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NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
EXAM SYLLABUS:
The syllabus for NDA/ NA Examination is given below:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
EXAM SYLLABUS:
The syllabus for NDA/ NA Examination is given below:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Mathematics | Algebra | 20 Q |
Matrices & Determinants | 10 Q | |
Trigonometry | 20 Q | |
Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimensions | 16-20 Q | |
Differential Calculus | 25 Q | |
Integral Calculus and Differential Equations | 20 Q | |
Vector Algebra | 10 Q | |
Statistics and Probability | 10 Q | |
General Ability Test | English | 50 Q |
General Knowledge : | 8-10 Q | |
History, Freedom & Movement, Geography | 20 Q | |
Current Events | 10 Q | |
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | 35-40 Q |
NDA EXAM MATHEMATICS DETAILED SYLLABUS:
The detailed syllabus for Mathematics along with Topic Description, Topic Example & Topic Difficulty is given below:
Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
Algebra | Concept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams. De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. | If one of the roots of the equation 2x2 + ax +b = 0 is 2, then what is (a - b) equal to? If 6x-5y = 13 , 7x + 2y = 23 , then 11x + 18 y =? | 10+2 level |
Representation of real numbers on a line. Complex numbers—basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity. Binary system of numbers. Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system and vice versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations with real coefficients. Solution of linear inequations of two variables by graphs. Permutation and Combination. Binomial theorem and its applications. Logarithms and their applications. | 10+2 level | ||
Matrices & Determinants | Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear | 10+2 level | |
Trigonometry | Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians. Trigonometrical ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric | If A= 18º then what is the value of 4 Sin2A + 2 Sin A? What is the value of (1080º) ? From the top of a building of height “h” meter, the angle of depression of an object on the ground is "A". What is the distance (in meter) of the object from the foot of the building? | 10+2 level |
Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimensions | Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula. Equation of a line in various forms. Angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and in general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in a three-dimensional space, distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratios, Direction Cosines and direction ratios | What is the sum of the squares of direction cosines of the line joining the points (1,2,-3) & (-2, 3, 1) ? The angle of elevation of a tower at a level ground is 90º. The angle of elevation becomes "A" . when moved 2m towards the tower. If the height of tower is 1m, then what is "A" equal to? Two poles are 12m and 4m high. The line joining their tips makes an angle of 45º with the horizontal. What is the distance between the poles? | 10+2 level |
Differential Calculus | Concept of a real valued function–domain, range and graph of a function. Composite functions, one to one, onto and inverse functions. Notion of limit, Standard limits—examples. Continuity of functions—examples, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative—applications. Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of functions, derivative of a function with respect to another function, derivative of a composite function. Second order derivatives. Increasing and decreasing functions. Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima | What is the solution of differential equation y= ln x - ln y ?
| 10+2 level |
Integral Calculus and Differential Equations | Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions. Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves—applications. | Find the general solution to the differential equation. | 10+2 level |
Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation by examples. General and particular solution of a differential equation, solution of first order Application in problems of growth and decay. | 10+2 level | ||
Vector Algebra | Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude and direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors, addition of vectors, scalar multiplication of a vector, scalar product or dot product of Vector product or cross product of two vectors. Applications—work done by a force and moment of a force and in geometrical problems. | If a, b and c are unit vectors, then |a - b|2 + |b - c|2 + |c - a|2 does not exceed?
| 10+2 level |
Statistics and Probability | Statistics : Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution examples. Graphical representation—Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon— Variance and standard deviation—determination and comparison. Correlation and regression. | The mean of 9 observations is 16. One more observation is included and the new mean becomes 17. What is the 10th observation? The average of x numbers is y and average of y numbers is x. Then, What is the average of all the numbers taken together? The mean weight of 34 students of a school is 42 kg. If the weight of the teacher be included, the mean rises by 400 g. find the weight of the teacher in kg | 10+2 level |
Probability : Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary and composite events. Definition of probability—classical and statistical—examples. Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems. Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random variable as function on a sample space. Binomial distribution, examples of random experiments giving rise to Binomial distribution. | What is the probability that a leap year selected at random contains 53 Saturdays? Three Discs are thrown. What is the probability that the same number will appear on each of them? Out of 400 first year students, 150 passes in first semester and 220 passed in the second semester. If 130 did not pass in either semester, how many passed in both semesters? | 10+2 level |
Pie Diagram for NDA/NA Mathematics Syllabus:
NDA EXAM RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR MATHEMATICS:
1. Quantitative Aptitude for competitive examinations By RS Aggarwal
2. NDA Entrance Exam by ES Ramasamy
3. Mathematics for NDA/NA: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy by RS Aggarwal
NDA EXAM GENERAL ABILITY TEST DETAILED SYLLABUS:
The detailed syllabus for General Ability Test along with Topic Description, Topic Example & Topic Difficulty is given below :-
Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
English | Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English. | Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. | |
Section ‘A’ (Physics) | Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density, and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes, Pressure Barometer. | If some object is weighed when submerged in water, what will happen to its weight compared to its weight in air?
