NDA Exam 2025: Notification out, Latest News, Dates, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies

The UPSC has extended the deadline for filling out the NDA 1 2025 application form until January 1, 2025. The application process began on December 11, 2024, along with the official notification, which includes details about eligibility, the exam pattern, and the syllabus. The NDA 1 2025 exam is scheduled for April 13, 2025. Candidates who have completed or are appearing for their Class 12 exams are eligible to apply.

The NDA 2 2025 notification will be released on May 28, 2025, with the application window open from May 28 to June 17, 2025. The NDA 2 exam will take place on September 14, 2025.

The NDA exam is conducted to select candidates for admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Indian Naval Academy (INA).

What is an NDA Exam?

UPSC conducts the NDA exam for admission of candidates in the defence forces of India, including the Army, Air Force, and Navy. It is a national-level defence examination conducted twice a year by UPSC. The first part of the exam is NDA 1, where the candidates have to qualify for a written test. The second part of the exam is the Interview, where candidates must prepare for a personality test and interview conducted by the SSB (Service Selection Board).

• The UPSC NDA exam is held twice a year and consists of two selection processes: a written exam and an SSB interview.
• Candidates who pass both rounds and make the merit list are assigned to the National Defence Academy for training.
• Candidates are not considered commissioned officers until they have completed the three-year training program.

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NDA 1 Notification 2025

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The NDA 2025 notification is released in PDF format and includes all the important details about the exam. It contains information about important dates, the application process, exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and more.

Before applying, candidates should carefully go through the notification to understand the requirements and procedures for the exam.

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NDA 2025 Exam Highlights

The NDA exam is one of the most popular defence exams in India, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates who have completed or are appearing for their Class 12 exams can apply. The exam is held twice a year (April & September) and consists of a written test followed by an SSB interview. It is conducted offline in both English and Hindi. Successful candidates gain admission into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).

Exam Particulars	Details
Exam Name	National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA)
Conducting Body	UPSC
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Twice a year (April & September)
Mode of Exam	Offline
Exam Stages	Written Exam & SSB Interview
Purpose	Admission to NDA & INA
Exam Fees	INR 100 for General/OBC males; SC/ST/Women/JCO/NCO/OR sons are exempted
Total Marks	Written Exam: 900, SSB Interview: 900
Language	English & Hindi
Official Website	upsc.gov.in
Contact Details	011-23385271 / 011-23381125 / 011-23098543

NDA 2025 Exam Dates

Event	Date
NDA 1 Notification	December 11, 2024
NDA 1 Application Form	December 11, 2024 – January 1, 2025 (Extended)
NDA 1 Exam Date	April 13, 2025
NDA 2 Notification	May 28, 2025
NDA 2 Application Form	May 28, 2025 – June 17, 2025
NDA 2 Exam Date	September 14, 2025

NDA Vacancy 2025

The NDA 2025 vacancies were announced along with the official notification. In the previous year (2023), a total of 400 vacancies were released. Below is the detailed vacancy distribution for NDA 2025.

Academy	Wing	Total Vacancies	Vacancies for Female Candidates
NDA	Army	208	10
	Navy	42	6
	Air Force (Flying Branch)	92	2
	Air Force (Ground Duties – Tech)	18	2
	Air Force (Ground Duties – Non-Tech)	10	2
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	–	36	5
Total	–	404	–

NDA 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the NDA Exam, interested candidates should examine the qualifying requirements. The eligibility conditions are essential to the exam; otherwise, the candidate’s application will be rejected. The NDA Eligibility Criteria are described in depth below.

NDA Eligibility Criteria: Nationality

To be eligible for the NDA exam, candidates must be one of the following:

• Indian National
• A Nepalese or Bhutanese subject
• A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 01 January 1962, intending to remain permanently.
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia, or Vietnam, to settle permanently in India.
• Foreign nationals (except Gorkhas) will be required to produce a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit

• NDA 1: Candidates (both male and female) must be born between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008.
• NDA 2: Candidates (both male and female) must be born between January 2, 2005, and January 1, 2008.

