Important Notice To All NDA Kaduna Applicants

Important Notice To All NDA Kaduna Applicants

The Management of Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA Kaduna wishes to inform all 68th Regular Course applicants that they are to note the following;

• If you are experiencing difficulties with your payment, please contact Remita via email - support@remita.net
• If your payment has not been confirmed, please wait at least 24 hours
• If you are experiencing difficulties with the application portal, please contact the portal managers via email - ndasupport@comsoftltd.com

NDA Kaduna Admission Form for 68th Regular Course 2016 Out

NDA Kaduna Admission Form for 68th Regular Course 2016 Out

NDA Form 2016 now out. The Nigerian Defence Academy NDA Kaduna has announced the commencement of application for admission into the 68th Regular Course (RC) of the institution. The application form will be available for sale from 26th January 2016 to 15th March 2016. Admission into NDA is open to both MALE and FEMALE Nigerians.

All applications for the 68th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy must be done electronically through www.ndaapplications.net.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

• Interested candidates are advised to go online and complete the application on the websites indicated above.
• Applicants applying for admission into NDA MUST also apply to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and carefully select Nigerian Defence Academy as their choice of university.
• Such applicants are expected to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

• Applications should be submitted online. On completion of the online application, candidates are to download an Acknowledgement Form.
• Upon release of the JAMB results, candidates should return to the applications portal and download their Examination Admission Card.
• Only candidates who make the JAMB national cut-off mark will have access to print out the Examination Admission Card.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements for various undergraduate degree programmes are as detailed in the NDA website / applications portal, as well as in the JAMB Brochure and website. All other information concerning degree courses, eligibility and examination centres are as contained in the NDA website / applications portal.
Click on the Link below for detailed Admission Requirements of NDA;
>>>NDA Admission Requirements

EXAMINATION CONDITIONS

Only candidates who meet the JAMB national cut-off mark will be eligible to sit for the NDA Entrance Examination at their Examination Centre of choice.

EXAMINATION DATE AND REQUIREMENTS

• The examination will be conducted as an Entrance Examination (similar to Post–UTME examination in conventional universities), and is scheduled to hold on Saturday 23rd April, 2016.
• Therefore, all eligible candidates are to bring along their Acknowledgement Form, JAMB result slip and TWO (2) postcard sized (3.5 x 5 inches) photographs to the Examination Centre on the examination date.
• The photographs should show only from the chest upwards and should contain the candidate’s Name, State, Centre and Signature at the back.
• Only successful candidates at the NDA Entrance Examination will subsequently be invited for the Armed Forces Selection Board following which the list of admitted candidates will be published.

NATURE AND DURATION OF TRAINING
Admitted candidates into NDA for the Regular Course will undergo military and academic training as Officer Cadets for a duration of 5 years. On successful completion of training, graduands will earn a university first degree (B.Sc, B.Eng, B.A.) and a commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

ADMINISTRATION
Regular Course cadets will train at NDA Permanent Site, Kaduna. All aspects of the cadets administration and logistics will be borne by the Federal Government.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• In response to requests from candidates for reference materials, the Academy has offered a Compendium of Past Questions & Answers at a token fee to interested candidates.
• This can be purchased from the Registry Department, NDA or from designated Examination Centres across the country.

- Click on the Link below for detailed Admission Requirements of NDA;
   >>>NDA Admission Requirements

NDA Admission Academic Requirement – Eligibility

NDA Admission Academic Requirement – Eligibility

To be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna a candidate (Males and Females are eligible) must have the following:

1. Minimum of 5 credit passes with English and Mathematics at the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination conducted by the West Africa Examination Council or National Examination Commission or General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level obtained in not more than 2 sittings relevant to the Faculty of their choices.
2. At least two supporting relevant credits to the compulsory credits in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science. However, only one supporting relevant credit is required in the Faculty of Engineering.
3. Be at least 17 years old and not more than 21 years old at the time of entry into the Academy. Nigerian Air Force candidates must be between 17 and 18 years old at entry.
4. Must not be less than 1.68 metres tall for male and 1.50 metres for female.
5. Must be medically and physically fit and must be of good moral character.
6. Must be single male or female without legal obligation to support any child or other individuals.

