NDA releases admission list for 78 regular combatant course

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced the admission list for the 78 Regular Combatant Course (78RC). The Armed Forces Selection Board conducted the selection process from July 4 to August 19, 2026. Successful candidates are required to report to the NDA Ribadu Campus (Old Site) in Kaduna on September 12, 2026. Failure to report by September 14, 2026, will result in forfeiture of the candidate's place.

Reserved candidates may be contacted through their registered emails and phone numbers. To be accepted, candidates must present original documents, including their First School Leaving Certificate, WAEC/NECO results, and a Parent/Guardian Consent Form. All candidates must also come with specified clothing and footwear. Female candidates should bring specific items such as black low-heel cover shoes, dark-coloured lounge skirts, and trouser suits.

Candidates must upload their O'Level results on the JAMB portal before reporting. Selected candidates are prohibited from receiving visitors or leaving the Academy during the first three months of training.