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Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (48)
Following the typical UPSC calendar pattern, the notification for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2027 is expected to be released in December 2026, with applications opening shortly thereafter.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 answer key published by UPSC
16 Sept 2026UPSC released the provisional answer key for NDA & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 on September 16, 2026, three days after the written exam held on September 13.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
UPSC has published provisional answer keys for both Mathematics and General Ability Test papers of NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 held on September 13. Candidates can submit representations within the stipulated five-day window through the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 answer key published by UPSC
16 Sept 2026UPSC released the provisional answer key for NDA & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 on September 16, 2026. Candidates can submit representations through the official portal within the stipulated window.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
According to the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027, the NDA & NA (I) 2027 notification will be released on December 2, 2026, with applications open until December 22 and the exam on April 11, 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 exam conducted on September 13
13 Sept 2026UPSC successfully conducted the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 on September 13, 2026 in offline mode across India. The exam was held for 394 vacancies for the 158th NDA Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course commencing July 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
The written examination for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (II), 2026 was conducted on September 13, 2026 in two sessions - Mathematics (10 AM to 12:30 PM) and General Ability Test (2 PM to 4:30 PM) at various centres across India.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 exam conducted on September 13
13 Sept 2026UPSC conducted the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 on September 13, 2026 in two shifts. The exam was held for 394 vacancies across Army, Navy and Air Force wings.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card released by UPSC
3 Sept 2026UPSC released the e-Admit Card for NDA & NA (II) 2026 examination on September 3, 2026. Candidates appearing on September 13 were advised to download their admit cards from upsc.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
UPSC confirmed NDA & NA (II) 2026 written exam for 13 September 2026 in two shifts. The exam recruits for 158th NDA Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course commencing July 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 admit cards released by UPSC
3 Sept 2026UPSC released e-admit cards for NDA & NA (II) Examination 2026 on September 3, enabling candidates to download their hall tickets for the exam scheduled on September 13, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
UPSC uploaded e-admit cards for NDA & NA (II) 2026 examination on its portal, enabling candidates to download and print them ahead of the September 13 exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 admit card released
3 Sept 2026UPSC issued e-Admit Cards for NDA & NA (II) 2026 examination on September 3, 2026. Candidates downloaded their hall tickets from the official portal for the exam scheduled on September 13.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 result declared by UPSC
23 Aug 2026UPSC announced the written result (with names) for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 in recent weeks. Qualified candidates will now proceed to SSB interviews.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 exam scheduled for September 13
19 Aug 2026The written examination for NDA & NA (II) 2026 will be conducted on September 13, 2026 in two shifts - Mathematics from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and General Ability Test from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 result declared in May
22 Jul 2026UPSC declared the written result for NDA & NA (I) 2026 examination in May 2026. Qualified candidates were called for SSB interviews.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
UPSC releases annual exam calendar for 2027
21 Jul 2026UPSC released the official examination calendar for 2027 on May 20, 2026. NDA I 2027 notification is scheduled for December 2, 2026, with applications closing December 22, 2026, and the exam on April 11, 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA I 2026 written result declared in May
21 Jul 2026UPSC declared the written result for NDA & NA (I) 2026 examination in May 2026. Qualified candidates have been called for SSB interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
UPSC issued the official notification for NDA & NA Examination (II) 2026 on May 20, 2026, announcing 394 vacancies for the 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC. The application window was open till June 11, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
UPSC issued the official notification for NDA & NA (II) 2026 on May 20, 2026, announcing 394 vacancies for admission to Army, Navy, Air Force wings of NDA (158th Course) and Indian Naval Academy (120th INAC) commencing July 1, 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Sept 2026
NDA I 2026 results declared on May 8
19 Jul 2026<cite index="44-4">UPSC released the NDA 1 Result 2026 on May 8, 2026 for the exam held on April 12, 2026.</cite> Qualified candidates are undergoing SSB interviews for final selection.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
UPSC declared the NDA 1 2026 result on May 8, 2026 for the exam held on April 12. Selected candidates are undergoing SSB interviews between June and August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 1 answer key released on April 16
18 Jul 2026UPSC released the official answer key for NDA 1 2026 exam on April 16, 2026, four days after the exam. Objection window was open from April 18 to April 22, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
UPSC announced NDA & NA Examination (II) 2026 on 20 May 2026 for 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC commencing July 2027. Application window closed on 11 June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA I 2026 answer key published on 16 April
18 Jul 2026UPSC released the official answer key for NDA I 2026 exam on 16 April, four days after the 12 April exam. Set-wise keys for Mathematics and GAT were made available for candidate verification.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
394 vacancies announced for NDA II 2026
18 Jul 2026UPSC notified 394 vacancies for Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA 158th Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course commencing from July 1, 2027. The notification was released on May 20, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 question papers published by UPSC
16 Jul 2026UPSC has published the question papers for NDA & NA Examination (I), 2026 which was held on April 12, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 answer key published by UPSC
15 Jul 2026UPSC released the provisional answer key for NDA & NA (I) 2026 exam on April 16, 2026. Candidates could raise objections between April 18-22, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA I 2026 question papers published
15 Jul 2026UPSC has made available question papers for NDA & NA Examination (I) 2026 Mathematics and GAT papers held on April 13, 2026 on its official website.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
UPSC typically releases e-Admit Cards approximately three weeks before the exam date. Candidates can download admit cards from upsconline.nic.in using registration credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Aug 2026
