Admissions
Eligibility
Nationality - Indian
Every cadet is required to submit the Adhar Card issued by the government to confirm his candidature.
AGE LIMIT
COURSE | AGE LIMIT |
---|---|
1. NDA after 10th | 15 – 16.5 Yrs |
2. JEE/NEET after 10th | 15 – 16.5 Yrs |
3. CLAT/IPM after 10th | 15 – 16.5 Yrs |
4. Foundation Course for 9th & 10th | 13 – 14 Yrs |
5. Foundation Course for 8th | 11 – 13 Yrs |
6. RIMC Preparation with 6th & 7th | 10 – 11 Yrs |
7. Sainik School & RMS Preparation with 4th & 5th | 08 – 10 Yrs |
Every cadet is required to submit the Adhar Card issued by the government to confirm his candidature.
Educational Qualifications
NDA after 10th
- Candidates studying in 10th standard of State/CBSE/ICSE or equivalent pattern with English, Physics, Chemistry (or General Science) and Mathematics as subjects are eligible to appear for the NSAT - Nimbus Scholastic Assessment Test (Held Every year in the Month of January)
- They must secure minimum 60% marks in 10th Examination.
- They must secure Minimum 60% in Mathematics & Science.
JEE/NEET after 10th
- Candidates studying in 10th standard of State/CBSE/ICSE or equivalent pattern with English, Physics, Chemistry (or General Science) and Mathematics as subjects are eligible to appear for the NSAT - Nimbus Scholastic Assessment Test(Held Every year in the Month of January)
- They must secure Minimum 75% marks in 10th Examination.
- They must secure Minimum 65% in Mathematics & Science.
CLAT/IPM after 10th
- Candidates studying in 10th standard of State/CBSE/ICSE or equivalent pattern with English, SST and Mathematics as subjects are eligible to appear for the NSAT - Nimbus Scholastic Assessment Test (Held Every year in the Month of January)
- They must secure minimum 60% marks in 10th Examination.
Foundation Course for 9th & 10th
- Candidates studying in 8th standard of State/CBSE/ICSE or equivalent pattern with English, SST/EVS/Science and Mathematics as subjects are eligible to appear for the NSAT - Nimbus Scholastic Assessment Test (Held Every year in the Month of January)
- They must secure minimum 65% marks in 8th Examination.
Foundation Course for 8th
- Candidates must secure minimum 65% marks in 7th Examination.
RIMC Preparation with 6th & 7th
- Candidates must secure minimum 70% marks in 5th Examination.
Sainik School & RMS Preparation with 4th & 5th
- Candidates must secure minimum 70% marks in Class 3rd Examination.
MEDICAL STANDARDS
The cadet must be medically fit, to join the defence academies.
1. Vision
Uncorrected Vision: 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other eye. | Corrected Vision: 6/6 in both eyes. |
Color Vision: CP-III standard (ability to distinguish between red and green colours). | No history of night blindness or significant eye diseases. |
2. Hearing
Normal hearing in both ears without any significant loss or impairment. | Ability to hear a forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters. |
3. Respiratory System
Normal lung function without any significant respiratory problems or asthma. | Clear chest X-ray. |
4. Cardiovascular System
Normal blood pressure, pulse rate, and electrocardiogram (ECG) readings. | No history of heart diseases or significant cardiovascular problems. |
5. Dental Health
Sound dental condition with a minimum of 14 dental points. |
6. General Health
Free from any chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid dysfunction. | No history of mental disorders or significant psychological issues. | No history of major surgeries or debilitating medical conditions. |
7. Other Considerations:
Minimum chest expansion of 5 cm after full inspiration. | Tattoos: Tattoos are generally not permitted on visible body parts. |
Candidates must undergo a thorough medical examination by a Medical Board to assess their overall medical fitness.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Admission to NIMBUS DEFENCE SCHOOL is through Written Test and Interview for all courses after Class 8th. Both will be conducted in English only.
The written test will be conducted every year at various centres (Chandigarh, Panchkula, Sunder Nagar, Guwahati, Chennai). Exact dates and place will be intimated on the website. The Results will be uploaded on the website of the Institute.
SCHEME OF WRITTEN TEST
For NDA after 10th / School Integrated Program
- A single question paper in English will comprise of 100 Questions in 4-Parts.
