NDA Releases Admission List of Successful, Reserve Candidates Into 77 Regular Combatant Course
- The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced the release of the list of successful and reserve candidates for admission
- The list of successful and reserve candidates for admission into the 77th Regular Combatant Course was announced on Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the list and how to check the list of successful candidates
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Zaria, Kaduna state - The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has released the list of successful and reserve candidates for admission into the 77th Regular Combatant Course.
Legit.ng reports that the 77th Regular Course is a five-year program combining academic study and military training.
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The course leads to a Bachelor's degree and a commission as a Second Lieutenant (or equivalent) in the Nigerian Armed Forces.
NDA urged candidates https://nda.edu.ng to download a copy of the admission list.
This was contained in a notice shared via the NDA's X handle @NDefenceAcademy on Monday, August 19, 2025.
Legit.ng recalls that the NDA admits both males and females into the Regular Combatant Course each year; admission is competitive. There are certain requirements for you to be eligible for entry.
77 Regular Combatant: Reactions as NDA releases admission list
@ChiemeziemChid1
Can you send the PDF, please
The link isn't loading 🙏
@MerchantofLagos
@GallantDaletian, what's the diff between reserve and selected?
@AfuruobiSamuel
Congrats to them, us way no get we go harder next year 🤲
@wizesaint
Congratulations to those selected.
NDA: 2025 Successful candidates for 77 Regular Course
Recall that the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) listed successful candidates to appear before the Armed Forces Selection Board from Saturday, June 28 to Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Kaduna.
The candidates have been grouped into two batches based on state of origin, with Batch 1 reporting from Monday, June 28, and Batch 2 from Saturday, July 19.
Candidates have also been required to provide documents, pass medical, physical, and academic checks.
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NDA releases date for 77 Regular Course Application
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian Defence Academy released critical deadlines for applicants to its 77 Regular Course, emphasizing the importance of timely completion of the application process.
Candidates who scored 180 and above in the UTME 2025 must finalize their submissions before midnight on 4 June 2025 to ensure eligibility for the screening test.
The academy has urged applicants to adhere to the outlined timelines, as only those who complete the necessary steps will be permitted to sit for the nationwide screening test on 14 June 2025.
Source: Legit.ng
