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LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
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NDA EXAM
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 equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method. | 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 functions. Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles. | 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 |
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
NDA EXAM
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 equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method. | 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 functions. Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles. | 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 and first degree differential equations of various types—examples. 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 two vectors. 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— examples. Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median and mode. 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 : Random experiment, outcomes and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. 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 |
Note :- The above examples to various topics are for illustrative purpose only.
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 transference of Heat. Sound waves and their properties, Simple musical instruments. 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 Electrical Power, Primary and Secondary Cells, Use of X-Rays. | |||
General Principles in the working of :- Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightening Conductors, Safety Fuses. | |||
Section ‘B’ (Chemistry) | Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and Simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems). Properties of Air and Water. | 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 Artificial. Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, 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. Achievements of Eminent Scientists. | |||
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 Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. | |||
Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery; War of American Independence. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution. Impact of Science and Technology on Society. Concept of one World, United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism. Role of India in the present world. | |||
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 |
Note :- The above examples to various topics are for illustrative purpose only.
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
6. History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra
7. Objective General English by SP Bakshi
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For the Official Website- click here
2. For Official Notification- click Here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
NDA EXAM PATTERN
1. NDA / NA Examination will be held as Pen & Paper Based Test comprising a total of 270 Questions and total 900 Marks divided between Two Papers. The Total Duration of the exam will be 5 hours.
2. The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective type questions only. the question papers (test booklets) of mathematics and part “B” of general ability test will be set bilingually in hindi as well as english.
3. In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.
4. Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.
5. The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects at the examination.
6. The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical or logarithmic table for answering objective-type papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.
The section wise distribution of number of questions and marks are indicated below :-
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
NDA 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.
NDA MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
Questions Paper will be Bilingual in nature i.e., questions will be available in English as well as in Hindi.
NDA 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
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For the Official Website- click here
2. For Official Notification- click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
NDA EXAM PATTERN
1. NDA / NA Examination will be held as Pen & Paper Based Test comprising a total of 270 Questions and total 900 Marks divided between Two Papers. The Total Duration of the exam will be 5 hours.
2. The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective type questions only. the question papers (test booklets) of mathematics and part “B” of general ability test will be set bilingually in hindi as well as english.
3. In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.
4. Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.
5. The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects at the examination.
6. The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical or logarithmic table for answering objective-type papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.
The section wise distribution of number of questions and marks are indicated below :-
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
NDA 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.
NDA MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
Questions Paper will be Bilingual in nature i.e., questions will be available in English as well as in Hindi.
NDA 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
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For the Official Website- click here
2. For Official Notification- click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
NDA EXAM
Candidates willing to apply for NDA/NA Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility NDA/NA are decided by the conduction body itself.
The candidate’s eligibility for NDA/NA Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. NDA/NA: Age Limit, Sex & Marital Status
3. NDA/NA: Educational Qualifications
4. NDA/NA: Physical & Medical Standards
NDA EXAM NATIONALITY
A candidate must be an unmarried male and must be -
1. A Citizen of India or
2. A subject of Nepal or
3. 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.
4. 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.
NDA EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1. For Army Wing of 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 :-
1. Candidates studying in Class 11 are not eligible for appearing in NDA I & II.
2. Those candidates, who have failed CPSS/ PABT earlier, are now eligible for Air Force in Ground Duty branches.
3. Those candidates, who are currently studying in Class 12 at the time of application, must submit proof of passing the exam Requests for extending the due date would not be entertained on any grounds.
4. It must also be noted that the candidates who have been debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of Commission in the Defence Services will be considered ineligible for admission to the exam.
NDA EXAM PHYSICAL & MEDICAL STANDARDS
Note :- Candidates are advised to rectify minor defects/ailments in order to speed up finalization of medical examination conducted at the Military Hospital after being recommended at the SSB.
