Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) – This is to inform the general public that online application for admission into the 69th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna will be available from 8th November to 28th February 2017. Admission into NDA is open to both Male and Female Nigerians.
Title: NDA – Application for Admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy 69th Regular Course
Examination Date and Requirements
- The examination will be conducted as an Entrance Examination and it is scheduled to hold on Saturday 22 April 2017.
- Therefore, all eligible candidates are to bring along their Acknowledgement Form, Examination Admission Card, JAMB result slip and TWO (2) postcard sized (3.5 x 5 inches) photographs to the Examination Centre on the examination date.
- The photographs should show only from the chest upwards and should contain the candidate’s Name, Exam number, State, Exam Centre, Course of study and Signature at the back.
- Only successful candidates at the NDA Entrance Examination 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 honours degree in a core discipline (BSc, BEng, BA).
- They will equally earn a commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Administration
- All Regular Course cadets will train in NDA and the cost of their administration and logistics will be borne by the Federal Government.
Reference Materials
- In response to requests from candidates for reference materials, the Academy has offered a Compendium of Past Questions & Answers to interested candidates which can be purchased from the Academy Registry, NDA.
Requirements for Admission into Academic Departments of the Nigerian Defence Academy
To be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), a candidate must have the following:
- Minimum of 5 credit passes at SSCE (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) or GCE ‘O’ Level obtained in not more than 2 sittings relevant to the Faculty of their choices.
- Credit in English Language and Mathematics.
- At least two supporting relevant credits to the compulsory credits in Faculty of Military Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences while that of Faculty of Science is shown in the columns for compulsory and relevant credits. 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 as at the month of August in the year of entry into the Academy (2018). Note that candidates who desire to join the Nigerian Air Force must be between 17 and 18 years old at entry, and also the Nigerian Army has suspended the enlistment of female candidates in her Regular Combatant programme in NDA.
- Must not be less than 1.68 metres tall for male and 1.58 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 State of Origin obtained from a Local
- Government Area or a Certificate of State Indigeneship from the Office of the State Governor.
- Working knowledge of French Language will be an added advantage.
Furthermore, candidates are to note the following:
- Candidates awaiting results are not qualified. Application forms submitted without results will not be accepted.
- Only examination results of not more than 5 years old from the date of examination will be accepted.
- Currently, admission into the Academy is for both male and female Nigerians only, and is limited to Navy and Air Force in the case of female candidates.
1) Course Requirements for faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Course: BSc Economics
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Economics and Mathematics
Relevant Credits:
- Accounts, Commerce, Government, Civic Education, Geography and History
Course: BSc Accounting
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Economics and Mathematics
Relevant Credits:
- Commerce, Government, Civic Education, Accounting, Geography and History
Course: BA French
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Economics and Mathematics
Relevant Credits:
- Economics, Geography, Government, Civic Education and History
Course: BSc Geography
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Economics and Mathematics
Relevant Credits:
- History, Economics, Government, Civic Education Physics, Chemistry and Biology (preference will be given to those having credits in social science subjects).
Course: BA History
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, History or Government/Civil Education and Mathematics
Relevant Credits:
- Economics, Geography, Commerce and French
Course: BSc Political Science and Defence Studies
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Government/Civic Education and Mathematics
Relevant Credits:
- History, Economics, French and Geography
Course: BSc Psychology
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Economics and Mathematics
Relevant Credits:
- Economics, Government, Civic Education, Chemistry and Geography
2) Course Requirements for Faculty of Military Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
Course: B.Sc Intelligence and Cyber Security Studies
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Computer Studies and Mathematics
Relevant Credits:
- Economics/Geography Chemistry/Biology
Course: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Economics and Mathematics
Relevant Credits:
- Chemistry, Government, History and Geography
Course: Military Science and Technology
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Physics and Mathematics
Relevant Credits:
3) Course Requirements for Faculty of Engineering
Course: BEng Civil
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
Relevant Credits:
- Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology and Geography
Course: BEng Electrical and Electronics
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
Relevant Credits:
- Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics and Biology
Course: BEng Mechanical
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
Relevant Credits:
- Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics and Biology
4) Course Requirements for Faculty of Science
Course: B.Sc Biological Sciences
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
Relevant Credits:
- Any one of the listed subjects: Physics, Further Mathematics and Agric Science
Course: B.Sc Chemistry
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English
- English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
Relevant Credits:
- Any one of the listed subjects: Biology and Further Mathematics
Course: B.Sc Mathematics
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English
- English Language, Mathematics and Physics
Relevant Credits:
- Any two of the listed subjects: Chemistry and Further Mathematics and Biology
Course: BSc Computer Science
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
- English Language, Mathematics and Physics.
Relevant Credits:
- Any two of the listed subjects: Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Biology
Course: B.Sc Physics
General Requirement:
- 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English
- English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Relevant Credits:
- Any one of the listed subjects: Biology, Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing
Closing Date
28th February, 2017.
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Nigerian Defence Academy Admission into the 69th Regular Course 2017