The Nigerian Defence Academy has offered admission into the 78 Regular Course to candidates who were successful at the Armed Forces Selection Board exercise held from 4 July to 19 August 2026, selected candidates are to report to NDA Ribadu Campus, Old Site, Kaduna on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Any selected candidate who fails to report by Monday, 14 September 2026 will forfeit the admission place.
Only selected candidates are expected to report to the Academy. Reserve candidates may be contacted as the need arises through the email addresses and phone numbers registered with their applications.
NDA 78RC Admission List for Successful Candidates
The successful candidates are those who passed the Armed Forces Selection Board exercise for the 78 Regular Course.
Their names are available on the Nigerian Defence Academy official website and the full list can also be viewed through the PDF provided for the admission exercise.
Candidates on the list have been offered admission into the NDA for the 78 Regular Course.
Cadets admitted into the Academy are full-time students and are not employees in training. A cadet who is dismissed or withdraws from the Academy before being commissioned as an officer cannot claim employment rights or engagement with the Academy or the Federal Government of Nigeria.
NDA 78RC Reporting Date and Venue
Selected candidates are to report on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
The reporting venue is NDA Ribadu Campus, Old Site, Kaduna.
Candidates will be received on arrival at the Drill Shed, NDA Old Site Ribadu Cantonment.
Reporting later than Monday, 14 September 2026 will result in forfeiture of the admission place.
Reserve Candidates May Be Contacted Later
Candidates placed on reserve should not report unless they are called.
The Academy may contact reserve candidates when a need arises, using the registered email addresses and phone numbers supplied during the application process.
Only candidates selected for admission are to present themselves at the Academy on the stated reporting date.
Original Documents Required for NDA 78RC Reporting
Selected candidates must report with the original copies of their credentials.
Photocopies will not be accepted in place of the originals and any candidate who cannot present the required original documents will not be accepted into the Academy.
The required credentials are:
- First School Leaving Certificate
- Primary School Testimonial
- School Certificate Results, NECO or WAEC
- Senior Secondary School Testimonials
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- Letter of State of Origin
- Original copy of the duly endorsed Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Candidates should ensure that each original document is available before travelling to the Academy.
Clothing and Personal Items Required for Reporting
Successful candidates are also required to report with the clothing and personal items stated for the 78 Regular Course.
The required items are:
- Two pairs of black and white trousers
- One dark-coloured lounge suit
- One pair of national dress
- Two belts, preferably black
- One pair of black cover shoes
- Two pairs of white canvas shoes, slightly oversized
- Two pairs of white shorts
- Pyjamas
- Two pairs of brown canvas shoes, slightly oversized
- One pair of football boots
- One hockey stick
- Three pairs of black shorts, preferably ready-made sports shorts
- Three pairs of white round-neck vests
- Two white long-sleeved shirts
- Four pairs of white socks
- One black rubber-strapped digital quartz wristwatch
- Black polish, brushes and shaving kit
- Two white bed sheets and pillow cases
- Black swimming trunk or shirt
- Pressing iron
Candidates should use the stated quantities when preparing their reporting items.
Visitor and Movement Restriction for Selected Candidates
Selected candidates will not be allowed to receive visitors during the first three months of training.
They will also not be allowed to leave the Academy during this period.
Candidates and their parents are expected to take account of this restriction before reporting.
O'Level Result Upload Is Required Before Reporting
Every selected candidate must upload the O'Level result on the JAMB portal before reporting to the Academy.
Candidates who still need to complete this step can use the JAMB O'Level result upload guide.
The upload should be completed before the reporting date.
Candidates Offered a Different Academic Department Must Make a Change
A selected candidate who was not offered the chosen academic department is required to make the necessary change through JAMB.
The stated process can be accessed through the JAMB change of course or school guide.
This requirement applies to selected candidates whose offered academic department differs from their original choice.
Admission Must Be Accepted on JAMB CAPS
All selected candidates must accept their admission through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System before reporting to the Academy.
The JAMB CAPS admission guide provides access to the process.
The acceptance step is required alongside the O'Level upload and any necessary academic-department change.
NDA 78RC Admission List PDF
Candidates can check the full list of successful candidates through the NDA 78 Regular Combatant Course admission list PDF.
The PDF contains the list referred to for candidates successful at the 2026 Armed Forces Selection Board exercise.
NDA 78RC Reporting Troubleshooter
| Reporting Issue | What The Requirement Says | What The Candidate Should Do |
|---|---|---|
| 📅 Reporting after 14 September | A selected candidate who fails to report by 14 September 2026 forfeits the place | Report at NDA Ribadu Campus within the stated period |
| 📄 Photocopies instead of originals | Original credentials and the original endorsed consent form are required | Bring every stated original document |
| 🎒 Required items incomplete | Selected candidates are expected to report with the listed clothing and personal items | Check the item list before travelling |
| 📲 O'Level result not uploaded | Every selected candidate must upload the O'Level result on JAMB before reporting | Complete the JAMB upload before arrival |
| 🔄 Wrong academic department | Candidates offered a department different from their choice must make the necessary JAMB change | Complete the required change through JAMB |
| ✅ Admission not accepted on CAPS | Selected candidates must accept the admission on JAMB CAPS before reporting | Accept the offer through JAMB CAPS |
| 👥 Reserve candidate preparing to report | Reserve candidates may be called when needed through registered contact details | Wait for direct contact before reporting |
| 🚪 Visitor plans during early training | Visitors and leave are not allowed for the first three months | Candidates and parents should plan around the restriction |
