Overview

NDA (National Defence Academy) Examination is an exam organized by UPSC at the national level, for the purpose of admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force of India. This exam consists of Mathematics, General Ability Test, and aptitude test, which is then followed by SSB interview and medical test.

Important Dates

NDA Particulars Details
NDA II Official Notification Release 20 May 2026
NDA II Registration Opens 20 May 2026
NDA II Registration Last Date 09 June 2026
NDA II Application Correction Window Second Week of June 2026
NDA II Admit Card Release Last Week of August 2026 (Expected)
NDA II Exam Date 13 September 2026 (Sunday)
NDA II Answer Key Release Not Applicable
NDA II Results Declaration September 2026 (Expected)

Syllabus

Subject Key Topics Weightage
Mathematics Algebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Differential & Integral Calculus, Vector Algebra, Statistics & Probability 300 Marks
English (GAT) Grammar & Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence Improvement, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases 200 Marks (Part of GAT)
Physics Physical Properties, Motion, Heat, Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics Part of 400 Marks (GK)
Chemistry & General Science Matter, Elements & Compounds, Acids & Bases, Chemical Reactions, Human Body, Environment, Biology, Scientific Discoveries Part of 400 Marks (GK)
History, Geography & Current Affairs Indian History, Freedom Movement, Indian Constitution, Geography of India & World, Current Events, Defence & International Affairs Part of 400 Marks (GK)

Exam Pattern

NDA Particulars Details
Exam Name National Defence Academy (NDA)
Exam Mode Offline (Pen-and-Paper Based)
Exam Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes for each paper (Total: 5 Hours)
Number of Sections 2 Papers – Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT)
Sectional Time Limit No sectional time limit; each paper has a fixed duration of 2 hours 30 minutes
Number of Questions 270 Questions (Mathematics: 120, GAT: 150)
Question Types Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme Mathematics: 2.5 marks/question; GAT: 4 marks/question; Negative marking of one-third of the allotted marks for each incorrect answer
Language of Exam Mathematics: English & Hindi; GAT: English (English section) and English & Hindi (General Knowledge section)
Total Marks Written Examination: 900 Marks (Mathematics: 300, GAT: 600); SSB Interview: 900 Marks; Overall Selection: 1800 Marks

Important Tags

UPSC-Pre UPSC-Mains CLAT RBI-Grade-B