How many times NDA Exam is conducted in a year?
NDA is conducted twice a year by UPSC for armed forces including the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Airforce. 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
UPSC releases the notification of NDA for admission to the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force for Grade A officers. Approx. 400 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 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
The written exam of NDA 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 of NDA will get the call for an SSB interview.
NDA 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 NDA examination.
- The NDA exam is conducted offline.
- The questions will be in Hindi and English in the NDA exam.
- There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for every incorrect answer.
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