Hello Sir, My Child is in XII Std CBSE Board and have Taken PCM, he want to join NDA, please give us some idea about the future

Ans: NDA has entrance exam which is written when the student is in 12th standard. He can prepare for the entrance exam along with entrance exam for the colleges where he wants to pursue CS. Both can be done simultaneously.

Ans: You are interested in NDA. You have NOT mentioned whether you have joined any Coaching Center for the same. Please note, the UPSC has officially announced the schedule for the NDA & also for Naval Academy Exam. Application will start from 11th December and last date is 31st December. The exam will be held on 13th April, & the courses will commence in January 2026. It is advisable to prepare well for the exam due to competition. Also, please do not rely only on 1 entrance exam and most students commit the mistakes of appearing for 1-2 exams and then struggling to get admission. It is advisable to appear minimum for 5 entrance exams to have multiple options to choose the most suitable one. Better to appear also in CUET exam and other Private Colleges Entrance Exams in your State. Have Plan B & Plan C. (ONLY) if affordable by your parents, you can even try for Management Quota Seat with any one of the reputed colleges in your State/Location for the Branch in which you are interested. All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Ans: Dear Indrajit Sir, Key requirements and preparatory strategies for the NDA Exam encompass: Comprehending the examination format and curriculum (refer to the last exam's Information Bulletin accessible in PDF format on Google for guidance). Your son should establish a robust foundation in Mathematics and General Aptitude. He should create a study plan to prepare for the NDA in addition to his school syllabus. The most crucial aspect of the selecting procedure is 'Physical Fitness.' Kindly verify the information bulletin to ascertain if your son fulfills the eligibility conditions. To adequately prepare for the interview, he should cultivate the habit of reading newspapers regularly to remain informed about current affairs. It is very recommended to pursue coaching for the NDA, either offline or online, due to the intense competition faced. It is advisable to prepare a Plan B for pursuing Computer Science in the event that NDA is unsuccessful. However, it is important to note that he cannot fully concentrate on both the NDA and Engineering Entrance Exams in conjunction with his school courses. He requires online instruction for Engineering Entrance Exams. I presume you have enrolled him in ISC for his 11th and 12th grades, whose syllabus is significantly more extensive than that of CBSE or the State Board. Please confer with your son regarding his ability to manage everything over the following two years. Participating in the CUET will provide an additional opportunity for his 3-Year Undergraduate Courses, such as BCA, among others. I recommend that you and your son determine before the end of this year which area to prioritize. National Defence Academy or Joint Entrance Examination? If NDA and JEE do not yield a satisfactory rank for admission into a reputable engineering college, will you consider pursuing a management quota seat for his CSE program? All the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future.

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