Foundation of Future Officers
Your Gateway to Becoming an Officer NDA & 10+2 TES
At LWS, we believe that becoming an officer is not just about clearing an exam, but about developing the Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) required to lead in the Indian Armed Forces. National Defence Academy (NDA) and 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) are two of the most respected entry routes for young aspirants aiming to wear the uniform. Whether your path is through a written examination or a JEE-based technical entry, LWS provides structured guidance, experienced mentorship, and focused SSB-oriented preparation to help you succeed with confidence and clarity.
| National Defence Academy (NDA) | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course |
320 (Twice a year) Army – 208 Air Force – 70 Navy – 42 |
| Notification Published | June & December (Notified by UPSC) |
| Age | 16½ to 19½ years (as on first day of course month) |
| Qualification |
12th Class (10+2 system) Physics & Maths required for Air Force/Navy |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| How to Apply | Apply online on UPSC website (June & December) |
| Likely SSB Date | Sep–Oct (Jan Course) | Jan–Apr (Jul Course) |
| Training Commencement | January & July |
| Training Academy | NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune |
| Duration of Training | 3 Years at NDA + 1 Year at IMA |
| 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | 90 (Twice a year – As notified) |
| Notification Published | Notified by DG Recruiting (May/June & Oct/Nov) |
| Age | 16½ to 19½ years (as on first day of course month) |
| Qualification |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Maths Minimum 60% aggregate Appeared in JEE (Main) for B.E./B.Tech |
| Shortlisting for Call Up | Based on JEE (Main) score |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| How to Apply | Apply online on official DG Recruiting website (joinindianarmy.nic.in) |
| Likely SSB Date | Aug–Oct & Feb–Apr |
| Training Commencement | January & July |
| Training Academy | CTWs at Mhow, Secunderabad & Pune |
| Duration of Training |
4½ Years total • 3 Years at CTW • 1 Year at IMA (Pre-Commission) Permanent Commission after 4 Years Phase-I: 3 Years (CTW / CME Pune / MCTE Mhow / MCEME Secunderabad) Phase-II: 1 Year at IMA Dehradun |
| Indian Navy – NDA Entry | |
|---|---|
| Examination Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Entry Type | National Defence Academy (NDA) |
| Age Limit | 16½ to 19½ years |
| Gender / Marital Status | Only unmarried male candidates |
| Educational Qualification | 12th class pass or appearing with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year – NDA I & NDA II |
| Selection Process |
Written Examination (UPSC) SSB Interview Medical Examination Final Merit List by UPSC |
| Notification Release | January & June (every year) |
| Training Academies | National Defence Academy (NDA) & Indian Naval Academy (INA) |
| Training Duration | 3 Years at NDA + 1 Year at INA |
Commander Vikas Yadav (Retd.)
Director – LWS, Ex-Senior GTO, SSB Kolkata & Bhopal
Sumit Kumar
Founder & Director – LWS
The Visionary Mentor Behind Thousands of Aspirants
