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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 :- 

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 p+q = 10 and pq = 5, What will be the numerical value of (p/q + q/p)  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 :- 

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 p+q = 10 and pq = 5, What will be the numerical value of (p/q + q/p)  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 ? What is the solution of the differential equation What is the slope of the tangent to the curve  at x = 2t3 + 5t - 5, y = 4t2 - 4t - 3 at t = 6 ? How many tangents are parallel to x axis for the curve y = x2 - 4x + 3 ?	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? Let b = 4i + 3j and c be two vectors perpendicular to each other in the xy-plane. All vectors in the same plane having projections 1 and 2 along b and c respectively are given by _________.?	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.

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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 :-

Note :- The above examples to various topics are for illustrative purpose only. 

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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.

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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 :-

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.

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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

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NDA 2022 EXAM DATES

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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:-

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

For the Examination Schedule official - click here

NDA 2022 EXAM DATES

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:-

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.

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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:

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:

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:

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:

Difficulty level and Number of good attempts

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.

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.

English

Difficulty level and Number of good attempts

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

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

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

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

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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

FAQ RELATED TO NDA EXAM  DURATION AND PATTERN

FAQ RELATED TO NDA EXAM  APPLICATION FORM

FAQ RELATED TO NDA EXAM  RESULT

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 SALARY STRUCTURE

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 SALARY STRUCTURE

NDA ALLOWANCES & PERKS

NDA EXAM SALIENT FEATURES

NDA EXAM DATES 

For Examination Schedule official - click here

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.

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