NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY REGULAR CADETS ADMISSION PROCESS

NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY 

REGULAR CADETS ADMISSION PROCESS

 REQUIREMENTS

• Male and female (female for
Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air
Force only).
• Must be between 17 and 21 years
old in August of the admission

year
(exceptions:: between between 1717 and and 18 years for Air Force cadets)
• 5 credit passes at O’ Level
obtained in not more than 2
sittings including English and
Mathematics.
• Not less than 1.68 or 1.58 metres
tall for male and female
respectively.

JAMB
• Any university of the
candidate’s choice – no
restriction. NDA need not
be selected.
•• Meet Meet the the national national minimum minimum
cut off mark of 180.
• Qualified to write NDA
Entrance Examination
(equivalent to Post-UTME) at
examination centre of
choice.

NDA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

• Candidates are required to write
4 subjects depending on the
choice of course.
• English Language is compulsory
for all.
• There are 40 questions per
subject making a total of 160
questions.
• 50 candidates shortlisted per
state in order of merit to face the
Armed Forces Selection Board.

 ARMED FORCES SELECTION BOARD

• AFSB constituted yearly by the
Defence Headquarters.
• AFSB composed of equal
representation of members in
terms terms of of geographical geographical spread spread..
• Objective is to make final
selection of physically, mentally,
academically and medically fit
candidates for admission as
cadets in

NDA.SELECTION STAGES AFSB

• Credential screening – examine
original copies, look out for
alterations in age or certificate,
subject combination and age of
certificate (should not be more
than than 55 years years old) old)..
• Medical test (comprehensive).
• 3.2 km Race – 18 minutes for
male and 22 minutes for female
• Physical and mental tests –
obstacle crossing, sand modelling,
etc.

STAGES OF THE AFSB
(Cont)

• Aptitude test comprising essay
and objective questions.
• Psychological test.
• Board interview with the
candidate.
• Admission of successful
candidates (10 or more per state).

APPLICATION RULES FOR THE NAF AIRMEN/AIRWOMEN RECRUITMENT EXERCISE BMTC 2016

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION INTO THE NIGERIAN AIRFORCE

1. Nationality: Applicant must be of Nigerian origin.
2. Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 22 years for non-tradesmen/women, 17 and 24 years for tradesmen/women by 31 December 2016. Those applying as drivers must be between the ages of 18 and 28 years by 31 December 2016
3. Marital Status: All applicants must be single.
4. Height: Minimum height is 1.68 meters or 5.5ft for males and 1.65m or 5.4ft for females.
5. Medical Fitness: All applicants must be medically fit and meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

6. Non-Tradesmen/women: Applicants must possess a minimum of 3 credits including Mathematics and English Language in SSCE/NECO/GCE obtained not later than 6 years to this exercise. In addition, applicants are also required to possess their school's testimonials.
7. Tradesmen/women: Applicants must possess National Diploma, NABTEB, RN/RM or City & Guild Certificate. Candidate with only Trade Test Certificate are required to also have a minimum of 3 passes in GCE/SSCE/NECO including English. In addition, applicants applying as tradesmen/tradeswomen must possess National Diploma (with minimum of Lower Credit) or other relevant trade qualification from government-approved institutions. Note that applicants with Higher National Diploma or First Degrees/Post-Graduate Certificates, University Diplomas and Grade II Teacher's certificates will not be considered for recruitment as airmen/airwomen into the Nigerian Air Force and should not apply.

                   

