The University provides training for Officer Cadets that later get commissioned into one of the three wings of the Nigerian Armed Forces; the Army, Airforce, or Navy.
Training at this Institution takes five years to complete. Of the five years, one year is dedicated to military service while four years are dedicated to Academic Studies.
The NDA, as the University is often called, was created in February 1964 as a reconversion of the then British-run Royal Military Forces Training College (RMFTC), whose name had been changed to the Nigerian Military Training College (NMTC) upon Independence.
This military university serves as a training facility for the workforce of the Nigerian Army, Airforce, and Navy and had a kick-off student strength of 62 cadets with a majority of the training officers-in-charge being officers of the Indian Army.
The NDA Kaduna closely follows the method of operation of the NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune, India. The premier commandant of the Nigerian Defence DAcademy, Kaduna was the Indian Army Brigadier M. R Verma.
It wasn’t only in 1978 that the NDA Kaduna developed into a Nigeria training staff facility and even began a series of bilateral training of foreign nationals in 1981.
Up until 2011, this course was restricted to only males, with the first-ever set of female cadets commencing training in September 2011.
The total student strength at the Academy had risen to 2500 as at 2019
The Academy’s current commandant is Major General Ibrahim Manu Yusuf who happens to be the former registrar of the Academy.
Major General Ibrahim Manu Yusuf succeeded Major General Sagir Yaro as the Aacdemy’s commandant, who, prior to his appointment as the Academy’s commandant served as the General Managing Director of the Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee (NAWLG)
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna Admission Requirements And List Of All Courses Offered
Do you wish to pursue an Academic Programme at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna but do not know what option of Academic programs are open to you?
Would you also love to know about the Admission requirements that must be met to be eligible for Admission Consideration into any of the Academic programs at the Academy?
Read on as we will, in the course of this article list out NDA’s Admission Requirements and list of offered Courses.
Courses & Programmes Offered by The Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna (NDA)
Below listed are all the Courses offered by NDA:
- Accounting
- Biological Science(s)
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Defense And Security Studies
- Economics
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- French
- Geography
- History
- Intelligence And Security Studies
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Military Science
- Physics
- Political Science And Defence Studies
- Psychology
- Transport And Logistics Management
- Transport Logistics Management
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Admission Requirements For Admission Into NDA
All Individuals seeking to pursue any of the available Programs at NDA should meet the following requisite conditions:
- All applicants applying to study at the NDA must be both physically fit and of good moral character
- Must be of the male or female gender and without the legal obligation to care for or support any other individuals.
- Must present an indigeneship certificate signed by the State Government or a Local Government Area citizenship certificate.
- Must not be less than 17 years or more than 21 years old at the point of application for admission into the Academy.
- A minimum of 5 O’Level Credits (SSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS), including English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
- Candidates must have obtained a minimum score of 180 in the just concluded JAMB UTME Exams to be considered for Admission to the University.
- Selection of the correct course combination for the intended course of study during JAMB UTME Registration is mandatory.
- Must meet the minimum height specifications of the Academy. Males must be at least 1.68 meters tall and females must be at least 1.65 meters tall.
- Proficiency in Mandarin, French, or Arabic Languages is an added advantage.
Candidates must also take careful note of the following:
- The Academy does not accept applications without O’Level results
- Candidates that are awaiting results are not qualified for Admission into the Academy.
- Only O’Level results that are not older than five years from the date of issuance will be accepted.
- Both males and females are welcome to apply for admission into the Academy.
- All Candidates are advised to choose NDA Kaduna as their first choice Institution during UTME registration. Although it has not explicitly stated whether the Academy accept second-choice applications or not, due to the highly competitive nature of getting admitted into the Academy, it is advisable to add them as your first-choice institution.
- Also, Candidates must perform well in both the interview and the written exams, in addition to passing the Physical and psychological fitness examinations in order to be considered for admission into NDA.
- After the Academy’s initial exam, only successful candidates would be summoned by the Academy Selection Board for an interview
Frequently Asked Questions About NDA
What is NDA’s cut-off point for 2023/2024?
Candidates vying for admission into the Faculties of Arts, Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies, as well as, Military and Social Sciences, must obtain a minimum score of 180 in their UTME Exams.
However, candidates looking to get admitted into the Faculty of Engineering must obtain a minimum score of 210 in their UTME Examination to be eligible for Admission consideration by the Academy.
Does NDA accept second choice Admission Applications?
Although it has not explicitly stated whether the Academy accept second-choice applications or not, due to the highly competitive nature of getting admitted into the Academy, it is advisable to add them as your first-choice institution.
How many years does it take to complete an Academic Program at NDA?
It takes 5 years to complete the Regular Combatant course at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.
Four years are dedicated to Academics while one year is dedicated to military service.
Do I need to write JAMB to gain admission to NDA, Kaduna?
Yes
To be considered for admission into any of the Academic programs at NDA Kaduna, you are required to register and write JAMB
Also, you must obtain a minimum score of 180 in your JAMB Exam to be able to proceed to NDA’s screening exam and subsequent interview.