What if my NDA admit card is lost?

If NDA admit card is lost, candidates should contact the examination authority. The examination authority will be provide the replacement admit card or advise them how to proceed. It is important to do this as soon as possible, as NDA is an important and highly competitive exam and it is crucial for candidates to be able to take the examination on the scheduled date. Candidates are advised to keep their admit cards safely. Candidates can download their admit cards by entering the required details. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates must retain the printout of their admit cards till the completion of selection process. Candidates need to produce their admit cards of the written exam during SSB interview if called for the same.

My mother's name is written wrong in the NDA admit card. I am not able to get an affidavit and my SSB interview is near. What will happen?

NDA admit card is an important document and it is essential that the information on it is accurate. According to the Indian Army's website, if there is a discrepancy in the name, date of birth or other details in the admit card, candidates are required to submit an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of INR 10. If they are unable to get an affidavit, they may contact the NDA authorities for guidance. It is also important to note that the SSB (Services Selection Board) process is a multi-stage selection process, and it is possible that the discrepancy in your mother's name on the admit card may not lead to your disqualification from the SSB. However, it is good to contact the authorities and follow their instructions to ensure that the discrepancy is resolved.

Where can I get my NDA admit card?

NDA admit card is issued on the official website of UPSC. However, the direct link to download the admit card is provided on this page. Candidates can access their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. NDA admit card carries personal details, exam details, and exam centre details. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo identity proof to the exam centre. The admit card is an important document as it carries all important details related to the exam. Without the admit card, candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. In case of any discrepanies in the admit card, candidates can get it corrected from the examination authority.

In my NDA admit card, my dad's name spelling is wrong. What can I do?

In case the father's name is wrong in NDA admit card, candidates can get it corrected from the examination authority. UPSC will be able to provide the corrected copy of the admit card or it might provide solution to the problem faced by candidates. NDA admit card is an important document as it serves as a entry ticket to the exam hall. Candidates must ensure that all the details mentioned in the admit card are correct. At the exam centre, the officials compare the details in the admit card with the photo-identity proof. In case they find any discrepancies in the details, candidates are not allowed to appear in the exam.

Is the NDA exam MCQ type?

According to the NDA Exam Pattern, the NDA Exam will be conducted in offline mode, and all questions will be MCQ type. The exam is given in both English and Hindi. The question paper will consist of two sections: Mathematics and GAT. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview. The SSB Interview carries 900 marks.

How many times can a candidate appear for the NDA exam, and what is the minimum qualifying marks required to pass?

NDA exam is conducted twice a year by UPSC. Candidates can appear for both the sessions of NDA exam. NDA 1 exam is conducted for admission to the courses commencing in January. NDA 2 exam is conducted for admission to the courses commencing in July. To qualify each section of the NDA exam, candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each subject. NDA exam is conducted to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Fotce wings of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy.

What type of questions are asked in NDA exam?

NDA exam is conducted twice a year and comprises written exam and SSB interview. NDA written examination is divided into two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Both papers feature objective-type questions, totaling 270 questions in the entire exam. Specifically, the Mathematics paper comprises 120 questions, while the GAT paper contains 150 questions. The total marks allocated for the NDA exam is 900 marks. The difficulty level of the NDA exam is usually moderate. Candidates can crack the exam with good preparation.

What questions are asked in NDA exam?

Questions in NDA exam are asked from the below-mentioned topics: Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability. GAT: The GAT syllabus of NDA is divided into two parts. Part A comprises questions from English, while Part B carries questions from General Knowledge. Questions in English part are asked from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

What is NDA exam pattern?

The written exam of NDA comprises two papers-Mathematics and General Ability Tests (GAT). The Maths paper carries 120 questions and the GAT carries 150 questions. Total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview. SSB Interview is divided into two stages. Candidates qualifying the Stage 1 are called for the Stage 2 exam. Stage 1 of the SSB Interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). Stage 2 comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference

In how many cities NDA exam will be conducted?

NDA exam is conducted across multiple test centres in more than 70 cities. The exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. Candidates are required to appear in both shifts. The details regarding the NDA exam centre are mentioned on the admit card. There is a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted to each of the centres except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur. Allotment of NDA centres is done on the first-apply-firstallot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same is frozen. Applicants who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling, are required to choose a NDA exam centre from the remaining ones. Applicants should apply early so that they get their preferred exam centre.

In which mode NDA exam is conducted?

