The Nigerian Defence Academy has officially commenced the screening process for its 77 Regular Course admission cycle, with the screening test scheduled to hold nationwide on May 24, 2025.
The academy’s public relations officer, Maj. Mohammad Maidawa, made this known in a statement released on Tuesday in Kaduna.
Maidawa stated, “The Nigerian Defence Academy wishes to inform the public and specifically all applicants of the 77 Regular Course that the screening process for the 2025 admission cycle is underway.”
He explained that candidates who selected NDA as their first choice in the 2025 JAMB UTME must meet specific score requirements to be eligible for the screening test. “Candidates must have scored a minimum of 180 in the UTME for all courses, except engineering courses, which require a minimum score of 210. Only candidates that meet these minimum scores will be eligible to select a centre and participate in the NDA Screening Test.”
The academy warned the public about increasing fraudulent activities by individuals creating fake social media accounts to impersonate the institution.
“NDA is also alerting the public about the surge in fraudulent activities emanating from individuals who create fake social media accounts to impersonate the academy. These unscrupulous elements mislead unsuspecting individuals by disseminating false information and soliciting payments for the admission process,” Maidawa cautioned.
Successful candidates from the screening test will proceed to the Armed Forces Selection Board at the NDA, where they will undergo comprehensive medical, physical, and mental evaluations along with other tests. The final list of admitted candidates will be published in national newspapers and on the NDA website.
For further inquiries, the academy directed applicants to contact the Academy Registry via email at [email protected].
Maidawa concluded, “We appreciate your interest in the NDA and look forward to welcoming successful candidates into the academy.”
The announcement provides clear guidelines for prospective cadets while warning against admission scams that have become increasingly common.
