NDA Answer Key 2024 OUT: Download NDA 2 Answer Key for Set A, B, C, and D

Exam On - 13 Apr '25

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 18:39 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

NDA answer key 2025 will be released separately for Maths and GAT soon after the exam is over. The answer key will be made available for all sets of test booklets-A,B, C, D. The answer key will be released unofficially by coaching institutes in PDF form. The examination authority will release NDA answer key 2025 after the completion of the exam. NDA question papers 2025 will be released along with the answer key. Checking the NDA answer key, candidates can calculate the probable score of the exam. NDA exam is conducted to select candidates for admission to National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy Courses. Read below for more details on NDA answer key 2025.

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Q: How to Download NDA answer key?

NDA answer key is released online by UPSC separately for Maths and GAT. Candidates can download the answer keys for all Sets of test booklets such as A, B, C and D. The steps to download NDA answer key are given below: Visit the official website of UPSC From the 'Examination' tab on the home page, candidates need to go to the 'Answer Keys' tab Click the NDA answer key' links Clicking the links, the answer keys for different subjects appears on the screen Download the answer key and save the file.

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Q: Is NDA exam tough to crack?

NDA exam is known to be highly challenging and competitive exam. The exam tests the knowledge and aptitude of candidates in subjects such as Mathematics, General Ability and English . However, with proper preparation and practice, it is possible to crack the exam. It is important to note that success in the NDA exam also depends on factors such as dedication, focus, and time management.

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Q: Is NDA exam conducted online or offline?

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.

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Q: What are the benefits of NDA answer key?

NDA answer key is released separately for Maths and GAT within few hours after the exam is conducted. The answer key is released online and candidates can use it to compare the responses marked in the exam. The benefits of NDA answer key are given below: NDA answer keys are used to compare the responses marked in the exam Comparing the answers with the NDA answer key, candidates will be able to calculate the probable score The probable score help candidates to know their chances of selection for the further rounds.

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How to Download the Official NDA Answer Key 2025?
NDA Dates
NDA Exam Pattern 2025
How to Challenge NDA Question Papers?
NDA Answer Key 2025 FAQs

How to Download the Official NDA Answer Key 2025?

The steps to download the official answer keys of NDA are given below:

Click the subject-wise links of answer keys provided on this page
The answer key page opens in PDF form
Download the answer key and save it for further reference

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NDA syllabus

NDA result

How to Calculate Scores Using NDA Answer Key?

After downloading NDA answer key, candidates should compare their responses marked in the exam. Using the answer key, candidates are able to calculate the estimated score. To calculate the score, candidates need to follow the marking scheme prescribed by the examination authority. The marking scheme of NDA is given below:

Mathematics: The total marks allotted to this section are 300 as per NDA exam pattern. For the correct answer, candidates get 2.5 marks. For any wrong answer, 0.88 marks are deducted.

GAT: This section carries 400 marks. Candidates for the correct answers are awarded four marks. For the incorrect answers, 1.3 marks are deducted.

NDA Answer Key 2025 by Coaching Institutes

NDA answer key is released online by coaching various institutes. Candidates can download NDA answer key PDFs for A, B, C, D sets as per their test booklet number. Candidates can also download NDA question papers along with the answer key. NDA answer key helps candidates calculate the probable scores by comparing the answers. The probable score can be calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. By knowing the probable score candidates can check their chances of selection for the next round of the selection process. UPSC releases the official answer keys of NDA after the completion of the recruitment process. Till then, candidates can use NDA answer keys released by the coaching institutes to compare their responses marked in the exam. The examination authority publishes separate answer keys for all sets. The previous year's NDA answer key released by coaching institutes is given below.

NDA 2 Answer Key 2024

NDA 2 Maths Answer Key 2024 by Major Khalshi

NDA 2 Maths Answer Key 2024 by Major Kalshi
NDA 2 Answer Key 2024 for Set A, B, C, D	Download Here

NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2024 by Major Khalshi

NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2024 by Major Kalshi
NDA 2 Answer Key 2024 for Set A, B, C, D	Download Here

Also Read: NDA 2 Answer Key 2024 by Major Khalshi Classes

NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2024 by Cavalier

NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2024 by Cavaliar
NDA 2 Answer Key 2024 2024 Set A	Download Here

NDA 2 Maths Answer Key 2024 by Cavalier

NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2024 Cavalier
NDA 2 Maths Answer Key 2024	Download Here

NDA 1 Answer Key 2024

The answer key of NDA 1 2024 exam was released on April 21, 2024. Candidates can download the NDA 1 answer keys for all sets of test booklets for Maths and GAT. The links to download the NDA answer key 2024 are provided below.

