Courses in NDA– The National Defence Academy (NDA) provides an undergraduate residential program of three years duration resulting in a Bachelor’s degree (BA or BSc) for all Cadets of the Army, Air Force, and Navy. The students from the Army can select the Humanities and Social Sciences stream for their BA or the BSc for Science subjects. The students from the Air Force and Navy are granted a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in their fourth year.

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Undergraduate Degree Streams:

The cadets have already acquired the basic military skills during three years and then proceed to their respective service academies for advanced training.

Bachelor of Arts (BA): Political Science, History, Economics, Geography, and Languages. These are among the subjects of this humanities stream.
Bachelor of Science (BSc): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science are included in this science stream.
Bachelor of Technology (BTech): Those Air Force and Naval cadets who need a strong technical background finish their fourth year at the NDA with a BTech degree.

A Complete Overview of Courses in NDA

Course Stream	Duration	Subjects / Specialisations	Career Path After NDA
Army Wing	3 Years (NDA) + 1 Year (IMA)	History Geography Political Science Economics Military Studies Languages (English & Foreign) Science & Computer Applications	Commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army
Navy Wing	3 Years (NDA) + 1 Year (Naval Academy, Ezhimala)	Mathematics Physics Chemistry Naval Architecture Oceanography Electronics Navigation & Seamanship	Commissioned as Sub-Lieutenant in the Indian Navy
Air Force Wing (Flying Branch)	3 Years (NDA) + 1 Year (AFA, Dundigal)	Physics Mathematics Aerodynamics Meteorology Aviation Science Computer Science	Commissioned as a Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force
Air Force Wing (Ground Duties)	3 Years (NDA) + 1 Year (AFA)	Mathematics Physics Engineering Fundamentals Military Management Administration & Logistics	Commissioned as a Flying Officer (Ground Duty) in the IAF

Course Structure:

The curriculum comprises three main components:

Compulsory Courses: All cadets take foundational classes in subjects like English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, History, Political Science, Geography, and a Foreign Language.
Foundation Course: It is a mandatory course that combines Military Studies (e.g., military history, weapons systems) and General Studies (e.g., geopolitics, human rights).
Optional Courses: After the first four semesters, cadets need to choose optional subjects based on their selected service.

Additional Details

Degree Awarded: B.A / B.Sc / B.Tech (depending on the stream)

Affiliation: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

Training Location: National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla (Pune)

Post-NDA Training:

Army Cadets: Indian Military Academy (Dehradun)
Navy Cadets: Indian Naval Academy (Ezhimala)
Air Force Cadets: Air Force Academy (Hyderabad)

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Conclusion

In the above text, we have discussed the complete Courses in NDA. These courses are offered to cadets based on the service they choose. If you have any further queries, then you can contact Parmanu Defence Academy at 8445901901. We are one of the most trusted institutes for NDA coaching in Dehradun.