Which one of the following is the value of 1 kWh of energy converted into joules? Which one of the following is an example of the force of gravity of the earth acting on a vibrating pendulum bob? Two convex lenses with power 2 dioptre are kept in contact with each other. The focal length of the combined lens system is A container is first filled with water and then the entire water is replaced by mercury. Mercury has a density of 13.6 x 103 kg/m3. If X is the weight of the water and Y is the weight of the mercury, then How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun? | 10+2 level |
Barometer. Motion of objects, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces, Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, Gravitation, elementary ideas of work, Power and Energy. Effects of Heat, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Modes of Sound waves and their properties, Simple Rectilinear propagation of Light, Reflection and refraction. Spherical mirrors and Lenses, Human Eye. | |||
Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet, Earth as a Magnet. | |||
Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Nonconductors, Ohm’s Law, Simple Electrical Circuits, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current, Measurement of | |||
General Principles in the working of :- Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, | |||
Section ‘B’ (Chemistry) | Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and Simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems). | The ionization energy of hydrogen atom in the ground state is Which compound, when dissolved in water, conducts electricity and forms a basic solution? The proposition 'equal volumes of different gases contain equal numbers of molecules at the same temperature and pressure' is known as Zinc is used to protect Iron from corrosion because zinc is | 10+2 level |
Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction. Acids, bases and salts. Carbon—different forms. Fertilizer —Natural and Paints, Safety Matches and Gun- Powder. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency. | |||
Section ‘C’ (General Science) | Difference between the living and non-living. Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants an Animals. | Golden rice is a genetically modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for the biosynthesis of Melanin is the natural pigment that gives colour to human skin, hair and the iris. It provides protection against Tendons through which muscles are connected to bones are tightly compacted bundles of which one of the following long fibrous protein? | 10+2 level |
Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs. Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention. | |||
Food—Source of Energy for man. Constituents of food, Balanced Diet. The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. | |||
Section ‘D’ (History, Freedom Movement etc.) | A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation. | Who among the following is the author of the book The Indian Struggle, 1920 - 1934? Which one of the following associations was founded in London by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866? Which one of the following travelogues has given an insight on the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq? | 10+2 level |
Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India. Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and | |||
Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery; War of American Independence. French Revolution, Impact of Science Concept of one World, United Nations, Socialism and Communism. Role of India | |||
Section ‘E’ (Geography) | The Earth, its shape and size. Lattitudes and Longitudes, Concept of time. International Date Line. Movements of Earth and their effects. | The Coriolis effect is the result of Which one of the following is not an igneous rock? Which one of the following States in India has the largest area under forest cover? Sunrise in eastern Arunachal Pradesh would be about how many hours before the sunrise in western Gujarat? Where is Mekong Delta located? | 10+2 level |
Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification; Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition | |||
Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation | |||
Types of Climate, Major Natural regions of the World. Regional Geography of India Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources; location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities | |||
Important Sea ports and main sea, land and air routes of India. Main items of Imports and Exports of India. | |||
Section ‘F’ (Current Events) | Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in the recent years. Current important world events. Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports. | In the recently concluded elections in 1 December 2020, Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won a second term in office as President of one of which country? | Based on Past 5-6 Months |
Pie Diagram for NDA/NA General Ability Test Syllabus:
NDA EXAM RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR GENERAL ABILITY TEST:
1. NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam Prep Book | COMBO OF SET (Paper I & II)
2. General Knowledge by Arihant Publication
3. Objective General Knowledge by Lucent Publications
4. Success Series General Knowledge by Sachchida Nand Jha
5. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
Exam Pattern:
The first stage of the NDA selection process is a written exam and the second stage is an Interview round. It is also followed by a detailed medical examination, which the candidates must pass. Below, you will find all details regarding the different stages in the NDA selection:
...Stage 1 - Written Exam
Stage 2 - Interview with SSB
Stage 3 - Medical Examination
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
Exam Pattern:
The first stage of the NDA selection process is a written exam and the second stage is an Interview round. It is also followed by a detailed medical examination, which the candidates must pass. Below, you will find all details regarding the different stages in the NDA selection:
Stage 1 - Written Exam
Stage 2 - Interview with SSB
Stage 3 - Medical Examination
Stage 4 - Document Verification
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Mathematics | 120 Q | 300 Marks | 150 Minutes |
General Ability Test | 150 Q | 600 Marks | 150 Minutes | |
Total | 270 Q | 900 Marks | 300 Minutes |
Note :- Examination for Mathematics & General Ability Test will be held separately. A break will be provided to the candidates between Paper- I and Paper- II
Written Exam:
According to the NDA selection process, the candidates will first have to appear for a written exam. It will be a three-hour, 900-mark objective test comprising of two sections - Mathematics and General Ability. Only the candidates who secure the minimum cut-off marks will be selected for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Document Verification:
An essential component of the NDA selection process is document verification and submission. At the time of the interview, the selected candidates are required to bring their documents for verification.
Proof of education - 10th or 10+2 certificate.
Caste certificate for applicable candidates.
Proof of identity.
Proof of address.
SSB Interview:
Stage 2 of the NDA selection process involves the interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) for all the candidates qualifying for NA and NDA posts. If you clear the written test, your interview call letter will reach you with all the details regarding the interview date, time, and venue.
Note:
a. That the final recruitment under the NDA selection process will be merit-based. The performance of candidates in the written test and interview will be considered for the same.
b. Candidates applying for the Air Force will have to qualify for the Pilot Aptitude Test (PAT) and Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) in order to be considered for final selection.
c. The SSB interview process takes place over a duration of 4-5 days.
Medical Examination:
Candidates who are shortlisted in the SSB interview round are recommended by the authorities for a detailed medical checkup. This is an integral part of the NDA selection process, for which the selected candidates have to appear at the Military Hospital. Here are some things you should know about the NDA medical test.
As a part of the NDA selection process, a medical examination will be conducted at the Military Hospital by a Board of Service Medical Officers.
The final selection of the candidate in the NDA will depend on whether they are declared fit for the medical examination.
For female candidates, a detailed gynaecological, obstetric, and menstrual history will be required in addition to the regular details.
After the candidates get through the NDA selection process, they are trained at the National Defence Academy under their respective branches (Army, Navy, or Air Force).
Mode Of Examination:
The examination will be held as an offline Pen & Paper based Test. Both sections will contain only Objective type Multiple Choice Questions.
