What is the difference between NDA 1 and 2 exams?
There is no difference between UPSC NDA 1 and 2 exams. NDA 1 exam is conducted for admission to the January batch. Whereas, NDA 2 exam is conducted for admission to July batch.
National Defence Academy or NDA exam is conducted twice a year by Union Public Service Commission for admission to Army, Na
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Both NDA 1 and 2 exams have the same format, curriculum, application requirements, and selection procedure. The exams for courses starting in different sessions are only administered throughout different months of the year. The two distinct exam sessions, NDA 1 and 2, are held in separate months of
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The NDA 1 2026 notification was released by the UPSC on December 10 at upsc.gov.in. Along with the notification, the application process started. The last date to apply was December 30, 2025.
The UPSC conducted the NDA 1 exam on April 12, 2026. The unofficial answer key was released on the same day by several coaching institutes.
To know the specific venue in Vijayawada, candidate need to check the admit card released by the UPSC. It has been allotted via first-come, first-served basis during the filling out of the application form.
The NDA 1 admit card was 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.
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