Application Process of UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2025

How to Apply

• Candidates must submit their applications online at upsconline.gov.in.
• Application Deadline: December 31, 2024, by 6:00 PM.
• Correction Period: Applicants will have the chance to correct errors in their submitted forms from January 1 to January 7, 2025.

Candidates should ensure their information is accurate and complete, as any discrepancies could lead to rejection.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹100
• SC/ST and Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted
• Payment can be made online or through offline methods as specified in the application portal.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: Applicants must have been born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.
• Nationality: Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal, or individuals of Indian origin who meet specific criteria are eligible.
• Educational Qualification:
  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam from an approved board in order to be considered for the Army Wing.
  • Candidates must have completed Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12 in order to be considered for the Air Force and Naval Wings. 

Examination Format

The NDA & NA (I) 2025 Exam will consist of the following components:

Written Test:

• Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, which carries 900 marks.

The written test will feature negative marking for incorrect answers.

Vacancies

A total of 406 vacancies have been announced, distributed as follows:

• National Defence Academy (NDA): 370
  • Army Wing: 208 (10 for female candidates)
  • Navy Wing: 42 (06 for female candidates)
  • Air Force Wing:(i) Flying -92 (including 02 for female applicants)
    (ii) Technical Ground Tasks: 18 (including 02 for female applicants)
    (iii) Non-technical Ground Duties: 10 (incorporating 02 for female candidates) 
• Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 36

These numbers are subject to change based on further announcements by UPSC.

Additional Information

• The exam date is set for April 13, 2025, and it will be conducted at designated centers across India.
• Admit cards will be made available approximately seven days prior to the exam date.
• Final selection will depend on a combination of written exam scores, SSB performance, and medical fitness.

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Important Notes

Candidates are encouraged to prepare thoroughly, as this examination is a gateway to esteemed roles in India’s defense forces. For comprehensive details about the syllabus, exam centers, and other requirements, refer to the official notification available on upsc.gov.in.

Stay informed by visiting the official website for any updates or changes related to the NDA & NA (I) 2025 Examination.

Registration started from 1 March 2025. There is more to it than meets the eye.

It is all about registration for two exams – TG LAWCET 2025 and TG PGLCET 2025.

These exams are also known as TS LAWCET and TS PGLCET. TG LAWCET/ PGLCET 2025 application submission can be done till 25 April 2025 with a payment of late fee of Rs 500.

TG LAWCET/PGLCET 2025 application submission can be done till 5 May 2025 with a late fee of Rs 1000. The date to apply is 15 May 2025 with a late fee payment of Rs 2000.

Candidates can take up TG LAWCET/PGLCET 2025 application submission till 25 May 2025 with a late fee of Rs 4000.

Those who have successfully completed TG LAWCET/PGLCET 2025 application submission can take up corrections in their application from 20 to 25 May 2025.

Hall tickets will be available for download from 30 May 2025 onwards. TG LAWCET will be conducted on 6 June 2025.

Preliminary key will be out on 10 June 2025, last date to submit objections on preliminary key is 14 June 2025 and announcement of final key and results will be done on 25 June 2025.

Osmania University will conduct TG LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 exams on behalf of Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE).

Individuals have to pass TG LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 with minimum qualifying marks also known as cutoff scores.

They are the minimum marks candidates have to score in the exam to be eligible for further process.

Scores of the candidates in TG LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 must be either greater than the cutoff marks or equal to them to be eligible for further process. The further process likely involves counselling and document verification.

What are TG LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 exams?

The full name of TG LAWCET is Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test, and the same for TG PGLCET is Telangana State PG Law Common Entrance Test. Both together are known as Telangana State Law & PG Law Common Entrance Test.

It is a state-level entrance test that is conducted once a year. TG LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 is meant to be conducted this year (2025).

TG LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 will be conducted online where answers have to be marked on a computer.

The format of questions is multiple choice, where each question will have more than one option and the right one has to be chosen to get the marks.

TG LAWCET 2025 will have questions related to Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Mental Ability, and Aptitude for the Study of Law.

TG PGLCET 2025 will have questions related to law lessons taught in graduate law classes like Constitutional Law, Public International Law, and Mercantile Law.

Who can submit TG LAWCET/PGLCET 2025 application?

Candidates aiming for under graduate law courses can apply for TG LAWCET 2025, while those aiming for post graduate law courses can register for TG PGLCET 2025.

TG LAWCET/PGLCET 2025 application submission is applying for either one of these exams.

The eligibility to apply for TG LAWCET 2025 is a pass in plus two in any stream from a recognized educational institution. Students who have passed graduate law courses can apply for TG PGLCET 2025.

Those willing to take up TG LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 registration must be natives of Telangana or Andhra Pradesh.

They should satisfy local/non–local status requirements as laid down in the Telangana /Andhra Pradesh Education Institutions (Regulations of Admission) order, 1974 as subsequently amended.

How to submit TG LAWCET/PGLCET 2025 application submission?

The process to take up TG LAWCET/PGLCET 2025 application submission is online and candidates have to visit the official website of the exam to submit applications. The URL to reach it is ‘https://lawcet.tgche.ac.in/’

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser of the computer and the website has to be allowed to download.
2. Once the webpage is available, applicants for LAWCET or PGLCET have to click the required link and pay the registration fee and obtain the confirmation number.
3. Once the confirmation number is obtained, candidates can click the link for filling out the application form and start providing all the information on that.
4. Applicants targeting graduate law course admission can opt for filling TS LAWCET 2025 application, and those aiming for post-graduate law course admission can opt for filling TG PGLCET 2025 application.
5. The application has to be filled out and submitted.
6. Post submission, candidates can obtain a confirmation message indicating successful submission.
7. Once obtained, applicants can download it and take a printout of it.

Link for TG LAWCET/PGLCET 2025 application submission is here

After TG LAWCET/PGLCET 2025 application submission

Hall tickets have to be downloaded, they will be made available for download from 30 May 2025 onwards.

Students who have successfully completed their TG LAWCET/PGLCET 2025 application submission alone can download their hall tickets.

Students have to appear for TG LAWCET and PGLCET 2025 on 6 June 2025.

The tests have to be passed with the required qualifying marks to be eligible for the next process which involves counselling and document verification.

The results of TS LAWCET/PGLCET will be displayed on the official website and dates for that will be announced in due course. Students who pass TG LAWCET and PGLCET exams with the required qualifying marks can apply for further admission process.

Those who get a seat in the course of their choice can convey their acceptance and pay the fees and join the classes. The details can be accessed from the official website of the exam or those of the participating institutions.

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