- 1. Basic Mathematics (40 Qns)
- 2. General English (20 Qns)
- 3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (20 Qns)
- 4. Reasoning Aptitude (20 Qns)
- Each question is for 4 marks. Total maximum marks are 240. Time allotted is 60 Mins.
- The question paper will be of Multiple-Choice Questions Format (MCQ), wherein, under each question, four suggested answers will be given. Candidate has to choose one which is the most appropriate and fill on the OMR sheet provided.
- Every correct answer will be awarded (+) 4 marks and every wrong answer will be awarded (-) 1 mark. That means the exam will have negative marking system wherein for every wrong answer 1 mark will be deducted. No (+) or (-) marks will be given to the questions that are not attempted.
- The General Knowledge paper will include questions on Science, Social Science/Social Studies, Current Affairs. The questions for English will include grammar, comprehension, error correction, synonym- antonym etc.
- The paper will be set from the class 8th to 10th Class syllabus of State Board/CBSE/ICSE boards.
For JEE/NEET after 10th
- A single question paper in English will comprise of 75 Questions in 4-Parts.
- 1. Basic Mathematics (25 Qns)
- 2. General English (15 Qns)
- 3. General Science (20 Qns)
- 4. Reasoning Aptitude (15 Qns)
- Each question is for 4 marks. Total maximum marks are 300. Time allotted is 90 Mins.
- The question paper will be of Multiple-Choice Questions Format (MCQ), wherein, under each question, four suggested answers will be given. Candidate has to choose one which is the most appropriate and fill on the OMR sheet provided.
- Every correct answer will be awarded (+) 4 marks and every wrong answer will be awarded (-) 1 mark. That means the exam will have negative marking system wherein for every wrong answer 1 mark will be deducted. No (+) or (-) marks will be given to the questions that are not attempted.
- The questions for English will include grammar, comprehension, error correction, synonym-antonym etc.
- The paper will be set from the class 8th to 10th Class syllabus of State Board/CBSE/ICSE boards.
For Foundation Course for 9th & 10th
- A single question paper in English will comprise of 60 Questions in 4-Parts.
- 1. Basic Mathematics (15 Qns)
- 2. General English (15 Qns)
- 3. General Knowledge (15 Qns)
- 4. Reasoning Aptitude (15 Qns)
- Each question is for 4 marks. Total maximum marks are 240. Time allotted is 60 Mins.
- The question paper will be of Multiple-Choice Questions Format (MCQ), wherein, under each question, four suggested answers will be given. Candidate has to choose one which is the most appropriate and fill on the OMR sheet provided.
- Every correct answer will be awarded (+) 4 marks and every wrong answer will be awarded (-) 1 mark. That means the exam will have negative marking system wherein for every wrong answer 1 mark will be deducted. No (+) or (-) marks will be given to the questions that are not attempted.
- The General Knowledge paper will include questions on Science, Social Science/Social Studies, Current Affairs. The questions for English will include grammar, comprehension, error correction, synonym- antonym etc.
- The paper will be set from the class 6th to 8th Class syllabus of State Board/CBSE/ICSE boards.
FEE STRUCTURE
- Boarding Charges.
- Security Deposit
- School Fees
- Cadet Expenditure Apart From These The Cadets Have To Pay Additional Money For Their Kit, Training Visits, Training Aids, Barber And Washer Man Charges, Newspapers & Periodicals, Etc.
- Penalty Clause In Case A Cadet Leaves Nimbus After Joining Then The Complete Fees Once Paid Will Not Be Refunded.
WITHDRAWAL
The Director, Nimbus Defence School has the authority to rusticate any cadet and withdraw his
name from the roll on any of the following grounds:
- Remains absent for a period of 56 days (considered physically unfit to carry on with the daily routine of the institute).
- Become medically unfit or is declared to be medically unfit by medical pane of Nimbus. This includes only false information provided during the joining procedure or later.
- Involves in ragging activities and/or found harmful for other cadets in the hostel.
- Consistently fails to secure minimum 60% marks in Nimbus or the School tests/examinations, or fails more than three times in any of the PT tests
- Fails to maintain Nimbus discipline.
- If Boarding Charges, Fees and other dues are not paid in time by the parents.
- Any other reason, as deemed fit.
HOW TO APPLY
Advertisement inviting applications from candidates will be published in all leading newspapers in the month
of November.
Candidates have to submit Application Form Online only. Click on the tab “Registration” on the Home Page of our website and follow the instructions.