Educational Qualification

• Army Wing (NDA):
  • Must have passed Class 12/HSC or an equivalent exam from a recognized board or university.
• Air Force, Navy & Naval Academy (NDA):
  • Must have passed Class 12/HSC with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board.

Eligibility Criteria: Sex and Marital Status

• Both male and female candidates must be single during the selection process and until the program is completed.
• An applicant will not be chosen if they marry before completing training.
• If a candidate marries while undergoing training, they will be fired and held accountable for the government’s entire training expense.

Eligibility Criteria for Women: Height & Weight 

Age (yrs)	Minimum weight for all ages	Age: 17 to 20 yrs	Age: 20 +01 Day-30 yrs	Age :30 + 01 Day- 40 yrs	Age: Above 40 yrs
Height (cm)	Weight (Kg)	Weight (Kg)	Weight (Kg)	Weight (Kg)	Weight (Kg)
140	35.3	43.1	45.1	47.0	49.0
141	35.8	43.7	45.7	47.7	49.7
142	36.3	44.4	46.4	48.4	50.4
143	36.8	45.0	47.0	49.1	51.1
144	37.3	45.6	47.7	49.8	51.8
145	37.8	46.3	48.4	50.5	52.6
146	38.4	46.9	49.0	51.2	53.3
147	38.9	47.5	49.7	51.9	54.0
148	39.4	48.2	50.4	52.6	54.8
149	40.0	48.8	51.1	53.3	55.5
150	40.5	49.5	51.8	54.0	56.3
151	41.0	50.2	52.4	54.7	57.0
152	41.6	50.8	53.1	55.4	57.8
153	42.l	51.5	53.8	56.2	58.5
154	42.7	52.2	54.5	56.9	59.3
155	43.2	52.9	55.3	57.7	60.l
156	43.8	53.5	56.0	58.4	60.8
157	44.4	54.2	56.7	59.2	61.6
158	44.9	54.9	57.4	59.9	62.4
159	45.5	55.6	58.1	60.7	63.2
160	46.l	56.3	58.9	61.4	64.0
161	46.7	57.0	59.6	62.2	64.8
162	47.2	57.7	60.4	63.0	65.6
163	47.8	58.5	61.1	63.8	66.4

Eligibility Criteria for Men: Height & Weight

Age (yrs)	Minimum weight for all ages	Age: 17 to 20 yrs	Age: 20 +01 Day-30 yrs	Age :30 + 01 Day- 40 yrs	Age: Above 40 yrs
Height (cm)	Weight (Kg)	Weight (Kg)	Weight (Kg)	Weight (Kg)	Weight (Kg)
140	35.3	43.1	45.1	47.0	49.0
141	35.8	43.7	45.7	47.7	49.7
142	36.3	44.4	46.4	48.4	50.4
143	36.8	45.0	47.0	49.1	51.1
144	37.3	45.6	47.7	49.8	51.8
145	37.8	46.3	48.4	50.5	52.6
146	38.4	46.9	49.0	51.2	53.3
147	38.9	47.5	49.7	51.9	54.0
148	39.4	48.2	50.4	52.6	54.8
149	40.0	48.8	51.1	53.3	55.5
150	40.5	49.5	51.8	54.0	56.3
151	41.0	50.2	52.4	54.7	57.0
152	41.6	50.8	53.1	55.4	57.8
153	42.l	51.5	53.8	56.2	58.5
154	42.7	52.2	54.5	56.9	59.3
155	43.2	52.9	55.3	57.7	60.l
156	43.8	53.5	56.0	58.4	60.8
157	44.4	54.2	56.7	59.2	61.6
158	44.9	54.9	57.4	59.9	62.4
159	45.5	55.6	58.1	60.7	63.2
160	46.l	56.3	58.9	61.4	64.0
161	46.7	57.0	59.6	62.2	64.8
162	47.2	57.7	60.4	63.0	65.6
163	47.8	58.5	61.1	63.8	66.4

Height Relaxation for Men

Category	Min Height for Male
Tribals from Ladakh	155 cm
Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy Islands	155 cm
Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Uttarakhand	152 cm
Bhutan, Sikkim & North East Region	152 cm

Height Relaxation for Women

Category	Min Height for Female
Tribals from Ladakh	150 cm
Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy Islands	150 cm
Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Uttarakhand	147 cm
Bhutan, Sikkim & North East Region	147 cm

NDA Application Form 2025

The NDA 1 application form 2025 was released on December 11, 2024, with the last date for submission on January 1, 2025. The NDA 2 application form will be available from May 28, 2025, and can be submitted until June 17, 2025.

