WHAT ARE THE PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR THE NDA EXAM…..?

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Being a Defense officer in NDA means above all, being a leader of men. Physical Training for physical fitness at National Defence Academy  is one of the ideal opportunity and perfect place for young cadets to learn and understand the important aspects of leadership like team spirit, courage, physical fitness, stamina,  mental toughness and the will to win and snatch victory needed by Officers, who at various stages of their careers must be prepared to lead the smallest combat unit or advise the highest Govt official. This value system is very faithfully upheld by all the cadets of the Academy. The long training hours with close supervision, guidance and motivation provide the force for self-reliance with a responsible attitude. The physical training and sports programme at NDA is designed to allow each Cadet to achieve excellent physical fitness and acquire satisfactory abilities in sports. The compulsory physical training programme emphasizes physical fitness, elementary knowledge in a variety of sports, and sports administration. This toughness in NDA officers requires strong physical and mental fitness to withstand this rigorous physical training.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS-

    You should be free from any disease

    There should not be any evidence of the mental breakdown of the past

    There should not be any evidence of disease of lungs & throat

    Eyesight must be good-6/6 in better eye & 6/9 in the worse eye

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-

Candidates height should be good & should not be underweight. (Check the UPSC website where a complete list is mentioned for Height & Weight standards)

    The chest should be well developed

    Candidate should have good Physical Fitness. They should be able to do -

    2.4 km run in 15 mins

    Pushups & Situps-20 each

    3–4 m Rope climbing

    Chinups-minimum 8