UPSC Releases NDA 2 2025 Merit List: 742 Candidates Qualified for Academy Courses
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the final merit list featuring 742 candidates who have successfully passed the NDA & NA (II) Examination 2025. These individuals are set to join the 156th Course of the National Defence Academy and the 118th Indian Naval Academy Course.
Selection was determined by the candidates' performance in a written examination that took place on 14th September 2025, followed by interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) under the Ministry of Defence.
Important Highlights
| Total Candidates Recommended: | 742 |
| Course Intake: | NDA 156th Course and INAC 118th Course |
| Conducting Body: | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| SSB Conducted By: | Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence |
| Result Status: | Final Merit List (Medical Results Not Considered) |
| Official Website: | https://www.upsc.gov.in |
NDA 2 2025 Top 10 Male Toppers
| Rank | Roll No. | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1444474 | PARTH KUMAR TIWARI |
| 2 | 7944822 | ISHAAN PACHAURI |
| 3 | 6151355 | ISHAAN SINGH |
| 4 | 3550335 | ABHISH |
| 5 | 8540523 | YUVRAJ SAXENA |
| 6 | 1540069 | ARNAV BISWAL |
| 7 | 7240440 | PRINCE RAJ |
| 8 | 1147190 | LAKSHYA SINGH |
| 9 | 7947930 | BAIBHAV YADAV |
| 10 | 5640529 | ARYAN KUMAR SINGH |
NDA 2 2025 Top 10 Female Toppers
| Rank | Roll No. | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0846426 | MAHAK |
| 2 | 3842171 | JIYA SACHIN KARAPE |
| 3 | 6345023 | NAMAN |
| 4 | 0246400 | PRATIKSHA SAHU |
| 5 | 1559614 | SHAMBHAVI BHARDWAJ |
| 6 | 1446734 | MANSI GUPTA |
| 7 | 5445739 | KHUSHDEEP KAUR |
| 8 | 7946354 | ARPITA CHAUDHARY |
| 9 | 0542976 | MRITTIKA CHAKRABORTY |
| 10 | 0644526 | AMRUTHA SRIRAM |
Note to Candidates
- The medical examination results have not been considered in this merit list.
- The candidature remains provisional, subject to verification of documents such as educational qualifications and date of birth.
- All queries regarding SSB interviews or joining formalities should be directed to the respective service headquarters:
- Army: joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Navy: joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Air Force: careerindianairforce.cdac.in
Contact Information
For any assistance regarding the results, candidates can contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter at:
- Phone: 011-23385271 / 011-23381125 / 011-23098543
- Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Working Days)
What’s Next?
Candidates are advised to regularly check the respective websites for updates regarding joining instructions, course commencement, and medical clearance.
Congratulations to all the selected candidates for achieving this remarkable milestone in their journey to serve the nation!