Steps to fill NDA 2025 application form:

• Visit the official UPSC website
• Register online by completing Part I
• Login using the registration number to fill Part II
• Complete Part II with all necessary details
• Pay the application fee
• Take a printout of the application

NDA 2025 Application Fee Details

Candidates applying for the NDA 2025 exam must pay an application fee of ₹100, except for SC/ST candidates, female candidates, and Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs, who are exempted from payment. The fee can be paid through multiple online and offline methods.

Payment Methods

• Online: Debit/Credit Card (Visa/Master/RuPay), UPI, or Internet Banking.
• Offline: Cash deposit at any SBI branch using a system-generated Pay-in-Slip (available until December 30, 2024).

Important Notes

• Payments made through any other mode will not be accepted.
• Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be used for any other exam.
• Candidates whose payment details are not received by the bank will have their applications rejected but can provide proof within 10 days for reconsideration.
• OBC candidates are not exempted and must pay the full fee.
• Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs studying in Military Schools/Sainik Schools can claim a fee exemption by providing a certificate from their school principal at the SSB interview.

Application Fee Structure

Category	Fee	Payment Modes
General/OBC Candidates	₹100	SBI Branch (Cash), Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking
SC/ST/Female Candidates	Exempted	Not applicable
Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs (if studying in Military/Sainik Schools)	Exempted	Requires certificate verification at SSB Interview

Documents Required for Filling out the Application Form

All candidates must ensure that they attach all of the following documents when filling out the NDA application form 2025:

• Class 10th Mark sheet
• Class 10+2 Mark sheet
• Photograph in passport size
• Signature of the candidate
• Certificate of Nationality
• Address verification
• Certificate of Caste
• Phone number
• Aadhar card
• Email ID

NDA 2025 Application Withdrawal

The Commission will provide a withdrawal option to candidates who do not wish to take the Examination. Candidates must provide the details of the registered application with the registration ID that was finally completed and submitted. There is no way to withdraw any incomplete applications.

If candidates wish to withdraw because they do not wish to take the exam, they must follow the steps outlined below:

1. Visit the official website of the NDA at upsconline.nic.in.
2. To withdraw the application form, click on the application.
3. An OTP will be sent to the applicant’s registered email and mobile phone numbers.
4. After validating the OTP, the request for application withdrawal will be processed.

NDA Exam Admit Card 2025

NDA 1 Admit card to be released. To appear for the written test, candidates should possess a valid admit card. Candidates cannot sit in the examination hall without an admit card. The conducting body has the Admit Card on the official website three weeks before the exam. Candidates can access their Admit Card by entering their Registration ID or Roll Number, which was generated during registration. The following details are mentioned on the admit card:

Student’s Name	Roll Number	Exam Centre
NDA Exam Date	Timing	Photo & Signature

If candidates face any problems downloading the e-admit card for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I) and (II), please get in touch with usnda-upsc@nic.in.

How to Download Admit Card 2025?

To download, follow the steps given below:

• Go to the official website of UPSC.
• Click on the ”Admit Card” section or direct link in ”What’s New.” 
• Enter the registration/ roll number with the password and captcha code.
• Click on submit. The admit card can be seen on the screen.
• Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference.

NDA 2025 Examination Centers

The NDA 2025 exam will be conducted at various centers across India. Below is the complete list of cities where the examination will be held.

