- This is to inform the general public that application into 64th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna will be available online from 1st November 2011 - 31st January 2012. Access codes are to be purchased at the cost of Two Thousand Five hundred Naira (N2,500.00) only, excluding bank charges of N500.
Interested candidates are advised to purchase access codes for the NDA 64th Regular Course Application from any of the branches of ZENITH BANK Plc nationwide, and start application process online at:
On completion of the online application, candidates are to download Acknowledgement Form. Please bring the Acknowledgement Form along with TWO POSTCARD size (3.5 x 5 inches) photograph to the examination centre on the examination date (Saturday 18th February 2012). Photographs should show only from your chest upwards and should contain your Name, State, Center and Signature at the back. You should also bring along the slip issued to you by the Bank containing your Confirmation Order Number.
In response to request from candidates for reference materials, the Academy has offered a Compendium of Past Questions & Answers from 1996 - 2011 at a cost of N3,000.00 only. This can be purchased from the Academy Registrar's office. All other information concerning eligibility and examination centres are as contained in the NDA Website.
To be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy a candidate (Males and Females are eligible) must have the following:
- Be a Nigerian citizen.
- Not less than 17 years old and not more than 21 years old by 15th Oct 2012. Note that candidates for Nigerian Air Force must not be older than 18 years old.
- Must not be less than 1.68 meters (male) and 1.50 meters (female) tall.
- Five (5) Credits at not more than 2 sittings.
- At least one supporting relevant credit to the compulsory credits.
- Only examination results issued after 2007 will be accepted.
- Must be medically and physically fit and must be of good moral character.
- It is compulsory for candidates to come along with 2 postcard size photographs to their exam centers. Postcard photographs are expected to be 3.5 inches x 5 inches in size. See example below:
The following instructions apply to candidates seeking admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy for the 64th Regular Course.
PART ONE – USE OF ENGLISH. The use of English is compulsory for ALL candidates
A.) CANDIDATES FOR ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Candidates for Arts and Social Sciences are to answer questions in any THREE of the following subjects, which must include the candidate’s chosen course.
COURSES AVAILABLE
Courses available for application into NDA 64th Regular Course include:
1.) FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
COURSE / GENERAL REQUIREMENT
a.) B.Sc Accounting
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
b.) B.Sc Economics
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
c.) B.Sc Geography
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
d.) B.A History & International Studies
Course Requirements
5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
e.) B.Sc Pol. Science & Defence studies
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
f.) B.Sc Psychology
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Biology and any 2 of the following: Geography,Economics,Health Science,Government and Agricultural Science.
2.) FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
COURSE - GENERAL REQUIREMENT
a.) B.Engineering Civil
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
b.) B.Engr Elecrical and Electronics
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
c.) B.Engr Mechanical
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
3.) FACULTY OF SCIENCE
COURSE / GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE
a.) B.Sc Biological Science
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
b.) B.Sc Chemistry
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
c.) B.Sc Computer Science
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
d.) B.Sc Mathematics
Course Requirements
- 5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
e.) B.Sc Physics
Course Requirements
5 Credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics
FAQs
This is the Frequently Asked Questions page which answers all the questions you need to know as a guide to filling out the online application form.
1. QUESTION:
Can i come along with my credentials to the examination center?
ANSWER:
No, you are to come to the examination center with the downloaded Aknowledgement/Examination card,Bank slip issued on purchase of Access code and your 2 postcard size photographs.
2. QUESTION:
What should be downloaded on completion of the online registration form?
ANSWER:
The ackowledgement form should be downloaded on submission of the online registration form by all applicants.
3. QUESTION:
Do i need to scan and upload my passport photograph?
ANSWER:
You are not required to scan and upload passport online,come along with two (2) (3.5 inches x 5 inches) postcard size photograph (showing from your chest upward) to the examination center with your name,center,state and signature written at the back of the photo.
4. QUESTION:
Can both Male and Female candidates apply?
ANSWER:
MALE & FEMALE Applicants of Nigerian descent are eligible to apply.
5. QUESTION:
I will be 22 years by March/April, 2012 when the examination will be held,can i apply?
ANSWER:
Candidates above the age of 21 at the period of examination are not eligible to apply.
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