NDA · Cutoff
NDA Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands What does your score in National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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92–100%rank ~1–100
Air Force Academy — Flying Branch (top merit for pilot training, subject to PABT) Naval Academy — Submarine and Executive specializations available NDA — virtually guaranteed admission subject to SSB and medical Choice of service branch largely at candidate's discretion Exceptional written performance; equivalent to 650+/900 marks Merit certificates and recognition at passing-out parade Top 500 — elite range
85–92%rank ~100–500
Air Force Academy — Flying Branch (strong contenders for pilot training) Naval Academy — Executive Branch (preferred for command roles) NDA — choice of service subject to SSB, medical and PABT Indian Military Academy — direct entry through NDA route Top merit position; service preference largely candidate's choice after SSB Top 1500 — preferred cadets
75–85%rank ~500–1,500
NDA Army Wing — very strong position for final merit Naval Academy — Executive & Technical branches (high preference) Air Force Academy — Flying Branch (subject to PABT and medical) Indian Naval Academy — B.Tech entry possible Excellent written score; SSB and medical will determine service allocation Strong contender range
65–75%rank ~1,500–3,000
NDA Army Wing — strong probability (approximately 400-500/900 marks) Naval Academy — Executive Branch (preferred candidates) Where would YOUR score land?
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