Medium Of Exmination:
Questions Paper will be Bilingual in nature
questions will be available in English as well as in Hindi.
Marking Scheme:
Sections of the Test:
1. Mathematics
2. General Ability Test
Questions from the above-mentioned sections will be asked in NDA/ NA Examination where, Mathematics will comprise 120 Questions of total 300 Marks and General Ability test will comprise 150 Questions of total 600 Marks, summing up to 270 Questions and 900 Marks
Marking Scheme Highlights:
1. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. If a candidate given more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.
3. If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
EXAM FAST FACTS:
1. Acronym - NDA/NA
2. Year Started - 1954
3. Conducting Body/ Administrator - Union Public Secvice Commission (UPSC)
4. Exam Purpose - For admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA
5. Exam Mode - Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test
6. Stages - Paper I & II
7. Offered - Twice in a year
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Nationality:
A candidate must be an unmarried male and must be -
...A Citizen of India or
A subject of Nepal or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Nationality:
A candidate must be an unmarried male and must be -
A Citizen of India or
A subject of Nepal or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2) and (3), above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age limit:
Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2005 and not later than 1st July 2008 are eligible.
Education Qualification:
1. For the Army Wing of the National Defence Academy:
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
2. For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy:
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Note: Candidates studying in Class-11 are not eligible for appearing in NDA ( I & II ).
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
NDA EXAM 2023 ANALYSIS:
Analysis has been done on the paper which has been successfully conducted for NDA/NA Exam on 3rd September 2023.
OVERALL ANALYSIS:
Subject | Good Attempt |
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
NDA EXAM 2023 ANALYSIS:
Analysis has been done on the paper which has been successfully conducted for NDA/NA Exam on 3rd September 2023.
OVERALL ANALYSIS:
Subject | Good Attempt | Difficulty Level |
Mathematics | 45-55 | Moderate |
General Ability Test | 105-115 | Moderate |
Exam Analysis for GAT:
Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
English | 50 | Moderate |
History | 16 | Moderate |
Geography | 19 | Moderate |
Polity | 1 | Easy |
Current Affairs | 10 | Moderate |
Physics | 25 | Difficult |
Chemistry | 16 | Moderate |
Biology | 10 | Moderate |
Exam Analysis for Maths:
Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Sequence & Series | 8 | Normal |
Trigonometry | 9 | Easy |
Height & Distance | 2 | Easy |
Circle | 2 | Easy |
Complex number | 5 | Hard |
Inequality and Logarithms | 1 | Easy |
Binomial theorem | 3 | Normal |
Quadratic equation and cube roots | 4 | Easy |
Permutation and combination | 7 | Easy |
Matrices and Determinants | 7 | Normal |
Probability | 7 | Normal |
Differential Equation | 6 | Easy |
Sets Relations and Functions | 7 | Easy |
Lines and Angles | 7 | Normal |
Differentiation & its application | 6 | Hard |
Integration & its application | 9 | Easy |
Limits, Continuity and Differentiability | 6 | Normal |
Vector | 6 | Hard |
Conic Section | 2 | Hard |
Static & DI | 11 | Normal |
3D Geometry | 4 | Hard |
Binary | 1 | Easy |
NDA EXAM 2022 ANALYSIS:
Analysis has been done on the paper which has been recently successfully conducted for NDA/NA Exam on 4th September 2022.
Paper-I
Mathematics
The Mathematics paper was of Moderate difficulty. A total of 65-70 questions shall be a good attempt. The questions were asked on the following topics:
Topics | No. of Questions |
Trigonometry | 14 |
Height & Distance | 2 |
Sequence & Series | 5 |
Complex Numbers | 2 |
Inequality & Logs | 1 |
Permutation & Combination | 8 |
Quadratic Equation | 6 |
Binomial Theorem | 3 |
Matrices & Determinants | 10 |
Probability | 8 |
Binary | 2 |
Set Relations & Functions | 8 |
Limits, Continuity & Differentiability | 4 |
Differentiation | 9 |
Integration | 5 |
Differential Equation | 4 |
Vectors | 5 |
Conic Section | 3 |
Lines | 4 |
3D Geometry | 6 |
Static | 11 |
( Paper-II ) General Ability Test:
The GAT paper has been concluded. The overall difficulty of this paper was Easy to Moderate. The topic-wise distribution of questions is as follows:
Topics | No. of Questions | |
English | Spotting Errors | 10 |
Idioms & Phrases | 10 | |
Ordering of Words | 10 | |
Synonyms | 10 | |
Antonyms | 10 | |
History | 12 | |
Geography | 15 | |
India Polity | 9 | |
Physics | 22 | |
Chemistry | 16 | |
Biology | 12 | |
Current Affairs | 14 |
Difficulty level and Number of good attempts:
Subject | Good Attempt | Difficulty Level |
Mathematics | 50 - 65 | Moderate |
General Ability Test | 95 - 110 | Moderate |
Major Highlights:
1. The overall difficulty of the NDA Exam was moderate.
2. The level of NDA question papers for Maths and GAT are of class 10, 11, and 12 standards.
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
Selection Process:
Candidates appearing for NDA are selected based on the SSB written exam and interview. All registered candidates must first take the written exam. On the basis of their performance in the written exam candidates are selected for SSB Interview for Personality and Intelligence Test. The final allocation of candidates to the Army, Navy, Air Force of the National Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy is done as per the number of vacancies, eligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of candidates.The UPSC NDA & NA Selection Process is mainly divided into two phases :-
...Written examination
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
Selection Process:
Candidates appearing for NDA are selected based on the SSB written exam and interview. All registered candidates must first take the written exam. On the basis of their performance in the written exam candidates are selected for SSB Interview for Personality and Intelligence Test. The final allocation of candidates to the Army, Navy, Air Force of the National Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy is done as per the number of vacancies, eligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of candidates.The UPSC NDA & NA Selection Process is mainly divided into two phases :-
Written examination
SSB Interview
STUDY PLAN:
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the NDA/NA Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through NDA/NA Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.
