NDA extends 74th regular course application deadline – This is to inform the general public that the application into the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna (NDA) 74RC has been extended to 7 April 2026.
For interested applicants. NDA Screening Test/Exam Centre selection would commence from 8.00 AM on 8 April to 13 April 2026. Applicants must ensure that they complete and submit their applications by midnight on 7 April 2026.
Candidates who choose NDA as their second choice in their JAMB registration could also apply. All candidates must upload their JAMB results on the portal immediately after the results are released.
CHANGE IN NDA SCREENING TEST (NDAST) DATE
Due to the Shift in the date for UTME by JAMB, the official date for the NDA Screening Test (NDAST) is now Saturday, 23 April 2026, and not 14 May 2026 as earlier published. The result would be released after the conduct of the UTME by JAMB. This is also on receipt of the candidates’ list who chose NDA as First Choice and scored 180 and above for all courses, less Engineering, and 210 and above for Engineering.
Applicants are advised to submit their applications once they have entered their JAMB registration number and uploaded their documents. The JAMB Exam Number is not necessary!
If you are experiencing difficulties with the application portal, please contact the portal managers via email: info@ndaapplications.net
The compendium of past question papers is only available at the NDA Registry, Afaka, Kaduna. You CANNOT obtain a copy from this website!
If your passport is not displaying after upload, it means that the file was not uploaded properly or that you have invalid characters in the filename, i.e.,/,(,),#,*,` etc. Delete the application, rename the passport file, and reapply. There is no cost to reapply if you use the same login details.
For registration details and instructions, visit this link: NDA 74th Regular Course admission announced
FAQs
1. Q: What is the new deadline for applying to the 74th regular course at NDA?
The National Defence Academy (NDA) has extended the application deadline for the 74th regular course. Candidates can now submit their applications up to the revised date announced by the academy. It is important to check the official NDA website for the exact new deadline to avoid missing the opportunity.
2. Q: Who is eligible to apply for the 74th NDA regular course?
Eligible candidates are typically unmarried male candidates who meet the age, educational qualifications, and physical standards specified by the NDA. Applicants should have completed or be appearing for 10+2 (Class 12) education in Science subjects for Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. Detailed eligibility criteria are available on the NDA official website.
3. Q: How can I apply for the NDA 74th regular course after the extension?
Candidates can apply online through the NDA official application portal. After registering, you need to fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. Since the deadline is extended, applicants who missed the initial closing date now have the chance to submit their forms.
4. Q: Will the extension affect the examination date for the 74th regular NDA course?
Usually, the extension of the application deadline does not significantly change the scheduled date of the NDA entrance exam. Candidates are advised to monitor updates from the NDA official website to confirm the examination date and schedule for subsequent stages like SSB interviews.