Few of commonly found defects/ailments are listed below:
1. Wax (Ears)
2. Deviated Nasal Septum
3. Hydrocele / Phimosis
4. Condition of Overweight / Underweight
5. Undersized Chest
6. Piles
7. Tonsillitis
8. Gynaecomastia
9. Varicocele
Physical Fitness Criteria Case of Body Tattoos
1. The candidate must ensure that any permanent body tattoos are present only on the inner side of the forearm.
2. Under no circumstances will UPSC accept tattoos on the inside of the elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of the palm/back (dorsal) side of the hand.
3. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are also not acceptable.
4. In case the candidate happens to belong to a tribe where it is customary to have tattoo marks on the face or body, acceptance will be granted on a case to case basis, considering the traditions involved. The decision of authorities would be final in such instances.
For detailed Information regarding NDA Tatoo policy- Click Here
Physical Fitness Criteria Height and Weight Requirements
1. Candidates must note that the minimum height measurement specified is 157 cms (162.5 cms for Air Force).
2. For Gorkhas and those belonging to hills of the North-Eastern areas of India, Garhwal, and Kumaon, the minimum height will be 5 cms less than the usual figure.
3. On the other hand, for candidates belonging to the Lakshadweep Islands, the minimum height standard may be reduced by 2 cms.
For detailed Information regarding NDA Medical Standards- Click Here
NDA EXAM ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. Candidates should be unmarried.
2. Candidate must be Medically and Physically fit.
3. For The Army wing of NDA, Candidate must have Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board
4. The Air Force and Naval wings of NDA and 10+2 Cadet entry scheme at INA, Candidate must have Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For the Official Website- click here
2. For Official Notification- click Here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
NDA EXAM
Candidates willing to apply for NDA/NA Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility NDA/NA are decided by the conduction body itself.
The candidate’s eligibility for NDA/NA Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. NDA/NA: Age Limit, Sex & Marital Status
3. NDA/NA: Educational Qualifications
4. NDA/NA: Physical & Medical Standards
NDA EXAM NATIONALITY
A candidate must be an unmarried male and must be -
1. A Citizen of India or
2. A subject of Nepal or
3. 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.
4. 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.
NDA EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1. For Army Wing of 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 :-
1. Candidates studying in Class 11 are not eligible for appearing in NDA I & II.
2. Those candidates, who have failed CPSS/ PABT earlier, are now eligible for Air Force in Ground Duty branches.
3. Those candidates, who are currently studying in Class 12 at the time of application, must submit proof of passing the exam Requests for extending the due date would not be entertained on any grounds.
4. It must also be noted that the candidates who have been debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of Commission in the Defence Services will be considered ineligible for admission to the exam.
NDA EXAM PHYSICAL & MEDICAL STANDARDS
Note :- Candidates are advised to rectify minor defects/ailments in order to speed up finalization of medical examination conducted at the Military Hospital after being recommended at the SSB.
Few of commonly found defects/ailments are listed below:
1. Wax (Ears)
2. Deviated Nasal Septum
3. Hydrocele / Phimosis
4. Condition of Overweight / Underweight
5. Undersized Chest
6. Piles
7. Tonsillitis
8. Gynaecomastia
9. Varicocele
Physical Fitness Criteria Case of Body Tattoos
1. The candidate must ensure that any permanent body tattoos are present only on the inner side of the forearm.
2. Under no circumstances will UPSC accept tattoos on the inside of the elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of the palm/back (dorsal) side of the hand.
3. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are also not acceptable.
4. In case the candidate happens to belong to a tribe where it is customary to have tattoo marks on the face or body, acceptance will be granted on a case to case basis, considering the traditions involved. The decision of authorities would be final in such instances.
For detailed Information regarding NDA Tatoo policy- Click Here
Physical Fitness Criteria Height and Weight Requirements
1. Candidates must note that the minimum height measurement specified is 157 cms (162.5 cms for Air Force).
2. For Gorkhas and those belonging to hills of the North-Eastern areas of India, Garhwal, and Kumaon, the minimum height will be 5 cms less than the usual figure.
