Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
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.Â
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Q: Â 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.
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â 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.
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.Â
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â Is it compulsory to take the colour print of an NDA admit card to the exam center?
Q: Â 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)
Q: Â How many weeks before the exam will the NDA admit card be released?
NDA admit card is released three weeks before the exam. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website of UPSC. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter either registration number or roll number. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam.
NDA Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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Centre code (if any) |
Snapshot of NDA Admit CardÂ
Q: Â 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
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â Do I need to carry a printed copy of the NDA admit card at the exam centre?
Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their NDA admit cards to the exam centre. NDA admit card is released online on the official website of UPSC. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. Candidates need to carry one photo-identity along with admit card to the exam centre.
Q: Â In how many cities NDA exam will be conducted?
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 formÂ
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NDA Exam Day Guidelines
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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 resultÂ
- 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 verificationÂ
- 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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Q: Â 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.
Q: Â 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?
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â In my NDA admit card, my dad's name spelling is wrong. What can I do?
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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Q: Â In how many cities NDA exam will be conducted?
Q: Â In which mode NDA exam is conducted?
Q: Â How do you know your NDA exam centres?
Q: Â What do I need to carry to my NDA written exam centre?
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.Â
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Q: Â 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.
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â 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.
NDA Admit Card 2025 FAQs
Candidates can check below NDA admit card FAQs.
Q: Â What is NDA exam pattern?
Q: Â What are the exam day guidelines for NDA exam?
Q: Â How can I correct the Aadhar number in NDA admit? Will there be any problem in writing the exam?
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Following NDA 1 vacancies 2024 for women were announced in 2024.
Academy | Wings | No. of Vacancies |
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NDA | Army | 10 |
Navy | 12 | |
Air Force | (i) Flying-2 (ii) Ground Duties (Tech)-18 (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech)-10 | |
Indian Naval Academy | - | 9 |
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Academy | Wings | No. of Vacancies |
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NDA | Army | 10 |
Navy | 6 | |
Air Force | (i) Flying-2 (ii) Ground Duties (Tech)-2 (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech)-2 | |
Indian Naval Academy | - | 5 |
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No, you are not eligible for NDA 1 2025 because you were born after the required age range:
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