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NDA Vs IIT – Difference and Which is Better for You!
Often after Class 12 Students get Confused as to Which Stream to Choose For Their Career. All Maths Side Students get Confused whether to Choose NDA or IIT. In this Blog we have tried to Differentiate between NDA and IIT. A Detailed Comparison between NDA and IIT is as Follows:-
| NDA | IIT |
|---|---|
| Military Organization which makes commissioned officers in Armed Forces | Engineering & Technology Institute which fall under Ministry of Education – Government of India |
| Age Limit for NDA | Age Limit for IIT |
| 16 ½ to 19 ½ joining age | No age limit |
| ELIGIBILITY for NDA | ELIGIBILITY for IIT |
| 10 + 2 any subject combination. Min % to appear for NDA Exam 33 % | 10 + 2 PCM Compulsory. Minimum % to appear for IIT is 75 % in 10 + 2 PCM. |
| SELECTION PROCESS for NDA | SELECTION PROCESS for IIT |
| · Written Conducted by U.P.S.C. · SSB Interview & Medical. · Final Merit |
· JEE Mains · JEE Advanced · Counseling on basis of JEE advanced score. |
| Location of NDA | Location of IIT |
| Khadakwasla, Pune | 23 IIT’s are in India. |
| Location of NDA | Location of IIT |
| Khadakwasla, Pune | 23 IIT’s are in India. |
| NUMBER OF SEATS | NUMBER OF SEATS |
| 400 | 17,740 |
| Reservation | Reservation |
| NOT APPLICABLE | · 15% SC · 7.5 % ST · 27% OBC’s |
| TRAINING DURATION | TRAINING DURATION |
| 3 YEAR + 1 YEAR | 4 YEARS IIT ONLY |
| Aim | Aim |
| Produce patriotic world class armed forces officers. | Produce World Class Engineers |
| FOCUSES | FOCUSES |
| Mental Health Physical Health Overall Personalities Development. Sport culture is imbibed |
Focus is first on studies |
| DEGREE OFFERED | DEGREE OFFERED |
| B. tech B.Sc. (C. Science) B.Sc. B.A. By J.N.U. |
B.Arch B.Des. |
| LEVEL OF COMPETITION | LEVEL OF COMPETITION |
| 4 Lakhs students appear for exam every 6 months. | 8 to 10 lakhs students appear for JEE. |
| HOW MANY TIMES EXAM IS CONDUCTED | Exam Form |
| Twice a year April September |
Twice a year January April |
| ULTIMATELY | ULTIMATELY |
| NDA Produces Officers | IIT produces Engineers |
Choosing NDA Over IIT is Better in any Context. Thus Pursuing Career in NDA is Far Better than IIT
