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This age calculator for NDA gives you a clear answer without the confusion. Enter your date of birth and it checks every upcoming cycle, from NDA 2 2026 all the way through to NDA 2 2028, against official UPSC commencement dates. Still wondering how many NDA attempts you have left? Stop doing the math manually; this tool settles it in one click.
What This Calculator Shows You
- Remaining attempts, every NDA cycle you are still eligible for, from NDA 2 2026 to NDA 2 2028
- Your exact age, calculated to the day in years, months and days as of today
- Age on joining, your exact age on the course commencement date for each eligible cycle
- Eligibility status, a clear eligible or not eligible result based on your DOB
How to Use This NDA Attempt Checker
Type in your date of birth exactly as it appears on your Class 10th certificate, that is the only document UPSC recognises. Hit the button. The NDA attempt checker will show every cycle you are eligible for across 2026, 2027, and 2028, your exact age on each commencement date, and how many shots you still have. This NDA age calculator runs all of this automatically.
Quick Answers for Specific Exam Cycles
What is the NDA 2 2026 age limit date of birth?
For NDA 2 2026, eligible DOB is 1st January 2008 to 1st January 2011. UPSC checks your age against the course commencement date of July 2027; not the September exam date.
What is the NDA 2 2027 age limit date of birth?
For NDA 2 2027, eligible DOB is 2nd January 2009 to 1st January 2012. Course starts July 2028.
What is the NDA 1 2028 age limit date of birth?
For NDA 1 2028, eligible DOB is 2nd July 2009 to 1st July 2012. Course starts January 2029. If you are in Class 10 right now, this cycle may still be open for you.
What is the NDA 2 2028 age limit date of birth?
For NDA 2 2028, eligible DOB is 2nd January 2010 to 1st January 2013. Course starts July 2029.
What is the NDA 2 age limit for 2026?
16.5 to 19.5 years on course commencement day, July 2027. Zero age relaxation for any category including SC, ST and OBC.
How many attempts does an NDA candidate get?
There is no fixed number. Your total attempts depend entirely on how many NDA cycles fall within your eligible age window. Most candidates get between 4 and 6 attempts.
Want the Full Eligibility Rules?
This tool handles your age and attempts across every cycle from 2026 to 2028. For everything else, educational qualifications, height requirements, stream-wise eligibility, and how the 19.5-year rule actually works, head over to our detailed guide: Complete NDA Eligibility Guide 2026–2028 →. Go through that once before you sit down to fill your application form.