1. Attestation Forms: Applicant's attestation form must be signed by a military officer from the same state as the applicant and not below the rank of Squadron Leader or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy, and Police Officer of the rank of Assistant CP and above. Local Governments Chairmen/Secretaries, magistrates and principals of government Secondary Schools from applicants' state of origin can also sign the attestation forms. The signees passport photograph and either photocopy of drivers licence or international passport must be attached. In addition, applicants are to bring with them a letter of attestation of good character from any of the officers above to the Zonal Recruitment Centers and final selection interview.
2. Requirements: Applicants are advised to carefully read the requirements below before filling the form:
   1. Medical Records: National Diploma Medical Records.
   2. Nursing: RN/RM
   3. Lab Technician: National Diploma Medical Lab Science.
   4. X-Ray Technician: National Diploma X-ray Technology.
   5. Dental Technician: National Diploma Dental Technology/Dental Therapy
   6. Pharmacy Technician: National Diploma Pharmacy Technology.
   7. Environmental Technician: National Diploma Environmental Technology.
   8. Biomed Technician: National Diploma Biomed Technology.
   9. Optometry Technician: National Diploma Optometry Technology.
   10. Statistics: National Diploma Stats.
   11. Assistant Chaplain: National Diploma Christian Religious Study.
   12. Assistant Imam: National Diploma Arabic/Islamic Studies.
   13. Engineering Technicians: National Diploma Mechanical Engr./Electrical Electronics Engr/Air Engineering Technology.
   14. Meteorologist: WMO Class III Meteorology Assistant Certificate.
   15. Domestic Electricians:                                 National Diploma Electrical Electronics, National Diploma/Trade Test Cert 1,2,3 Domestic Elect, Work.
   16. Building Technology: National Diploma Building tech/QS/Land Surveying/Civil Engineering.
   17. Public Relations/Info:         National Diploma Mass Comm. Cert/Trade Test Cert in Videography/Photography.
   18. Secretarial Assistants:                                 National Diploma Office Technology Management.
   19. Library Assistants: National Diploma/NCE Library Science.
   20. Music:                                 National Diploma Music. In addition, playing experience in any recognised Band will be an advantage.
   21. Driver/Mechanic: Trade Test and current driver's license with practical experience.
   22. Works: Trade Test Cert in Welding/Carpentry/Painting/Sign Writing/Plumbing/Mason/domestic Electrician/Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
   23. Computer Tech: National Diploma/Computer Hardware Engr/Software Engr. Possession of recognized certifications will be an advantage.
   24. National Diploma Physiotherapy
   25. National Diploma Medical Supply
   26. National Diploma Printing Technology
   27. PE/Sports:                                 National Diploma/NCE Physical Education, Certificate of participation/Medals in National and International sporting competitions will be an added advantage.
   28. Catering:                                National Diploma in Catering Services.
   29. Education: NCE Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, Home Economics, Nigerian Languages, French, Business Management, Fine Art.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE PROCEEDING

1. All interested candidates can only submit one application. Any applicant who submits more than one application will be automatically disqualified.
2. Fill Your Registration Form.
3. Submit the Form.
4. Take note of your Application Number
5. Print Application Summary Page
6. Download and Print Acknowledgement Cards and Attestation Cards using your Application Number and Email Address to log in. 

http://www.careers.nigerianairforce.gov.ng/airmen/instructions

Download Past Questions
http://nigerianmilitaryanswersandquestions.blogspot.com/2016/03/download-nigerian-navy-nnbts-past.html

RECRUITMENT TESTS CENTRES

1. Qualifying Recruitment Tests will hold in the following Centers:
2. Makurdi: Nigerian Air Force Base, Markudi.
3. Ilorin: 227 Wing, Nigerian Air Force, Ilorin.
4. Lagos: Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja - Lagos.
5. Enugu: 305 Flying Training School, Enugu.
6. Port Harcourt: 97 Special Operations Group, Nigerian Air Force, Port Harcourt.
7. Benin: 81 Air Maritime Group, Nigerian Air Force Benin.
8. Kaduna: Nigerian Air Force Base, Kawo - Kaduna.
9. Kano: 303 Flying Training School, Kano.
10. Maiduguri: 204 Wing, Nigerian Air Force Base, Maiduguri.
11. Ipetu-Ijesha: Nigerian Air Force Institute of Safety, Ipetu-Ijesha.
12. Sokoto: 55 Forward Operation Base Mabera, Sokoto.
13. Yola: 75 Strike Group, Nigerian Air Force, Yola.
14. Jos: 330 Nigerian Air Force Station, Jos.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified, Local Government Chairmen/Secretaries and other specified officers in Paragraph 8.
2. Photocopies of:
3. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age (Any age declaration done later than 4 years to this exercise will not be acceptable).
4. Educational/Trade Certificates.
5. Indigenship certificate from applicant's State of Origin

NDA 68 Regular Combantant Course Admission

NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION INTO ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
OF THE NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY RESTRICTED

1. To be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy, a
candidate must have the following:
a. Minimum of 5 credit passes at SSCE (WAEC or NECO) or GCE ‘O’
Level obtained in not more than 2 sittings relevant to the Faculty of
their choices.
b. Credit in English Language and Mathematics.
c. At least two supporting relevant credits to the compulsory credits
in Faculty of Military Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science. However, only one
supporting relevant credit is required in the Faculty of Engineering.
d. 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. Note that
candidates who desire to join the Nigerian Airforce 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 Academy.
e. Must not be less than 1.68 metres tall for male and 1.58 metres
for female.
f. Must be medically and physically fit and must be of good moral
character.
g. Must be single male or female without legal obligation to support
any child or other individuals.
h. 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.

