How is the life of NDA cadets?

The training at the NDA is so fast and intense that the time seems to be flying here. During the short stay in the academy, a cadet learns to live his life with passion and discipline. The time spent in the National Defence Academy is a golden moment of every cadet’s life.

Do NDA cadets go home?

Originally Answered: Do the cadets at NDA get leave to visit their home? Yes sir, you sure get leave after every term of 5 months, for 28 days.

How many holidays do NDA cadets get?

Holidays to Cadets at National Defence Academy Sundays remain off in the NDA. For official holidays like Holi, Diwali, or New Year only one day is allotted for celebration. The three years at the academy is divided into 6 terms and a month-long term break is awarded after the end each term.

Can I play cricket in NDA?

Do you know, NDA itself has a remarkably good cricket stadium? After the training at NDA, you can join one of the Services team of the Indian Armed Forces. Well, it is because all the other sports like hockey, football, basketball, and cricket etc.

Is there any age relaxation in NDA?

Ans. The lower age limit says candidates should be 16 years during the commencement of course while the upper age limit to appear for NDA exam says candidates must be 19 years during the commencement of course i.e. candidates should be between the age of 16.5 years and 19.5 years to be eligible for the exam.

Is there Archery in NDA?

Various types of sports are taught in NDA, which comprises both Indoor and Outdoor games. The major sports included in the NDA training list are: Archery.

How many years does a NDA cadet spend in NDA?

A NDA Cadet spends a total tenure of 3 years at National Defense Academy (NDA).The 3 years are divided into 6 terms which can be related to a semester. After the completion of each semester a cadet is given a term break of 30 Days.

What is the training period in National Defence Academy like?

Once you pass out from the academy, you will cherish the memories for life. The training period in National Defence Academy is more than you can ever imagine. The NDA training is a lot more than Academics. The period is spread over six terms having five months each. There will be endless tests to clear.

What is the role of JTT in NDA?

The National Defence Academy ( NDA) is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force train together before they go on to respective service academies for further pre-commissioning training. Cadets are welcomed in NDA by Joint training team (JTT).

What happens if you fail in the NDA training?

There were instances at my time when cadets got fail in NDA training which is known as Relegation. Cadets who get fail in academics, or physical tests or even on disciplinary grounds, or due to prolonged absence from training are relegated for a period of 6 months.