NDA Application Form 2025 (Out): Direct Link & Steps to Apply Online

NDA 2 Application Form 2025 has been activated on 28th May 2025. The last date to apply for the NDA 2 has been extended. Candidates will be able to apply online until 20th June 2025. Interested candidates who want to fill out the application form for UPSC NDA can do so through online mode only. The details regarding the UPSC NDA Apply Online process, application dates, application fee, etc have been provided in this article.

• The application fee is INR 100 for all candidates except those belonging to SC/ST/ Female/ Wards of JCOs/ NCOs/ORs categories. Such candidates are exempted form application fee payment.

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NDA Application Form 2025: Important  Dates

Given below are all the necessary NDA Exam dates for filling out the UPSC NDA Application Form. Keep in mind these dates to complete the UPSC NDA apply online process and avoid any last-minute hassles.

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Steps to Apply Online NDA Application Form 2025

The NDA application form has to be filled in two parts. The steps to fill out the application form have been given very clearly here. The candidates can go through the full procedure and then fill out the application form to avoid any errors.

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NDA Application Form Filling Part I

The candidates will have to follow the 4-step procedure given below while NDA Apply Online for Part I.

Step-I: The candidate needs to register on the official website of NDA through the OTR Portal.

Step-II: As the next step, the candidate has to choose the preferred branch which he/she wants to join in the National Defence Academy.

Step-III: The candidates need to enter their contact details such as phone no. and email id.

Step-IV Fill in all the required details in the NDA 2025 Application Form.

Step-V The last step to complete the registration process is the generation of the Registration ID.

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The table mentioned below shows all the details which the candidates need enter in the registration form.

NDA Application Form Filling Part II

Candidates after filling out Part I of the NDA Application Form can move on to fill the next part of the application form. The steps to NDA Apply Online has been given below.

Step-I Pay the application fee for the UPSC NDA II Exam as applicable.

Step-II The candidates need to select the preferred city where they want their exam centre to be allotted.

Step-III Upload all the documents required: photograph, signature, and photo-identity proof as per the required file size and format.

Step-IV Agree to the declaration and submit your application form for UPSC NDA Exam. Download a copy of the application form for future reference.

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Pre-requisite for NDA Form 2025 Apply Online 

Upload the relevant images and documents as asked by the UPSC in jpg/ jpeg format. And photo identity card in PDF format in the dimension specified by the Commission.

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NDA Application Fee 2025 (Expected)

The candidates who are willing for NDA Form 2025 apply online will have to pay the applicable NDA Application Fee, The fee can be filled out online using a debit card, credit card, UPI, and net banking. The aspirants belonging to the SC/ST category will be exempted. Other aspirants have to pay a sum of a hundred rupees.

To get the detailed NDA Previous Year Question Paper, candidates can visit the linked article.

Documents Required for NDA Form 2025 Apply Online

The candidates require a few documents that they need to attach at the time of filling out the NDA Application Form. The list of all the documents has been given below for candidates to go through.

• Scanned photograph and signature
• Photo ID in PDF format (Aadhar Card / Voter Card/PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government)
• Bank details used to make an online transaction
• Marksheet and admit card of Class 10th and 12th

To get the detailed NDA Selection Process, candidates can visit the linked article.

NDA Application Form 2025 Correction

Candidates must take due care before UPSC NDA Apply Online. After applying, try verifying your application form twice or thrice before submitting it. However, candidates can make certain modifications to the submitted application form within the application correction deadline specified by the candidate.

For details on the UPSC NDA Syllabus, refer to the linked article.

How to Withdraw NDA Application Form 2025?

Candidates need to be thoughtful before applying for the 2025 NDA Exam. The steps to withdraw the NDA Application Form are as follows. 

Step 1: On the home page, click the link to withdraw the online application.

Step 2: Enter your registration ID.

Step 3: Fill in your name, gender, date of birth, father's and mother's names, phone number, and email address.

Step 4: Choose 'Yes' or 'No' from the dropdown menu.

Step 5: Accept the terms and conditions as written.

Step 6: Candidates who do not want to take the exam will withdraw their application.

Step 7: Candidates' registered mobile number and email address will receive separate OTPs.

Step 8: Only after validating the OTP can a withdrawal request be processed.

Step 9: Candidates must print the receipt after their request for online application withdrawal is approved.

Step 10: The application cannot be revived after it has been removed.

Step 11: An auto-generated email and SMS will be sent to the candidate's registered email id and mobile number once the application has been successfully withdrawn.

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Common Reasons for NDA Application Form Rejection

There are chances of UPSC rejecting applicants' application form. The common reasons for the NDA application form getting rejected are mentioned below.

• Incomplete submission of application forms.
• Documents not submitted as per the UPSC guidelines
• Payment of application fees was delayed
• Applicants not fitting into the eligibility criteria

To get the detailed UPSC NDA Exam Pattern, candidates can visit the linked article.

Things To Keep In Mind While UPSC NDA Apply Online

There are some things to keep in mind while UPSC NDA Apply Online, Go through the points mentioned below.

• Use an active mobile number and email address
• Make sure to note your unique registration id somewhere safe
• Keep your fee receipt safely
• Application Fee is non-refundable

For details on the UPSC NDA Salary, refer to the linked article.

NDA Payment Details Not Received from Bank: What to Do?

There are chances that UPSC might not receive your payment details due to problems persisting in your bank. In such situations, candidates are recommended to follow these guidelines.

• Candidates must submit their documentary proof of the application fee payment to the Under Secretary (NDA), UPSC. 
• Candidates must submit their documentary proof prior to at least ten days before its release date.
• Upon finding the proper documentary proof of verified payment, the commission will allow the aspirants to appear for the exam.
• Candidates must check their email ID to receive an official message after they’ve finally submitted the NDA application fee with successful payment status. 

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Contact Details to Resolve Discrepancies in NDA Application Form

I hope this article helped you understand the UPSC NDA exam application form procedure in detail. If you have any queries regarding it, do let us know in the comment section below.

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