3. On the other hand, for candidates belonging to the Lakshadweep Islands, the minimum height standard may be reduced by 2 cms.
For detailed Information regarding NDA Medical Standards- Click Here
NDA EXAM ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. Candidates should be unmarried.
2. Candidate must be Medically and Physically fit.
3. For The Army wing of NDA, Candidate must have Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board
4. The Air Force and Naval wings of NDA and 10+2 Cadet entry scheme at INA, Candidate must have Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For the Official Website- click here
2. For Official Notification- click Here
NDA EXAM 2023: LATEST UPDATE
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
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NDA 2023 EXAM DATES
EVENTS | NDA I | NDA II |
Release of NDA Notification | December 21, 2022 | May 17, 2023 |
Availability of NDA Application forms | December 21, 2021 | May 17, 2023 |
Last day to apply for NDA 2022 | January 12, 2023 | June 06, 2023 |
Withdrawal of Application | January 18-24, 2023 | To Be Notified |
Availability of Admit Card | April 16, 2023 | To Be Notified |
NDA Exam Date | April 16, 2023 | September 03, 2023 |
Result Declaration | To Be Notified | To Be Notified |
SSB interview | To Be Notified | To Be Notified |
For the Examination Schedule official - click here
NDA 2022 EXAM DATES
EVENTS | NDA I | NDA II |
Release of NDA Notification | December 22, 2021 | May 18, 2022 |
Availability of NDA Application forms | December 22, 2021 | May 18, 2022 |
Last day to apply for NDA 2022 | January 11, 2022 | June 14, 2022 |
Withdrawal of Application | January 18-24, 2022 | June 18, 2022 |
Availability of Admit Card | March 15, 2022 | 10th August 2022 |
NDA Exam Date | April 10, 2022 | September 04, 2022 |
Result Declaration | My 9, 2022 | September 19, 2022 |
SSB interview | June/July 2022 | December 2022 |
For the Examination Schedule official - click here
NDA 2021 EXAM DATES
The official Notification for NDA /NA Examination 2021 has been released on 30th December 2020. The last date for online application for NDA-II is 29th June 2021. The Examination was previously scheduled on 5th September 2021 but now has been rescheduled by UPSC. It will now be conducted on 14th November 2021. The information for the same was released by UPSC via press note.
For notices regarding the Rescheduling of NDA /NA -II 2021 - Click Here
The detailed Schedule for NDA-I And NDA -II is given below:-
Events | NDA I |
NDA EXAM 2023: LATEST UPDATE
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
NDA 2023 EXAM DATES
EVENTS | NDA I | NDA II |
Release of NDA Notification | December 21, 2022 | May 17, 2023 |
Availability of NDA Application forms | December 21, 2021 | May 17, 2023 |
Last day to apply for NDA 2022 | January 12, 2023 | June 06, 2023 |
Withdrawal of Application | January 18-24, 2023 | To Be Notified |
Availability of Admit Card | April 16, 2023 | To Be Notified |
NDA Exam Date | April 16, 2023 | September 03, 2023 |
Result Declaration | To Be Notified | To Be Notified |
SSB interview | To Be Notified | To Be Notified |
For the Examination Schedule official - click here
NDA 2022 EXAM DATES
EVENTS | NDA I | NDA II |
Release of NDA Notification | December 22, 2021 | May 18, 2022 |
Availability of NDA Application forms | December 22, 2021 | May 18, 2022 |
Last day to apply for NDA 2022 | January 11, 2022 | June 14, 2022 |
Withdrawal of Application | January 18-24, 2022 | June 18, 2022 |
Availability of Admit Card | March 15, 2022 | 10th August 2022 |
NDA Exam Date | April 10, 2022 | September 04, 2022 |
Result Declaration | My 9, 2022 | September 19, 2022 |
SSB interview | June/July 2022 | December 2022 |
For the Examination Schedule official - click here
NDA 2021 EXAM DATES
The official Notification for NDA /NA Examination 2021 has been released on 30th December 2020. The last date for online application for NDA-II is 29th June 2021. The Examination was previously scheduled on 5th September 2021 but now has been rescheduled by UPSC. It will now be conducted on 14th November 2021. The information for the same was released by UPSC via press note.