State/UT	Exam Centers
Andhra Pradesh	Anantapur, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar
Assam	Dispur, Jorhat
Bihar	Gaya, Patna
Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur, Raipur
Delhi	Delhi
Goa	Panaji
Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot
Haryana	Faridabad, Gurgaon
Himachal Pradesh	Dharamshala, Mandi, Shimla
Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu, Kargil, Leh, Srinagar
Jharkhand	Ranchi
Karnataka	Bengaluru, Dharwad, Mysuru
Kerala	Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur
Maharashtra	Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Mumbai, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Thane
Manipur	Imphal
Meghalaya	Shillong
Mizoram	Aizawl
Nagaland	Kohima
Odisha	Cuttack, Sambalpur
Puducherry	Puducherry
Punjab	Ludhiana
Rajasthan	Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur
Sikkim	Gangtok
Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Vellore
Telangana	Hyderabad, Hanumakonda (Warangal Urban)
Tripura	Agartala
Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Varanasi
Uttarakhand	Almora, Dehradun, Haldwani, Srinagar
West Bengal	Kolkata, Siliguri

NDA Exam Pattern 2025

The NDA 2025 selection process consists of a written exam followed by an SSB interview. The written exam includes two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT), with a total of 900 marks. Candidates must score at least 25% in each section to qualify for the next stage.

The SSB Interview is conducted in two stages:

• Stage 1: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT).
• Stage 2: Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference.

The SSB interview also carries 900 marks, making the total score 1800 marks.

Exam Name	Duration	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
Mathematics	2.5 hours	120	300
General Ability Test (GAT)	2.5 hours	150 (50 English + 100 GK)	600 (200 for English + 400 for GK)
SSB Interview	Varies	–	900
Total Marks	–	–	1800

SSB Interview Pattern

Day 1	Screening Test	Verbal and non-verbal tests PPDT
Day 2	Psychological Test	Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Word Association Test (WAT) Situation Reaction Test (SRT) Self-Description Test (SD)
Day 3 and Day 4	Group Testing Officers’ Tasks	GD (Group Discussion) GPE (Group Planning Exercise) PGT (Progressive Group Tasks) HGT (Half Group Tasks) Individual Obstacles Command Task Snake race/Group Obstacle Race Individual lecture FGT (Final Group Task)
Day 5	Conference	—

NDA Salary 2025

During the National Defense Academy coaching period, the aspirants can get a certain amount of remuneration. The Joint Training Team welcomes cadets to the JTT. The advantages of pay and allowances begin during the training period when cadets are in IMA.

Following the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, there have been changes in the pay scale and other aspects of salary for Indian Army officers. Candidates chosen through the exam will be paid a stipend of INR. 56100/- per month (at pay matrix level 10) for the first three years of training. Following successful training, the officer’s pay in the pay matrix will be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10. For more knowledge, check the following table:

NDA Rank	Rank Pay (in Rupees)
Lieutenant	56,100/-to 1,77, 500/-
Captain	61,300/-to 1,93,900/-
Major	69,400/- to 2,07,200/-
Lieutenant Colonel	1,21,200/- to 2,12,400/-
Colonel	1,30,600/- to 2,15,900/-
Brigadier	1,39,600/- to 2,17,600/-
Major General	1,44,200/- to 2,18,200/-
Lt. General HAG Scale	1, 82, 200/- to 2,24,100/-
HAG+ Scale	2,05,400/- to 2,24,400/-
VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lt Gen (NFSG)	2,25,000/- (fixed)
COAS	2,50,000/- (fixed)

Along with Salary, the aspirants can get the below-mentioned allowances: Uniform Allowance, consistent with the designation, extremely active field area allowance, Compensatory Modified Field area allowances, Dearness allowances, Transport allowances, Compensatory field area, etc.

Allowances for Flying

Army Aviators (Pilots) in the Army Aviation Corps are entitled to a monthly flying allowance of Rs.25 000/-.

Education Allowance for Children (CEA)

A monthly allowance of Rs.2250/- is provided for the two oldest children still alive. Children from Nursery to Class 12 are eligible for the Children’s Education Allowance.

Subsidy for Hostels

The two oldest children alive receive a monthly allowance of Rs.6750/- each. From Nursery to Class 12, assistance is available.