NDA Academic Requirement for RC:

The candidates must meet the following prerequisites before they can be admitted into any faculty/department for the degree programme;

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Course	General Requirement	Compulsory Credits	Relevant Credits
(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
BSc Economics	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Economics and Mathematics	Accounts, Commerce, Government, Geography and History
BSc Accounting	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Accounting and Mathematics	Accounts, Commerce, Government, Geography and History
BSc Geography	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Geography and Mathematics	History, Economics, Government, Accounts and Commerce
BA History and International Studies	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, History and Mathematics	Economics, Geography, Government, Account and Commerce
BSc Political Science and Defence Studies	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Government and Mathematics	History, Economics, Geography, Accounts and Commerce
BSc Psychology	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Biology and Mathematics	Economics, Health Science, Government and Agricultural Science

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Course	General Requirement	Compulsory Credits	Relevant Credits
BEngr Civil Engineering	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry	Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics and Biology
BEngr Electrical and Electronics Engineering	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics	Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics and Biology
BEngr Mechanical Engineering	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics	Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics and Biology

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Course	General Requirement	Compulsory Credits	Relevant Credits
BSc Biological Science	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry	Physics, Agric Science and Health Science
BSc Chemistry	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology	Physics, Health Science and Agric Science
BSc Mathematics	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Mathematics and Physics	Chemistry, Additional/ Further Mathematics and Biology
BSc Computer Science	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Mathematics and Physics	Chemistry, Additional/ Further Mathematics and Biology
BSc Physics	5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics	English Language, Mathematics and Physics	Chemistry, Biology and Technical Drawing

NDA Postgraduate Form 2015/2016 is Out – Apply Now

NDA Postgraduate Form 2015/2016 is Out – Apply Now

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Postgraduate School, Kaduna, wishes to inform interested candidates and the general public that the sales of application forms for Full-Time and Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes has commenced for the 2015/2016 Academic Session.

FULL-TIME PROGRAMME:

DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The Following Degree Programmes are available in the Faculties and Departments listed below:

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Accounting

• MSc in Accounting
• PhD in Accounting

Department of Economics

• MSc in Economics
• PhD in Economics

Department of Geography

• MSc Geography in Environmental Management
• MSc Geography in Climatology
• MSc in Urban Geography
• MSc Geography in Remote Sensing/GIS
• PhD Geography in Environmental Management
• PhD Geography in Climatology
• PhD in Urban Geography
• PhD Geography in Remote Sensing/GIS

Department of History & International Studies

• MA in Military History
• MA in International Studies
• PhD in Military History
• PhD in International Studies

Department of Political Science and Defence Studies

• MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies
• PhD in Defence and Strategic Studies

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Department of Biological Sciences

• MSc in Medicinal and Poisonous Plant Studies
• MSc in Biotechnology
• MSc in Parasitology

Department of Chemistry

• MSc in Analytical Chemistry
• MSc in Organic Chemistry
• MSc in Inorganic Chemistry
• MSc in Material Science and Explosives
• MSc in Environmental Chemistry
• PhD in Analytical Chemistry
• PhD in Organic Chemistry
• PhD in Inorganic Chemistry

Department of Mathematics/Computer Science

• MSc in Pure Mathematics
• MSc in Applied Mathematics
• PhD in Pure Mathematics

Department of Physics

• MSc in Theoretical Physics
• MSc in Nuclear and Radiation Physics
• MSc in Solid State Physics
• PhD in Theoretical Physics
• PhD in Nuclear and Radiation Physics
• PhD in Solid State Physics

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering

• M.Eng in Electronics and Communications Engineering
• PhD in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

• M.Eng in Production Engineering
• M.Eng in Thermofluid & Energy Engineering
• M.Eng in Material and Metallurgical Engineering
• PhD in Production Engineering
• PhD in Thermofluid & Energy Engineering
• PhD in Material and Metallurgical Engineering

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

The following part-time PGD programmes are available in the faculty and departments listed below:

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering

• PGD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (PGDEE)

Department of Civil Engineering

• PGD in Civil Engineering (PGDCE)

Department of Mechanical Engineering

• PGD in Mechanical Engineering (PGDME)

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

Each student admitted for Master's or PhD Degree Programme must pursue a FULL - TIME course of study and research in the Academy. Depending on the Degree in View, the following conditions are also applicable.

• A student for the Master's Degree shall pursue the programme for 2 years (4 semesters).
• Candidates for PhD Degree shall pursue the programme for 3 years (6 semesters).

