Statistical Overview of NDA Exam & Southern States’ Participation
Achievers Team
Statistical Overview of NDA Exam & Southern States’ Participation
NDA Exam – National Level Stats (General)
|
Category |
Approximate Figures |
|
Applicants per NDA Exam |
6 to 7 lakhs |
|
Appearing for Written Exam |
4 to 5 lakhs |
|
Qualified for SSB Interview |
8000 to 9500 |
|
Final Selection (NDA + NA) |
450 to 550 candidates |
|
Selection Ratio |
0.01% to 0.02% |
|
Vacancies per Year |
~370 to 420 (per exam) |
|
Exams Conducted |
Twice a Year (NDA I & NDA II) |
Participation from Southern States (Estimated)
|
State |
Average Applicants (Per Exam) |
Final Selections (Avg.) |
Remark |
|
Tamil Nadu |
~35,000 |
~20–30 |
Low awareness, high potential |
|
Karnataka |
~40,000 |
~40–50 |
Good awareness, improving trend |
|
Kerala |
~25,000 |
~15–20 |
High literacy, moderate interest |
|
Andhra Pradesh |
~30,000 |
~20–25 |
Growing interest in Armed Forces |
|
Telangana |
~28,000 |
~15–20 |
Improving slowly with new academies |
Key Insights:
- Southern states show lower participation compared to North Indian states like Rajasthan, UP, Haryana, and Bihar where defence careers are culturally rooted.
- Awareness programs and early foundation courses can significantly increase representation from the South.
- Karnataka leads in Southern participation, thanks to Sainik Schools and a growing defence aspirant ecosystem.
- English-medium education and discipline in Southern states provide an advantage in SSB Interviews, if properly guided.
Why This Matters:
- Despite having high literacy and academic performance, Southern states are underrepresented in NDA final selections.
- With proper training, awareness, and early preparation through foundation programs, the success ratio can be improved significantly.
AchieversHunt’s Mission in the South
Through our NDA Foundation Courses like:
- NDA Launchpad (Class 5–7)
- NDA Ignite (Class 8–10)
- NDA Zenith (Class 11–12)
we aim to:
- Spread awareness among students and parents
- Build disciplined, confident, and well-prepared aspirants
- Increase South India’s representation in the Armed Forces
