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Federal Published: June 14, 2026 • By Emmanuel Iweh

Nigerian Defence Academy Rejects Automatic Admission for Military School Graduates

Nigerian Defence Academy Rejects Automatic Admission for Military School Graduates

"The Nigerian Defence Academy has warned that it will strictly adhere to Federal Character principles and merit, ruling out automatic entry for military school graduates."

The administration of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, has issued a public advisory stating that there will be no automatic admission slots allocated to graduates of military secondary schools for the 2026 academic year. This warning comes in response to inquiries and requests from parents who expected easier admission paths for their children who graduated from military-affiliated high schools.\n\nThe academy stressed that all applications are evaluated equally based on candidates' UTME performance, physical fitness examinations, and written entry tests. The NDA reemphasized its dedication to the Federal Character Commission principles, ensuring that admissions reflect a balanced national representation of merit and regional equity, with no special privileges or automatic quotas granted to any group.

Official Source Reference: https://thenigeriaeducationnews.com/2025/10/20/understanding-the-causes-and-negative-effects-of-asuu-strikes-in-nigerian-universities

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