NDA 1 Maths Answer Key 2024

NDA 1 Maths Answer Key 2024 by Major Kalshi
NDA 1 Answer Key 2024 Set A	Download Here

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Q: What is NDA Maths Answer Key?

NDA Maths question paper comprises questions from questions from Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension, and Statistics and Probability. NDA 2 Maths question paper carries 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Total marks allotted to the Maths paper are 300.

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Q: Is NDA exam tough to crack?

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Q: What is NDA GAT answer key?

NDA GAT paper carries questions from English, General Knowledge, General Science, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc. NDA 2 2023 GAT answer key comprises the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. Total marks allotted this paper are 600.

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NDA Dates

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
26 Sep '23	NDA 2 Result 2023

NDA Exam Pattern 2025

NDA exam pattern is divided into written exam and SSB Interview. The exam paper of NDA written exam is divided into two parts, GAT and Mathematics. All the questions in the exam will be objective type. There will be a total of 150 questions in GAT while the Mathematics part will carry a total of 120 questions. Each section of the exam will be held for 2 ½ hours. The GAT section will be for 600 marks while the Mathematics section will carry 300 marks.

The GAT section is divided into two parts. Part A comprises English while Part B consists of General Knowledge. The 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. This stage carries 900 marks.

The structure of NDA exam pattern is given below.

Papers	Subject	Maximum marks	Duration
Paper 1	Mathematics	300	2 ½
Paper 2	GAT	600	2 ½
Total		900	5 hours

Also Read: NDA Exam Analysis 2024

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Q: 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

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Q: How many questions are asked in NDA exam?

GAT paper of NDA comprises a total of 150 questions. The GAT section is divided into two parts. Part A comprises English while Part B consists of General Knowledge. The number of questions in the Maths section of NDA exam is 120. Questions in the Maths section are asked from Algebra Calculus, Matrices and Determinants Integral Calculus and Differential Equations Trigonometry Vector Algebra Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability. NDA question papers are framed in both English and Hindi by the examination authority.

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Q: What is NDA marking scheme?

NDA marking scheme is prescribed by UPSC. The marking scheme highlights the marks awarded for correct answers and marks deducted for wrong answers. In Maths 2.5 marks are awarded for correct answers and 0.83 marks are deducted for wrong answers. In GAT four marks are awarded for correct answers and 1.33 marks are deducted for the wrong answers. The score of the written exam is calculated out of 900 marks. The examination authority calculates the scores of candidates based on the marking scheme. The structure of NDA marking scheme is given below.

Sections	Marks for correct answer	NDA Negative Marking
GAT	4	1.33
Mathematics	2.5	0.83

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Q: Is NDA exam conducted online or offline?

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How to Challenge NDA Question Papers?

Candidates having any doubts with regard to the question papers can raise objections. The process to challenge the question paper is explained below:

Candidates can raise objections through Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep)
Objections against the NDA answer key can be raised within seven days
Candidates need to enter certain details like roll number, date of birth, and random image while raising the objections

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Q: What are the passing marks in NDA?

Candidates are required to score a minimum of around 25 per cent marks in each subject to clear the NDA written exam. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Besides the subject-wise cut off marks, the examination authority also decides overall cut off marks for different defence services. Candidates are required to secure both section-wise and overall cut off marks. To be in the final merit list, candidates are required to secure separate qualifying marks in the written exam and SSB interview.

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Q: How to challenge NDA question paper?

Candidates can raise objections against the question papers through QPRep portal. The process to raise objections against the question paper is given below: Visit the official website of UPSC Go to the tab 'Representation on Question Papers' Click the link 'National Defence Academy and Naval Academy examination' Enter roll number, date of birth, and verification code to login Submit your representations to UPSC against the question papers.

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Q: How many questions are asked in NDA exam?

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NDA Answer Key 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below NDA answer key 2025 PDF.

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Q: What is NDA syllabus?

NDA syllabus is prescribed by the examination authority so that candidates can know what they need to prepare for the exam. The standard of NDA syllabus is of Class 10, 11 and 12 levels. NDA syllabus is divided into two parts-Maths and GAT. NDA Maths syllabus carries questions from Algebra Calculus, Matrices and Determinants Integral Calculus and Differential Equations Trigonometry Vector Algebra Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability.. NDA GAT syllabus carries questions from topics such as Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics Chemistry Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

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