The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has opened applications for the 77th Regular Course in Kaduna. Both male and female Nigerians can apply, provided they meet the eligibility requirements.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the NDA 77 Regular Course, candidates must:

• Be medically and physically fit with good moral character.
• Be single, with no legal obligation to support a child or dependents.
• Present a Certificate of Indigeneship from their state or local government.
• Be at least 17 years old and not more than 21 years old by August 2025.
• Have at least five O-level credits, including English and Mathematics, in GCE, WAEC, NECO, NBAIS, or NABTEB in not more than two sittings.
• Have passed UTME and met the national standard set by JAMB.
• Be at least 1.68 meters tall (male) or 1.65 meters tall (female).
• Knowledge of French, Arabic, or Mandarin is an advantage.

Screening Test Conditions

Candidates must have a UTME score of:

• 180 or above for Arts, Social Sciences, and Sciences.
• 210 or above for Engineering courses. Only those who meet these requirements will be eligible to print their Screening Test Admission Card and take part in the screening test.

Screening Test Date and Requirements

• Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025.
• Candidates must bring:
  • Acknowledgement Form.
  • Screening Test Admission Card.
  • JAMB result slip.
  • Two passport-sized photographs (3.5 x 5 inches).
    • The photographs should show the candidate’s face and shoulders and must have the following written on the back:
      • Name, Exam number, State, Exam centre, Course of study, Signature.

Only successful candidates from the screening test will proceed to the Armed Forces Selection Board, with the final list of successful candidates to be published later.

Training and Duration

Successful candidates will undergo military and academic training at the NDA for five years. Upon completion, cadets will earn a degree (BSc, BEng, or BA) and will be commissioned into the Nigerian Armed Forces.

How to Apply for NDA 77 Regular Course

The online application for the NDA 77 Regular Course is open from Wednesday, 6 November 2024 to 30 April 2025.

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit the NDA application portal.
2. Select “Purchase Access Code” and enter your details.
3. Pay ₦3,500 via REMITA using the generated ORDER ID and RRR code.
4. Complete the online application form.

Only payments made through RRR codes generated on the portal will be accepted.

JAMB Requirement:

Candidates must also apply to JAMB 2025 and select NDA as their first choice. They must sit for the UTME exam and meet the required cut-off score.

Important Notes:

• Applications without O-level results will be rejected.
• Awaiting results are not accepted.
• O-level results must not be older than five years.
• Admission is strictly for Nigerians (male and female).

Submission of Applications:

Completed applications must be submitted online, including scanned SSCE results. Once submitted, candidates should download the Acknowledgement Form.

Administration and Costs:

All training, logistics, and administration costs for Regular Course cadets are covered by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Cadets are full-time students and not employees, meaning they cannot claim employment rights if they withdraw or are dismissed before commissioning as officers.

Reference Materials:

The NDA offers a Compendium of Past Questions & Answers for candidates who want study materials. This is available for purchase at the NDA Registry.

For further details, visit the NDA official website or email info@ndaapplications.net.

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