For notices regarding the Rescheduling of NDA /NA -II 2021 - Click Here
The detailed Schedule for NDA-I And NDA -II is given below:-
Events | NDA I | NDA II |
Release of Notification | 30/12/2020 | 9/06/2021 |
Availability of Application Form | 30/12/2020 | 09/06/2021 |
Last date to apply | 19/01/2021 (6:00 pm) | 29/06/2021 |
Last date to pay fee by cash | 18/1/2021 | 14/06/2021 |
Withdrawal of application | 27/01/2021 - 02/02/2021 | 6/07/2021-12/07/2021 |
Availability of Admit card | 26/03/2021 | August 2021 |
NDA 2021 Exam | 18/04/2021 | 14/11/2021 |
Declaration of Result | 30 /06/2021 | 15/12/2021 |
SSB interview | July to Sept 2021 | January 2022 to April 2022 |
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For the Official Website- click here
2. For Official Notification- click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
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
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
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 |
NDA EXAM 2021 ANALYSIS
Analysis has been done on the paper which has been recently successfully conducted for NDA/NA Exam on 18th April 2021.
Paper-I
Mathematics
The Mathematics paper consisted of 120 questions of 300 marks. An attempt of 55 to 65 questions is considered a good attempt. Questions were asked from Algebra, Matrices, and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics, and Probability. The Paper was moderate when compared with the NDA 2020 Exam.
Name of Sub-Section | No. of Questions Asked | Difficulty Level |
Matrices & Determinants | 11 | Difficult |
Permutation & Combination | 2 | Moderate |
Probability | 4 | Moderate |
Sequence & Series | 7 | Moderate |
Trigonometry | 16 | Easy |
Differential Calculus | 14 | Moderate |
Integral Calculus | 10 | Difficult |
Conic Section | 2 | Difficult |
Logarithm & Inequality | 1 | Difficult |
Complex Number | 5 | Moderate |
Lines & Pairs of Straight Line | 3 | Easy |
Circle | 2 | Easy |
Binomial Theorem | 4 | Moderate |
Cartesian System & 3 D Geometry | 10 | Moderate |
Vectors | 6 | Moderate |
Set Theory | 7 | Moderate |
Statistics | 12 | Difficult |
Quadratic Equation | 4 | Easy |
NDA II exam 2021 was conducted on November 14, 2021, by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). For the first time, women candidates were allowed to appear in the NDA II exam
Paper-II
General Ability Test
The GAT Paper carried 150 questions of 600 marks. The paper was divided into two parts- English and General Knowledge. There were 100 questions in General Knowledge. There were 50 questions in English.
The GAT section was of moderate difficulty level. Candidates found this section to be comprehensive and a lot of questions were indirect and twisted.
Name of the Sub-Section | No. of Questions asked | Difficulty Level |
English | 50 | Easy-Moderate |
Geography & Environment | 17 | Easy-Moderate |
History | 15 | Moderate |
Physics | 22 | Moderate |
Chemistry | 19 | Easy |
Biology | 10 | Moderate |
Current Affairs | 5 | Easy |
Economics | 1 | Easy |
Polity | 4 | Moderate |
Static GK | 7 | Easy |
English
TOPICS | NO OF QUESTIONS |
Spotting Errors | 10 |
Antonyms | 10 |
Synonyms | 10 |
Idioms and Phrases | 10 |
Fill in the Blanks | 10 |
Difficulty level and Number of good attempts
Subject | Good Attempt | Difficulty Level |
Mathematics | 55 - 60 | Moderate |
General Ability Test | 90 - 105 | 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
1. For the Official Website- click here
2. For Official Notification- Click Here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
NDA EXAM
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 exam, 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.