UPSC extended the NDA 2 application form deadline from June 9 to June 11, 2026. Candidates could apply online at upsconline.nic.in before 6 PM on the extended date.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
UPSC released the provisional NDA 1 2026 answer key on April 16, 2026 for both Mathematics and GAT papers. The objection window was open from April 18-22, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
UPSC declared the NDA 1 2026 written exam result on May 8, 2026. Qualified candidates have been shortlisted for SSB Interview. The written exam was held on April 12, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
UPSC released the NDA 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026 for the 158th NDA Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course. A total of 394 vacancies are available across Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. The written exam is scheduled for September 13, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
The NDA 2 written examination is scheduled for 13th September 2026. The exam comprises Mathematics and General Ability Test papers conducted in morning and afternoon shifts respectively.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jul 2026
UPSC released the NDA 2 2026 notification on 20th May for admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 158th Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course. The application window was extended until 11th June.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jul 2026
Candidates who cleared the NDA 1 written exam must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of result declaration to receive SSB call letters. SSB interviews are being conducted at selection centres in Allahabad, Bhopal, and Bangalore.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jul 2026
UPSC released NDA 1 admit cards on April 2, 2026, for the examination held on April 12, 2026. The official answer key was released on April 16, with objection window open until April 22.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPSC released the NDA 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, announcing 394 vacancies for the 158th NDA Course and 120th Indian Naval Academy Course commencing July 2027. Applications closed on June 9, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA 1 2026 written result declared by UPSC
11 Jun 2026The written examination result for NDA 1 2026 was announced on May 8, 2026. Qualified candidates will receive SSB interview call letters in the coming weeks and must register on joinindianarmy.nic.in for allotment.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The exam authority extended the NDA 2 2026 application deadline from the original June 9 to June 11, 2026, giving candidates additional time to complete their registration at upsconline.nic.in.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPSC announced the NDA 1 2026 written exam result for the examination held on 12th April 2026. Qualified candidates will now proceed to the SSB Interview stage, expected between June and August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Jul 2026
UPSC released the NDA & NA (II) 2026 notification on May 20, 2026 for 394 vacancies across Army, Navy, Air Force wings and Indian Naval Academy. The application window closed on June 11, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Aug 2026
NDA 2 2026 exam scheduled for September 13
21 May 2026The written examination will be conducted on September 13, 2026 (Sunday) in two shifts: Mathematics from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and General Ability Test from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (178)
158th NDA Course commencement
Thu, 1 Jul, 2027Training begins 1st July 2027 for NDA 2 2026 selected candidates
Archived 20 Jul 2026
NDA 1 2027 result (expected)
Tue, 25 May, 2027Written result typically declared 4-6 weeks after exam; qualified candidates called for SSB interview
Archived 20 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA I 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 18 Apr, 2027Expected in mid-April 2027; UPSC typically conducts NDA I in April · no key published for this stage
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2027 exam date
Mon, 12 Apr, 2027Expected mid-April 2027; check upsc.gov.in for confirmation
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2027 written examination
Mon, 12 Apr, 2027Tentatively scheduled for mid-April 2027
Archived 10 Aug 2026
🇮🇳NDA I 2027 written exam
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027157th NDA Course and 119th INAC, commencing January 2027 · no key published for this stage
Archived 26 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2027 — Exam
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Written exam date per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 · no key published for this stage
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2027 exam
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027As per UPSC annual calendar · no key published for this stage
Archived 19 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA I 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027NDA I exam usually conducted in second Sunday of April · no key published for this stage
Archived 13 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 — Admit card (expected)
Thu, 1 Apr, 2027Admit cards typically released 10-14 days before exam
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 admit card (expected)
Thu, 25 Mar, 2027Typically released 2-3 weeks before exam
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA I 2027 notification release (expected)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027UPSC notification for first exam cycle of 2027
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NDA 1 2027 application deadline
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Typical 20-day application window; save UPSC calendar
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA 1 2027 application deadline
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Online application window closes at 6:00 PM
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NDA 1 2027 — Application end
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Last date per UPSC Calendar 2027
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA I 2027 application deadline
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026As per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027
Archived 26 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 application deadline
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Online application closes at 6:00 PM
Archived 19 Sept 2026
NDA 2 SSB interviews (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026SSB interviews usually begin December 2026-January 2027 for qualified candidates
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 — SSB interviews (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026SSB interviews usually held December 2026 to January 2027; conducted by respective service selection boards
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 SSB interview (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026SSB interviews usually held December 2026 to January 2027 for qualified candidates
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 2 SSB interviews (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026SSB interviews typically held December 2026 to January 2027 per notification
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 SSB interviews (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026SSB interviews usually held December 2026 to January 2027; 5-day comprehensive assessment of Officer-Like Qualities
Archived 19 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 SSB interviews (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026SSB interviews likely December 2026 to January 2027 for qualified candidates
