Result of the written exam of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026

Millions of young Indians aspiring for a career in the defense sector found today to be of paramount importance. The results for the written examination of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) Entrance Examination (II), 2026, have been officially declared. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their performance and prepare for the subsequent stages of the process.

Candidates have been informed that the results are primarily available in online mode. Without the need for any direct contact or documents, candidates can download their scorecards through the Candidate Portal on the official website of the Defence Recruitment Board (DRB). To access this, candidates must enter details such as their registration number and date of birth. The scorecard includes detailed information on the candidate’s name, roll number, subject-wise marks, total marks, and rank.

An analysis of the data from this year’s examination reveals that the level of competition was extremely intense. The number of candidates appearing for the exam has increased significantly compared to the previous year, which has helped push the Cut-off Marks even higher. According to official notifications, the threshold for qualifying for the next stage, i.e., the interview and medical examination, has been set more strictly than expected this time. This implies that only top-performing candidates will be able to advance to the next stage.

Immediately after the results were declared, reports emerged of a surge in traffic on the website, leading to complaints of slow server performance for a short period. However, the technical situation normalized within a few hours, and candidates did not face any significant difficulties in viewing their results. Experts state that candidates who have cleared the cut-off should now begin preparing for the interview and medical checkup. On the other hand, candidates who missed the mark threshold should review their shortcomings for future attempts rather than being disheartened.

The defense academy entrance examination is one of India’s most prestigious competitive exams. It serves not only as a proof of individual excellence but also provides a respectable opportunity to contribute to the nation’s defense infrastructure. In this year’s exam, youth from both rural and urban areas performed equally well, indicating an expansion of equal educational opportunities. All eyes are now on the candidates who have secured their place in this tough competition and whose names have been included in the list for the next stage. The official notification clearly states that selected candidates are required to be present for the medical checkup and interview by the specified date.