NDA EXAM 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 :-
1. Written examination
2. SSB Interview
Note :- Only the candidates who qualify for stage 1 with minimum qualifying Marks will be sent to stage 2.
NDA EXAM 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 |
Note:- It is advisable to attempt mini mock tests on a daily basis for every topic studied so to be thorough with the topic.
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 |
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
NDA EXAM
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 exam, 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.
NDA EXAM 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 :-
1. Written examination
2. SSB Interview
Note :- Only the candidates who qualify for stage 1 with minimum qualifying Marks will be sent to stage 2.
NDA EXAM 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 |
Note:- It is advisable to attempt mini mock tests on a daily basis for every topic studied so to be thorough with the topic.
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 |
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NDA EXAM TIPS & TRICKS
Mathematics :-
1. 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.
2. Candidates must obtain the speed of making calculations, as they can’t afford to waste time in calculations while solving the mathematics section.
3. Start preparing the important topics first, at the same time, delegate time for the difficult topics.
4. Memorize simple calculations such as squares and cubes and learn tips, tricks, and shortcuts for efficient time management.
5. 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.
6. 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 :-
1. While preparing for NDA, get your basic concepts cleared of Physics, chemistry, and biology from the NCERT Books of Class XI & XII.
2. For History, Civics, and Economics, all you need is to memorize a few major concepts, but nothing tricky.
3. For English in this section, brush up on the grammar rules.
4. Do not try to leave any topic.
5. Make a habit of reading Newspapers, Journals, Magazines etc. on a daily basis.
6. 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”.
A list of Recommended Books for NDA is given below :-
NDA EXAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO NDA 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 NDA 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 NDA 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 NDA 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
1. For the Official Website- Click here
2. For Official Notification- Click Here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
For More Information: Click Here
NDA EXAM
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 exam, 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. The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the joint defence service training institute of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services i.e. the Indian Military Service. The Indian Naval Service and the Indian Air Force Service train together before they go on to the respective service academy for further pre-commission training. The NDA is located in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. It is the first tri-service academy in the world. Finally, a list of merits with the names of recommended candidates is published. Marks of all the stages are added up, only those who clear get recommended and called for training.
NDA CAREER PROSPECTS
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 |
NDA 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/- |
LATEST UPDATE FOR NDA EXAM
The NDA I exam date was announced by Union Public Service Commission (NBE) in December. As per the Official Notification, NDA Paper- I Exam has been conducted on 16th April 2023.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
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NDA EXAM
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 exam, 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. The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the joint defence service training institute of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services i.e. the Indian Military Service. The Indian Naval Service and the Indian Air Force Service train together before they go on to the respective service academy for further pre-commission training. The NDA is located in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. It is the first tri-service academy in the world. Finally, a list of merits with the names of recommended candidates is published. Marks of all the stages are added up, only those who clear get recommended and called for training.
