NDA Exam Frequency in a Year
NDA is conducted twice a year by UPSC for armed forces including the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Airforce. Earlier, the notification for session 1 of the NDA exam was released on 21 December 2022. On May 17, the Union Public Service Commission released the notification for NDA 2 exam, which is set to happen on 03 September. In the following table, we are sharing a timeline of the NDA Exam.
NDA Important Events | NDA 1 Exam | NDA 2 Exam |
Notification Release | December | May |
Admit Card Release | March | August |
NDA Exam Date | April | September |
Written Result | May | October - December |
NDA Vacancies
Apart from knowing how many times NDA exam is conducted in a year, it is important to have a fair idea about the vacancy. UPSC releases the notification of NDA for admission to the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force for Grade A officers. Approx. 395 vacancies are released by UPSC. In the following table, we have shared previous years’ vacancies in the NDA exam.
NDA Exam | National Defence Academy (NDA) | Indian Naval Academy (NA) | Total Vacancies |
NDA 2 2023 | 370 (including 35 for Females) | 25 (including 07 for female candidates) | 395 |
NDA 1 2023 | 370 (including 19 for Females) | 25 (for Male Candidates only) | 395 |
NDA 2 2022 | 370 (including 19 for Females) | 30 (Male Cadets Only) | 400 |
NDA 1 2022 | 370 (including 19 for Females) | 30 (Male Cadets Only) | 400 |
NDA 1 2021 | 370 | 30 | 400 |
NDA 2 2021 | 370 | 43 | 413 |
NDA 1 2020 | 370 | 48 | 418 |
NDA Exam Pattern
As per the NDA Exam Pattern, the written exam is conducted by UPSC in two shifts in a single day. There are two papers in NDA written exam Mathematics and GAT. Those candidates who clear the written exam will get the call for an SSB interview.
Exam Important Information | Details |
Total Written Papers | 2 (Mathematics & GAT) |
Math Paper | 2.5 Hours |
120 Qns | |
Duration of GAT Paper | 2.5 Hours |
150 Qns | |
Total Marks for Written Exam | 900 (300 for Math & 600 for GAT) |
Total Marks in NDA SSB Interview | 900 |
Total Marks | 1800 |
Note:
- Objective-type questions (MCQs) are asked in the examination.
- The exam is conducted offline.
- The questions will be in Hindi and English in the exam.
- There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for every incorrect answer.
Also, check:
Comments
write a comment