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification typically released in mid-December
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification (expected)
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026Expected based on previous cycle pattern, typically mid-December
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA I 2027 notification (expected)
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026NDA I notification typically released in early December each year
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification release
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Expected December 10, 2026; for 157th Course starting January 2028
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification release
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026UPSC typically releases notification in early December
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NDA I 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026NDA I notification typically released in mid-December
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA I 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026UPSC typically releases NDA I notification in early December for April exam
Archived 13 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification typically in early December
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification typically released in early December
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification typically issued in early December for April exam
Archived 19 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification expected early December 2026 based on annual pattern
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA I 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026NDA I notification typically issued in December for April exam
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA I 2027 — Notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification typically released in early-mid December for April exam
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026UPSC follows annual cycle; notification typically in early December
Archived 26 Sept 2026
NDA I 2027 notification (expected)
Wed, 9 Dec, 2026Expected in early December 2026 based on previous cycle pattern
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification (expected)
Wed, 9 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification typically in early December for April exam
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA I 2027 notification
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026As per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027
Archived 26 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 notification
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026As per UPSC calendar 2027
Archived 19 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 — Notification
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2027 — Application start
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Application window opens with notification
Archived 11 Oct 2026
NDA 2 2026 SSB interviews (expected)
Tue, 1 Dec, 2026SSB interviews expected December 2026 to January 2027
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 SSB interviews commence (expected)
Tue, 17 Nov, 20265-day psychological and physical assessment at SSB centres
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NDA II 2026 result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Written result typically declared 8-10 weeks after exam
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Written result typically released 8-10 weeks after exam
Archived 13 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Written result typically declared 8-10 weeks after exam
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 written result (expected)
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Written result typically declared 6-8 weeks after exam
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 — Result (expected)
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Written result typically declared 8-10 weeks after exam
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 written result (expected)
Sun, 1 Nov, 2026Typically declared 6–8 weeks after exam; qualified candidates called for SSB interview
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 written result announcement
Wed, 28 Oct, 2026Qualified candidates must register for SSB within two weeks
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NDA 2 2026 result (expected)
Wed, 28 Oct, 2026Written result typically released 4-6 weeks after exam
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 written result (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Written result typically declared 5-6 weeks after exam
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 2 result (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Written result typically released 5-6 weeks after exam
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 result (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Written result typically released 5-6 weeks after exam
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 result (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Written result expected late October 2026, typically 4-6 weeks after exam
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 result (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Written result typically declared 4-6 weeks after exam
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 — Written result (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Written result typically declared 5-6 weeks after exam; qualified candidates proceed to SSB interview
Archived 18 Sept 2026
SSB interview call letters
Sat, 24 Oct, 2026Register on joinindianarmy.nic.in for SSB date allotment
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA II 2026 written exam result (expected)
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026UPSC typically declares written exam results 6-8 weeks post-exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NDA 2 2026 written result (expected)
Tue, 20 Oct, 2026Written exam result typically announced 4-6 weeks after exam; will shortlist candidates for SSB interview
Archived 19 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 written result (expected)
Tue, 20 Oct, 2026Typically declared 4-6 weeks after exam; qualified candidates called for SSB
Archived 9 Oct 2026
NDA 2 2026 result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Written result typically declared 3-4 weeks post-exam; SSB interviews follow Dec 2026-Jan 2027
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 written result declaration
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026Approximately 6,000-7,500 candidates shortlisted for SSB
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NDA II 2026 provisional answer key
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key published; representation window open for 5 days
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 — Provisional answer key
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Answer keys for Mathematics and GAT published; 5-day representation window open
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 answer key — GAT
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key for General Ability Test
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Exam held in two shifts: Mathematics (10 AM-12:30 PM) and GAT (2 PM-4:40 PM); no answer key published for this exam · no key published for this stage
Archived 20 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 written exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026UPSC time table for NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026; UPSC notice confirms the examination is held on 13.09.2026. Re-cited from a secondary source to upsc.gov.in on 11 Sep 2026.