NDA Exam Syllabus 2025

The NDA written examination consists of Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT). Prospective applicants for NDA 2025 should start their preparation for the written exam by studying the comprehensive NDA Syllabus 2025 outlined in this article.

Mathematics Syllabus

Here are all the necessary topics in the NDA syllabus for Paper 1, i.e. Mathematics:

Topics	Topic includes
Algebra	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. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, General and particular solution of a differential equations, solution of first order and first-degree differential equations of various types, Application in problems of growth and decay.
Trigonometry	Concept of a real-valued function–domain, range, and graph of a function, Composite functions, Notion of limit, Standard limits. Continuity of functions, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of a function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative, Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of functions, a derivative of a function with respect to another function, and derivative of a composite function. Second-order derivatives, Increasing and decreasing functions, Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima.
Differential Calculus	Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system, Distance formula, Equation of a line in various forms, Angle between two lines, Distance of a point from a line, Equation of a circle in standard, Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic, Point in a three-dimensional space, distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios, Equation two points, Direction Cosines and direction ratios, Equation of a plane and a line in various forms, Angle between two lines and angle between two planes, Equation of a sphere.
Vector Algebra	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 plan regions bounded by curves. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, General and particular solution of a differential equations, solution of first order and first-degree differential equations of various types, Application in problems of growth and decay.
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.
Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions	Statistics: Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution, Graphical representation—Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon, Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median, and mode, Variance and standard deviation—determination and comparison, Correlation and regression. Probability: Random experiment, outcomes and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary and composite events. Definition of probability—classical and statistical, Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems, Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems, Random variable as function on a sample space, Binomial distribution.
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. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, General and particular solution of a differential equations, solution of first order and first-degree differential equations of various types, Application in problems of growth and decay.
Statistics and Probability	Statistics: Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution, Graphical representation—Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon, Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median, and mode, Variance and standard deviation—determination and comparison, Correlation and regression. Probability: Random experiment, outcomes, and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary, and composite events. Definition of probability—classical and statistical, Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems, Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems, Random variable as function on a sample space, Binomial distribution.

General Ability Test Syllabus

Paper 2 in NDA checks a candidate’s Basic awareness and English proficiency. This section is divided into two parts, English and General knowledge.

Part A: English Syllabus

The English examination paper will evaluate the candidate’s comprehension of the language. The curriculum encompasses different elements, as mentioned.

•         Grammar and usage
•         Comprehension and cohesion
•         Spotting of errors
•         Para Jumbling
•         Fill in the blanks
•         Synonyms and antonyms
•         Vocabulary
•         Cloze test
•         Sentence correction and improvement
•         Idioms and proverbs
•         Completion of Sentence and Para

Part B: General knowledge

The question paper on General knowledge will cover current affairs, questions from Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography, and Current Events. The NDA Syllabus for every topic is given below. The paper aims to check knowledge and understanding of the subject.

Physics:

States of Matter and its properties, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes, Pressure Barometer.	General Principles of Working of Simple Pendulums, Pulleys, Siphons, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass, Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses
Motion and Laws of Motion, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces, Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, and Gravitation.	Magnet and its properties, Natural and Artificial Magnets, Earth as a Magnet
Work Energy and Power, elementary ideas of work	Modes of Transfer of Heat and its effect, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Modes of Transference of Heat.
Modes of Transfer of Heat and its effect, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Modes of transference of Heat.	General Principles of Working of Simple Pendulums, Pulleys, Siphons, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass, Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses

Chemistry:

Physical and Chemical Changes	Preparation and Properties of Oxygen, Hydrogen, etc., with Oxidation and Reduction
Air and water (Properties)	Carbon and its forms
Formulae and simple Chemical Equations	Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency
Laws of Chemical Combination	Atom and its structure (details)
Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures	Fertilizers- Natural and Artificial
Acids, Bases, and Salts	Use of materials for the preparation of different chemicals like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun-23 Powder

General Science:

Basic Unit of Life: Cell	Growth and Reproduction in Plants and animals
Proto plasms and Tissues	Constituents of food
Living and Non-Living Things	Human Body and Life processes
Epidemics: causes and preventions	Food and Balanced Diet
Solar System- Meteors and Comets, Eclipses.	Achievement of Eminent Scientists

History:

Indian History: Culture and Civilization	Constitution and Administration of India
Nationalism in India	Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism, and Communism
Five-Year Plans of India	Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery
French, Russian, and Industrial Revolution	Five-Year Plans of India
Democracy of India	The teaching of Mahatma Gandhi
Freedom Movement in Indianda exam date 2024	Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and community development.
Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State	Impact of Science and Technology on Society.

