How To Join The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) was established on 5 February 1964 in response to the Defence needs of independent Nigeria to train officers for the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Before then, the institution was known as the Royal Military Forces Training College (RMFTC). After independence in 1960, it became known as the Nigerian Military Training College. Nigerian Defence Academy NDA is like any other University in the Country where You pass out with your BSC In any of your selected course during Application.
Nigerian Defence Academy is combination of both Military and Academic Sessions.
The difference between other federal Universities and Nigerian Defence Academy is that when you pass out from the Nigerian Defence Academy ,you already secured a Job because you will become a Military Officer either in the Army, Navy and Air force.
Now talking about how to join the Nigerian Defence Academy, I will guide you on Application Process and how to Apply.
The Nigerian Defence Academy is for Those who has their O level Certificate (SSCE) Senior Secondary School Certificate.
How To Join The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)
Firstly you have to know The course you are applying for and the Course Combination because you are required to Also register for JAMB and write exam for the selected course. All the Subject Listed in Each course must be in your SSCE Certificate.
Below is the break down of the Course Combination of the Nigerian Defence Academy.
Nigerian Defence Academy Course (NDA) Requirements For The Faculty Of Science
1. BSc Biology
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and
Mathematics
English Language,
Mathematics,
Biology and
Chemistry
Any one of the listed subjects: Physics, Further Mathematics ,Agricultural Science, Geography, Health
Education
2. BSc Biotechnology
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English Language,
Mathematics,
Biology and
Chemistry
Any one of the listed subjects: Physics, Further Mathematics Agricultural Science, Geography, Health Education
3. BSc Chemistry
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics.
English Language,
Mathematics,
Chemistry and
Physics
Any one of the listed subjects: Biology or Further Mathematics, Agric Science
4. BSc Mathematics
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English Language,
Mathematics
and Physics
Any two of the listed subjects: Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Biology, Computer Science, Technical Drawing, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity
5. BSc Physics
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Physics and
Chemistry
Any One Of The Listed Subjects: Biology, Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing and Agricultural Science Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity
Nigerian Defence Academy Course Requirements For Faculty Of Military Science And Interdisciplinary Studies
1.BSc Security and Intelligence Science
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Govt/History
Economics,
Geography
Govt/History and 2 other Arts Subjects
2. BSc Military Science
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings English Language, Economics/Geography Chemistry/Biology,
Which includes English Language and MathematicsPhysics and Mathematics Computer Studies, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity and Further Mathematics
3. BSc Computer Science
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics
and Physics
Any two of the listed subjects: Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Biology/Agric Science and Computer Studies, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity
4. BSc Cyber Security
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English Language,
Physics and
Mathematics
Economics/Geography Chemistry/Biology, Computer Studies, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity and Further Mathematics
5. BSc Information Technology
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Physics and
Mathematics
Economics/Geography Chemistry/Biology, Computer Studies, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity and Further Mathematics
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1. B Eng Civil Engineering
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Chemistry and Physics Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Building Construction, Agric Science, Wood Work, Metal Work, Computer Studies
2. B Eng Electrical and Electronics Engineering
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Chemistry and PhysicsTechnical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Electronic, Computer Studies and Basic Electricity
3. B Eng Mechanical Engineering
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Chemistry and Physics,Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology and Geography, Auto Mechanics, Wood Work, Metal Work, Computer Science
4. B Eng Mechatronics
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Chemistry and PhysicsTechnical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology and Geography, Auto Mechanics, Wood Work, Metal Work
Courses Requirments For Faculty Of Arts And Social Science
1. BSc Economics
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English
Language and Mathematics
English Language,
Economics and Mathematics, Financial Accounting, Commerce, Government, Civic Education, Geography and History, French, Literature in English CRK/IRK
2. BA French
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language, French and Mathematics,Economics, Geography, Government, Civic Education, History, Arabic, CRK/IRK Commerce, Financial Accounting, Literature in English, Home Management and any Nigerian Languages
3. BSc Geography
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Geography and Mathematics, History, Economics, Government, Civic Education, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Agric Science, Visual Arts, Further Mathematics Physics, Physical Education, Health Education, Technical Drawing, Food Nutrition, Home Management
(preference will be given to those having credits in Social Science Subjects)
4. BA History and War Studies
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
History or Government and MathematicsArabic, Civic Education, Economics, Geography, Commerce, French, Literature in English, CRK/IRK and any Nigerian Languages
5. BSc Political Science and International Relations
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Government/
Civic Education and Mathematics, History, Economics, French, Arabic, Geography, Financial Accounting Literature in English, CRK/IRK, Home Management, Commerce and any Nigerian Language.
6. BSc Defence and Security Studies
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Government/ Civic Education and Mathematics, History, Economics, French, Arabic, Geography, Financial, Accounting, Literature in English, CRK/IRK, Home Management, Commerce and any Nigerian Language
7. BSc Psychology
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Biology and Mathematics, Economics, Government, Civic Education, Chemistry, Geography,
Health Education, Biology/Agric Science, Lit in English, Commerce Financial Accounting Home Management and Agric Science
8. BA Arabic
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Maths
English
Language,
Arabic and Mathematics Economics, Geography, Government, Civic Education, History,
French, IRK, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Literature in English, Home Management and
any Nigerian Languages
Course Requirements For Faculty Of Management Science
1.BSc Accounting
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Financial
Accounting and Mathematics, Commerce, Government, Civic Education, Geography History and
Economics, Literature in English
2. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Economics
and Mathematics, Chemistry, Government, History, Geography, Accounting, Commerce, Food and Nutrition, Home Management, Physics, Biology, Agric Science, Visual Arts, Technical Drawing
3. BSc Management Sciences
5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings which includes English Language and Mathematics
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Economics and any of one social science subject Economics, Accounting, Business Method, Commerce, Government, Geography and Statistics.
How To Apply For The Nigerian Defence Academy NDA
1. The Application of the Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna is always available once in a year.
2.Admission into NDA is open to both MALE and FEMALE Nigerians.
3. Candidates should logon to the application portal rcapplications.nda.edu.ng, select “Purchase Form” pay for their application via REMITA in the sum of N3,500.00 only.
4. Please note that only payment against RRR Codes generated via the application portal would be accepted.
With all the steps we dropped above, we believe that we all know now how to join the Nigerian Defence Academy.
