NDA releases admission list for 78 regular combatant course

The Nigerian Defence Academy has released the successful and reserve candidates for admission to its 78 Regular Combatant Course.

Successful candidates must report to the NDA Ribadu Campus in Kaduna on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Anyone who fails to report by Monday, Sept. 14, will forfeit their place. Only selected candidates are expected to report, and they will be received at the Drill Shed at the NDA’s old site in Ribadu Cantonment.

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Any candidate who fails to report by Monday, September 14, 2026, will forfeit his or her place.

Candidates must bring original copies of their academic and identity documents, including school certificates, WAEC or NECO results, proof of birth or declaration of age, a letter of state of origin and an endorsed parent or guardian consent form. Photocopies will not be accepted. They must also upload their O’Level results to the JAMB portal, accept admission through JAMB CAPS and change their academic department on the portal if they were not offered their preferred choice.

The Academy listed clothing, footwear, sportswear, bedding and personal items that candidates must bring. It said reserve candidates may be contacted through their registered email addresses and telephone numbers if places become available. Selected candidates will not be allowed visitors or leave during the first three months of training.

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Any candidate who fails to present originals of the stated documents will not be accepted into the Academy.