NDA exam is conducted offline across various cities spread throughout the country. The exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. The Maths paper is held in the morning shift- 10:00 AM-12:30 PM and GAT is held in the afternoon shift from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. Candidates are required to appear in both the shifts. The total marks allotted to the exam are 900. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each paper.

How do you know your NDA exam centres?

UPSC releases the list of test cities along with the notification. Candidates are required to choose one test city as per their preferences while filling the application form. One test city can have multiple exam centres. The details regarding the NDA exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to appear for the exam at the allotted test centre or else their answer scripts are not evaluated. While appearing for the exam, candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the allotted NDA exam centre.

What do I need to carry to my NDA written exam centre?

Candidates need to carry the following documents to the NDA exam centre: NDA Admit Card Aadhaar Card (Original copy) or any other government photo-identity proog Two Black Ball Point pen for marking your responses on the OMR sheet Analogue wrist watch as UPSC do not allow one with a digital display Two photos similar to that on the admit card.

When is the list of NDA exam centres expected to be released?

NDA exam centres are released along with the admit card. The list of test cities is made available along with the notification. Candidates are required to enter their preferences of test citiies while filling the application form. The test centres are allotted to candidates as per the preferences given by them. The test centres are allotted to candidates as per the preferences given by them.

Can I get the NDA admit card through offline mode?

NDA admit card is released online only. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card can be downloaded by logging with registration number or roll number. The steps to download the admit card are given below: Visit the official website On the home page, find ‘E-admit card National Defence Academy Examination, ’ link The login page opens in a new tab Read the instructions carefully before downloading the admit card Agree to the terms and conditions Select any of the options-registration number or roll number If candidates select the registration number option, they need to enter the registration number, date of birth, and random image If candidates select the roll number option, they need to enter the roll number, date of birth, and random image Click the ‘Submit’ button NDA admit card appears on the screen Download the admit card and take its printout

Is NDA admit card necessary for NDA SSB?

NDA admit card is required for SSB Interview. Candidates can download their admit cards for SSB interview after the declaration of the result. Candidates need to login into the website of Indian Army to select their SSB dates, time, venue, etc. After submitting these details, SSB interview call letter is generated. Candidates need to carry their interview call letters along with the required documents to the exam centre. Candidates need to qualify the SSB interview inorder to get selected for the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy courses. The steps to download NDA admit card for SSB interview are given below: Visit the official website of www.joinindianarmy.nic.in Candidates need to register themselves on the website of the Indian Army Candidates need to register with the same email ID as provided while filling the online application form Candidates would then be allotted selection centres and admit cards through the website In case of any queries, candidates should contact the Directorate of Recruiting Candidates qualified for SSB interview need to submit their original certificates of age and educational qualification either to Directorate General of Recruiting, Army HQ, West Block-III, RK Puram Delhi or to Naval Headquarters, DMPR, OI&R Section, C Wing, Sena Bhawan.

In how many cities NDA exam will be conducted?

NDA exam is conducted across multiple test centres in more than 70 cities. The exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. Candidates are required to appear in both shifts. The details regarding the NDA exam centre are mentioned on the admit card. There is a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted to each of the centres except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur. Allotment of NDA centres is done on the first-apply-firstallot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same is frozen. Applicants who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling, are required to choose a NDA exam centre from the remaining ones. Applicants should apply early so that they get their preferred exam centre.

How can I correct the Aadhar number in NDA admit? Will there be any problem in writing the exam?

If there is an error in the Aadhar number on the NDA admit card, they should contact the official authority responsible for conducting the NDA exam as soon as possible to get it corrected. Candidates can find the contact information for the authority on their official website. Having an incorrect Aadhar number on the admit card can potentially cause problems during the exam, as it may cause issues during the verification process. Therefore, it is important to get it corrected before the exam. It is recommended that candidates can contact the exam authority and explain the situation to them. They can provide candidates with the necessary steps to get the Aadhar number corrected on their admit cards. In most cases, candidates need to provide the examination authority with a valid proof of identity and address to verify the correct Aadhar number. The process of correcting the Aadhaar number in the admit card may take time. Therefore, candidates must do that quickly to avoid any last minute hassle.

How to download NDA admit card?

NDA admit card for the written exam is released online by UPSC. The admit card can be downloaded by entering the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. NDA admit card can be downloaded by following the steps given below: 1) Visit the official website of UPSC 2) Click the NDA admit card download link' 3) Candidates can download their admit cards by either logging with registration number or roll number 4) After submitting the details, NDA admit card appears on the screen 5) Download the admit card and take its printout After downloading the admit card, candidates should take printout of it. Candidates need to carry the printout of the admit card to the exam centre.