3-Month Study Plan:
Week | Mathematics | General Ability Test |
Week 1 | Algebra | English, Current Affairs |
Week 2 | Matrices | Physics Current Affairs |
Week 3 | Integral Calculus & Differential Equation | Chemistry, Current Affairs |
Week 4 | Trigonometry | History, Current Affairs |
Week 5 | Analytical Geometry | General Science, Current Affairs |
Week 6 | Revision, Mock Test, Doubt Clearing Session | Revision, Mock Test, Current Affairs |
Week 7 | Statistics & Probability | Geography, Current Affairs |
Week 8 | Vector Algebra | English, Current Affairs |
Week 9 | Quadratic equations with real coefficients. linear inequations of two variables | Physics, Chemistry, Current Affairs |
Week 10 | Algebra, Matrices, Analytical Geometry | History, General Science, Current Affairs |
Week 11 | Revision, Mock Test, Doubt Clearing Session | Revision, Mock Test, Current Affairs |
Week 12 | Revision, Mock Test, Doubt Clearing Session | Revision, Mock Test, Current Affairs |
2-Month Study Plan:
Week | Mathematics | General Ability Test |
Week 1 | Concept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Representation of real numbers on a line. | English, Current Affairs,History, General Science, Current Affairs |
Week 2 | Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix | Physics Current Affairs,Geography, Current Affairs |
Week 3 | Integral Calculus & Differential Equation | Chemistry, Current Affairs |
Week 4 | Trigonometry ,Analytical Geometry | History, Current Affairs |
Week 5 | Vector Algebra | General Science, Current Affairs |
Week 6 | Revision, Mock Test, Doubt Clearing Session | Revision, Mock Test, Current Affairs |
Week 7 | Statistics & Probability | Revision, Mock Test, Current Affairs |
Week 8 | Revision, Mock Test, Doubt Clearing Session | Revision, Mock Test, Current Affairs |
TIPS & TRICKS:
Mathematics:
Candidates should clear their basic concept by following the NCERT Books and then start off with brushing up on the theories of concepts that they have already covered. Then for the topics which are untouched, start with clearing the basic understanding.
Candidates must obtain the speed of making calculations, as they can’t afford to waste time in calculations while solving the mathematics section.
Start preparing the important topics first, at the same time, delegate time for the difficult topics.
Memorize simple calculations such as squares and cubes and learn tips, tricks, and shortcuts for efficient time management.
As there is negative marking in the exam, they should mark the answer only if they are sure about it. Do not guess the answers during the exam.
If you are really serious about passing the written exam and scoring well in it, consider solving as many question papers that you can lay your hands upon. The trend so far has been that the blueprint of the written examination has not changed significantly over all these years.
General Ability Test:
While preparing for NDA, get your basic concepts cleared of Physics, chemistry, and biology from the NCERT Books of Class XI & XII.
For History, Civics, and Economics, all you need is to memorize a few major concepts, but nothing tricky.
For English in this section, brush up on the grammar rules.
Do not try to leave any topic.
Make a habit of reading Newspapers, Journals, Magazines etc. on a daily basis.
Mock tests will be of great help for this section especially.
SSB Interview:
1. Maintain both physical and mental health.
2. Improve your eating habit and hence, have a look at your diet plan. Do exercise regularly.
3. You should do work hard to improve your English-speaking skills.
4. Build a good habit of reading newspapers regularly to enhance your knowledge of English.
5. Be appropriately turned out for the interview.
6. Acknowledge questions being asked by gently nodding your head and maintain eye contact throughout.
7. Prepare well in general knowledge for the interview. You are expected to be aware about current events if asked.
8. Never lie or put up a false pretence.
9. Don’t keep mobile, watch etc on the person during interview.
10. Avoid guess work. Better be polite and say I don’t know, sir, I shall find out”.
Recommended Books:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ):
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM BACKGROUND:
QUERY | RESPONSE |
What is NDA Exam? | National Defence Academy or NDA exam is one of the most sought-after defence entrance exams in the country. The exam is conducted for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
Can a married candidate apply for NDA exam? | No, only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible to apply for the NDA exam. |
What is the purpose to conduct NDA? | For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
Can girls apply for NDA exam? | Yes, girls can now appear for NDA exam after Supreme Court's interim order. Earlier, they were not allowed to appear for the exam. |
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM DURATION AND PATTERN:
QUERY | RESPONSE |
In which mode NDA exam is conducted? | NDA exam is conducted offline across various cities spread throughout the country. |
How many questions are asked in NDA GAT? | The number of questions in the Maths section of NDA exam is 120. |
What will be the language of the NDA question paper? | NDA question papers are framed in both English and Hindi. |
What are the negative marks for wrong answers in NDA exam? | 1/3 marks will be deducted for wrong answers in NDA exam. |
In how many stages SSB Interview is conducted in NDA? | The SSB Interview of NDA exam is conducted in two stages. |
What are the total marks for NDA Maths and GAT? | The total marks allotted to NDA GAT are 600 whereas Mathematics will be conducted for 300 marks. |
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM APPLICATION FORM:
QUERY | RESPONSE |
I am facing problem in filling the name and address section of NDA application form. What should I do? | Due to security reasons, some reserved words and special characters are not accepted. Please retry after deleting these special characters. |
Can we edit the application after submitting it online? | Changes in the application are not allowed by the commission once it is submitted online. |
Can I get the location of my exam centre changed after it has been allotted? | No requests are entertained by the commission regarding the change of the examination centre once it has been allotted. |
Can the candidates who appear in the 11th class exams also appear for the NDA exam | No, they cannot appear for the exam. One must be 12th class passed or 12th class appearing to be eligible. |
Is it necessary to fill both Part I and 2 of NDA application form? | Yes, it is necessary to fill both parts of the NDA application form. |
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM RESULT:
QUERY | RESPONSE |
Will I get the hard copy of NDA result ? | No, candidates do not receive the hard copy of the NDA result. |
What is NDA merit list? | The merit list of NDA is prepared based on the total marks scored by candidates in the written exam and SSB Interview. |
How long will it take to prepare for SSB Interview after the declaration of NDA result? | Candidates must start their preparation early for SSB Interview after the declaration of result. |
What is the public disclosure of NDA scores? | UPSC releases the scores of candidates publicly who appear in the final stage of the exam but were not recommended for the recruitment exam. |
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
Job Profile:
NDA promotions given to Officers in the Army, Navy and Air Force based on their performance and years of service.