NDA CAREER PROSPECTS
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 |
NDA 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 |
NDA 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 |
NDA EXAM SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
Conducting Body | UPSC |
Exam Level | National |
Exam Frequency | Two times a year (April & September) |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Stages | Written exam and SSB Interview |
Exam Purpose | For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
Exam Duration | Mathematics: 2 hours 30 minutes General Ability Test: 2 hours 30 minutes |
No. of Papers and Total Marks | Paper I: GAT Paper II: Maths |
Total Questions | GAT: 150 Mathematics: 120 |
Marking Scheme | GAT: Four marks for correct answers and 1.33 marks for wrong answers Maths: 2.5 marks for correct answers and 0.83 mark for wrong answers |
Total Marks | Written Exam: 900 SSB Interview: 900 |
Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
No. of Test Cities | More than 70 test cities |
Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
NDA EXAM DATES
EVENTS | NDA I | NDA II |
Release of NDA Notification | December 21, 2022 | May 17, 2023 |
Availability of NDA Application forms | December 21, 2021 | May 17, 2023 |
Last day to apply for NDA 2022 | January 12, 2023 | June 06, 2023 |
Withdrawal of Application | January 18-24, 2023 | To Be Notified |
Availability of Admit Card | April 16, 2023 | To Be Notified |
NDA Exam Date | April 16, 2023 | September 03, 2023 |
Result Declaration | To Be Notified | To Be Notified |
SSB interview | To Be Notified | To Be Notified |
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NDA EXAM APPLICATION PROCESS
The candidates have to fill their application forms on the website of UPSC. The application process begins online. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can only fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the NDA application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.
The NDA application consists of 2 parts, Part I and Part II. Applicants must complete the application form within the given time limit before the link will be disabled.
NDA APPLICATION FORM FILLING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
1. Scanned images of photograph and signature
2. Photo-identity card in PDF format (Aadhar Card / Voter Card/PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government)
3. Bank details to make an online transaction
4. Marksheet and admit card of Class 10 and 12
STEPS TO FILL NDA ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
1. Registration: Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC”.: Click on “Click Here for PART I” and read the instructions carefully and click on “Yes”.
2. Filling up the NDA application form: Candidates need to fill 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.
3. 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.
4. Choose your Test City Pay the Examination Fee: The application fee for the NDA Exam is Rs 100 .SC and ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fees.The application fees can be paid online or by depositing the money in any branch of SBI Bank.
5. Print the Confirmation page: The last step is to take printouts of the confirmation page, after successful payment of NDA application fees.
NDA EXAM FORM CORRECTION
1. Candidate can make a correction during the part 1 registration.
2. Once the application form submit then the correction will not allow.
3. There is no window correction facility for candidate.
4. The incomplete application form will be rejected.
4. All information must be correct.
NDA EXAM CENTRES
The list of some centres where the NDA exam will be conducted is given below.
S. No | Exam Centre |
1 | Agartala |
2 | Agra |
3 | Ajmer |
4 | Ahmedabad |
5 | Aizawl |
6 | Aligarh |
7 | Almora (Uttarakhand) |
8 | Bengaluru |
9 | Bhopal |
10 | Chandigarh |
11 | Dehradun |
12 | Dharwad |
13 | Faridabad |
14 | Gaya |
15 | Gorakhpur |
16 | Hyderabad |
17 | Indore |
18 | Jaipur |
19 | Jammu |
20 | Kolkata |
21 | Lucknow |
22 | Mysore |
23 | Navi Mumbai |
24 | Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
25 | Raipur |
26 | Shimla |
27 | Srinagar |
28 | Udaipur |
29 | Vishakhapatnam |
30 | Warangal |
For complete list of examination centres- click here
NDA EXAM 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 the admit card
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
NDA EXAM RESULT
The steps to check the NDA Results are given below.
STEP 1- Go to the official website of UPSC.
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
1. For the Official Website- click here
2. For Official Notification- Click Here
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2023: Latest Update
The NDA I Notification 2023 was released on 21 December 2022 on the official website. The written exam was conducted on 16 April 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
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NDA Examination 2023: Latest Development
NDA II written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023
17 May 2023: NDA II Notification and Application Form 2023 was Released.
1 May 2023: NDA I Result 2023 was Out.
16 April 2023: NDA I 2023 Exam was Conducted.
24 March 2023: NDA I Admit Card Released.
21 December 2022: NDA I Notification and Application Form 2023 released
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2023: Overview
NDA Exam is conducted twice every year for selecting eligible candidates for the admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses (INAC). For the upcoming year, the NDA Exam will be conducted for the 151st Course and for the 113th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The selection of eligible males & females will be done through written Examination and SSB interviews.
