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The National Defence Academy (NDA) serves as the joint training ground for Army, Navy, and Air Force cadets before their induction into respective service academies. As the premier NDA coaching, it lays the foundation for pre-commission training.

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The prestigious National Defence Academy is Asia's first joint service Academy which through rigorous training prepares the band of fierce warriors of land, air and sea who defend the glory and integrity of our nation.

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UPSC conducts NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam in Two Stages:

1.Written Examination

2.Interview

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Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit: Applicants age must be between 16 ½ -19 ½ Years. See more details in notification.

Educational Qualifications:

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
Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy	10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme
Indian Naval Academy	12th class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a Candidates who are appearing in the 12th class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply.

Examination Pattern For NDA

NDA Exam Pattern

NDA (National Defence Academy) NDA Exam conducted by UPSC and designed to evaluate candidates on several levels that ensuring they could meet the military's high standards required for future leaders.

NDA Written Exam Structure

The NDA written examination held of two papers in 2 shifts and both papers conducted on the same day in successive sessions. Each paper having two and a half hours duration. The exam is systematically designed to evaluate candidate’s intellectual and analytical abilities.

NDA Exam Pattern

Papers	Subject		No Of Questions-	Maximum Marks	Duration	Marks For Correct Answers	Marks For Incorrect Answers
Paper-01	Maths		120	300	2.5 hrs	2.5	0.83
Paper-02	GAT	PART A ENGLISH	50	600	2.5 hrs	04	1.33
		PART B GK	100

Paper - 1: NDA Mathmatics Exam Pattern

S. No	Topic Name	Expected Questions
1	Trigonometry	12-20
2	Matrices and Determinants	10-15
3	Probability	7-14
4	Quadratic Equations	3-12
5	Statistics	5-10
6	Relations and Functions	5-10
7	Sequence and Series	6- 8
8	Vectors	5-8
9	Straight Lines	4-7
10	Differential Equations	4- 7
11	Integration	4- 6
12	Sets	3- 6
13	Limits and Continuity	3-6
14	Conics	3-5
15	Permutation and Combination	3-4
16	Complex Numbers	3-4
17	Differentiation	3-4
18	Binomial Theorem	2-3
19	A.O.D	1-4
20	3D Geometry	2-3
21	Circles	2
22	Logs	1-3
23	A.O.I	1
24	Inverse Trig	2
25	Binary Numbers	1

Paper - 2: NDA GAT Exam Pattern

Sections		Maximum Marks
PART A – ENGLISH		200
PART B – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE	PHYSICS	100
	CHEMISTRY	60
	GENERAL SCIENCE	40
	HISTORY	80
	CURRENT EVENTS	40
	GEOGRAPHY	80

Paper - 2: NDA GAT Exam Subjects

S.NO.	TOPIC NAME	EXPECTED QUESTIONS
1	TRIGONOMETRY	12-20
2	MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS	10-15
3	PROBABILITY	7-14
4	QUADRATIC EQUATIONS	3-12
5	STATISTICS	5-10
6	RELATION AND FUNCTION	5-10
7	SEQUENCE AND SERIES	6-8
8	VECTOR	5-8
9	STRAIGHT LINES	4-7
10	DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS	4-7
11	INTEGRATION	4-6
12	SETS	3-6
13	LIMITS AND CONTINUITY	3-6
14	CONICS	3-5
15	PERMUTATION AND COMBINATION	3-4
16	COMPLEX NUMBERS	3-4
17	DIFFERENTIATION	3-4
18	BINOMIAL THEOREM	2-3
19	A.O.D	1-4
20	3-D GEOMETRY	2-3
21	CIRCLES	2
22	LOGS	1-3
23	A.O.I	1
24	INVERSE TRIGONOMETRY	2
25	BINARY NUMBERS	1

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About NDA Written Exam Syllabus

Before start your preparation, you must have to know about NDA syllabus that undergoes modifications and amendments from time to time. NDA exam divided into two papers. Mathmatics comes in Paper 1 and GAT (General Ability Test) comes in 2nd paper with the nigative marking.