NDA Promotion | |||
Minimum Service Required for Promotion |
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Overview:
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
Job Profile:
NDA promotions given to Officers in the Army, Navy and Air Force based on their performance and years of service.
NDA Promotion | |||
Minimum Service Required for Promotion | Indian Army | Indian Navy | Indian Air Force |
On being Commissioned | Lieutenant | Sub Lieutenant | Flying Officer |
After 2 years of service | Captain | Lieutenant | Flight Lieutenant |
After 6 years of service | Major | Lt Commander | Squadron Leader |
13 years of service | Lieutenant Colonel | Commander | Wing Commander |
On Selection | Colonel(Selection) | Captain (Selection) | Group Captain (Selection) |
26 years of service | Colonel (Time Scale) | Captain (Time Scale) | Group Captain (Time Scale) |
On Selection | Brigadier | Commodore | Air Commodore |
On Selection | Major General | Rear Admiral | Air Vice-Marshal |
On Selection | Lieutenant General | Vice Admiral | Air Marshal |
On Selection | General | Admiral | Air Chief Marshal |
Exam Pattern:
The first stage of the NDA selection process is a written exam and the second stage is an Interview round. It is also followed by a detailed medical examination, which the candidates must pass. Below, you will find all details regarding the different stages in the NDA selection:
Stage 1 - Written Exam
Stage 2 - Interview with SSB
Stage 3 - Medical Examination
Stage 4 - Document Verification
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Mathematics | 120 Q | 300 Marks | 150 Minutes |
General Ability Test | 150 Q | 600 Marks | 150 Minutes | |
Total | 270 Q | 900 Marks | 300 Minutes |
Note :- Examination for Mathematics & General Ability Test will be held separately. A break will be provided to the candidates between Paper- I and Paper- II
Written Exam:
According to the NDA selection process, the candidates will first have to appear for a written exam. It will be a three-hour, 900-mark objective test comprising of two sections - Mathematics and General Ability. Only the candidates who secure the minimum cut-off marks will be selected for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Document Verification:
An essential component of the NDA selection process is document verification and submission. At the time of the interview, the selected candidates are required to bring their documents for verification.
Proof of education - 10th or 10+2 certificate.
Caste certificate for applicable candidates.
Proof of identity.
Proof of address.
SSB Interview:
Stage 2 of the NDA selection process involves the interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) for all the candidates qualifying for NA and NDA posts. If you clear the written test, your interview call letter will reach you with all the details regarding the interview date, time, and venue.
Note:
a. That the final recruitment under the NDA selection process will be merit-based. The performance of candidates in the written test and interview will be considered for the same.
b. Candidates applying for the Air Force will have to qualify for the Pilot Aptitude Test (PAT) and Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) in order to be considered for final selection.
c. The SSB interview process takes place over a duration of 4-5 days.
Medical Examination:
Candidates who are shortlisted in the SSB interview round are recommended by the authorities for a detailed medical checkup. This is an integral part of the NDA selection process, for which the selected candidates have to appear at the Military Hospital. Here are some things you should know about the NDA medical test.
As a part of the NDA selection process, a medical examination will be conducted at the Military Hospital by a Board of Service Medical Officers.
The final selection of the candidate in the NDA will depend on whether they are declared fit for the medical examination.
For female candidates, a detailed gynaecological, obstetric, and menstrual history will be required in addition to the regular details.
After the candidates get through the NDA selection process, they are trained at the National Defence Academy under their respective branches (Army, Navy, or Air Force).
Mode Of Examination:
The examination will be held as an offline Pen & Paper based Test. Both sections will contain only Objective type Multiple Choice Questions.
Medium Of Exmination:
Questions Paper will be Bilingual in nature
questions will be available in English as well as in Hindi.
Marking Scheme:
Sections of the Test:
1. Mathematics
2. General Ability Test
Questions from the above-mentioned sections will be asked in NDA/ NA Examination where, Mathematics will comprise 120 Questions of total 300 Marks and General Ability test will comprise 150 Questions of total 600 Marks, summing up to 270 Questions and 900 Marks
Marking Scheme Highlights:
1. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. If a candidate given more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.
3. If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
EXAM FAST FACTS:
1. Acronym - NDA/NA
2. Year Started - 1954
3. Conducting Body/ Administrator - Union Public Secvice Commission (UPSC)
4. Exam Purpose - For admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA
5. Exam Mode - Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test
6. Stages - Paper I & II
7. Offered - Twice in a year
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Nationality:
A candidate must be an unmarried male and must be -
A Citizen of India or
A subject of Nepal or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2) and (3), above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age limit:
Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2005 and not later than 1st July 2008 are eligible.
