The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has formally declared the commencement of its post UTME screening process for prospective students. This is the first step for those who want to start their military and academic training at the NDA.
In order to be considered for admission to one of Nigeria's most esteemed institutions devoted to training future military leaders, candidates must fill out and submit the application. Keep reading below to know how to apply and what you need.
NDA Post UTME Form 2025/2026
The Nigerian Defence Academy's 77th application form has been released. The admission form is for sale. The NDA form 2025 costs N7,000 (seven thousand naira only) and can be obtained through the NDA 77RC application portal.
Applications for admission to the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, for the 77th Regular Course are still open.
The deadline for NDA application forms has been announced. Please keep in mind that we will only accept payments for RRR Codes generated through the application portal.
How to Apply for the NDA Admission Form
The following actions are taken to begin the application process:
1. Create an Account: To submit an application for admission, you must first register on the official admissions website, www.ndaapplications.net, and then get your login credentials.
Once you've created an account, the system will walk you through the rest of your application. When you are finished with the application, click submit!
2. Purchase NDA Admission Form: You can pay for your application online through the school admission portal or at any Nigerian bank of your choosing using REMITA Retrieval Reference RRR.
Go to the school application portal, log in, and select "Pay Online" to make your payment. To make a payment using any Nigerian bank of your choosing, go to the application portal and select "Pay at Bank Branch".
3. Upload Your Documents: Uploading your documents is the next step. Please be aware that your application won't be considered complete until all of your credentials have been uploaded and sent in with it.
All application procedures must be completed before the NDA 77RC Form closing date. You should also bring the originals of the uploaded documents for review during your interview.
Note: Application forms must be submitted online along with scanned SSCE results. After submitting their online application, candidates should download the Acknowledgement Form.
NDA Screening Test Date and Requirements
The only candidates who will be permitted to print the NDA Screening Test Admission Card and take the NDA Screening Test are those who meet the admission requirements and have a JAMB score of 180 for Arts & Social Sciences and Science courses and a 190 score for Engineering courses.
The NDA screening test, which is the first stage of the Post UTME screening process, is planned for the designated date. Therefore, the following documents must be brought to the Screening Test Centre by all qualified applicants.
Acknowledgement Form
Screening Test Admission Card
JAMB result slip and
TWO (2) passport-sized photographs (3.5 x 5 inches)
Only the chest should be visible in the photos, and the back should bear the candidate's name, course of study, state, exam centre, exam number, and signature.
Only those candidates who pass the Nigerian Defence Academy screening will be invited to the next stage of the screening process, the Armed Forces Selection Board. Those who make it through the last round will be accepted into the school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the minimum JAMB score for NDA?
A: The NDA cut off mark for the 2025/2026 academic session (77th Regular Course) is 180 for Arts, Science, and Social Science courses and 210 for Engineering courses.
Q: Does meeting the cut off mark guarantee admission?
A: No, meeting the cut off mark only qualifies candidates for screening, medical tests, interviews, and further evaluations.
Q: Must I choose NDA as my first choice?
A: Yes, the Nigerian Defence Academy must be selected as the first choice during UTME registration for eligibility consideration.
Q: Is the NDA cut off mark the same every year?
A: No, the cut off mark may change yearly depending on competition, performance statistics, and admission policies.
Q: Is the cut off mark the same for all courses?
A: No, competitive courses like engineering and sciences often require higher scores than arts and social sciences.
