The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially announced the date for the 78 Regular Course Screening Test for qualified applicants nationwide.
According to the Academy, the NDA Screening Test (NDAST) will hold on:
📅 Saturday, 13th June 2026
The examination will take place across all states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
Candidates eligible for the NDA Screening Test are those who: • Scored 180 and above in the 2026 UTME
• Selected NDA as their first-choice institution during JAMB registration
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
The Academy disclosed that eligible candidates will receive an official email from 20th May 2026 requesting them to select their preferred test location (State).
Candidates are expected to complete their state selection on or before:
📅 24th May 2026
Applicants are strongly advised to select their state of residence as their preferred test location since the screening exercise will be conducted nationwide.
SCREENING CENTRE ALLOCATION
NDA stated that candidates will be informed of their allocated screening centres by the first week of June 2026.
Further instructions and important details regarding the examination will also be communicated through the email sent to candidates.
IMPORTANT ADVICE
Candidates are advised to: • Regularly check their email addresses
• Ensure their email remains active and accessible
• Carefully follow all instructions from NDA
• Avoid misinformation from unofficial sources
The Academy reiterated its commitment to fairness and equal opportunity for all qualified Nigerian applicants.
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