2. Furthermore, candidates are to note the following:
a. Candidates awaiting results are not qualified. Results not
submitted with application form will not be accepted.
b. Only examination results of 5 years old from the date of
examination will be accepted.
c. Currently, admission into the Academy is for both male and
female Nigerians only, and is limited to Navy and Airforce in the case
of female candidates.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF MILITARY SCIENCES
AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES RESTRICTED

Course General Requirement Compulsory
Credits
Relevant Credits
BSc Intelligence
and Cyber
Security Studies
5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
Computer Studies
and Mathematics
Economics,
Government/Civic
Education, Geography
and History
BSc Peace and
Conflict Studies
5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
Government/Civic
Education and
Mathematics
Economics, Geography
and History
BSc Leadership
and War
Studies
5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
History and
Mathematics
Economics,
Government/Civic
Education and
Geography

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL
SCIENCES RESTRICTED

Course General Requirement Compulsory
Credits
Relevant Credits
BSc Economics 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
Economics and
Mathematics
Accounts, Commerce,
Government/Civic
Education, Geography
and History
BSc Accounting 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
Economics and
Mathematics
Commerce,
Government/Civic
Education, Accounting,
Geography and History

RESTRICTED

BA French 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
French and
Mathematics
Economics, Geography,
Government/Civic
Education and History
BSc Geography 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
Geography and
Mathematics
History, Economics,
Government/Civic
Education Physics,
Chemistry and Biology
(preference will be
given to those having
credits in social science
subjects)
BA History 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
History or
Government/Civil
Education and
Mathematics
Economics, Geography,
Commerce and French
BSc Political
Science and
Defence Studies
5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
Government/Civic
Education and
Mathematics
History, Economics,
French and Geography
BSc Psychology 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
Biology and
Mathematics
Economic,
Government/Civic
Education, Chemistry
and Geography

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
BEng Civil 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Chemistry and
Physics
Technical Drawing,
Further
Mathematics,
Biology and
Geography
BEng Electrical
and Electronics
5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Chemistry and
Physics
Technical Drawing,
Further Mathematics
and Biology
BEng Mechanical 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Chemistry and
Physics
Technical Drawing,
Further Mathematics
and Biology

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE

COURSE GENERAL REQUIREMENT COMPULSORY CREDITS
RELEVANT CREDITS
BSc Biological
Sciences
5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Biology and
Chemistry
Physics, Further
Mathematics and
Agric Science
BSc Chemistry 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Chemistry and
Biology
Physics and Further
Mathematics
BSc Mathematics 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics and
Physics
Chemistry and
Further
Mathematics,
BSc Computer
Science
5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics and
Physics
Chemistry, Further
Mathematics and
Biology
BSc Physics 5 credit passes in not
more than 2 sittings
including English
Language and
Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics and
Physics
Chemistry, Biology,
Further Mathematics
and Technical
Drawing
APPLICATION GUIDELINE
All applications for the 68th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence
Academy must be done electronically through www.ndaapplications.net.
Please read through the Requirements Section before continuing with the
application.
1. Accessing the Home Portal

a. Using any browser of your choice, preferably (google chrome,
Mozilla firefox) go to http://www.ndaapplications.net and wait for the
portal to load.

b. If you are visiting the site for the first time, click on Purchase
Access Code, fill in your details as required via REMITA then click
NEXT to obtain your ORDER ID and REMITA Retrieval Reference
(RRR) Code.

c. Click on Pay with Remita after which you would be redirected to
Remita’s site to make payment.

i. Follow the instructions on the site to pay online after which you
would be returned to the sign up page on the Application Portal
to create your login profile, or

ii. Click on Print Invoice to print your details and pay at a bank.
Go back to the Application Portal to
http://www.ndaapplications.net and click on Create
Account/Login, on the Login page select Sign Up Here to create
your account profile after entering all the required details
including the RRR Code.

d. If you have previously created an account then click on Create
Account/Login and then login using your registered Email and
Password credentials previously created.