Education Qualification:
1. For the Army Wing of the National Defence Academy:
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
2. For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy:
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Note: Candidates studying in Class-11 are not eligible for appearing in NDA ( I & II ).
How Can Apply:
Registration: Visit the official wbsite of UPSC.Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC” and read the instructions carefully and click on “Yes”.
Filling up the NDA application form: Candidates need to fill in their personal, academic, and contact details in the NDA application form and note down system-generated application numbers. They also have to create a password that will be used for future logins. Below are the details that the candidates should fill in the application form.
Basic details: Here, candidates need to fill in the category, nationality, personal details, select exam centres, date of birth, gender, father's name or mother's name, address, etc.
Preferences: On page 1 fill in the details such as name, gender, date of birth, parents’ name, nationality, etc., and click on “continue”. On page 2, select the options and mark them between 1 to 4 or mark ‘0’ if you do not want to give any preference. Those who are from Sainik/Military School or Son of JCO/NCO/Other Rank Officer must fill pages 3 & page 4.
Upload of Prescribed Documents & Images (Photographs and Scanned Signatures): upload photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions as per specification. Images that are not as per the prescribed specification shall not be considered and may lead to rejection of the application.
Choose your Test City Pay the Examination Fee: Now Choose your Test City & Pay the Examination Fee. The application fees can be paid online or by depositing the money in any branch of SBI Bank.
Print the Confirmation page: The last step is to take printouts of the confirmation page, after successful payment of NDA application fees.
Application Fees:
For General / OBC: 100/-
For SC / ST: (Nil)
For All Category Female: (Nil)
Note: Pay the Examination Fee Through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card or Pay the Exam Fee Through Cash E Challan Fee Mode Submit the Exam Fee at State Bank of India SBI Any Branches in India.
Exam Centres:
AGARTALA | GHAZIABAD | PANAJI (GOA) |
AGRA | GORAKHPUR | PATNA |
AJMER | GURGAON | PORT BLAIR |
AHMEDABAD | GWALIOR | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
AIZAWL | HYDERABAD | PUDUCHERRY |
ALIGARH | IMPHAL | PUNE |
ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) | INDORE | RAIPUR |
ANANTPUR (ANDHRA PRADESH) | ITANAGAR | RAJKOT |
AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA) | JABALPUR | RANCHI |
BENGALURU | JAIPUR | SAMBALPUR |
BAREILLY | JAMMU | SHILLONG |
BHOPAL | JODHPUR | SHIMLA |
BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH) | JORHAT | SILIGUDI |
CHANDIGARH | KOCHI | SRINAGAR |
CHENNAI | KOHIMA | SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND) |
COIMBATORE | KOLKATA | THANE |
CUTTACK | KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
DEHRADUN | LEH | TIRUCHIRAPALLI |
DELHI | LUCKNOW | TIRUPATI |
DHARAMSHALA | LUDHIANA | UDAIPUR |
DHARWAD | MADURAI | VARANASI |
DISPUR | MANDI | VELLORE |
FARIDABAD | MUMBAI | VIJAYAVADA |
GANGTOK | MYSORE | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
GAYA | NAGPUR | WARANGAL |
GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR | NAVI MUMBAI |
Admit Card:
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the NDA exam:
Step 1- Visit the official website.
Step 2- On the home page, find ‘E-admit card National Defence Academy Examination,’ link.
Step 3- The login page opens in a new tab.
Step 4- Read the instructions carefully before downloading.
Step 5- Agree to the terms and conditions.
Step 6- Select any of the options - registration number or roll number.
Step 7- If candidates select the registration number option, they need to enter the registration number, date of birth, and random image.
Step 8- If candidates select the roll number option, they need to enter the roll number, date of birth, and random image.
Step 9- Click the ‘Submit’ button. Download the admit card and take its printout.
Result:
The steps to check the NDA Results are given below:
Step 1- Go to the official website .
Step 2- NDA result opens on a new page in PDF form.
Step 3- Candidates can search their roll numbers and names in the result PDF through Ctrl+F.
Step 4- If their roll numbers and names are in the result PDF, this means candidates have qualified the exam.
Step 5- Download the result PDF and take its printout.
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024: Overview
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Salient Features:
Particulars | Details |
Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Post Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy |
Vacancies | 404 |
Application Mode | Online |
Selection Process | Written Interview |
Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
Exam Notification Details:
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Exam Pattern:
The first stage of the NDA selection process is a written exam and the second stage is an Interview round. It is also followed by a detailed medical examination, which the candidates must pass. Below, you will find all details regarding the different stages in the NDA selection:
Stage 1 - Written Exam
Stage 2 - Interview with SSB
Stage 3 - Medical Examination
Stage 4 - Document Verification
Written Exam:
According to the NDA selection process, the candidates will first have to appear for a written exam. It will be a three-hour, 900-mark objective test comprising of two sections - Mathematics and General Ability. Only the candidates who secure the minimum cut-off marks will be selected for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Document Verification:
An essential component of the NDA selection process is document verification and submission. At the time of the interview, the selected candidates are required to bring their documents for verification.
Proof of education - 10th or 10+2 certificate.
Caste certificate for applicable candidates.
Proof of identity.
Proof of address.
SSB Interview:
Stage 2 of the NDA selection process involves the interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) for all the candidates qualifying for NA and NDA posts. If you clear the written test, your interview call letter will reach you with all the details regarding the interview date, time, and venue.
Note:
a. That the final recruitment under the NDA selection process will be merit-based. The performance of candidates in the written test and interview will be considered for the same.
b. Candidates applying for the Air Force will have to qualify for the Pilot Aptitude Test (PAT) and Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) in order to be considered for final selection.
c. The SSB interview process takes place over a duration of 4-5 days.
