- 03 Sep
UPSC National Defence Academy Examination(NDA)
This is a national level exam conducted twice a year: NDA I and NDA II to help candidates make a career in Defence services. National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Examination will be a two-step process where candidates first need to take the exam and then qualify the personality test or interview conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB). The UPSC is solely responsible for issuing guidelines for selection and the final conduct of the entrance examination.
NDA Exam Overview
Exam name |
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission |
Level of Exam |
National |
Exam category |
After Class 12 |
Frequency |
Twice a year |
Test cities |
41 |
Exam helpdesk |
011-23385271/011-23381125/011- 23098543Â |
Official website |
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NDA 2021 Exam HighlightsÂ
The details regarding NDA exam are summarised below.
Exam name |
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
Conducted by |
UPSCÂ |
Exam level |
National |
Total vacancies |
400 |
Exam category |
After Class 12 |
Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
Exam stages |
Written Test and SSB Interview |
Exam mode |
Offline |
Exam duration |
Five hours (Mathematics: 2 ½ hours, General Ability Test (GAT): 2 ½ hours) |
Exam syllabus |
Mathematics: Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Differential Calculus, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability GAT: English, General Knowledge, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Geography, Current Events, etc. |
Exam pattern |
GAT: 150 objective-type questions Mathematics: 120 objective-type questions |
Language |
English and Hindi |
Exam purpose |
For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC)Â |
Test cities |
NDA I: 41 NDA II: 75 |
Exam helpdesk |
011-23385271/011-23381125/011- 23098543Â |
Official website |
upsc.gov.in |
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NDA Vacancies 2021
Academy |
NDA (I) & (II) Vacancies 2021 |
NDAÂ |
370 Army: 208 Navy: 42
Air Force: 120 |
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)Â |
30 |
Total |
400 |
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NDA 2 2021 Exam Important Dates
NDA 2 2021 Exam Events |
Important Dates |
NDA 2 2021 Notification Release Date |
09th June 2021 |
NDA 2 2021 Apply Online Start Date |
09th June 2021 |
Last Date of Registration |
29th June 2021 |
NDA 2 Application Withdraw |
06th to 12th July 2021 |
NDA 2 2021 Apply Online Start Date for Girls |
24th September 2021 |
Last Date of Registration |
08th October 2021 |
NDA 2 Admit Card release date |
22nd October 2021 |
NDA 2 Exam Date 2021 |
14th November 2021 (revised) |
NDA Result 2021 |
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NDA Eligibility Criteria 2021
Candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for the exam:
Age limit: For NDA 1 exam, both male and female candidates must have born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2005. For NDA 2 exam, both male and female candidates must have born not earlier than January 2, 2003, and not later than January 1, 2006.Â
Educational qualification: The educational qualification is different for different academies. Candidates can check the educational qualification prescribed for different academies below.
Army Wing of National Defence Academy |
Passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent from a recognised board or university. |
Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy |
Passed Class 12/HSC with Physics and Mathematics |
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NDA 2 Exam Pattern 2021
Subject |
Code |
Duration |
Maximum Marks |
Mathematics |
01 |
2½ Hours |
300 |
General Ability Test                                               02 |
2½ Hours |
600 |
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Total |
 |
900 |
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SSB Test/Interview: |
 |
900 |
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NDA 2 Syllabus 2021
The syllabus of the NDA exam 2021 is shown below:
Paper |
Topics |
Paper I: Mathematics - 300 Marks |
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Paper-II: General Mental Ability - 600 Marks |
1. Physics 4. History Freedom Movement 5. Geography 6. Current Events |
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NDA Cut Off Marks
Paper |
Written Exam |
Final Exam |
NDA & NA (II) 2020 |
355 |
719 |
NDA & NA (I) 2020 |
 355 |
726 |
NDA & NA (II) 2019 |
346 |
709 |
NDA & NA (I) 2019 |
342 |
704 |
NDA & NA (II) 2018 |
325 |
688 |
NDA & NA (I) 2018 |
338 |
705 |
NDA & NA (II) 2017 |
258 |
624 |
NDA & NA (I) 2017 |
342 |
708 |
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NDA Salary 2021: Grade Pay, Perks, & Benefits
Check here the in-hand NDA salary for rank-wise officers in the tabulated form below:
Rank |
Level |
Grade Pay |
Lieutenant |
Level 10 |
₹ 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
Captain |
Level 10 B |
₹ 6,13,00-1,93,900 |
Major |
Level 11 |
₹ 6,94,00 – 2,07,200 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
Level 12A |
₹ 1,21,200 – 2,12400 |
Colonel |
Level 13 |
₹ 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
Brigadier |
Level 13A |
₹ 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
Major General |
Level 14 |
₹ 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
Lieutenant General HAG Scale |
Level 15 |
₹ 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
HAG+Scale |
Level 16 |
₹ 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) |
Level 17 |
₹ 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
COAS |
Level 18 |
₹ 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
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NDA Admit Card 2021
The steps to download the admit card of NDA is given below.
- Visit the official websiteÂ
- Click the admit card link on the home page of UPSCÂ
- Download it either by registration number or roll number
- CDS admit card appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and take its printout
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UPSC NDAÂ Result 2021
UPSC releases National Defence Academy Examination result through online mode on the official website. Candidates who want to download CDS Result PDF from the official website can follow the steps given below:
- – 1st Step: Go to the official website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in.
- – 2nd Step: Click on the tab ‘Examination’.
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NDA Preparation Tips 2021
- Know the syllabus and exam pattern
- Previous Year Papers and Mocks
- Keep the fundamentals clear
- Focus on important topics
- Attempt easier questions firs
- tMake a proper timetable
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