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One of the most coveted defence examinations in the nation, the NDA exam is conducted to choose applicants for admission to the National Defence Academy. To choose qualified male and female candidates, the exam is conducted twice a year. Both an SSB interview and a written exam are part of the NDA exam selection process.
Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra, India is home to the National Defence Academy (NDA). It is the first tri-color academy to train cadets for the Army, Navy, and Air Forces who are both male and female. Upon graduation from the NDA, candidates receive training at the Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, or Indian Military Academy, depending on their service academy.
The NDA gives its cadets extensive training to get them ready for the demands of the armed forces. Academic instruction, physical fitness, and leadership development are all part of the training. The cadets receive physical training to improve their strength and endurance in addition to a demanding curriculum covering a wide range of subjects.
To be eligible for the exam, candidates must meet the following NDA eligibility requirements:
Male and female candidates must have been born between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008, in order to sit for the NDA 1 exam. Only single candidates who were born between January 2, 2006, and January 1, 2009, are eligible to take the NDA 2 exam.
The NDA age limit is the same for male and female candidates. Applicants for the exam may be female candidates who are single and born between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008. To fulfill their duties, candidates need to be in good physical condition.
The exam is only open to single male and female candidates.
The Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that females could enrol in the National Defence Academy. Last year, the first group of female candidates took the NDA 2 exam.
Various academies have different requirements for education. Applicants can review the minimum educational requirements listed below for each academy.
Academy |
Educational Qualification |
| Army Wing of National Defence Academy | Passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent from a recognised board or university |
| Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy | Passed Class 12/HSC with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
The written exam and the SSB interview comprise the NDA exam format. The written exam consists of two papers, the General Ability Test (GAT) and Mathematics, per the exam pattern. There are 900 possible points for the written exam. Applicants are invited to the SSB Interview if they receive the required minimum number of points in the written exam. There are 900 marks for the SSB interview. The NDA exam pattern’s structure is provided below.
Code |
Exam Name |
Duration |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
| 01 | Mathematics | 2 ½ hours | 120 | 300 |
| 02 | General Ability Test | 2 ½ hours | 50 | 200 |
| 100 | 400 | |||
| – | SSB Interview | – | 50 | 900 |
| Total | 1800 |
The NDA marking scheme shows the points awarded for right answers and the points docked for incorrect answers. The NDA exam’s subject-specific marking scheme is provided below:
Sections |
Marks for correct answer |
NDA Negative Marking |
| GAT | 4 | 1.33 |
| Mathematics | 2.5 | 0.83 |
The first paper’s NDA syllabus includes topics and subtopics related to math. There are 120 questions covering Class 10, 11, and 12 standards on this paper. Candidates receive 2.5 marks for each right response, and each wrong answer results in a 0.83 mark deduction.
The two main sections of the NDA syllabus are the General Ability Test (GAT) and Mathematics. There will be 150 questions in the GAT question paper overall, with 120 questions in the mathematics section. Candidates will have 2 ½ hours to complete each section. Candidates can review the syllabus below as they get ready for the NDA exam.
The subjects that candidates have studied in Class 12 are included in the NDA Mathematics syllabus. There are 300 total points available for this section. In essence, this section assesses a candidate’s mathematical abilities. The following is the NDA mathematics syllabus:
Class 11 and 12 level NDA question papers are the norm for the mathematics section. By consulting the NCERT textbooks for Classes 11 and 12, candidates can clarify their mathematical concepts. The candidate’s ability to calculate is tested in this section. Please let us know the NDA Mathematics syllabus by topic.
Topics |
Sub-Topics |
| Algebra | Sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Real numbers, Complex numbers, Modulus, Cube roots, Conversion of a number in Binary system to Decimals and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations, Linear inequations, Permutation and Combination, Binomial theorem and Logarithms. |
| 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, Continuity of functions, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative-application. 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 |
| 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 in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method. |
| 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. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation by examples. General and particular solution of differential equations, solution of first order and first-degree differential equations of various types—examples. Application in problems of growth and decay. |
Total Marks | 300 Marks |
Total No. of Questions | 120 |
Correct Answer | 2.5 marks |
Marks deducted for the wrong answer | – 0.83 |
Total duration of Mathematics Paper | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
For every right response, candidates will receive 2.5 points; for every wrong response, 0.83 points will be subtracted. Candidates can view the number of questions and the marking scheme below.
Total Marks | 300 Marks |
Total No. of Questions | 120 |
Correct Answer | 2.5 marks |
Marks deducted for the wrong answer | – 0.83 |
Total duration of Mathematics Paper | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
General Knowledge and English make up the two sections of the GAT. The English question paper evaluates a candidate’s proficiency with fundamental vocabulary and grammar. Current events, physics, chemistry, general science, social studies, geography, and current affairs are all covered in the general knowledge question paper. The GAT NDA syllabus is provided below.
Physics |
|
| Physical Properties and States of Matter | Modes of transference of Heat |
| Mass | Sound waves and their properties |
| Weight | Simple musical instruments |
| Volume | Rectilinear propagation of Light |
| Density and Specific Gravity | Reflection and refraction |
| Principle of Archimedes | Spherical mirrors and Lenses |
| Pressure Barometer | Human Eye |
| Motion of objects | Natural and Artificial Magnets |
| Velocity and Acceleration | Properties of a Magnet |
| Newton’s Laws of Motion | Earth as a Magnet |
| Force and Momentum | Static and Current Electricity |
| Parallelogram of Forces | Conductors and Non-conductors |
| Stability and Equilibrium of bodies | Ohm’s Law |
| Gravitation | Simple Electrical Circuits |
| Elementary ideas of work | Heating, Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current |
| Power and Energy | Measurement of Electrical Power |
| Effects of Heat | Primary and Secondary Cells |
| Measurement of Temperature and Heat | Use of X-Rays |
| General Principles in the working of the following: Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses. | |
Chemistry |
|
| Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction. Acids, bases and salts. Carbon— different forms | Physical and Chemical Changes |
| Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial | Elements |
| Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gunpowder | Mixtures and Compounds |
| Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom | Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equation |
| Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights | Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems) |
| Valency | Properties of Air and Water |
General Science |
|
| Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention | Difference between the living and nonliving |
| Food—Source of Energy for man | Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues |
| Constituents of food | Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals |
| Balanced Diet | Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs |
| The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists | |
Current Affairs |
|
| Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in the recent years | Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports |
| Current important world events | – |
The subjects covered in the NDA English syllabus assess students’ foundational knowledge of the English language and comprehension. This section poses a total of fifty questions. Reading books and newspapers can help you prepare for the English NDA syllabus. This section is easy to moderately challenging. The English NDA syllabus is provided below.
English |
| Grammar & usage |
| Comprehension & cohesion |
| Spotting of errors |
| Para Jumbling |
| Fill in the blanks |
| Synonyms & Antonyms |
| Vocabulary |
| Cloze Test |
| Idioms & Proverbs |
| Completion of Sentence & Para |
| Sentence Correction & Improvement |
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