Returning to Where It All Began – NDA, My Alma Mater

Today, as I stood once more on the drill square of the National Defence Academy—not as a cadet, but as the Reviewing Officer for the 148th Passing Out Parade—I was overwhelmed by memories.

Years ago, I marched on this very ground, full of dreams and determination, shaped by the values this academy instilled in all of us: discipline, honor, service. Returning now, I saw those same values reflected in the sharp eyes and steady steps of the cadets on parade.

This visit was especially meaningful—it marked a historic moment with 17 women cadets proudly joining the ranks of NDA graduates for the first time. Their grit, grace, and resolve were a testament to the inclusive strength of our Armed Forces.

To return as an alumnus is to walk among echoes of the past, yet see the future marching ahead.

To the 148th course—serve with humility, lead with courage, and protect with honor.

Jai Hind 🇮🇳

— Gen (Retd.) V.K. Singh
Former Chief of Army Staff | NDA Alumnus | Reviewing Officer, 148th NDA POP

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY AND NAVAL ACADEMY
EXAMINATION (II), 2024 DECLARATION OF FINAL RESULTS
THEREOF.

Merit list of CDS.
Vikas Nehra (Sainik Gurookool has come AIR 19)

Sainik Gurookool Sample Paper

Sainik Gurookool Maths OMR sheet

NDA Sample paper 27 Feb 25. Mathematics

Target NDA 7 Mock Tests “Designed As Per Pattern Followed By UPSC For The Past 9 Years”

AFCAT 1 2025 Notification [Eligibility, syllabus and exam date]

Afcat 1 2025 Notification

AFCAT (1) 2025 Notification. Indian Air Force has released the notification for the courses commencing in January 2026 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications will also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch). Submission of online application will open from 02nd December 2024.

Eligibility Conditions:

(a) Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.

(b) Age: (i) Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2026 i.e. born between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2006 (both dates inclusive).

(ii) Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2026 i.e. born between 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2006 (both dates inclusive).

(c) Marital Status: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.

Educational Qualifications:

Educational Qualifications:

(i) Flying Branch: Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and graduation with a minimum of 60% marks.

(ii) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch:

Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and graduation with a minimum of 60% marks.

(iii) Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches:

Graduate Degre in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and graduation with a minimum of 60% marks.

Vacancies:

Exam Pattern:

The subjects, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows

Exam Dates:

All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called for AFCAT at one of the examination centres. The AFCAT (1) 2025 exam will be conducted in the second/third week of February.

Syllabus:

(a) English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, Close test, Analogy, sentence rearranging, one word substitution.

(b) General Awareness:     History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Economy, Environment & Ecology, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, Personalities etc.

(c) Numerical Ability:  Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams), Area and Perimeter, Probability, Number System & Number Series, Mixture & Allegation Rules, Clocks.

(d) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.