |
| 15 | Role of India in the Present World |
| 16 | Co-operatives and Community Development |
| 17 | Bhoodan, Sarvodaya |
| 18 | National Integration and Welfare State |
| 19 | Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi |
| Sl. No. | Topic |
| 1 | The Earth, its shape and size |
| 2 | Ocean Currents and Tides; Atmosphere and its composition |
| 3 | Latitudes and Longitudes |
| 4 | Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones, and Anticyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation |
| 5 | Concept of Time |
| 6 | Types of Climate |
| 7 | International Date Line |
| 8 | Major Natural Regions of the World |
| 9 | Movements of Earth and their Effects |
| 10 | Regional Geography of India |
| 11 | Climate, Natural Vegetation, Mineral and Power Resources |
| 12 | Location and Distribution of Agricultural and Industrial Activities |
| 13 | Origin of Earth; Rocks and their Classification |
| 14 | Important Sea Ports and Main Sea, Land, and Air Routes of India |
| 15 | Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical; Earthquakes and Volcanoes |
| 16 | Main items of Imports and Exports of India |
