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Changes to Admission Criteria for Military Schools – Details

Published March 20, 2026, 12:11
Changes to Admission Criteria for Military Schools – Details

The Ministry of Defense announced changes to the admission criteria for military schools, regarding the physical fitness and health of candidates. Specifically, for 2026, male candidates must be at least 1.65m tall and female candidates 1.55m, while for the Flying Department of the Air Force Academy the limits are 1.70-1.90m for men and 1.65-1.90m for women. In addition, limits are set for Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference, as well as requirements for visual acuity and color recognition for candidates of the Naval Academy and the Permanent Naval Non-Commissioned Officers School. The application deadline is extended to March 26, 2026.