Nigerian Defence Academy Admission Form for 78 RC 2025/2026: Requirements & How to Apply For NDA

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, has announced that online applications for admission into the 78 Regular Course will be available from Friday, 28 November 2025 to 30 April 2026.

Application for Admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 78 Regular Course

Admission is open to both male and female Nigerians who meet the eligibility requirements. All applicants must visit the official application portal at www.ndaapplications.net, select “Purchase Access Code”, and complete their details to generate an ORDER ID and RRR Code for payment.
The application fee is ₦7,000, payable only via Remita using the RRR code generated on the portal.

Note: Only RRR payments generated directly from the NDA application portal will be accepted.

Training Duration at NDA

Candidates admitted into the NDA Regular Course will undergo a rigorous combination of military and academic training as Officer Cadets.

• Nigerian Army cadets: 5 years of training

• Nigerian Navy & Air Force cadets: 4 years of training

Upon successful completion, cadets will earn:

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc, B.Eng or B.A.) in their chosen discipline

• A Presidential Commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria

Administration

All cadet training, logistics, accommodation, and welfare will be fully provided by the Federal Government of Nigeria throughout the course duration.

How to Apply for the NDA 78 Regular Course

1. Visit the official portal via www.ndaapplications.net

2. Click “Purchase Access Code”

3. Fill in your details to generate ORDER ID and RRR

4. Pay ₦7,000 via Remita

5. Return to the portal to complete your application

6. Follow all instructions carefully and ensure all documents are valid and correctly uploaded

NDA Past Questions and Answers

To get the past questions and answers for Nigeria Defence Academy, click: https://recruitmentpastquestions.com/product/nda-past-questions-and-answers-pdf/

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Good luck!