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Enrollment into the Nigerian Defence Academy (71st regular course) has officially kicked off and for those who are interested, I have listed out 6 ways you can apply.

First, you must be informed that the Nigerian Defense Academy has moved all application processes online, so there is no longer paper form of admission. Also, Candidates admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy for regular course will undergo military and academic training as Officer Cadets for a duration of 5 years for Nigerian Army cadets 4 years for Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air force cadets. On successful completion of training, graduands will earn a honours degree in a core discipline (BSc, BEng, BA). They will equally earn a Presidential Commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

With that said, interested applicants must:

1. visit https://rcapplications.nda.edu.ng/#home/index.

2. Click on how to apply.

3. Then select "Create an account"

4. Fill in the required information, then proceed to the "Purchase form" tab. Note that Applicants can pay for their applications Online via the portal or via REMITA Retrieval Reference RRR at any Nigerian bank of choice which is N3,500 only.

5. Next, upload your documents, this includes your credentials and all required documentation.

6. Review and submit your application.


ELIGIBILITY
1. To be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy, a candidate must have the following:
* Passed the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) and attained an acceptable minimum national standard (as determined by JAMB annual policy meeting) in English language, Mathematics and any other two subjects relevant to the proposed course of study as set out by the JAMB brochure.
* The course applied for on JAMB and NDA portal must be the same.
* The choice of UTME subjects combination must be relevant to the course applied for in NDA.
* Minimum of Five O level credits at GCE, SSCE (WAEC,NECO and NABTEB) in English language, Mathematics and three other subjects which are relevant to the intended programme at not more than two sittings.
* Candidate be up to 17 years but not less than 21 years by 1 August 2019.
Note1) Candidates who desire to join the Nigerian Air Force must be between 17 and 19 years old at entry.
(2) The Nigerian Air Force has suspended the enlistment of female candidates in her Regular Combatant programme in NDA.
* Must not be less than 1.68 meters tall for maleand 1.65meters for female.
* Must be medically and physically fit and must be of good moral character.
* Must have a BMI of between 18.5 – 25.5 kg/m2 to be considered for selection.
* Must be single male or female without legal obligation to support any child or other individuals.
* Present a Certificate of indigeneship from the State Government or Local Government Area.
* Working knowledge of French, Arabic or Mandarin language is an added advantage.
2. Furthermore, candidates are to note the following:
* Candidates awaiting results are not qualified. Application forms submitted without results will not be accepted.
* Only examination results of not more than 5 years old from the date of examination will be accepted.
* Currently, admission into the Academy is for both male and female Nigerians only, but Nigerian Airforce does not accept female candidates for now.


cc. @lalasticlala

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Udofia13:
short cut to death

That is so not true, you need to change this mentality

Thank you for this info.

Please is it possible to apply without having your jamb score ready.