NDA 2025 Calendar (Form, Exam, SSB Dates)

Preparing for the NDA 2025 exam? Then the one thing you cannot afford to ignore is the timeline — from form release and exam dates to SSB interviews and training schedules. Knowing exactly when what happens can make all the difference in your preparation journey.

In this blog, we’ll walk you through the complete NDA 2025 calendar — a simplified guide to “ What is released when ”, so you never miss an important date.

🔍 NDA 2025 Overview

Event	NDA 1 2025	NDA 2 2025
Notification Release	December 2024	May 2025
Application Form Begins	December 2024 (Same as above)	May 2025 (Same as above)
Last Date to Apply	January 2025 (Expected: 14th)	June 2025 (Expected: 17th)
NDA Exam Date	13 April 2025 (Sunday)	14 September 2025 (Sunday)
Admit Card Release	April	September
Written Result Declaration	May 2025 (Expected)	October 2025 (Expected)
SSB Interview Period	July–September 2025	November 2025 – January 2026
NDA Course Begins	January 2026	July 2026

✅ Step-by-Step Calendar Breakdown

1️⃣ When is the NDA Form Released?

The NDA 1 2025 form is expected to be released by 18 December 2024 on the official UPSC website.

• Apply at: www.upsc.gov.in

• Documents Required:

  • Scanned photo & signature

  • Valid ID proof

  • Class 10/12 details

  • Choice of exam centres

Tip: Don’t wait till the last date — the server can get overloaded.

2️⃣ When is the Admit Card Available?

UPSC usually releases the NDA admit card around 3 weeks before the exam date.

• NDA 1 2025 Admit Card: Last week of March 2025

• NDA 2 2025 Admit Card: Last week of August 2025

Download and verify:

• Name, DOB, and Roll Number

• Exam Centre and Address

• Instructions for exam day

3️⃣ When is the NDA Written Exam?

NDA exams are conducted twice every year — in April and September.

NDA 1 2025	13 April 2025 (Sunday)
NDA 2 2025	14 September 2025 (Sunday)

💡 Pro Tip: If you’re in Class 12 (Science stream), aim for NDA 1. If you're a dropper or passed out, go for NDA 2 as well!

4️⃣ When is the NDA Result Declared?

The written exam result is usually declared within 45–60 days after the exam.

• NDA 1 2025 Result: May 2025

• NDA 2 2025 Result: October 2025

You can find your result (PDF list of roll numbers) on upsc.gov.in.

5️⃣ When is the SSB Interview Conducted?

Once selected in the written exam, candidates are called for the SSB Interview, conducted by:

• Army – Allahabad, Bhopal, Bangalore, Kapurthala

• Navy – NSB Coimbatore

• Air Force – AFSB Mysore, Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar

NDA 1 2025 SSB Window:

🗓️ July to September 2025

NDA 2 2025 SSB Window:

🗓️ November 2025 to January 2026

Candidates are required to:

• Fill up their SSB date selection on force-specific portals (e.g., joinindianarmy.nic.in)

• Carry original documents, PIQ forms, and report as per instructions

6️⃣ When is the Final Merit List Released?

The final NDA merit list is prepared after:

• Written Exam (900 marks)

• SSB Interview (900 marks)

• Medical Fitness

• Availability of vacancies

✅ NDA 1 2025 Final Merit List – November–December 2025

✅ NDA 2 2025 Final Merit List – May–June 2026

Your service allocation (Army/Navy/Air Force) depends on merit and your choices.

7️⃣ When Does NDA Training Begin?

Once selected in the final merit list and declared medically fit, you join NDA Khadakwasla for 3 years of tri-service training.

• NDA 1 2025 Course: Starts January 2026

• NDA 2 2025 Course: Starts July 2026

After NDA, candidates move on to respective academies:

• Indian Military Academy (IMA) – Army

• Indian Naval Academy (INA) – Navy

• Air Force Academy (AFA) – Air Force

  
  

📘 What Should You Do and When?

Here’s a suggested preparation + planning timeline:

🟩 October–December 2024

• Start NDA preparation (if you haven’t)

• Focus on Class 11 & 12 concepts

• Solve previous year questions

• Start form filling as soon as it opens

🟨 January–March 2025

• Take mock tests regularly

• Revise important topics

• Download admit card and finalize exam plan

🟥 April 2025

• Appear for NDA 1 Exam

• Begin light preparation for SSB

🟦 May–June 2025

• NDA 1 result

• Apply for SSB interview date selection

• Join SSB coaching (if needed)

🟪 July–September 2025

• NDA 1 SSB interviews conducted

• Continue preparing if planning for NDA 2

🟨 August–September 2025

• Revise and appear for NDA 2

🟫 October 2025 onwards

• NDA 2 SSB interview

• Wait for final merit list (NDA 1 or 2)

🔔 Things You Should NEVER Miss

• ✅ Application deadlines

• ✅ Admit card download

• ✅ SSB interview date selection

• ✅ Medical documents and verification

• ✅ Practice for SSB PIQ and psychology tests

Stay organized! Mark these events in your calendar or set mobile reminders.

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