Physical requirement for NDA exam?

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Que. I want to appear in NDA exam, will you please let me know the physical requirement for taking NDA exam?

You must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defense Academy and Naval Academy Examination as per guidelines given :

  1. Must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/disability which is likely in interfere  with the efficient performance of military duties.
  2. There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or under weight. you should not be overweight or obese.
  3. The minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cms. (162.5 cms for Air Force) 

Imp: Height relax able upto 2.5 cm (5 cm. for Navy) may be allowed where the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard on completion of his training.

Chest should be well developed. Fully expanded chest should not be less than 81 cms.  The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms.

There should be no disease of bones and joints of the body. Minor congenital defects which are not likely to interfere in the performance of military duties may be acceptable on merit.


Exam : National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Exam