The NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam is a national-level entrance test conducted twice a year by UPSC for admission to NDA and INA. It is the gateway to prestigious careers in the Indian Army, Navy& Air Force. At Landmark Foundation Defence Academy (LMFDA), Dehradun - students receive top NDA coaching, covering academics, physical training, and SSB interview preparation for a successful career. Selected candidates undergo three years of training at the NDA (Pune) or INA (Ezhimala) before being commissioned as officers in the respective defence wings.
The NDA selection involves a written exam by UPSC, followed by the SSB interview. The written test includes Mathematics and General Ability, while SSB evaluates personality, intelligence and leadership skills for final selection into the Army, Navy &Air Force. The is followed by a medical exam, which is the last step for selection.
The NDA written exam comprises two objective papers conducted on the same day: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Mathematics tests numerical aptitude, while GAT evaluates English language skills, general knowledge, current affairs and logical reasoning —crucial for a career in the Indian Armed Forces.
Candidates clearing the NDA written exam appear for the SSB Interview, a multi-stage process assessing intelligence, personality and leadership skills. It includes psychological tests, group discussions, physical tasks and a personal interview—designed to evaluate a candidate’s suitability for the Indian Army, Navy & Air Force.
Landmark Foundation Defence Academy (LMFDA), Dehradun offers specialized NDA coaching after 12th, a six-month comprehensive coaching program. Designed for students in Class 12 or those who have completed their 12th boards, this coaching program focuses on core NDA subjects—English, Mathematics, GK, Physics, Polity and more.
Students are undergo coaching in time management, shortcut methods and developing Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs) essential for NDA and SSB selection.
The course is delivered in two phases:
A One-Year NDA Coaching Program is also available at LMFDA, where the same six-month cycle is repeated. It benefits students who want extended, in-depth preparation & coaching under expert faculty with physical training and SSB interview sessions.
Successful candidates who clear the NDA Exam undergo three-year military training at the National Defence Academy (NDA) or Indian Naval Academy (INA). After completion, they are commissioned as officers in the Indian Army, Indian Navy & Indian Air Force, serving the nation with pride and honour in prestigious and permanent government roles.
| Duration | Fee |
| Unlimited (Till Selections) | ₹ 61,000.00 |
| 6 Months | ₹ 41,000.00 |