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Vacancy Details
Post Name | Wing Name | Total Post |
National Defence Academy | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
Navy | 42 (including 03 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) | 25 (for male candidates only) | |
Total: 395 |
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: 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 |
NDA ALLOWANCES & PERKS
NDA Allowances to the Cadets | |
Allowances to NDA Officers | Amount Payable |
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2023: Latest Update
The NDA I Notification 2023 was released on 21 December 2022 on the official website. The written exam was conducted on 16 April 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
The NDA II Exam notification was released on 17 May 2023 on the official website. The written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. NDA is a national-level entrance examination conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy.
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NDA Examination 2023: Latest Development
NDA II written exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023
17 May 2023: NDA II Notification and Application Form 2023 was Released.
1 May 2023: NDA I Result 2023 was Out.
16 April 2023: NDA I 2023 Exam was Conducted.
24 March 2023: NDA I Admit Card Released.
21 December 2022: NDA I Notification and Application Form 2023 released
NDA/NA I & II Examination 2023: Overview
NDA Exam is conducted twice every year for selecting eligible candidates for the admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses (INAC). For the upcoming year, the NDA Exam will be conducted for the 151st Course and for the 113th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The selection of eligible males & females will be done through written Examination and SSB interviews.
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For Official Notification: Click here
NDA/NA I & II 2023: Vacancy Details
Post Name | Wing Name | Total Post |
National Defence Academy | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
Navy | 42 (including 03 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) | 25 (for male candidates only) | |
Total: 395 |
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: 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 |
NDA 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 |
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Important Dates
Event | Dates |
NDA - I | |
Date of Notification | 21/12/2022 |
Date of Commencement of Examination | 16/04/2023 |
Duration of Examination | One Day |
Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 12/01/2023 - 6:00pm |
e - Admit Card | 24/03/2023 |
NDA - II | |
Date of Notification | 17/05/2023 |
Last Date for Submission of Applications | 06/06/2023 |
Last date of modification of OTR | 07/06/2023 To 13/06/2023 |
Examination Date | 03/09/2023 |
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Who Can Apply
Nationality/ Citizenship
A candidate must be an unmarried male and must be -
1. A Citizen of India or
2. A subject of Nepal or
3. 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.
4. 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 2004 and not later than 1st July 2007 are eligible.
Education Qualification
a. 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.
b. 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.
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: How Can Apply
Application Process:
The candidates have to fill out their application forms on the website of UPSC. The application process begins online. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can only fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the NDA application form with the correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.
The NDA application consists of 2 parts, Part I and Part II. Applicants must complete the application form within the given time limit before the link will be disabled.
1. Registration: Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC”.: Click on “Click Here for PART I” and read the instructions carefully and click on “Yes”.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Choose your Test City Pay the Examination Fee: The application fee for the NDA Exam is Rs 100.SC and ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fees. The application fees can be paid online or by depositing the money in any branch of SBI Bank.
5. Print the Confirmation page: The last step is to take printouts of the confirmation page, after successful payment of NDA application fees.
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Application Fees
For General / OBC: 100/-
For SC / ST: 0/- (Nil)
For All Category Female: 0/-
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.
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Exam Centres
The list of some centres where the NDA exam will be conducted is given below.