Is it compulsory to take the colour print of an NDA admit card to the exam center?

No, it is not compulsory to take the colour printout of NDA admit card to the exam centre. According to the official notice, candidates need to bring the printout of the admit along with the (original) Photo Identity Card, whose number is mentioned in the admit card. They need to bring the admit card in each session to secure admission to exam centre. Candidates need to preserve the admit card till the declaration of the final result as it is required for the SSB Interview.

What are the details printed on NDA admit card?

NDA admit card is released online by the Union Public Service Commission. The admit card is released on the official website-upsc.gov.in. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number, date of birth and captcha code. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of the admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. The following details are printed on the admit card: Candidate’s Name Date of birth Roll number Photograph and signature Exam Date Exam time Reporting time Name of exam centre Address of exam centre City Centre code (if any)

The details printed in NDA admit card are not clear. What to do?

Candidates are advised to check the details printed in NDA admit card carefully. In case there are discrepancies in the admit card, candidates must report to the examination authority for correction.

UPSC NDA Admit Card 2025:Download Hall Ticket for NDA 1 & 2 Exams

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Registration: 11 Dec '24 - 31 Dec '24

Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 18:34 IST

NDA Admit Card 2025 will be released online by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The link to download the admit card of NDA 2025 exam will be activated on the official website. However, we will provide the direct link to download the admit card. NDA 2025 admit card can be downloaded by logging with either registration number or roll number. The hard copy of the NDA admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

NDA admit card is an important document without which candidates will not be given entry to the exam hall. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of NDA admit card along with one photo-identity proof and two passport-size photographs to the exam centre. NDA hall ticket 2025 comprises the candidate's name, roll number, date of birth, scanned photograph, scanned signature, exam centre details, etc.

NDA exam dates 2025 have been announced. NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. Read below for more details on NDA admit card 2024.

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Q: When NDA 1 Admit Card 2025 will be released?

NDA1 admit card 2025 will be released in the mid week of March 2024. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website. Candidates can access their admit cards by logging with either registration number or roll number. The admit card comprises candidate's name, roll number, date of birth, address of exam centres, scanned photograph, signature, etc. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards to the exam centre. Along with the admit card, candidates are required to take one photo-identity proof to the exam centre for verification process.

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Q: When NDA 2 admit card 2025 will be released?

NDA 2 admit card 2025 will be released in August 2025 by UPSC. The admit card will be released for all the registered candidates. The link to download the NDA admit card is activated on the official website. However, the direct link to download the admit card is provided on this page. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

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Q: Which authority/body releases NDA admit card?

NDA admit card is released by UPSC. The admit card is released online on the official website. However, the direct link to check the result is provided on this page. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter either registration number or roll number. The hard copy of NDA admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card comprises the details related to the exam.

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Q: Is a hard copy of the NDA admit card sent to candidates by post?

The hard copy of NDA admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need fo download their ad, mit cards online by logging with the required credentials. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards to the exam centre. Without the admit card, candidates are not allowed to enter the exam hall. Alomg with the NDA admit card, candidates need to carry the required photo-identity proof.

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Q: Which is the NDA admit card official website?

NDA admit card official website is Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website three days before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials.

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Table of Contents

How to Download NDA Hall Ticket 2025?
NDA Dates
Important Details to Check on UPSC Admit Card
Error in UPSC NDA Admit Card
NDA Exam Centres 2025
NDA Exam Pattern

How to Download NDA Hall Ticket 2025?

The steps to download the admit card for the upsconline.nic.in NDA exam is explained below:

Visit the official website
On the home page, find ‘E-admit card National Defence Academy Examination,’ link
The login page opens in a new tab
Read the instructions carefully before downloading the admit card
Agree to the terms and conditions
Select any of the options-registration number or roll number
If candidates select the registration number option, they need to enter the registration number, date of birth, and random image
If candidates select the roll number option, they need to enter the roll number, date of birth, and random image
Click the ‘Submit’ button
NDA admit card appears on the screen
Download the admit card and take its printout

Snapshot of NDA 1 Admit Card

NDA SSB Interview

After clearing the written exam by securing NDA cut off, candidates should log into the respective website of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force for downloading the admit card. The SSB Interview is conducted in two stages for testing the Intelligence and Personality of candidates.

