NDA Shortlisted Candidates 2025/2026 PDF, Screening Date
NDA shortlisted candidates 2025: Good news as the Nigerian Defence Academy has released the names of successful candidates for the 2025 admission intake. The list can be downloaded online at www.nda.edu.ng All shortlisted candidates shall report for screening on Saturday, 14th June 2025.
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) shortlisted candidates is purely based on merit i.e. students UTME performance. Selected candidates for the 77 regular course shall take a Computer Based screening test (CBT) at NDA centers nationwide.
Sequel to this, candidates who selected the Nigerian Defence Academy as their first choice are advice to check the online admission portal to download the shortlist, take note of their screenings and report accordingly.
Is NDA Shortlisted Candidates 2025 for 77 Regular Course Out?
Yes, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) made a press release on Thursday, 5th June 2025 about the release of successful applicants for the 77 regular course and hereby advice applicants to confirm their status online at www.nda.edu.ng.
Seeing your name on NDA shortlist for 77 Regular Course simply means you meet the following criteria:
- Meet the admission age limit.
- Selected the institution as your primary choice during UTME registration.
- Meet the minimum UTME admission score set by the institution.
Congratulations to all shortlisted candidates, the focus now is passing the screening test. One of the best things you can do to better prepare for the forthcoming examination is to study the NDA past questions and answers.
Having said that, here’s a step-by-step process on how to download and check NDA list of successful applicants 2025.
How to Check NDA shortlisted candidates 2025
- Visit NDA admission portal www.nda.edu.ng
- Carefully scroll download the page
- Locate “list of Nigerian Defence Academy successful candidates”
- Download and open the PDF to check your name
Note: All shortlisted candidates must register for the computer-Based Test (CBT), here are the steps to follow.
How to Register for NDA Screening Test 2025
- Login to the Nigerian Defence Academy portal
- Click on CBT screening on your dashboard
- Select a method and complete payment
- After successful payment, proceed to choose preferred screening town (select the one nearest to you)
- Proceed to print your acknowledgement form
- Immediately NDA will assign a center to you
- Log out and then login again to print your Screening Test Admission card
Note: The screening test admission card contains key information such as your assigned center address, date and time.
NDA Screening Centers in Nationwide
| Abia State | Cross River State |
| Adamawa State | Delta State |
| Akwa Ibom State | Ebonyi State |
| Anambra State | Edo State |
| Bauchi State | Ekiti State |
| Bayelsa State | Enugu State |
| Benue State | Gombe State |
| Borno State | Imo State |
| Jigawa State | Nasarawa State |
| Kaduna State | Niger State |
| Kano State | Ogun State |
| Katsina State | Ondo State |
| Kebbi State | Osun State |
| Kogi State | Oyo State |
| Kwara State | Plateau State |
| Lagos State | Rivers State |
| Sokoto State | Yobe State |
| Taraba State | Zamfara State |
Documents Required for NDA Screening Test 2025
All NDA shortlisted candidates must go to their assigned screening centers with the following documents:
- JAMB registration slip
- Two postcard photographs
- NDA acknowledgement form
- Screening Test Admission Card
Write your name, state of origin, screening test center, UTME registration number, course of study and signature at the back of the postcard photographs.
You have till 9th June 2025 to register for the screening test as failure to do so will lead to a penalty or automatic disqualification.
These are the important things to note concerning the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) shortlisted candidates and CBT screening test, if you have any other question, kindly indicate in the comment section below.