S. No | Exam Centre |
1 | Agartala |
2 | Agra |
3 | Ajmer |
4 | Ahmedabad |
5 | Aizawl |
6 | Aligarh |
7 | Almora (Uttarakhand) |
8 | Bengaluru |
9 | Bhopal |
10 | Chandigarh |
11 | Dehradun |
12 | Dharwad |
13 | Faridabad |
14 | Gaya |
15 | Gorakhpur |
16 | Hyderabad |
17 | Indore |
18 | Jaipur |
19 | Jammu |
20 | Kolkata |
21 | Lucknow |
22 | Mysore |
23 | Navi Mumbai |
24 | Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
25 | Raipur |
26 | Shimla |
27 | Srinagar |
28 | Udaipur |
29 | Vishakhapatnam |
30 | Warangal |
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Scheme of Exam
The section-wise distribution of the number of questions and marks is indicated below:-
Test Mode | Name of Test | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper-Based Test | Mathematics | 300 Marks | 150 Minutes |
General Ability Test | 600 Marks | 150 Minutes | |
Total | 900 Marks | 300 Minutes |
1. Examination will be held as an offline Pen & Paper based Test. Both sections will contain only Objective type Multiple Choice Questions.
2. Questions Paper will be Bilingual in nature i.e., questions will be available in English as well as in Hindi.
3. 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 a penalty.
Note:- The examination for Mathematics & General Ability Test will be held separately. A break will be provided to the candidates between Paper I and Paper II
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Syllabus
The syllabus for NDA/ NA Examination is given below:-
Name of Test | Topic |
Mathematics | Algebra |
Matrices & Determinants | |
Trigonometry | |
Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimensions | |
Differential Calculus | |
Integral Calculus and Differential Equations | |
Vector Algebra | |
Statistics and Probability | |
General Ability Test | English |
General Knowledge | |
History, Freedom & Movement, Geography | |
Current Events | |
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Admission to Examination Centres
1. Candidates are advised to download their NDA admit cards and take a printout of the same. Candidates will have to show the printout of their admit cards at the allotted NDA exam centre along with the photo identity card.
2. In case the photograph is not visible or not available on the admit card, candidates are advised to carry two identical photographs.
3. No hard copy of the admit card has been issued by the examination authority. In case of any discrepancy, candidates should immediately email the examination authority.
4. As mentioned earlier, the NDA exam will be conducted in two shifts. It may be noted that entry into the exam hall will be closed 10 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the exam, 9.50 am for the forenoon session and 1.50 pm for the afternoon session.
5. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination venue after the gate closes.
6. The details regarding NDA exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates are required for the exam at the centre allotted to them.
7. Candidates are advised to visit their exam centres at least one day in advance to avoid the last-minute hassle.
8. Candidates should reach the exam centre well in advance for verification of admit card, frisking, etc.
9. Candidates should note that they will not be allowed to appear at any other exam centre except the one mentioned on the admit card. If candidates appear at any other venue due to any reason, their candidature will be cancelled.
10. Candidates are not allowed to use mobile phones, pager or any other electronic equipment or programmable device or storage media such as pen drives, smartwatches, cameras, or Bluetooth devices. Candidates found carrying these items will not be allowed to appear in the exam and disciplinary action will be taken against them that including a ban from future examinations
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Admit Card
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the NDA exam:
1- Visit the official website
2- On the home page, find ‘E-admit card National Defence Academy Examination,’ link
3- The login page opens in a new tab
4- Read the instructions carefully before downloading the admit card
5- Agree to the terms and conditions
6- Select any of the options-registration number or roll number
7- If candidates select the registration number option, they need to enter the registration number, date of birth, and random image
8- If candidates select the roll number option, they need to enter the roll number, date of birth, and random image
9- Click the ‘Submit’ button. Download the admit card and take its printout
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Result
The steps to check the NDA Results are given below.
1- Go to the official website of UPSC.
2- NDA result opens on a new page in PDF form.
3- Candidates can search their roll numbers and names in the result PDF through Ctrl+F
4- If their roll numbers and names are in the result PDF, this means candidates have qualified the exam
5- Download the result PDF and take its printout
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NDA/NA I & II 2023: Mode of Selection
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.
a. Proof of education - 10th or 10+2 certificate.
b. Caste certificate for applicable candidates.
c. Proof of identity.
d. 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.
a. 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.
b. The final selection of the candidate in the NDA will depend on whether they are declared fit for the medical examination.
c. 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).
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