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UPSC NDA 2025

National Defence Academy — Army, Navy & Air Force Entry After Class 12
12th Pass (PCM for Army/AF) Age: 16.5–19.5 ~400 Vacancies/Cycle Held Twice a Year
900
Written Total Marks
900
SSB Interview Marks
270 Qs
Written Paper Questions
₹56,100
Pay During Training

Eligibility

Education — Army12th pass (any stream)
Education — AF/Navy12th with PCM
Age16.5–19.5 years
Marital StatusUnmarried
GenderMale & Female
NationalityIndian Citizen

Written Exam

Paper I — Maths300 marks, 120 Qs, 2.5 hrs
Paper II — GAT600 marks, 150 Qs, 2.5 hrs
Negative Marking⅓ per wrong
ModeOffline (OMR)
MediumEnglish & Hindi

Vacancies (Approx)

Army~370 per cycle
Navy~40 per cycle
Air Force~40 per cycle
NA (Naval Academy)~10–15 per cycle
Total (approx)~400–470 per cycle

Pay & Career

Training Pay₹56,100/month
After CommissionLevel 10 Pay Matrix
Training Duration3 years at NDA + 1 yr
Degree AwardedB.Tech / B.Sc (JNU)
Service BondShort service or permanent

Selection Process

1

Written Exam

Maths (300 marks) + GAT (600 marks). Shortlists candidates for SSB.

2

SSB Interview (5 days)

900 marks. Psychological tests, group tasks, interview, medical exam.

3

Medical Examination

Strict medical standards — vision, height, weight, fitness parameters.

4

Merit List & Joining

Final merit based on Written + SSB. Joining NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune.

Paper I — Mathematics (300 Marks · 120 Qs · 2.5 Hours)

Class 11–12 level▼

Algebra

  • Sets, Relations & Functions
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Permutations & Combinations
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Complex Numbers

Matrices & Determinants

  • Types of Matrices
  • Operations on Matrices
  • Determinants & Adjoint
  • Solution of Linear Equations

Trigonometry

  • Trigonometric Identities
  • Heights & Distances
  • Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  • Properties of Triangles

Analytical Geometry

  • Rectangular Cartesian System
  • Straight Lines & Circles
  • Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola
  • 3D Geometry

Differential Calculus

  • Limits & Continuity
  • Differentiation
  • Applications: Maxima & Minima
  • Rolle's & Lagrange's Theorems

Statistics & Probability

  • Frequency Distributions
  • Mean, Variance, SD
  • Probability (basic)
  • Random Variables

Paper II — GAT General Ability Test (600 Marks · 150 Qs)

English + General Knowledge▼

English (200 marks)

  • Grammar & Usage
  • Vocabulary & Synonyms
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Sentence Correction

GK — Physics

  • Kinematics & Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy & Power
  • Waves & Sound
  • Light & Optics
  • Electricity & Magnetism

GK — Chemistry

  • Physical & Chemical Changes
  • Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
  • Acids, Bases & Salts
  • Carbon & its Compounds

GK — Biology

  • Living Organisms & Classification
  • Human Physiology
  • Cell Structure & Reproduction
  • Food & Nutrition

GK — History & Polity

  • Indian National Movement
  • Indian Constitution
  • World History (broad)
  • Freedom Struggle

GK — Geography & Current Affairs

  • Indian Physical & Human Geography
  • Climate & Natural Resources
  • World Geography
  • Recent Defence & National Events

Progress: 0 / 0 tasks done

Week 1 — Mathematics Foundation

7 days▼

Week 2 — GAT: English & General Knowledge

7 days▼
Score: 0 / 0

NDA I 2024 Notification

Official notification published on upsc.gov.in

Jan 2024

NDA I 2024 Written Exam

Paper I (Maths) + Paper II (GAT)

21 Apr 2024

NDA I 2024 SSB Interviews

Staggered across 5 Services Selection Boards

Jun–Sep 2024

NDA I 2024 Final Result

Merit list and joining instructions

Oct 2024

NDA II 2024 Notification

Second cycle of the year

May 2024

NDA II 2024 Written Exam

Held across exam centres India-wide

1 Sep 2024

NDA I 2025 Notification

Expected — watch upsc.gov.in

~Jan 2025

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