78 Regular Course ApplicationNigerian Defence Academy
Closed28 Nov 2025 - 15 May 2026Welcome to our regular course application. Please follow the steps carefully to complete your application process.
Announcements
This is to inform all applicants to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 78 Regular Course that the application portal has been closed for new applications and corrections. Applicants who successfully submitted their applications and meet the minimum UTME score requirement of 210 for Engineering courses and 180 for all other faculties will be shortlisted for the next stage of the admission process.
Shortlisted applicants will subsequently be invited via email to select the states in which they wish to sit for the NDA Screening Test. Following the selection of preferred states, candidates will be allocated their examination centres accordingly. Applicants are therefore advised to monitor their email addresses regularly and check this site for further updates and instructions.
Posted on
16 May 2026, 11:06
Extension of NDA 78RC Application Deadline
We are pleased to announce that the application deadline for NDA 78RC has been extended. Applicants now have until 15 May 2026 to submit their applications. Please take advantage of this additional time to ensure your submissions are complete and accurate.
Posted on
21 Feb 2026, 10:31
Application Process
Advert & Requirements
Download and read the advert and entry requirements (link above) before creating an account.
Create an account
For new applicants, create an account with your valid email address, then follow instructions sent to your email to activate your account and finally login.
Payment
Read instructions, proceed to generate your payment RRR and make payment from this portal or copy RRR to pay through your bank.
Fill Application
Enter your valid bio-data and other information required.
Confirmation
Ensure that all information provided are accurate and valid before you submit your application. You cannot edit information after submission.
Submit Application
Ensure you attest and submit your application to complete your application process.
Download Forms
After successfully submitting your application. You are to download your Acknowledgement and Local Government Attestation forms.
Exam Venue
If your application is shortlisted, you will be expected to choose an examination venue on the application.
Contact Us
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Address
Nigerian Defence AcademyKaduna, Kaduna State
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