Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA List Of Screening Test Centres And Dates For The Exam. All information regarding the exam can be found below.
Nigerian Defence Academy Entrance NDA list of screening test centres, and Dates, NDA Entrance Examination Date for 2025/2026 exams. See more details below.
We wish to inform all candidates who applied for the Nigerian Defence Academy 70th Regular Course Admission of the NDA exam centres as well as information to note before and after the screening exercise. The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Screening test comes up on May 24th, 2025.
About the NDA
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) at Kaduna is the only Military University in Nigeria.
Duration of training in the academy is 5 years, which include 4 years of academic studies and 1 year of military training. The NDA is viewed as one of the best military academy in West Africa and the African continent.
The Nigerian Defence Academy has urged candidates who applied and participated in the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, and selected NDA as their first choice to take note of the following information:
Candidates must have scored a minimum of 180 in the UTME for all courses, except engineering courses, which requires a minimum score of 210.
”NDA Screening Test is scheduled to take place nationwide on 24 May 2025.
Successful candidates from the screening test will later be invited for the Armed Forces Selection Board at the NDA, where they will undergo comprehensive medical, physical, mental evaluations and other tests.
”The final list of admitted candidates will be published in national dailies or on NDA website.
List of Screening Test Centres
Serial | State | Centre |
(a) | (b) | (c) |
1. | Adamawa | Govt Day Secondary School Opposite HQ 23 Armd Bde, Yola |
2. | Borno | Command Secondary School, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri |
3. | Edo | Army Day Secondary School NASST, Benin |
4. | Enugu | Command Day Secondary School, Abakpa Barracks, Enugu |
5. | FCT | Command Day Secondary School, Lungi Barracks, Abuja |
6. | Imo | Holy Ghost College, Owerri |
7. | Kano | Army Day Secondary School Bukavu Barracks, Kano |
8. | Kaduna | Nigerian Defence Academy, Permanent Site, Afaka, Kaduna |
(a) | (b) | (c) |
9. | Kaduna | Nigerian Defence Academy, Old Site, Ribadu Campus, Kaduna |
10. | Kwara | Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE), Ilorin |
11. | Lagos | Command Children?s School/ Command Day Secondary School, Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos |
12. | Lagos | Command Secondary School, Ojo, Lagos |
13. | Oyo | Command Day Secondary School Odogbo, Ibadan |
14. | Plateau | Command Secondary School Zaria Road, Jos. |
15. | Rivers | Command Secondary School Bori Camp, Port Harcourt |
By now you ought to have printed your Examination Card and already know the Centre where you will be writing the exam.
Information to Note:
All candidate should be note the following before and after the NDA examination exercise:
- Make sure all the information supplied during the online registration is accurate.
- Make sure you have signed all the relevant documents that was supposed to be printed out before coming. This is to avoid being walked out of the exam premises.
- Avoid irresponsible acts or looks, all eligible candidates should kindly dress smartly and responsibly before coming to the exams venue.
- All forms of fraud and malpractice will not be allowed.
- Please ensure that you appear early for the exams.
- Always check the portal or your SMS inbox in case of any changes in time and venue.
Also note that it is important that you entered the right JAMB registration number while doing the online registration.
NDA Exam Format
This is to give you an idea of what to expect during the exam. The questions will comprise of subjects from English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Government and Economics.
There will be two parts. The first part is Use of English, which is compulsory for all candidates.
For the second part, the candidate is expected to pick any three other subjects, according to his/her course of study.
All subjects comprise of 40 questions to be answered.
Items to Bring to the Exam Hall
All eligible candidates are to note that they are to bring to the Screening Test Centre, their
- Acknowledgement Form,
- Screening Test Admission Card,
- JAMB result slip and
- TWO (2) postcard sized (35 x 5 inches) photographs.
The photographs should show only from the chest upwards and should contain the candidates Name, JAMB Reg No, State, Screening Test Centre, Course of study and Signature at the back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for NDA without jamb?
Candidates without Jamb registration number will not. be allowed to submit their online application, only. 2025/2026 JAMB registration number is required. Kindly note that.
What is the JAMB score for Nigeria Defence Academy?
Official NDA Cut-Off Marks for the 2025/2026 Session
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Science, and Military Science & Interdisciplinary Studies: Candidates need to achieve a minimum score of 180 in the JAMB 2025 examination.
Can I study medicine in NDA?
Two major ways: through any of the Regular Courses at the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) and by Short Services Recruitment Exercises. Now, the NDA does not offer Medicine and Surgery as a course, but you can still get sponsored by the NDA to medical schools across Nigeria, but this is rare.
What is the difference between Nigeria Defence Academy and Nigeria Army University?
NAUB IS A CONVENTIONAL UNIVERSITY AND NOT A MILITARY INSTITUTION LIKE NDA. This is to inform the general public that the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) is a Conventional University like other Federal Government Universities in Nigeria and not a Military Institution like Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA).
Can I do my masters in Nigeria Defence Academy?
A candidate seeking admission into the Master’s degree Programme shall be a graduate of the Nigeria Defence Academy or any other recognized University and possess a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the relevant discipline.
How much is the NDA form?
Begin your journey at NDA here. Navigate to the application portal, choose “Purchase Access Code” and make a payment of N3,500.00 via REMITA. Ensure payments align with RRR Codes generated from the application portal.
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If you have any more questions and enquiries concerning this information, kindly indicate that via comment box below.
Hello friends
My name is Segun Agba from lagos state i want to use this opportunity to thank Major Gen Paul Dauke for the NDA 72rc he help me register online and also for the JAMB upgrading.
Sir i’m very grateful for what you have done for me and the assurance into the 2020/2021 NDA session sir i will forever appreciate all your did for helping me achieve my dream.
I want to use this same opportunity to inform all my colleagues out there who wish to study in the NDA or any force to kindly contact major Paul with the following contact details below and i assure you that you will never regret knowing him as your helper…thank you and good-luck
Wathsapp Num….+2347052926507
Phone Num…..+2348117375258
I wrote the exam but my name wasn’t there at the list please what should I do
Hi Jenny, if your Exam/Identification number was there, that’s the clue that your name is recognised.
As long as you’ve got an Exam Number/Identification Number on your Exam sheet, that’s your Identity.
Hello friends my name is Chioma from Imo State I just want to inform you all that the NDA 72RC Application has been extended to 16th May. So those who haven’t applied can still apply.i will advise you to contact Maj Gen Paul Dauke on his cell phone or wathsapp he will help you and give all the details that you need to gain addmmission he is Worthy to be trusted…below his contact
Cell Phone:+2348067726869
Wathsapp Number:+62-831518-36360
How can I get adimission into NDA….pls I need your guidance
Hi Segun Samuel, click the link http://campustimesng.com/full-list-of-military-universities-in-nigeria/
My name is fadeyi pius, am in sss2 class and i want to appy in nda. Can you pls send your phone number and wathsapp number thanks sir. Am even a boys scout. Thanks
Fadeyi Pius, please click the link below to help yourself.
http://campustimesng.com/nigeria-defense-academy-courses-requirements-2021-2022-application-guide/
Sir, is certified shipping institution of nigeria among the best navy school, that someond can attend.
I don’t think so…
Please, what’s the age requirement for NDA….please ?
Hi Olaoluwa Areo, click here to see the full requirements for NDA:
http://campustimesng.com/nigeria-defense-academy-courses-requirements-2023-2024-application-guide/