Here check out the complete NDA written exam syllabus as per different subjects:

Paper 1: NDA Math Syllabus - Topics Covered in Paper

Algebra
Trigonometry
Vector Algebra
Differential Calculus
Matrices and Determinants
Statistics and Probability
Integral Calculus and Differential Equations
Analytical Geometry of Two and Three-Dimensions

Algebra

Concept of set
Venn diagrams
De Morgan laws
Cartesian product
Operations on sets
Cube roots of unity
Binary system of numbers
Permutation and Combination
Relation, equivalence relation
Logarithms and their applications
Binomial theorem and its applications
Representation of real numbers on a line
Quadratic equations with real coefficients
Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions
Complex numbers—basic properties, modulus, argument
Solution of linear inequations of two variables by graphs
Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system and vice-versa

Trigonometry

Trigonometrical ratios
Properties of triangles
Trigonometric identities
Sum and difference formulae
Inverse trigonometric functions
Applications-Height and distance
Multiple and Sub-multiple angles
Angles and their measures in degrees and radians

Vector Algebra

Addition of vectors
Unit and null vectors
Scalar multiplication of a vector
Applications—work done by a force
Vectors in two and three-dimensions
Magnitude and direction of a vector
Moment of a force in geometrical problems
Scalar product or dot product of two vectors
Vector product or cross product of two vectors

Differential Calculus

Second order derivatives
Continuity of functions—examples
Concept of a real-valued function
Derivative of function at a point
Derivative of a composite function
Increasing and decreasing functions
Domain, range and graph of a function
Notion of limit, Standard limits—examples
Algebraic operations on continuous functions
Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of functions
Geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative
Derivative of a function with respect to another function
Composite functions, one-to-one, onto and inverse functions
Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima

Matrices and 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 by Matrix Method
Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations by Cramer’s rule

Statistics and Probability

Statistics

Classification of data
Frequency distribution
Frequency polygon—examples
Correlation and regression
Cumulative frequency distribution—examples
Graphical representation—Histogram, Pie Chart
Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median and mode
Variance and standard deviation—determination and comparison

Probability

Random experiment
Binomial distribution
Conditional probability
Impossible and certain events
Bayes’ theorem—simple problems
Union and Intersection of events
Mutually exclusive and exhaustive events
Outcomes and associated sample space events
Random variable as function on a sample space
Complementary, elementary and composite events
Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems
Definition of probability—classical and statistical—examples

Integral Calculus and Differential Equations

Determination of areas of plane
Evaluation of definite integrals
Regions bounded by curves—applications
Integration by substitution and by parts
Integration as inverse of differentiation
Application in problems of growth and decay
Formation of a differential equation by examples
Standard integrals involving algebraic expressions
Trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions
Definition of order and degree of a differential equation
General and particular solution of a differential equation
Solution of first-order and first-degree differential equations of various types

Analytical Geometry of Two and Three-Dimensions

Distance formula
Equation of a sphere
Angle between two lines
Distance between two points
Distance of a point from a line
Eccentricity and axis of a conic
Point in a three-dimensional space
Equation of a line in various forms
Direction Cosines and direction ratios
Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system
Equation of a plane and a line in various forms
Standard forms of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola
Equation of a circle in standard and general form
Angle between two lines and angle between two planes

Paper 2: NDA GAT Syllabus - Topics Covered in Paper

General Ability Test is a second paper of NDA exam that divided in total two parts "A" for English and "B" for General Knowledge. Part "B" general knowledge is also divided into six sections.

Part “A” – English

Grammar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Vocabulary
Para Jumbles
Idioms and Phrases
Spotting the Errors
Sentence Sequencing
Reading Comprehension
Active and Passive Voices
Direct and Indirect Speech

Part “B” – General Knowledge

Section ‘A’ (Physics) - 25%
Section ‘B’ (Chemistry) - 15%
Section ‘C’ (General Science) - 10%
Section ‘D’ (History, Freedom Movement, etc.) - 20%
Section ‘E’ (Geography) - 20%
Section ‘F’ (Current Events) - 10%

Section ‘A’ (Physics) Syllabus

Heating
Ohm’s Law
Human Eye
Gravitation
Use of X-Rays
Effects of Heat
Earth as a Magnet
Motion of objects
Force and Momentum
Pressure Barometer
Properties of a Magnet
Parallelogram of Forces
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Principle of Archimedes
Velocity and Acceleration
Reflection and refraction
Simple Electrical Circuits
Simple musical instruments
Primary and Secondary Cells
Conductors and Nonconductors
Modes of transference of Heat
Spherical mirrors and Lenses
Natural and Artificial Magnets
Static and Current Electricity
Measurement of Electrical Power
Change of State and Latent Heat
Sound waves and their properties
Rectilinear propagation of Light
Stability and Equilibrium of bodies
Measurement of Temperature and Heat
Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current
Physical Properties and States of Matter
Elementary ideas of Work, Power and Energy
Mass, Weight, Volume, Density and Specific Gravity