Archived 13 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; GAT: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM · no key published for this stage
Archived 13 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA II 2026 written exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics and General Ability Test papers conducted · no key published for this stage
Archived 20 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics 10:00-12:30, GAT 14:00-16:30 · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; GAT: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; General Ability Test: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Two papers: Mathematics (10:00-12:30) and GAT (2:00-4:30); exam held across India; no key published for this stage
Archived 19 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 — Exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Written exam: Mathematics 10:00-12:30, GAT 14:00-16:30 · no key published for this stage
Archived 15 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 written exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics (10:00-12:30), GAT (14:00-16:30); no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 15 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, GAT 2:00 PM-4:30 PM. Exam completed. · no key published for this stage
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; GAT: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM · no key published for this stage
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA II 2026 — Written examination
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM; General Ability Test: 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Written exam held 13 September 2026 (Mathematics 10:00–12:30, GAT 14:00–16:30); no official answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Exam held September 13, 2026 (Mathematics: 10 AM-12:30 PM, GAT: 2 PM-4:30 PM); no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM), GAT (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA II 2026 written exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Exam held on September 13, 2026. Mathematics: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, GAT: 2:00 PM-4:30 PM · no key published for this stage
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Mathematics 10:00-12:30, GAT 14:00-16:30
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Two shifts: Mathematics (10:00 AM–12:30 PM) and GAT (2:00 PM–4:30 PM)
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026e-Admit card available from September 3, 2026
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026e-admit cards released on UPSC portal
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-Admit cards made available for download
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026e-Admit cards released on September 3, 2026
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card released on UPSC portal; no paper admit cards issued
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card released
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card available for download
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card released on upsc.gov.in
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026e-Admit Card available for download from upsc.gov.in
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card released 3 September 2026
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 — Admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card available on upsc.gov.in
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card released 10 days before exam
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA 2 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026e-Admit card released; no paper admit card issued
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card available for download
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 — Admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit cards made available for download approximately 10 days before exam
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 application deadline (extended)
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Original deadline was June 9, extended to June 11 (6 PM)
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 application deadline
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Online applications closed; application fee Rs. 100 (exemptions for SC/ST/sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs)
Archived 19 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 application deadline
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application was 11 June 2026
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 — Application window closed
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Last date for online applications was June 9-11, 2026
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 — Application end
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 application deadline
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Applications closed at 6:00 PM
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 application deadline
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Extended from June 9 to June 11, 2026
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 application end
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Last date to apply: 6:00 PM on June 9, 2026
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 application end
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Application window closed at 6:00 PM
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 application window closed
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Online applications accepted till 6:00 PM on June 9, 2026
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 application end
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 application window closed
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Application started May 20, 2026
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 application end
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Online applications accepted until 6:00 PM
Archived 13 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 application deadline
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 application deadline
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Last date for online application
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 application window closed
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 2 application deadline
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Applications close at 6:00 PM
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026394 vacancies for 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA 2 application window opens
Wed, 20 May, 2026Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 application start
Wed, 20 May, 2026Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026Notice No. 10/2026-NDA-II for 394 vacancies
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 2 application start
Wed, 20 May, 2026Online applications opened at upsconline.nic.in
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026394 vacancies for 158th NDA Course and 120th INA Course
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA 2 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026394 vacancies for NDA 158th Course & 120th INAC, commencing July 2027
