The Nigerian Defence Academy has disclosed that the screening exam for the 78th regular course will take place in all of the federation’s states as well as the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
In a statement issued on its X handle on Tuesday and signed by the Academy Registrar, the institution said the exercise is open only to candidates who scored 180 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in April 2026, and who selected the NDA as their first-choice institution.
According to the NDA, eligible candidates will receive an email on 20 May 2026 directing them to select their preferred state for the screening test.
The academy noted that this step is necessary for the allocation of examination centres nationwide.
The statement added that candidates must complete their selection of preferred test location no later than 24 May 2026.
The NDA advised applicants to choose their state of residence as their examination location, emphasizing that the screening exercise will be conducted simultaneously across the country.
It further stated that candidates will later be informed of their assigned centres in the first week of June 2026.
“The selection of location (State) of choice for the test is to be done latest by 24 May 2026,” the statement read.
It also assured candidates of timely communication and further instructions via email, stressing that the Academy remains committed to fairness and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants nationwide.
