Apply for the NDA 77th Regular Course Admission 2025/2026. Check eligibility, requirements, screening dates, and how to apply online. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Nigerian Defence Academy!
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has released the admission form for the 77th regular course. Below, you will find the deadline, form price, requirements, and other important details.
The online application for admission into the 77th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, will be open from November 6, 2024, to April 30, 2025. Both male and female Nigerians can apply.
The NDA screening test is the first phase of the Post-UTME process. This test will take place on May 24, 2025.
If you want to join the Nigerian Defence Academy and are looking for details about the admission form for 2025/2026, this information will help you.
The NDA admission application is currently open. The form is available on the NDA cadet application portal.
To apply, you must have scored the required JAMB cut-off mark for NDA. Also, you must have selected the Nigerian Defence Academy as your first-choice institution when registering for JAMB.
The application form for the 77th Regular Course is still available. Below, you will find the steps to apply for the NDA admission form and other important information.
Continue reading to learn how to apply for the NDA Regular Course.
NDA Form 2025 – Apply Now
The 77th Regular Course admission form for the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna is still available for application.
The NDA 77th application form is on sale. The cost of the form is N7,000 (Seven thousand naira only). Candidates can access the form through the NDA 77RC application portal.
To apply, candidates should:
- Visit the official application portal www.ndaapplications.net
- Click on “Purchase Access Code”
- Fill in their details to get an ORDER ID
- Generate a REMITA Retrieval Reference (RRR) Code
- Pay the sum of N7,000 using REMITA
Important Note:
- Only payments made using RRR Codes generated from the application portal will be accepted.
- The application for the 77th Regular Course is still open, but a deadline has been set.
Make sure to complete your application before the deadline.
NDA 77th Regular Course Admission Requirements
To apply for the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 77th Regular Course, you must meet the following conditions:
- You must be single (male or female) and must not have any legal responsibility for a child or any other person.
- You must have taken the UTME (JAMB exam) and scored at least the minimum required mark set by JAMB.
- You must have passed English, Mathematics, and two other subjects related to your chosen course, as per the JAMB Brochure.
- You must be at least 17 years old but not more than 21 years at the time of applying.
- You must have good moral character.
- You must be physically and medically fit.
- Knowing French, Arabic, or Mandarin will be an added advantage.
- Your height must be at least 1.68 meters (for males) and 1.65 meters (for females).
- You must have at least 5 credits in GCE, SSCE (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS) in not more than two sittings. These credits must include Mathematics, English, and three other relevant subjects.
- You must present a Certificate of Indigeneship from your State or Local Government.
Important Notes:
- Admission is only for Nigerians (male and female).
- Candidates waiting for results are not eligible to apply.
- If you submit the form without your O-level results, it will not be accepted.
- Only O-level results from the last five years will be considered.
- Admission is strictly by merit. Do not pay anyone who promises to help you gain admission.
- The NDA 77th Application Form can only be purchased through the official school portal.
- Remita is the only authorized payment platform. All payments must be made through Remita.
Make sure you meet all the requirements before applying.
NDA Screening Test Date and Requirements
Only candidates who meet the admission requirements and have the required JAMB scores will be allowed to take the NDA Screening Test.
- JAMB Score Requirement:
- 180 for Arts, Social Sciences, and Science courses
- 210 for Engineering courses
If you meet the requirements, you can print the NDA Screening Test Admission Card and take part in the screening at the designated centers.
Required Documents for NDA Screening Test
All eligible candidates must bring the following documents to the Screening Test Centre:
- Acknowledgement Form
- Screening Test Admission Card
- JAMB Result Slip
- TWO (2) Passport-Sized Photographs (3.5 x 5 inches)
- The photos must show the upper body (chest and head).
- The back of the photo must include:
- Candidate’s Name
- Course of Study
- State
- Exam Centre
- Exam Number
- Signature
Next Stage After Screening
- Only candidates who pass the NDA Screening Test will be invited for the Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB).
- Those who pass the final stage of the selection process will be admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy.
Ensure you meet the requirements and have all necessary documents before the screening.
Benefits of Applying for the Nigerian Defence Academy
Candidates who are admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Regular Course will receive both military and academic training as Officer Cadets.
Training Duration
- Nigerian Army cadets – 5 years of training
- Nigerian Navy and Air Force cadets – 4 years of training
What You Will Gain After Training
- A Bachelor’s Degree (BSc, BEng, BA) in a core discipline.
- A Presidential Commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
This means successful cadets will graduate with both a university degree and a military career.
FAQs
- Who can apply for NDA admission?
- Any Nigerian male or female who meets the age, education, and health requirements can apply.
- What is the age limit for NDA admission?
- You must be at least 17 years old but not more than 21 years when applying.
- What is the cost of the NDA admission form?
- The form costs N7,000 (Seven thousand naira only).
- What JAMB score do I need to apply?
- You need 180 for Arts, Social Sciences, and Science courses.
- You need 210 for Engineering courses.
- What will I get after completing NDA training?
- You will get a Bachelor’s Degree and a Presidential Commission into the Nigerian Armed Forces.