At the expiration of the period of study for any given programme, a student who has not completed his/her programme shall be withdrawn from the Academy. However, in exceptional circumstances, application for extension to complete the programme may be entertained. Extension shall not exceed a period of one year (2 Semesters) in case of Master’s degree and 2 years (4 semesters) in case of Ph.D.
PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the various programmes are as follows:
a. Master’s Degree. Candidates applying for the professional Masters programmes must possess a Bachelor degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division). Candidates with Third Class degree or Higher National Diploma must also possess a Postgraduate Diploma in a related discipline from any recognised university to be eligible for admission. HND candidates must possess a minimum of Lower Credit to apply.
b. PGD Programmes. Candidates applying for the Postgraduate Diploma programme must possess a Bachelor degree from the Nigerian Defence Academy or any other recognised university, or a Higher National Diploma.
FULL –TIME POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the various programmes are as follows:
a. Master’s (MA. MEng and MSc) Degrees. A candidate seeking admission into the Master’s Degree programme shall be a graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy or any other recognized university. Such candidate must possess a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the relevant field of study.
b. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree. A candidate for PhD Degree must possess a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) at Bachelor Degree and a Master’s Degree in the proposed field of study from a recognized university. In addition, the candidate must

PART-TIME PROGRAMME:

DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The Following Part-Time degree programmes are available in the faculties and departments listed below:

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Economics

• Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Department of History & International Studies

• Master in Development Studies (MDS)

Department of Political Science and Defence Studies

• Master in International Affairs and Strategic Studies (MIASS)
• Master in Strategy and Security Administration (MASSA)
• Master in Public Administration (MPA)
• Master in Conflict, Security and Development (MCSD)

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

The following part-time PGD programmes are available in the faculties and departments listed below:

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Accounting

• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounts & Finance (PGDAF)

Department of Economics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

Department of Geography

• Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (PGD RS/GIS)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)

Department of Political Science and Defence Studies

• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Department of Biological Sciences

• Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology(PGDBT)

Department of Chemistry

• Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Chemistry (PGDFC)

Department of Computer Science

• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)

Department of Mathematics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research in Security (PGDOPS)

Department of Physics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied and Industrial Physics (PGDAIP)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Master's DegreeCandidates applying for the Part-Time Masters Programmes must possess a Bachelor Degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division). Candidates with Third Class Degree or Higher National Diploma must also possess a Postgraduate Diploma in a related discipline from any recognised University to be eligible for admission. HND Candidates must possess a minimum of Lower Credit to apply.
• PGD ProgrammesCandidates applying for the Postgraduate Diploma programme must possess a Bachelor degree from the Nigerian Defence Academy or any other recognised university, or a Higher National Diploma.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

Each admitted student for Part-Time Master's Degree Programme must pursue weekend mode of study and research on Fridays and Saturdays for the period of the study. The following conditions are also applicable.

• A student of Master Degree shall pursue the Programme for 1 year (2 semesters) except MBA programme which runs for 2 years.
• A student of Postgraduate Diploma shall pursue the programme for 1 year (2 semesters).

HOW TO APPLY FOR NDA POSTGRADUATE FORM 2015:

The Nigerian Defence Academy Postgraduate Application Form is now available at the Postgraduate School NDA Old Site, Kaduna for N7, 500 only.

Candidates are to submit the completed form to:

The Secretary,
Postgraduate School,
Nigerian Defence Academy,
P.M.B. 2109 Kaduna

ACCOMODATION

Limited number of rooms are available in the NDA Postgraduate School Hostel on First Come First Served basis.

Application Closing Date:

The sales of forms will be available until Thursday 31st December, 2015.

Important Notice To All NDA Kaduna Postgraduate Applicants

Important Notice To All NDA Kaduna Postgraduate Applicants

The Management of Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna wishes to inform all postgraduate programme applicants that the Academy is mindful of the difficulties experienced by our prospective applicants to get through the application process over the past week.

The challenge has to do with the effects of newly introduced banking regulations which we are working hard to resolve.

Thank you for your understanding.

See President Buhari at the NDA Passing Out & Convocation in Kaduna Yesterday

See President Buhari at the NDA Passing Out & Convocation in Kaduna Yesterday

Nigeria has a rich military history. Though this has been tainted by the various military coups, subsequent dictatorships and most recently, human rights abuse allegations, the Nigerian military is still stands out for their discipline and peacekeeping missions around the continent.

President Mohammadu Buhari who served in the Nigerian Army and ended his military career as a General, was at the Passing Out and Convocation of Cadets 62 Regular course and short service course 43 of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna yesterday.