Medical Examination:
Candidates who are shortlisted in the SSB interview round are recommended by the authorities for a detailed medical checkup. This is an integral part of the NDA selection process, for which the selected candidates have to appear at the Military Hospital. Here are some things you should know about the NDA medical test.
...As a part of the NDA selection process, a medical examination will be conducted at the Military Hospital by a Board of Service Medical Officers.
The final selection of the candidate in the NDA will depend on whether they are declared fit for the medical examination.
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2024: Latest Update
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024: Overview
The National Defense Academy Exam, or NDA, is a Nationwide Entrance Exam Administered by UPSC for candidates wishing to join the defense services. The Exam is taken for Recruitment into the Army, Air Force and Naval Academy. The NDA Exam takes place twice a year in two stages Written exam and SSB interview. First the candidate must pass the Written Eexam, then he will be invited to an SSB interview, those who pass the interview must undergo a Full Medical Examination based on the standards set by the Board.
Salient Features:
Particulars | Details |
Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Post Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy |
Vacancies | 404 |
Application Mode | Online |
Selection Process | Written Interview |
Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
Exam Notification Details:
The official UPSC Notification for NDA/NA ( I & II ) Examination 2024 Released on 15-05-2024, with the Aim of Filling 404 Vacancies. NDA- I 2024 Exam conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA- I 2024 Notification was released on December 20, 2023, For the The admit card of NDA- I 2024 Written Exam was released on 12-04-2024. As per the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar, NDA- II 2024 Notification Released on 15-05-2024, last date to apply for the Exam was 04-06-2024. Admit card Released date was 23-08-2024 and NDA- II 2024 Exam conducted on September 1, 2024.
Exam Pattern:
The first stage of the NDA selection process is a written exam and the second stage is an Interview round. It is also followed by a detailed medical examination, which the candidates must pass. Below, you will find all details regarding the different stages in the NDA selection:
Stage 1 - Written Exam
Stage 2 - Interview with SSB
Stage 3 - Medical Examination
Stage 4 - Document Verification
Written Exam:
According to the NDA selection process, the candidates will first have to appear for a written exam. It will be a three-hour, 900-mark objective test comprising of two sections - Mathematics and General Ability. Only the candidates who secure the minimum cut-off marks will be selected for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Document Verification:
An essential component of the NDA selection process is document verification and submission. At the time of the interview, the selected candidates are required to bring their documents for verification.
Proof of education - 10th or 10+2 certificate.
Caste certificate for applicable candidates.
Proof of identity.
Proof of address.
SSB Interview:
Stage 2 of the NDA selection process involves the interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) for all the candidates qualifying for NA and NDA posts. If you clear the written test, your interview call letter will reach you with all the details regarding the interview date, time, and venue.
Note:
a. That the final recruitment under the NDA selection process will be merit-based. The performance of candidates in the written test and interview will be considered for the same.
b. Candidates applying for the Air Force will have to qualify for the Pilot Aptitude Test (PAT) and Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) in order to be considered for final selection.
c. The SSB interview process takes place over a duration of 4-5 days.
Medical Examination:
Candidates who are shortlisted in the SSB interview round are recommended by the authorities for a detailed medical checkup. This is an integral part of the NDA selection process, for which the selected candidates have to appear at the Military Hospital. Here are some things you should know about the NDA medical test.
As a part of the NDA selection process, a medical examination will be conducted at the Military Hospital by a Board of Service Medical Officers.
The final selection of the candidate in the NDA will depend on whether they are declared fit for the medical examination.
For female candidates, a detailed gynaecological, obstetric, and menstrual history will be required in addition to the regular details.
After the candidates get through the NDA selection process, they are trained at the National Defence Academy under their respective branches (Army, Navy, or Air Force).
Mode Of Examination:
The examination will be held as an offline Pen & Paper based Test. Both sections will contain only Objective type Multiple Choice Questions.
Medium Of Exmination:
Questions Paper will be Bilingual in nature
questions will be available in English as well as in Hindi.
Marking Scheme:
Sections of the Test:
1. Mathematics
2. General Ability Test
Questions from the above-mentioned sections will be asked in NDA/ NA Examination where, Mathematics will comprise 120 Questions of total 300 Marks and General Ability test will comprise 150 Questions of total 600 Marks, summing up to 270 Questions and 900 Marks
Marking Scheme Highlights:
1. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. If a candidate given more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.
3. If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
NDA EXAM FAST FACTS:
1. Acronym - NDA/NA
2. Year Started - 1954
3. Conducting Body/ Administrator - Union Public Secvice Commission (UPSC)
4. Exam Purpose - For admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA
5. Exam Mode - Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test
6. Stages - Paper I & II
7. Offered - Twice in a year
Vacancy Details:
The Union Public Service Commission has published the NDA/NA I vacancy details through the official notification.
