Girls are now eligible for the National Defence Academy (NDA) in 2024. This happened in 2021, making it a turning point for girls who dream of joining the Indian armed forces.
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This change came after the Supreme Court decided that girls should get a chance to take the NDA exam. It’s a big step towards fairness and letting everyone have an opportunity to be a part of India’s armed forces.
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Kush Kalra had filed a written petition in the Supreme Court requesting permission for women to take the NDA exam. The petition also protested against the alleged discrimination faced by female applicants who were denied the opportunity to take the exam, which is a violation of Articles 14, 15, 16, and 19 of the Indian Constitution.
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What the Supreme Court Said
The judges, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy decided that girls could take the NDA 2 exam in 2021. This decision was not just about rules; it showed that everyone, no matter their gender, should have equal chances.
Rules Set by the Ministry of Defence
Now, girls have the same rules to follow as boys if they want to join the NDA. The Ministry of Defence decided on the age, education, marital status, height, weight, and vision requirements. The physical standards and rules for girls are just like those for boys. This means that girls and boys have an equal chance to join the NDA in 2024.
The decision to let girls join the NDA in 2024 is a big win for equality. It opens up new opportunities for girls who dream of serving their country in the armed forces. The change shows that everyone deserves a fair chance, no matter their gender.
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NDA Eligibility Criteria for Female Candidates
As per the NDA 1 exam 2024 notification, the eligibility criteria for both male and female candidates are the same. Below we have given eligibility criteria for NDA 2024.
- For NDA 1 2024, unmarried boys and girls aged between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008, can apply. For NDA 2 2024, those born between January 2, 2006, and January 1, 2009, are eligible.
- Students who have completed or are currently in Class 12 can apply for the NDA 2024 exam. Those interested in the Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy positions at the National Defence Academy need to have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12.
- Only unmarried candidates who are Indian citizens/subjects of Nepal/subjects of Bhutan/refugees of Tibet who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention to settle permanently in India.
If you have any queries or doubts relating to the eligibility criteria for girls in the NDA 2024 examination, comment them in the comment box. Our team will respond to you as soon as possible.
FAQs
Ans. Yes, girls are allowed to sit for the NDA examination in 2024.
Ans. No, there is no difference in the height and weight criteria for male and female candidates in the NDA examination.
Ans. The candidate must have passed their 12th examination or its equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as subjects. Only unmarried female candidates are eligible to apply for the NDA 2024 exam.
Ans. Girls who are applying for NDA should be aged between 16.5 to 19.5 years.
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