The National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance examination for the admission of Navy, Army, and Air Force conducted by the Union Public Service Commission will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2021. The exam will be held in offline mode across the nation at various centres in two shifts, first from 10 am and second will start at 2 pm. 

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As the exam is being conducted amid a massive surge in COVID-19, here are the instructions candidates should follow: 

– Each candidate needs to wear facemasks, covering their nose and mouth 

– It is mandatory to follow social distancing guidelines at the UPSC NDA exam centres

– Candidates are not allowed to exchange any items in the examination halls or at centres

– They have been directed to reach the centre using safe mode of transportations

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– To dispose used masks, tissue or any other waste products, candidates have been asked to used closed dustbins

– Hygiene to be maintained while using toilets and candidates have been asked to wash their hands properly after using washroom

– They have been asked not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth with dirty hands and also to avoid handshakes and hugs

– In case someone experiences any symptoms of COVID-19, they should consult doctor and isolate themselves

Meawhile, on the other hand, other instructions that have been issued by the Commission for the examination are:

1. Candidates must use a black ball pen only, for both writing and marking answers in the OMR sheet (Answer Sheet). Pens with any other colour are prohibited for the exam.

2. Appearing candidates will have to carry their admit cards to the exam centres. They will have to produce the printout of their e-admit card at the allotted venue for appearing in the examination, along with Photo Identity Card mentioned in the e-Admit Card.

3. In case, the photograph is not visible/blurred or not available on the e-Admit Card, candidates are advised to carry two (2) identical photographs (one photograph for each session).

4. Candidates will have to reach the exam centre an hour before the commencement of the exam. The entry into the examination venue will be closed 10 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the examination.

5. All the necessary guidelines issued by the Government of India regarding COVID-19 will have to be followed by the students. Wearing face masks, carrying sanitizers, and maintaining social distancing is mandatory for all students, invigilators, and other staff.