Geography: 

Candidates should prepare these topics thoroughly for the Geography section:

Earth and its Origin and Movement (Latitudes and Longitudes)	Tides and Oceanic Currents
Rocks and their classification	The atmosphere and Atmospheric Pressure
Types of Climate	Regional Geography of India
Agricultural and Industries	Transportation and Trading routes of India
Imports and Exports of India	Concept of time, International Date Line.
Movements of Earth and their effects, Origin of Earth	Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation;
Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes	Transportation and Trading routes in India

Syllabus: Current Affairs 

Candidates should read newspapers and magazines with information about the latest events in the country and the outside world.

Important and Recent Events in India	Current and Important World Events
Influential Indian or Non-Indian Personalities related to Cultural Activities and Sports	–

NDA Recruitment 2025:

Here’s an overview of the NDA Selection Process 2025-

• Written Examination
• SSB Interview
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination
• Final Merit List

Preparation Tips

• Understand the syllabus thoroughly.
• Focus on NCERT books for basic concepts.
• Practice solving previous years’ question papers.
• Improve your speed and accuracy in Mathematics.
• Enhance your General Knowledge, especially in current affairs.
• Develop good reading habits for English comprehension.
• Practice writing essays and comprehension passages.
• Prepare for physical fitness tests alongside academic preparation.
• Take mock tests regularly.
• Manage your time effectively during preparation and exams.

NDA 2025 Books Recommendation

Mathematics:

• NCERT Textbooks (Class 11th and 12th)
• “Pathfinder for NDA & NA Entrance Examination” by Arihant Experts
• “Mathematics for NDA” by R.S. Aggarwal

General Ability Test:

• NCERT books for Social Sciences and Science (Class 6th to 10th)
• “NDA/NA Entrance Exam Guide” by Disha Experts
• “General Knowledge 2024” by Manohar Pandey

English:

• “Word Power Made Easy” by Norman Lewis
• “Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition”

Current Affairs:

• “Manorama Yearbook”
• Read newspapers and magazines regularly

General Studies:

• “Lucent’s General Knowledge” by Dr. Binay Karna
• “Certificate Physical and Human Geography” by G.C. Leong

Exam Results

• Candidates are urged to keep monitoring the official website for updates on the result announcement.
• NDA 2 Results are going to be announced in the Third week of September.
• Within 20 days following the announcement of the results, the selected candidates must visit the respective websites to indicate their willingness to proceed to the next round of selection, the SSB interview.
• Within 40 days, the SSB results, including the medical result and final merit list, are announced.

How to Check NDA Results?

The procedure for checking the Results is outlined below:

• Go to the UPSC’s official website.
• Search for the NDA exam result in the homepage search box and click on it.
• Enter your roll number and the captcha image code on the next screen, then click submit.
• The result will appear, and you can print it or save a soft copy.

NDA Exam Cutoff: Previous Year

The table below shows the NDA cut-offs for previous years. It may give you a good idea of how the trend has been over the last four years.

Year	Written Test Marks (Out of 900 marks)	Final Exam Marks (Out of 1800 marks)
NDA (I) 2023	301	664
NDA (I) 2022	360	720
NDA (II) 2021	355	726
NDA (I) 2021	343	709
NDA (I) 2020	355	723
NDA (II) 2019	346	709
NDA (I) 2019	342	704
NDA (II) 2018	325	688
NDA (I) 2018	338	705

A candidate would be considered unsuccessful if he or she passes the cutoff but does not receive at least 25% in each of the separate papers. So, one must receive at least 25% of the total marks on each paper of the written exam to advance to the interview session.

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