The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam to recruit candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The NDA Exam is conducted twice a year and is considered one of the most prestigious defence entrance exams in India.
What is NDA Exam?
The NDA exam is a national-level entrance test organized by UPSC for candidates who wish to join the Indian Armed Forces. Selected candidates are trained at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune, and the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala.
NDA Exam 2025 Overview
| Name | Details |
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam |
| NDA 1 2025 Notification | Released on 20 December 2024 |
| NDA 1 2025 Exam Date | 21 April 2025 |
| NDA 2 2025 Notification | 15 May 2025 |
| NDA 2 2025 Exam Date | 1 September 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
NDA Exam Pattern 2025
Total Questions: 270
Total Marks: 900
Time Duration: 5 hours (2.5 hrs each for Maths and GAT)
Negative Marking: Yes (â…“ mark deducted for each incorrect answer)
NDA Exam Pattern (Written Exam)
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Mathematics | 120 | 300 | 2.5 Hours |
| 2 | General Ability Test | 150 | 600 | 2.5 Hours |
| Â | Total | 270 | 900 | Â |
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NDA SSB Interview
After being qualified the written exam student called for 5 days interview .
| Interview Stage | Topic | Total Marks |
| Stage 1 | Officer Intelligence RatingPicture Perception & Description Test  | 900 |
| Stage 2 | Test,Interview & Conference |
NDA Exam Syllabus 2025
The NDA syllabus is designed to evaluate a candidate’s understanding of various subjects from the 10+2 level and general awareness. Below is the subject-wise syllabus for the NDA 2025 exam.
NDA Syllabus Subject Wise
| Subject | Topics Covered | Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | Algebra, Trigonometry, Matrices, Determinants, Calculus, Statistics, Probability | 120 | 300 |
| English | Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence Improvement | 50 | 200 |
| General Knowledge | Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, Current Events | 100 | 400 |
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Other Important Links
| NDA 1 & 2 Apply Online 2025: | https://upsconline.nic.in  |
| NDA Salary & Training Details: | http://https://upsc.gov.in  |
| NDA Admit Card 2025: Â | Â http://https://upsc.gov.in |
| NDA Official Notification 2025 PDF: | Â http://https://upsc.gov.in |
| NDA Cut Off & Previous Year Papers: | http://https://upsc.gov.in |
| Download NDA Result 2025: | https://upsc.gov.in |
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