Notification Allowing Women To Take NDA Exam To Be Out By May 2022, Central Government Tells Supreme Court

The Defence Ministry has informed the Supreme Court that a notification allowing women candidates to appear for the entrance exam to the National Defence Academy (NDA) will be out by May 2022.

In the meantime, a study group is working on a comprehensive and detailed curriculum for women cadets at NDA to facilitate a smooth induction process. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, reiterated central govt's decision to induct women in armed forces through NDA.

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by advocate Kush Kalra which has raised the issue of exclusion of eligible and willing female candidates from joining the prestigious NDA solely on the ground of sex which allegedly is a violation of the fundamental right of equality.


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