UPSC NDA Vs IIT: Who is better between NDA and IIT, which one should join after 12th? Know its benefits and advantages..
UPSC NDA Vs IIT: After passing the 12th board exam, there is often confusion among the people about whether to go to NDA i.e. National Defense Academy or the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Both these institutes are ranked among the best institutes in terms of career growth. If you get admission to either of these two institutions, your future will be bright. But now it comes to the question that both the institutes are better, so which one should one be admission to? It becomes a bit difficult to choose. If you also have such confusion, then you can make your decision by reading about it in detail below.
National Defense Academy (NDA)
National Defense Academy is famous for training cadets for admission into the Indian Armed Forces. Graduates from this institute join the Army, Navy, and Air Force as officers. Entry into NDA is through a very tough selection process. To join this institute, candidates have to pass the NDA examination conducted after class 12th.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Indian Institute of Technology i.e. IIT is counted among the prestigious institutes. It is known for producing top engineers. Admission to this institute is based on the performance in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) JEE Mains and JEE Advanced examinations after class 12th. IITs are considered excellent for education and research in technology and engineering.
Who can apply for NDA and IIT?
To appear in the NDA exam, candidates must have passed class 12th with any stream. But Physics and Maths are necessary for the Indian Navy and Air Force branches. Whereas only candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in class 12th can apply for admission to IIT.
This is how selection is done in NDA and IIT
Both NDA and IIT exams are very competitive and it requires dedication and hard work to pass them.
NDA:- Whichever candidate passes this exam, after that they have to go through a 5-day SSB interview. The NDA exam includes Mathematics, General Awareness, and English.
IIT:- For IIT, candidates have to clear the JEE Advanced examination after JEE Mains. The syllabus of this exam includes Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
Career growth after NDA and IIT
NDA:- After passing it, a leadership role is provided in the Indian Armed Forces. Cadets are appointed as officers in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.
IIT:- Opportunity is available in engineering, technology, and research. Graduates get jobs with high salary packages in multinational companies.
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