The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is a prestigious military university in Kaduna, Nigeria. Established in 1964, it is the primary training institution for officer cadets aspiring to join the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The NDA offers a rigorous five-year program that combines military and academic training. Cadets receive instruction in military science, leadership, and various academic disciplines.
Admission to the NDA is through JAMB, and all applicants must have the correct subject combination in O’level results.
NDA Courses
- Accounting
- Arabic
- Biological Science(S)
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Defence & Security Studies
- Economics
- Electrical /electronics Engineering
- English
- French
- Geography
- History
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Military Science
- Physics
- Political Science & Defence Studies
- Psychology
- Security & Intelligence Studies
- Transport & Logistics Management
- Transport Logistics Management:
Subject Combination
| Course | JAMB Subject | O’level Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two (2) other relevant subjects. |
| Arabic | Use of English, Arabic and two (2) subjects from Arts and/or Social Sciences. | English Language, Mathematics, Arabic and two (2) other relevant subjects. |
| Biological Science | Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any other Science subject. |
| Biotechnology | Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subject. | English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
| Chemistry | Use of English, Chemistry and two (2) of Physics, Biology and Mathematics. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Civil Engineering | Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and one Science subject |
| Computer Science | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. |
| Cyber Security | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. |
| Defence & Security Studies | Use of English, Three (3) Arts or Social Science subjects | English Language Government or History and at least a pass in Mathematics |
| Economics | Use of English, Economics, Mathematics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two (2) of Arts or Social Science subjects. |
| Electrical /Electronics Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any other Science subject. |
| French | Use of English, French and any other two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences. | Five (5) SSC credit passes including French and English Language plus one other Arts subject. |
| Geography | Use of English, Geography and two (2) other Arts or Social Science subjects | English Language, Geography, and any three (3) from Arts or Social Science subjects with at least a pass in Mathematics. |
| History | Use of English, History and any other two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences. | Five (5) SSC credit passes to include History and English Language. |
| Management | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one (1) other subject. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics, plus any two (2) of Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography, and Statistics. |
| Mathematics | Use of English, Mathematics and any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry and Economics or Geography. | English Language, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject. |
| Mechatronics Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry ,English Language and any other Science subject. |
| Military Science | Use of English, Three (3) Arts or Social Science subjects | English Language Government or History and at least a pass in Mathematics |
| Physics | Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology. | English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other Science subject from Further Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science. |
| Political Science & Defence Studies | Use of English, Three (3) Arts or Social Science subjects | English Language Government or History and at least a pass in Mathematics |
| Psychology | Use of English, Any three (3) subjects from Arts or Social Science | Government or History, English Language and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required. |
| Security & Intelligence Studies | Use of English, Three (3) Social Science or Arts subjects. | Government or History, English Language and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required. |
| Transport & Logistics Management | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two (2) other relevant subjects. |
Conclusion
Gaining admission to the Nigerian Defence Academy requires the correct subject combination and a commitment to rigorous military training.
Prospective cadets must carefully review the specific course requirements and subject combinations to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria.
Meeting the JAMB cut-off score, demonstrating physical fitness, and passing the medical examination are crucial steps in the selection process.
