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National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination
UPSC NDA — two papers: Mathematics (300 marks, 2.5 hrs) and General Ability Test (English + GK, 600 marks, 2.5 hrs) for entry to NDA Khadakwasla.
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Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Final selection cutoff combines written (900) + SSB (900) = 1800 max. Above are official UPSC cutoffs.
2025
22 questions
Take paper →2024
21 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
18 questions
Take paper →2021
19 questions
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NDA — Full Mock 1
FULL270 questions · 300 min
Start mock →| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General — NDA I | 351 (out of 900) · 720 with SSB |
| 2024 | General — NDA II | 355 · 711 with SSB |
| 2023 | General — NDA I | 360 · 719 with SSB |
| 2023 | General — NDA II | 355 · 709 with SSB |
| 2022 | General — NDA I | 360 · 728 with SSB |
| 2022 | General — NDA II | 355 · 696 with SSB |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
225/900 marks avg
Algebra + Matrices + Complex Numbers
Calculus + Differential Equations
Trigonometry + Vectors + 3D Geometry
Probability + Statistics
600/900 marks avg
English (200 marks)
Physics
Chemistry
General Science (Biology + Misc)
History + Freedom Struggle
Geography
Current Events + Polity
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
NDA — Full Mock 2
FULL270 questions · 300 min
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FULL270 questions · 300 min
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FULL270 questions · 300 min
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FULL270 questions · 300 min
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FULL270 questions · 300 min
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FULL270 questions · 300 min
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FULL270 questions · 300 min
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FULL270 questions · 300 min
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FULL270 questions · 300 min
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What can I get from NDA?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Elite tier — All-India top 1%
87–100% · Rank 1 – 500
Top 2% — service choice advantage
78–87% · Rank 500 – 1,500
Strong contenders — all services
68–78% · Rank 1,500 – 3,500
SSB call likely — competitive zone
55–68% · Rank 3,500 – 8,000
Marginal qualification zone
35–55% · Rank 8,000 – 15,000
Below cut-off threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
UPSC has invited online applications for NDA II 2026 examination scheduled for September. The notification confirms approximately 400 vacancies across Army, Navy and Air Force wings. Candidates born between specific dates are eligible to apply before the portal closes in early June.
Source →The Union Public Service Commission has released the final merit list for NDA I 2026 exam. Candidates who cleared the SSB interview can check their roll numbers on the official UPSC website. Joining instructions for selected candidates will be issued by the training academies in the coming weeks.
Source →Candidates who qualified the NDA I 2026 written exam are being called for Services Selection Board interviews at various centres including Allahabad, Bangalore and Bhopal. Call-up letters are being dispatched on a rolling basis through May and June.
Source →Following queries from candidates, UPSC has reiterated the medical eligibility criteria for NDA entry. The commission emphasized that candidates must meet the physical and medical standards prescribed in the official notification before appearing for SSB interviews.
Source →NDA II 2026 application portal closes
4 days awaySun, 31 May, 2026
Last date to submit online application for NDA II 2026 exam
NDA I 2026 joining at academies
19 days awayMon, 15 Jun, 2026
Selected candidates report to NDA Khadakwasla or Naval Academy Ezhimala
NDA II 2026 admit card release (expected)
92 days awayThu, 27 Aug, 2026
E-admit cards downloadable approximately 2-3 weeks before exam
📌NDA II 2026 written examination
107 days awayFri, 11 Sept, 2026
Pen-and-paper exam covering Mathematics and General Ability Test
📌NDA II 2026 — written exam
108 days awaySun, 13 Sept, 2026
NDA II 2026 written exam result (expected)
149 days awayFri, 23 Oct, 2026
UPSC typically declares written exam results 6-8 weeks post-exam
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Algebra
Sets, relations, real and complex numbers, sequences and series, equations.
Matrices and Determinants
Operations on matrices and determinant theory up to Class XII.
Trigonometry
Angles, ratios, identities, inverse functions and applications.
Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions
Coordinate geometry in 2D and 3D — lines, conics, planes, spheres.
Differential Calculus
Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives and their applications.
Integral Calculus and Differential Equations
Integration techniques, definite integrals, areas and basic differential equations.
Vector Algebra
Vectors in 2D and 3D, dot and cross products, applications.
Statistics
Classification, representation and central-tendency measures of data.
Probability
Sample space, events, probability theorems and binomial distribution.
Grammar and Usage
Rules of grammar and correct usage at intermediate level.
Vocabulary
Word meanings, synonyms, antonyms and word usage.
Comprehension
Reading comprehension passages with main idea and inference questions.
Cohesion in Extended Text
Sentence linkage and paragraph cohesion.
Spotting Errors
Identify the part of a sentence containing a grammatical error.
Sentence Improvement
Physics (~25%)
Mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and applications.
Chemistry (~15%)
Atomic structure, common substances and chemical principles.
General Science (~10%)
Biology, human body, food and health.
History, Freedom Movement (~20%)
Indian history with focus on freedom struggle and modern world history.
Geography (~20%)
Physical, Indian and world geography.
Current Events (~10%)
NDA II 2026 SSB interviews commence (expected)
174 days awayTue, 17 Nov, 2026
5-day psychological and physical assessment at SSB centres
NDA I 2027 notification release (expected)
249 days awaySun, 31 Jan, 2027
UPSC notification for first exam cycle of 2027
Choose the best alternative for an underlined phrase.
Important national and international events of the recent past.