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026394 vacancies for 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC commencing July 2027
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026394 vacancies for 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026394 vacancies for 158th NDA Course & 120th INAC
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026394 vacancies for 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026Archived 13 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026For 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC, 394 vacancies
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026Notification dated 20 May 2026 for 158th NDA Course / 120th INAC
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 application start
Wed, 20 May, 2026Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026Notification for 394 vacancies (158th NDA Course, 120th INAC)
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 notification released
Wed, 20 May, 2026394 vacancies for 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC
Archived 13 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 — Notification released
Wed, 20 May, 2026Official notification for 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC, 394 vacancies
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026For 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC, 394 vacancies
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026Official notification for 394 vacancies - 158th NDA Course & 120th INAC
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA II 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026Notification for 394 vacancies (158th NDA Course, 120th INAC)
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 — Notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026NDA & NA (II) 2026 notification for 394 vacancies
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 — Application start
Wed, 20 May, 2026Online application window opened
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA 2 2026 notification
Wed, 20 May, 2026394 vacancies for 158th NDA Course and 120th INAC commencing July 1, 2027
Archived 19 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 written result
Fri, 8 May, 2026Qualified candidates called for SSB interview
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA 1 written result
Fri, 8 May, 2026Written result with roll numbers declared
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA I 2026 written result
Fri, 8 May, 2026Qualified candidates called for SSB interviews
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 result
Fri, 8 May, 2026Written examination result declared
Archived 14 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 written result
Fri, 8 May, 2026Written exam result declaring qualified candidates for SSB interview
Archived 19 Sept 2026
NDA I 2026 written result
Fri, 8 May, 2026Qualified candidates shortlisted for SSB interview
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 written exam result
Fri, 8 May, 2026Merit list released; qualified candidates move to SSB Interview
Archived 13 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 written result
Fri, 8 May, 2026Qualified candidates called for SSB interview
Archived 18 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 — Written result
Fri, 8 May, 2026Written result announced with roll numbers of qualified candidates
Archived 15 Sept 2026
NDA I 2026 written result
Fri, 8 May, 2026Written exam result declared
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 answer key
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Provisional answer key with objection window April 18-22
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 answer key released
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026Objection window: April 18-22, 2026
Archived 13 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 — Question paper (Mathematics)
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Mathematics question paper published by UPSC
Archived 15 Sept 2026
Question paper — NDA I 2026
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Archived 14 Sept 2026
Question paper — NDA 1 2026
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Mathematics question paper published by UPSC
Archived 16 Sept 2026
Question paper — NDA 1 2026
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026Mathematics and GAT question papers published by UPSC
Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2026 exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Mathematics 10:00-12:30, GAT 14:00-16:30; no key published for this stage
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2026 exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Written exam held in two shifts: Mathematics and General Ability Test
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA I 2026 written exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Exam held on April 12, 2026
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA I 2026 — Exam conducted
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Written examination for 157th NDA Course completed
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2026 exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Written exam held on April 12, 2026 for 394 vacancies
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA I 2026 exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Written exam held 12 April 2026 (Mathematics 10:00–12:30, GAT 14:00–16:30)
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA I 2026 exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2026 exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Two papers: Mathematics (10:00-12:30) and GAT (2:00-4:30); exam completed
Archived 19 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2026 exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Exam completed. Mathematics 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, GAT 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2026 — Exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Written exam held 12 April 2026
Archived 15 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2026 exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Exam completed
Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2026 exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA 1 2026 written exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Two papers: Mathematics (10AM-12:30PM) and GAT (2PM-4:30PM)
Archived 13 Sept 2026
🇮🇳NDA I 2026 written exam
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Mathematics (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM), General Ability Test (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Archived 20 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 admit card
Wed, 1 Apr, 2026E-admit card released approximately 2 weeks before exam
Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA I 2026 admit card released
Wed, 1 Apr, 2026Archived 16 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 admit card released
Wed, 1 Apr, 2026e-Admit card released April 1, 2026
Archived 17 Sept 2026
NDA 1 2026 admit card released
Wed, 1 Apr, 2026Archived 14 Sept 2026
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