MY SON IS STUDYING IN CLASS 10 ICSE BOARD. HE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING ARMED FORCES AND WANTS TO APPEAR FOR NDA EXAM. HOW SHOULD HE PROCEED?

Ans: If keen, he must apply for the NDA written examination scheduled for September 2023. Future in the Armed Forces is bright, let me assure you! All the best to him!

Ans: It is important to have some proficiency in written and spoken English to appear in the SSB after you have cleared the written exam for joining your he forces. Please get him to join a class or do what it takes to improve his spoken and written English.
All the best!

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: 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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