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National Defence Academy is situated in Khadakwasla, near Pune city of India. Get information on National Defence Academy (NDA), India.

National Defence Academy

Location: Khadakwasla (17 km from Pune)
Founded On: 6th October 1949
Inaugurated On: 16th January 1955
Highlights: It is the joint services academy of Army, Navy and Air Force

National Defence Academy (NDA) is the joint services academy of three armed forces of India - Army, Navy and Air Force. It is situated at Khadakwasla, which is approximately 17 km away from the Pune city of Maharashtra. The foundation stone of the NDA, also known as Khadakwasla Academy, was laid by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on 6th October 1949. It took a couple of years to fully construct the academy and it was inaugurated on 16th January 1955. The National Defence Academy serves as the training center for the cadets of Army, Navy and Air Force, where they are fully taught before going for pre-commission in their respective academies.

The Course
The duration of the course at the National Defence Academy is three years, after which the cadets pass out with a Bachelors' Degree. All the subjects taught at the university, at the graduation levels, form a part of the curriculum at NDA also. Apart from that, they are also taught and trained in the fundamental military sciences. Till two years, all the cadets are taught the same subjects. It is only in the third year that they choose one of the three branches of the Indian military services that they would join and then, are trained accordingly.

Admission
Admission to the courses at NDA is done on the basis of an entrance examination. It is conducted twice a year, by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India. After the written examination is cleared by a candidate, he is called in for multiple-round interviews. These include physiological testing and group discussions. The last hurdle to be crossed by the candidate comprises of the medical examination.

Minimum Qualification
The minimum qualification required to sit for the NDA Entrance Examination is high school (12th).

Facilities at NDA
The following facilities are provided at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.

Cadet's Mess
One of the most magnificent structures situated within the complex of the National Defence Academy of India is the Cadet's Mess. The seating capacity of the mess is more than 180.

Clubs
As far as recreation is concerned, National Defence Academy of Pune comprises of a number of indoor as well as outdoor clubs. Here, the cadets can pursue the activities of their own choice. The choices of clubs include

Outdoor Clubs
The outdoor clubs comprise of activities such as Aeromodelling, Archery, Automotive, Astronomy, Camera, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Karate, Kayaking, Nature and Wildlife Study, Para Gliding, Para Sailing, Riding and Polo, Rifle and Pistol, Rowing, Sailing, Swimming, Taekwando, Tennis, Trekking and Rock Climbing, Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Ship Modeling, 10m Air Weapon Shooting, Trap Shooting, Skeet Shooting, etc.

Indoor Clubs
Indoor Clubs provides facilities for those interested in pursuing Arts, Dramatics, Design & Craft, Journalism, Music, Radio & Electronics, Squash and Yoga.

Military Hospital
There is also a military hospital situated within the premises of NDA. Initially, it was started as 15 bedded 'Section Hospital' of the Military Hospital of the Pune. With time, the facilities as well as capacity of the hospital grew and today, this hospital can handle around 98 patients, simultaneously.

Dental Center
The Dental Center located at National Defence Academy was inaugurated in the year 1966. For the first few years, it was located somewhere else and got shifted to the present building in 1971.

Veterinary Hospital
National Defence Academy of India also houses a veterinary hospital inside its premises.





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