e. If you have previously created credentials protocol but have
forgotten your Password, click on Create Account/Login and then on
Recover Password link to take you to the password recovery page to
recover your password.
2. Creating your Credentials (Sign Up)

a. All the fields on this page are compulsory.

b. You must provide your full name, email address (working email
address), mobile number and password.

c. Your password and confirm password must be the same and
must have at least 6 characters in length preferably with a
combination of alphabets and numbers.

d. The portal will respond with a success message if you have
successfully created your credential data and redirect you to the Log
In Page automatically.

e. If for any reason you are not successful with the Sign Up, please
try again.
3. Log In

a. On the Login Page, provide the email and password that was
used to create your credential protocol, and click Log In.

b. This Action will authenticate the User before redirecting you to
the Application Form.

c. If the email and password provided are wrong, the application
will respond with an error message and request for another.
4. Filling the Application Form

a. The Application Form Page opens as soon as you provide your
correct credentials and it is divided into 6 sections (Personal Data,
Schools Attended, Qualifications Obtained, Choice of Service,
Faculty and Departments, Passport Upload).

b. All the fields marked asterisk (*) are compulsory.

c. Personal Data –
(1) Application Number is generated by the System if your
application is successful.
(2) Fill the Form in a Capitalize Each word Format (e.g
NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY).
(3) Type in boxes as provided.

(4) Select your option in Drop down boxes as provided.
(5) Provide your Phone Numbers as (e.g 070XXXXXXXX).
(6) Date of Birth must be filled in the format dd-mm-yyyy.
(7) Height must be in numeric format only (e.g 170) in
centimeters.

d. Schools Attended
(1) You should provide the complete name of each school
attended.
(2) From and To Fields must be numeric only 4-digit year.

e. Qualifications Obtained –
(1) You must provide your correct JAMB details as required.
(2) You can only use 1 or 2 results which can be 2 different
exams in a particular year or 2 exams done in different years or 1
single exam of any of the Exam Type.
(3) Select your Subject and grades as applicable.

f. Choice of Service – You must choose 2 different options here.

g. Faculty and Department – Select faculty and then the
department for the course you wish to study. Only one option is
available here. It must correspond with the course you chose on
JAMB portal.

h. Passport Upload – Please choose passport with a clear view of
your face showing your two ears with a plain background. The
passport size should not be more than 300KB.

i. Save button – Use this button if you have not completed some
parts of the Application Form. The platform will retrieve your saved
session when next you log in to complete the form.
Note: You must complete the form and Submit before the closing
date of the application.

j. Submit button – Click on this button where you have
provided all the compulsory and optional fields of the Application
Form. (This will automatically take you to Document Upload Form).
Changes cannot be made to the Application Form once it is submitted.

5. Document Upload Form –
The Document Upload Form must be completed, otherwise your
application will be disqualified.
You must upload the following documents:
 Scanned WAEC/NECO Certificate for each of the Qualification
submitted.
 Scanned birth Certificate.
Click on Submit to Complete as soon you have uploaded the
scanned documents.
6. Printing Acknowledgement Form – Please print the
Acknowledgement Form as soon as you have completed the Application as
specified above.
Note: The Link to Print Acknowledgment Form will be automatically
seen after you have completed your application form and submitted
your documents.
7. JAMB Result Requirement (OFFICIAL PROCESSING)
The remaining steps will involve the Nigerian Defence Academy to
process your application against your submitted JAMB details.
a. You must score at least the National Cut-Off JAMB Score to
qualify to sit for the Entrance Examination.
b. You must sit for JAMB UTME Examination with subject
combinations relevant to your intended Course of Study in Nigerian
Defence Academy as provided by JAMB.
c. Candidates for Engineering Courses must score at least 210 in
JAMB.
8. Choice of Examination Centre – After the release of JAMB results
candidates who meet the cut-off mark will be required to log on to the
portal and select the examination centre of their choice.
AFTER SITTING AND RELEASE OF THE NDA EXAMINATION
RESULT FOR 68TH COURSE, AN SMS AND EMAIL WILL BE SENT

TO YOU TO PRINT LGA and PARENTS/GUARDIAN ATTESTATION
FORM.
9. Printing of LGA and Parents/Guardian Attestation Form – Please
log online and Print the LGA Attestation Form and Parent/Guardian
Attestation Form. Follow the instruction on the Forms to complete them
and await your invitation for final interview.