What is NDA selection process for written exam?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the NDA exam twice a year to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The NDA selection process comprises two stages: a written exam and an SSB interview. All register
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The NDA selection process consists of a written exam and SSB interview. Candidates must secure qualifying marks separately in both stages. Qualified candidates are then ranked based on the total marks obtained in the written exam and SSB interview.
The written exam consists of objective-type question
Upvote NDA selection process for written exam comprises two papers-Maths and GAT. Total marks allotted to this paper are 900. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each subject as qualifying marks. Besides, candidates need to clear the cut off marks fixed by UPSC for written exam. Based on the performan
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The NDA 1 admit card has been released at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download their e-hall ticket. The NDA 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 12, 2026.
The Commission will release the NDA 2 notification 2026 on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. It will be issued on May 20, 2026. The last date to apply for NDA 2 will be June 9, 2026.
The Commission released the NDA 1 notification 2026 on December 10. Along with the notification, the application process was started. The last date to fill the application form online was December 30.
The Mathematics syllabus of NDA written exam consists of Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Statistics and Probability that is all base on 10+2 level.
The NDA final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative marks of both written exam (900) and SSB interview (900) which totals at 1800 marks.
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