ADMISSION
Admission
“Admission to the Himalayan Defence Academy is not merely an enrollment; it is the first decisive step toward a distinguished life of service, valour, and leadership. We invite applications from young aspirants who possess the fire to lead and the resilience to excel beyond the ordinary. At HDA, we understand that the path to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Armed Forces requires more than just textbook knowledge—it demands the cultivation of an officer’s mindset from a young age.
Our admission process is designed to identify students who are ready to embrace a transformative journey. Once admitted, cadets are immersed in a curriculum that seamlessly integrates premier CBSE education with specialized military training. From mastering academic concepts to conquering the obstacle course, and from honing communication skills for the Service Selection Board (SSB) to building iron-clad physical endurance, every day at HDA is a lesson in discipline. We nurture the ‘Officer Like Qualities’ (OLQs) essential for command, ensuring our students stand apart in character, confidence, and capability.
If you seek an environment where patriotism fuels potential and discipline defines destiny, your search ends here. Applications are now open for the upcoming academic session. Join us, and let us prepare you to wear the uniform with pride.”
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Ensure you have all required documents ready to make the admission process smooth and hassle-free.
AGE CRITERIA FOR REGISTRATION
| AGE CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION IN HIMALAYAN DEFENSE ACADEMY | |
| CLASS | MINIMUM AGE |
| 7 | 12 Years |
| 8 | 13 Years |
| 9 | 14 Years |
| 10 | 15 Years |
| 11 | 16 Years |
| 12 | 17 Years |
STEPS FOR REGISTRATION
- Fill up Online Admission Form and Upload Current photograph of a Child
- Make Online Payment for Registration in HDA
YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOU AT THE TIME OF REGISTERING ONLINE, AS THESE NEEDS TO BE UPLOADED WITH THE REGISTRATION FORM:
- Latest Photograph of the child in Jpeg, Jpg format (not more than 3 months prior).
- A valid personal e-mail Id for communication.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ADMISSION
- The original Date of Birth certificate issued by the Municipal Corporation or Registrar of Deaths and Births, along with a Photostat copy of the same must be submitted at the time of verification of the forms. The original certificate will be returned to the parents immediately after the verification.
- You are required to submit Rs.1000/- as Registration charges at the time of submission of this form.Photostat copy of any one of the following documents as proof of the residence is also required at the time of verification of form.
(a) Passport (b) Rent agreement (c) Voter Card(d) Telephone Bill
The original document will be returned to the parents immediately after the verification.
- Photocopy of Aadhar cards of parents and child also to be submitted.
- Fill in the particulars of the child (i.e. name, parents’ names, and date of birth) correctly. The date of birth filled in the form must tally with the one recorded in the Date of Birth certificate. No change whatsoever will be made after the admission.
- Incomplete Registration Forms or those with incorrect information will automatically stand rejected.
- Parents should beware of third parties making false claims of procuring admission and collecting money on behalf of the School. If they enter into any transaction with such parties, they will be doing so at their own risk and the school shall not be responsible for it. The School will appreciate to know if there is any such person or persons so that proper legal action can be taken against them.
- The candidates whose names do not appear in this short list, will regretfully not be part of the next level of the admission process and their parents would be advised to look for admission elsewhere.
- You have to submit attested copy of Report Card of Previous School.