Nigerian Defence Academy Opens 77th Regular Course Applications for 2024 (How to Apply)

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially opened online applications for the 77th Regular Course, offering both male and female Nigerian candidates the opportunity to enroll in military and academic training programs.

Applications, which started on November 6, 2024, will remain open until April 30, 2025. Successful candidates will undergo five years of academic and military training as Officer Cadets at the NDA.

Upon completion, cadets will receive a Bachelor’s degree in their chosen field and a Presidential Commission into the Nigerian Armed Forces.

In partnership with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the NDA requires applicants to also register for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and select the NDA as their first-choice institution. Only candidates who meet the required UTME scores will be considered for further assessment: 180 for Arts, Social Sciences, and Science programs, and 210 for Engineering courses.

Screening Test:

The NDA screening test will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and serves as the first phase of the post-UTME assessment. Eligible candidates are required to bring the following documents to the test center:

• Acknowledgement form
• Screening Test Admission Card
• JAMB result slip
• Two passport-sized photographs (3.5 x 5 inches) with essential candidate information written on the back.

Candidates can start their application process by visiting the NDA application portal at ndaapplications.net and selecting the “Purchase Access Code” option. For further inquiries, candidates can visit the NDA website.

Key Details:

• Application Fee: N7,000, payable through REMITA by generating an Order ID and Retrieval Reference Code on the application portal.
• Important Note: Payments made without the correct Remita Retrieval Reference Code will not be accepted, and the applicant’s submission will not be processed.

The NDA offers a variety of undergraduate programs in several faculties, including:

• Science
• Military Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
• Engineering and Technology
• Arts and Social Sciences
• Management Sciences

The general academic requirement for admission includes five credits in subjects such as English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings. A working knowledge of French or Arabic is also an added advantage. The academy provides past questions and answers for a fee at the registry to help candidates prepare for the screening test.