Here are some main topic points of general principles that asked in section 'A' physics:

Pumps, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Hydrometer, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Safety Fuses, Thermos Flask, Simple Pulleys, Pressure Cooker, Simple Pendulum, Mariner’s Compass, Lightening Conductors

Section ‘B’ (Chemistry) Syllabus

Valency
Acids, bases and salts
Oxidation and Reduction
Different forms of carbon
Properties of Air and Water
Physical and Chemical changes
Natural and Artificial Fertilizers
Formulae and Simple Chemical Equations
Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights
Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols
Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom
Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems)
Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen and Oxygen
Preparation and Properties of Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide

Section ‘C’ (General Science) Syllabus

Balanced Diet
Constituents of food
Food—Source of Energy for man
Achievements of Eminent Scientists
Difference between the living and non-living
Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues
Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention
The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses
Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Section ‘D’ (History and Freedom Movement, etc.) Syllabus

Democracy
Panchsheel
United Nations
French Revolution
Russian Revolution
Bhoodan, Sarvodaya
Concept of one World
Industrial Revolution
Panchayati Raj System
Socialism and Communism
Freedom Movement in India
War of American Independence
Forces shaping the modern world
A broad survey of Indian History
Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi
Role of India in the present world
Emphasis on Culture and Civilisation
National Integration and Welfare State
Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery
Co-operatives and Community Development
Impact of Science and Technology on Society
Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Section ‘E’ (Geography) Syllabus

The Earth
Origin of Earth
Planetary Winds
Types of Climate
Important Sea ports
Concept of the time
International Date Line
Ocean Currents and Tides
Latitudes and Longitudes
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Cyclones and Anti-cyclones
Shape and size of the Earth
Regional Geography of India
Mineral and Power resources
Rocks and their classification
Atmosphere and its composition
Climate and Natural vegetation
Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical
Major Natural regions of the World
Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure
Movements of Earth and their effects
Main sea, land and air routes of India
Humidity, Condensation and Precipitation
Main items of Imports and Exports of India
location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities

Section ‘F’ (Current Events) Syllabus

Heritage and Culture
Important appointments
Latest books and authors
Defence deals and countries
Recent wars between countries
Prominent Indian personalities
Important days and their themes
Military exercises and locations
Prominent International personalities
Important happenings and events in India
Important international happening and events
Prominent personalities connected with sports
Latest sports events held in India and abroad
Important places covered in the news recently
New schemes launched by the Government of India
National and international awards and ceremonies
Important international seminars and their venues
Constitutional articles and provisions in the news
Important constructions such as tunnels and bridges
Geographical locations of countries involved in war
Recent seminars and meetings related to climate change
Prominent personalities connected with cultural activities

National Defence Academy Written Exam Eligibility Criteria

NDA is a two stage examiniation where stage 1 is written exam and stage 2 is for SSB interview.

Sex	Male and female
Marital status	Unmarried
Age limit	16.5-19.5 years of age
Educational qualification-army	10+2 Passed/ Appearing (in any stream)
Educational qualification- air force and navy	For Air Force, Navy & Naval Academy- 10+2 Passed/ Appearing (With Physics & Mathematics)

NDA Notification: Exam Date and How to Apply

Exam Name	National Defence Academy
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission
Official Website	upsconline.nic.in/
Exam Type	National Level
Application Mode	Online
Mode of Exam	Offline
Selection Process	Stage I - Written Test (Objective Type); Stage II- SSB Interview; Stage III- Medical Test; Stage IV- Merit List

NDA (I & II) Exam Notification (in Employment News/ leading daily news Paper/ UPSC website)	Dec/Jan and May/June
NDA(I & II) Exam Conducted	April and September
Likely SSB Date	Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr
Commencement of Training	Jan and Jul
Training Academy	NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune
Duration of Training	3 Yrs. at NDA and 1 Yrs. at IMA(For Army cadets) 3 Yrs. at NDA and 1 Yrs. at Naval Academy( for Naval cadets) 3 Yrs. at NDA and 1 & ½ Yrs. at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets)