NDA 78th Regular Course Admission 2026 | Requirements, Cut-Off & Screening Date

Nigerian Defence Academy has opened online applications for admission into its 78th Regular Course for the 2026 academic session. The application period runs from Friday, 28 November 2025 to 30 April 2026.

The admission is open to qualified Nigerian males and females who meet the approved requirements. Successful candidates will undergo five years of combined military and academic training at the Academy in Kaduna.

All training, accommodation, feeding, and administration costs are fully covered by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Cadets do not pay tuition fees throughout the programme.

At graduation, cadets earn an honours degree such as BSc, BEng, or BA, depending on their course. They also receive a Presidential Commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

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NDA 78th Regular Course Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all the conditions below:

Be medically and physically fit with good moral character
Be single, male or female, with no legal responsibility for a child or dependent
Present a valid Certificate of Indigeneship from a state or local government
Be at least 17 years old and not above 21 years by August 2026
Possess at least five O-Level credits in not more than two sittings
O-Level subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, and three relevant subjects related to the chosen course
O-Level results must be WAEC or NECO and not older than five years
Have written UTME and met the approved JAMB cut-off mark
Meet the height requirement:
- 1.68 metres for males
- 1.65 metres for females
Knowledge of French, Arabic, or Mandarin is an added advantage but not compulsory

Important Notes for Applicants

Candidates should note the following:

Applications submitted without O-Level results will not be accepted
Awaiting result candidates are not eligible
Only O-Level results obtained within five years are valid
UTME subject combinations must match those listed on the NDA portal
Missing any requirement can stop an application, even if other conditions are met

How to Apply for NDA 78th Regular Course

All applications must be completed online.

Application Steps

Visit www.ndaapplications.net
Select Purchase Access Code
Pay the ₦7,000 application fee through REMITA
Use only the RRR code generated from the portal
Complete the online application form carefully
Apply through JAMB, choosing NDA as first choice
Sit for the UTME examination

After submission, applicants must download and keep the Acknowledgement Form.

NDA Screening Test Requirements

Only candidates who meet the admission conditions and score:

210 and above for Engineering courses, or
180 and above for other faculties

will be allowed to print the Screening Test Admission Card and attend the test.

NDA Screening Test Date and What to Bring

The NDA Screening Test, which serves as Phase One of the Post-UTME, is scheduled for:

Saturday, 6 June 2026

Candidates must come with:

Acknowledgement Form
Screening Test Admission Card
JAMB result slip
Two postcard-sized photographs (3.5 × 5 inches)

Each photograph must show the chest upwards. At the back, candidates must write their name, exam number, state of origin, exam centre, chosen course, and signature.

Only candidates who pass this stage will be invited for the Armed Forces Selection Board (Phase Two). The final admission list will be released after the selection process.

NDA Past Questions and Study Materials

The Academy provides a Compendium of Past Questions and Answers, available for purchase at the NDA Registry. Many candidates use it for focused preparation.