Read the Official Press Statement 

President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Kaduna reaffirmed his administration’s total commitment to the rule of law and warned that proven acts of human rights violation by the Armed Forces will be punished under his leadership. Addressing officers, troops and newly commissioned cadets at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), President Buhari reminded them that the rule of law applied to the Armed Forces as much as any other institution in the country.
I wish to remind you of the Federal Government’s commitment to overhaul the rules of engagement and improve operational and legal mechanisms so that disciplinary steps are taken against proven human rights violations by the armed forces. We are committed to a thorough investigation of recent and any future occurrences of human rights violations by elements of our Armed Forces. While I applaud the integrity and sterling record of the Armed Forces as an institution, this administration will insist on the rule of law, and deal with any proven cases of deviation from laws of armed conflict, including human rights abuses. In operational conduct Nigerians expect our Armed Forces to keep law and order, and not to behave like bullies. Let me reiterate this administration’s commitment to due process, merit and total observance of the rule of law as central pillars of a prosperous and democratic society. Rule of law as an element of good governance applies to the Armed Forces as much as any institution in our country. It is therefore gratifying that all three Services have recently taken steps to emphasize strict adherence to rules in recruitment, promotions, procurement, project executions and civil-military relations,” the President said at the passing out of Officer Cadets of the NDA’s 62 Regular Course and Short Service Course 43.
Observing that security remains the most important challenge in his Administration’s “Change” Programme, President Buhari said that the nation expects exemplary conduct and professionalism from officers and men of its Armed Forces at all times and in all situations.
The objectives our fight against terrorism cannot be realized without a credible and effective military. You must avoid any behavior that will tarnish your honour and dignity as commissioned officers. Your commitment and loyalty to the Armed Forces and the nation must be total. I urge you to take your roles in the on-going process of rebuilding our Armed Forces very seriously,” President Buhari told the newly-commissioned officers.
Declaring that the Federal Government was pleased with the Armed Forces’ resolve to end the insurgency facing the country once and for all, President Buhari assured them of his Administration’s determination to ensure the speedy provision of platforms and equipment they require to win the war against terrorism and meet their long term needs.
Garba Shehu

SSA to the President
(Media & Publicity)

Photo Credit: Bayo Omoboriowo

NDA Kaduna 67 Regular Course Admission List 2015/2016 Released

NDA Kaduna 67 Regular Course Admission List 2015/2016 Released

Nda admission list 2015 is out. The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna has released the list of candidates offered admission into the institution for the 67th Regular Course.

The candidates whose names appear below were successful at the Armed Forces Selection Board Interview held 20 June to 31 July 2015.

They are to report for training at the NDA (Permanent Site), Kaduna on Saturday 26 September 2015. Any candidate who fails to report by Monday 28 September 2015 will forfeit his or her place to a candidate on the reserve list.

Selected candidates will be received on arrival at the Reception Centre located at the Academy Parade Ground (Permanent Site). Candidates on the reserve list are NOT to report to the Academy until they are invited.

Selected candidates MUST come along with the ORIGINAL copies of their credentials which include First School Leaving Certificate, Primary School Testimonial, School Certificate Results NECO/WAEC, Senior Secondary School Testimonials, Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age and Letter of State of Origin.

Each candidate must also present the original copy of his/her Parent/Guardian Consent Form (Any candidate who fails to present originals of the stated documents will not be accepted into the Academy).

In addition, successful candidates are to come along with the following items:
a. Two pairs of white shorts.
b. Two pairs of white trousers.
c. Two white shirts (long sleeves).
d. Two pairs of white socks.
e. Two pairs of white canvas shoes.
f. One lounge suite (dark colour).
g. Two pairs of blue shorts and white round neck vests.
h. One pair of black trousers.
i. One belt (preferably black).
j. One pair of black cover shoes.
k. Black polish, brushes, shaving kit and toiletries.
l. Two white bed sheets and pillow cases for 8 spring bed.
m. One black rubber-strapped digital quartz wristwatch.
n. Female candidates should come along with the following items in addition: (1) Two pairs of trouser suits. (2) Two lounge skirts. (3) One pair of black low heel cover shoes. (4) Two pairs of black or blue short tight.

Selected candidates are not allowed to receive visitors and will not leave the Academy for the first three months of training. Selected candidates and their parents are to please note the above for strict compliance.