Nigerian Defence Academy - NDA Admission into 65th Regular Course

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This is to inform the general public that online application for admission into the 65th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna is available for sale till 28th February 2013. Admission into NDA is open to both MALE andFEMALE Nigerians.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates are advised to purchase access or PIN codes from any of the branches or cash offices of Zenith Bank Plc nationwide, at the cost of ₦2,500.00 only, excluding bank charges of ₦500.00for an online application. Applicants applying for admission into NDA MUST also apply to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board and carefully select Nigerian Defence Academy as their First Choice of university. Such applicants are expected to sit for the Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Applications should be submitted online. On completion of the online application, candidates are to download an Acknowledgement Form. Upon release of the JAMB results, candidates should return to the applications portal and download their Examination Admission Card. Only candidates who make the JAMB national cut-off marks will have access to print out the Examination Admission Card.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements for various undergraduate degree programmes are as detailed in the NDA website / applications portal, as well as in the JAMB Brochure and website. All other information concerning degree courses, eligibility and examination centres are as contained in the NDA website / applications portal.

EXAMINATION CONDITIONS

Only candidates who meet the JAMB national cut-off mark will be eligible to sit for the examination at the Examination Centre of choice.

EXAMINATION DATE AND REQUIREMENTS

The examination will be conducted as a Selection Examination (similar to Post–UTME examination), and is scheduled to hold on Saturday 18 May 2013. Therefore, all eligible candidates are to please bring along their Acknowledgement Form, JAMB result slip,Examination Admission Card and TWO (2) postcard size (3.5 x 5 inches) photographsto the Examination Centre on the examination date. The photographs should show only from the chest upwards and should contain candidate's Name, State, Centre and Signature at the back. Only successful candidates at the NDA Selection Exams will subsequently be invited for the Armed Forces Selection Board following which the list of admitted candidates will be published.

NATURE AND DURATION OF TRAINING

Admitted candidates into NDA for the Regular Course will undergo military and academic training as Officer Cadets for a duration of 5 years. On successful completion of training, graduands will earn a university first degree (BSc, BEng, BA) and a commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

ADMINISTRATION

Regular Course cadets will train at NDA Permanent Site, Kaduna. Cadets will be kitted, accommodated and fed at Federal Government expense throughout the duration of training. Officer cadets will also receive a monthly allowance for general upkeep.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

In response to request from candidates for reference materials, the Academy has offered a Compendium of Past Questions & Answers at a cost of ₦3,000.00 only. This can be purchased from the Registry Department, NDA Kaduna or from designated Zenith Bank branches.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION

Upon purchase of Access or PIN Codes, prospective candidates should follow the link on the (NDA Official Website) or log on to the (NDA Application Portal) and complete the online application form.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION INTO THE REGULAR COURSE OF NDA

To be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy a candidate (Males and Females are eligible) must have the following:
•   Minimum of 5 credit passes at SSCE (WAEC or NECO) or GCE O Level or Grade II Teachers Certificate obtained in not more than 2 sittings, relevant to the Faculty of their choice.
•   Credit in English Language and Mathematics
•   At least one supporting relevant credit to the compulsory credits in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science. However, only one supporting relevant credit is required in the Faculty of Engineering.
•   Be at least 17 years old and not more than 21 years old at the time of entry into the Academy. Note that Nigerian Airforce candidates must be between 17 and 18 years old at entry.
•   Must not be less than 1.68 metres tall for male and 1.50 metres for female.
•   Must be medically and physically fit and must be of good moral character.
•   Must be single male or female without legal obligation to support any child or other individuals.
•   Present a Certificate of Origin obtained from a Local Government and a Certificate of State Indigeneship from the Office of the State Governor is desirable.
•   Furthermore, candidates are to note the following:
1.   Awaiting results are not qualified. Results not submitted with application form will not be accepted.
2.   Only examination results of 5 years from date taken will be accepted.
3.   Admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy is for both MALE and FEMALE NIGERIANS only.

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WRITTEN SELECTION EXAMINATION FOR 65TH REGULAR COURSE

General Instructions:
The following instructions apply to candidates seeking admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy for the 65th Regular Course.

PART ONE – USE OF ENGLISH.
The use of English is compulsory for ALL candidates

PART TWO – CHOICE OF SUBJECTS

A. CANDIDATES FOR ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.

Candidates for Arts and Social Sciences are to answer questions in any THREE of the following subjects, which must include the candidate's chosen course.

•   Mathematics
•   Economics
•   Geography
•   History
•   Government

B. CANDIDATES FOR ENGINEERING.

Candidates for Engineering are to answer ALL questions in the following subjects:
•   Mathematics
•   Physics
•   Chemistry

C. CANDIDATES FOR THE SCIENCES.

Candidates for the Sciences are to answer all questions in any THREE of the following subjects, which must include the candidates chosen course of study.

•   Mathematics
•   Physics
•   Chemistry
•   Biology

EXAMINATION CENTRES

1   Adamawa   Government Day Secondary School Opposite HQ 23 Armd Bde, Yola
2   Bauchi   Army Children School, Bauchi
3   Benue   Command Secondary School, Makurdi
4   Cross River   Army Children School, Akim Barracks, Calabar
5   Ebonyi   Command Secondary School, Abakaliki
6   Edo   Nigerian Air Force Primary School, Benin
7   Enugu   Army Day Secondary School, Abakpa Barracks, Enugu
8   FCT   Command Day Secondary School, Lungi Barracks, Abuja
9   Gombe   Govt Science Secondary School, Jeka Da Fari, Gombe
10   Imo   Holy Ghost College, Owerri
11   Kaduna   Command Secondary School, Kaduna South
12   Kaduna   Nigerian Defence Academy, Permanent Site, Kaduna
13   Kaduna   Nigerian Defence Academy, Old Site, Kaduna
14   Kano   Army Day Secondary School, Bukavu Barracks, Kano
15   Lagos   Command Children's School/Command Day Secondary School, Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos
16   Lagos   Navy Secondary School, Ojo Town, Lagos
17   Ondo   Army Day Secondary School, Akure
18   Oyo   Command Day Secondary School Odogbo, Ibadan
19   Plateau   Command Day Secondary School Rukuba Barracks, Jos
20   Rivers   Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt
21   Sokoto   Army Day Secondary School, Sokoto