Post Name | Wing Name | Total Post |
National Defence Academy | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
Navy | 42 (including 06 female candidates) | |
Air Force | (i) Flying – 92 (including 02 for female candidates) (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 02 for female candidates) (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech) – 10 (including 02 for female candidates) | |
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 34 (including 05 for female candidates) | |
Total: 404 |
Salary Structure:
NDA Salary – Army, Navy, Air Force | |
NDA Posts or Ranks | Salary of NDA Officer (Per Month) |
Stipend during the training of the candidates in IMA | INR 56,100/ |
Lieutenant | INR 56,100/- to INR 1,77, 500/- |
Captain | INR 61,300/- to 01,93,900/- |
Major | INR 69,400/- to 02,07,200/- |
Lieutenant Colonel | INR 01,21,200/- to 02,12,400/- |
Colonel | INR 01,30,600/- to 02,15,900/- |
Brigadier | INR 01,39,600/- to 02,17,600/- |
Major General | INR 01,44,200/- to 02,18,200/- |
Lt. General HAG Scale | INR 01,82,200/- to 02,24,100/- |
HAG+ Scale | INR 02,05,400/- To 02,24,400/- |
VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lt Gen (NFSG) | INR 02,25,000/- Fixed |
COAS | INR 02,50,000/- Fixed |
ALLOWANCES & PERKS:
NDA Allowances to the Cadets | |
Allowances to NDA Officers | Amount Payable |
Dearness Allowance | Admissible at the same rates and under the same conditions as are applicable to the civilian personnel from time to time. |
Kit Maintenance Allowances | INR 20,000/- Annually with Dress Allowances |
Para Allowance | Rs 10,500/- Per Month |
Special Forces Allowance | Rs 25,000/- Per Month |
Para Jump Instructor Allowance | Rs 10,500/- Per Month |
Project Allowance | Rs 3,400/- Per Month |
Para Reserve Allowance | Rs 2,625/- Per Month |
Technical Allowance (Tier-I) | Rs 3,000/- Per Month |
Technical Allowance (Tier-II) | Rs 4,500/- Per Month |
Important Dates:
Events | NDA I 2024 | NDA II 2024 |
NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
NDA 2024 Result | May 09, 2024 | To Be Announced |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Nationality:
A candidate must be an unmarried male and must be -
A Citizen of India or
A subject of Nepal or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2) and (3), above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age limit:
Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2005 and not later than 1st July 2008 are eligible.
Education Qualification:
For the Army Wing of the National Defence Academy:
12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Note:
Candidates studying in Class-11 are not eligible for appearing in NDA ( I & II ).
How Can Apply:
Registration: Visit the official wbsite of UPSC.Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC” and read the instructions carefully and click on “Yes”.
Filling up the NDA application form: Candidates need to fill in their personal, academic, and contact details in the NDA application form and note down system-generated application numbers. They also have to create a password that will be used for future logins. Below are the details that the candidates should fill in the application form.
Basic details: Here, candidates need to fill in the category, nationality, personal details, select exam centres, date of birth, gender, father's name or mother's name, address, etc.
Preferences: On page 1 fill in the details such as name, gender, date of birth, parents’ name, nationality, etc., and click on “continue”. On page 2, select the options and mark them between 1 to 4 or mark ‘0’ if you do not want to give any preference. Those who are from Sainik/Military School or Son of JCO/NCO/Other Rank Officer must fill pages 3 & page 4.
Upload of Prescribed Documents & Images (Photographs and Scanned Signatures): upload photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions as per specification. Images that are not as per the prescribed specification shall not be considered and may lead to rejection of the application.
Choose your Test City Pay the Examination Fee: Now Choose your Test City & Pay the Examination Fee. The application fees can be paid online or by depositing the money in any branch of SBI Bank.
Print the Confirmation page: The last step is to take printouts of the confirmation page, after successful payment of NDA application fees.
Application Fees:
For General / OBC: 100/-
For SC / ST: (Nil)
For All Category Female: (Nil)
Note: Pay the Examination Fee Through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card or Pay the Exam Fee Through Cash E Challan Fee Mode Submit the Exam Fee at State Bank of India SBI Any Branches in India.
Exam Centres:
AGARTALA | GHAZIABAD | PANAJI (GOA) |
AGRA | GORAKHPUR | PATNA |
AJMER | GURGAON | PORT BLAIR |
AHMEDABAD | GWALIOR | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
AIZAWL | HYDERABAD | PUDUCHERRY |
ALIGARH | IMPHAL | PUNE |
ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) | INDORE | RAIPUR |
ANANTPUR (ANDHRA PRADESH) | ITANAGAR | RAJKOT |
AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA) | JABALPUR | RANCHI |
BENGALURU | JAIPUR | SAMBALPUR |
BAREILLY | JAMMU | SHILLONG |
BHOPAL | JODHPUR | SHIMLA |
BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH) | JORHAT | SILIGUDI |
CHANDIGARH | KOCHI | SRINAGAR |
CHENNAI | KOHIMA | SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND) |
COIMBATORE | KOLKATA | THANE |
CUTTACK | KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
DEHRADUN | LEH | TIRUCHIRAPALLI |
DELHI | LUCKNOW | TIRUPATI |
DHARAMSHALA | LUDHIANA | UDAIPUR |
DHARWAD | MADURAI | VARANASI |
DISPUR | MANDI | VELLORE |
FARIDABAD | MUMBAI | VIJAYAVADA |
GANGTOK | MYSORE | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
GAYA | NAGPUR | WARANGAL |
GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR | NAVI MUMBAI |
Admit Card:
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the NDA exam:
Step 1- Visit the official website.
Step 2- On the home page, find ‘E-admit card National Defence Academy Examination,’ link.
Step 3- The login page opens in a new tab.
Step 4- Read the instructions carefully before downloading.
Step 5- Agree to the terms and conditions.
Step 6- Select any of the options - registration number or roll number.
Step 7- If candidates select the registration number option, they need to enter the registration number, date of birth, and random image.
Step 8- If candidates select the roll number option, they need to enter the roll number, date of birth, and random image.
Step 9- Click the ‘Submit’ button. Download the admit card and take its printout.
Result:
The steps to check the NDA Results are given below:
Step 1- Go to the official website .
Step 2- NDA result opens on a new page in PDF form.
Step 3- Candidates can search their roll numbers and names in the result PDF through Ctrl+F.
Step 4- If their roll numbers and names are in the result PDF, this means candidates have qualified the exam.
Step 5- Download the result PDF and take its printout.
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
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