NDA Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
11 Dec '24 - 31 Dec '24	NDA 1 Application Form 2025 ONGOING
01 Jan '25 - 07 Jan '25	NDA 1 2025 Application Form
13 Apr '25	NDA 1 2025 exam
28 May '25 - 17 Jun '25	NDA 2 Application Form 2025
14 Sep '25	NDA 2 2025 exam
Dates	Past Exam Dates
01 Sep '24	NDA 2 Exam Date 2024
23 Aug '24 - 01 Sep '24	NDA 2 Admit Card 2024
15 May '24	NDA 2 Notification 2024
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Important Details to Check on UPSC Admit Card

The details in the UPSC NDA admit card is divided into three sections: personal details, exam details, and exam centre details. The details printed under each section are given below.

Personal Details	Exam Details	Exam Centre Details
Candidate’s Name	Exam Date	Name of exam centre
Date of birth	Exam time	Address of exam centre
Roll number	Reporting time	City
Photograph and signature	-	Centre code (if any)

Snapshot of NDA Admit Card

Error in UPSC NDA Admit Card

If any candidate does not receive the NDA admit card one week before the exam or there is an error in the same, they should contact the examination authority immediately. Information regarding the admit card can also be obtained from the facilitation counter either in person or over the phone. Candidates should provide the following details while reporting any issue:

Name and year of the examination
Registration ID (RID)
Roll number (if received)
Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)
Postal address as given in the NDA application form

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NDA Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates can check below the exam day guidelines for NDA exam:

Things to carry along with NDA Admit Card

Candidates should carry any one of the following photo-identity proof along with the admit card:

Required Photo-identity proof

Candidates need to bring Passport/Driving License/Voter ID/Aadhar card/College/School ID card to the exam centre for verification

Passport-SIze Photographs

Candidates are required to carry two passport-sized photographs to the exam centre. The photographs should be the same as the ones uploaded during the registration process

General Instructions for NDA Exam

The entry gate closes 10 minutes before the commencement of the exam. For the morning session, the entry closes at 9.50 am while for the afternoon session, the entry closes at 1.50 pm
Preserve the admit card till the declaration of the final NDA result
Candidates are responsible for the safe custody of their NDA admit cards
Mobile phones, calculators, or any other electronic devices are banned inside the exam centre
Candidates should bring a black point pen for marking the answers
Candidates whose photograph is not clearly printed on NDA admit card should bring photo-identity proof and three passport-sized photographs for each session of the exam with an undertaking
Candidates are advised to visit their NDA exam centre at least one day in advance to avoid any hassle on the day of the exam
Use of normal or simple wrist watches is allowed inside the exam hall. Smartwatches are strictly prohibited
Wearing a mask is mandatory for all candidates
Candidates without a mask will not be allowed entry into the exam centre
Candidates need to remove their masks for verification
Carry a personal bottle of small sanitiser (transparent bottle)
Social distancing, as well as personal hygiene, should be maintained inside the exam centre

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NDA Exam Centres 2025

NDA exam is conducted across various cities spread throughout the country. The list of NDA test cities is given below.

Agartala	Ghaziabad	Panaji (Goa)
Agra	Gorakhpur	Patna
Ajmer	Gurgaon	Port Blair
Ahmedabad	Gwalior	Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Aizawl	Hyderabad	Puducherry
Aligarh	Imphal	Pune
Almora (Uttarakhand)	Indore	Raipur
Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh)	Itanagar	Rajkot
Aurangabad	Jabalpur	Ranchi
Bengaluru	Jaipur	Sambalpur
Bareilly	Jammu	Shillong
Bhopal	Jodhpur	Shimla
Bilaspur	Jorhat	Siligudi
Chandigarh	Kochi	Srinagar
Chennai	Kohima	Srinagar (Uttarakhand)
Coimbatore	Kolkata	Thane
Cuttack	Kozhikode (Calicut)	Thiruvananthapuram
Dehradun	Leh	Tiruchirapalli
Delhi	Lucknow	Tirupati
Dharwad	Ludhiana	Udaipur
Dispur	Madurai	Varanasi
Faridabad	Mumbai	Vellore
Gangtok	Mysore	Vijayawada
Gaya	Nagpur	Vishakhapatnam
Gautam Buddh Nagar	Navi Mumbai	Warangal

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NDA Exam Pattern

NDA exam pattern is such that it comprises written exam and SSB interview. The written exam comprises two papers GAT and Maths. The total marks allotted to the test are 900. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview. The SSB interview carries 900 marks.