Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
NDA Exam Date 2025: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release NDA 1 notification 2025 on December 11, 2024. NDA 1 application form 2025 will be along with the notification. The application form will be available from December 11 to 31, 2024. NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025.
NDA 2 notification 2025 will be released on May 28, 2025. The application form will be available from May 28 to June 17, 2025. NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. NDA dates highlight the important events pertaining to the exam such as application form, notification, issue of admit card, declaration of result, and answer key. Read below for more details on NDA exam dates 2025.
Q: When NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted?
NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. The official notification for NDA 1 2025 exam along with the application form will be released on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam is December 31, 2024.
Q: How much time is required for NDA Exam Preparation?
The ideal time required for NDA preparation is one year to six months. During the preparation phase, candidates must focus on all subjects and topics relevant to the exam. Candidates must consider solving the NDA question papers. They should also attempt mock tests to increase speed and accuracy. Candidates must be thorough with the exam pattern and syllabus. The tips and tricks to prepare for NDA exam are given below:
- To begin with the preparation, candidates need to understand the syllabus and exam pattern
- Candidates can clear their basic concepts of the topics from the Class 10, 11 and 12 books
- To improve speed and accuracy, candidates can attempt mock tests
- After completing the syllabus, candidates must practice previous years' question papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam
- Candidates must work on improving their weak areas
Q: When NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted?
NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. NDA 2 2025 notification will be released on May 28, 2025. The application form will be available till June 17, 2025. NDA 2 notification 2025 will be released to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses beginning in July 2025.
Q: Is NDA exam conducted every year?
NDA exam is conducted every year twice in a year. The exam is conducted to select candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy courses. The selection process comprises written exam and SSB Interview. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. The SSB interview carries 900 marks.
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 |
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 Events of NDA 2025 Exam
The details regarding NDA events are given below:
NDA Application Form Date 2025
NDA application form is released online on the official website. NDA application form can be filled in two parts: I and II. To submit the application form, candidates need to pay the requisite examination fees of INR 100. The examination fees can be paid both online and offline. Both male and female candidates can apply for NDA exam. The application form is released along with NDA notification. The notification also mentions about the NDA Vacancies. The steps to fill the application form are given below:
- Visit the official website of UPSC
- Register online by filling the Part I of application
- Login with the registration number to fill Part II of the application form
- Fill all the details in Part II application form
- Submit the fees and take printout of the application form
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NDA Admit Card Date 2025
NDA admit card is released three weeks before the exam by UPSC. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website. However, the direct link to download the admit card is provided on this page. Candidates can download their admit cards either by entering registration number or roll number. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. NDA admit card comprises details related to the exam such as candidate's name, roll number, date of birth, password, exam centre details, exam day guidelines, etc. The steps to download NDA admit card are given below:
- Visit the official website of UPSC
- In the 'Whats New' section candidates will find the 'Admit Card' link
- Clicking the link, the login page opens
- In the login page, candidates need to enter the required credentials
- NDA admit card appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and take its printout
NDA Exam
NDA written exam comprises two papers, Mathematics and General Ability Test. The total marks of the written exam are 900. The SSB Interview carries 900 marks. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB Interview. NDA recruitment is conducted to select eligible candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses (INAC). The standard of NDA syllabus of Class 9, 10, 11 & 12 levels. NDA exam pattern for written exam is given below.
Papers | Subject | Maximum marks | Duration |
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Paper 1 |
Mathematics |
300 |
2 ½ |
Paper 2 |
GAT |
600 |
2 ½ |
Total |
900 |
5 hours |
SSB Interview Pattern
The structure of SSB Interview pattern is given below.
Stages | Tests | |
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Stage 1 |
Screening Test |
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Stage 2 |
Psychological Test |
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Group Testing Officers Test |
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Personal Interview |
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Conference |
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Q: How can I prepare for NDA exam?
Every year thousands of candidates appear for NDA exam. With so much competition, candidates need to have a proper preparation strategy for the exam. Candidates need to be consistent with their study plans. They should devote few hours every day to study. Candidates need to be thorough with the syllabus. Candidates must revise their notes and important formulae every day. Candidates must practise mock tests and previous years' question papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates must clear their basic concepts of each and every topic given in the syllabus. This will help candidates to solve the questions easily in the exam.
Q: How many students apply for NDA exam and qualify it?
Q: Can women candidates apply for NDA exam?
Yes, women candidates can now apply for NDA exam. In 2021, Supreme Court of India has allowed women candidates to appear for NDA exam. The eligibility criteria of women candidates are same as male candidates. Women candidates aged between 16.5 years to 19.5 years can apply for NDA exam. They must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates who are appearing in Class 12 exam can also apply for NDA. Now women candidates are also eligible for applying to the Indian Naval Academy course. Earlier, they were not allowed to apply for Indian Naval Academy. The eligibility for the women candidates are same as their male counterparts. However, there is a difference in the medical standards of women candidates.
Q: How much time is required for NDA Exam Preparation?
The ideal time required for NDA preparation is one year to six months. During the preparation phase, candidates must focus on all subjects and topics relevant to the exam. Candidates must consider solving the NDA question papers. They should also attempt mock tests to increase speed and accuracy. Candidates must be thorough with the exam pattern and syllabus. The tips and tricks to prepare for NDA exam are given below:
- To begin with the preparation, candidates need to understand the syllabus and exam pattern
- Candidates can clear their basic concepts of the topics from the Class 10, 11 and 12 books
- To improve speed and accuracy, candidates can attempt mock tests
- After completing the syllabus, candidates must practice previous years' question papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam
- Candidates must work on improving their weak areas
NDA Exam Timing
NDA exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon shifts. The exam for the morning shift is conducted from 10 am to 12.30 pm whereas the exam for the afternoon shift is conducted from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. NDA shift timings are given below.
Shift | Timing |
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Morning | 10.00 am to 12:30 pm |
Afternoon | 2.00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Q: What is the difference between NDA 1 and 2 exams?
There is no difference between UPSC NDA 1 and 2 exams. NDA 1 exam is conducted for admission to the January batch. Whereas, NDA 2 exam is conducted for admission to July batch.
National Defence Academy or NDA exam is conducted twice a year by Union Public Service Commission for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). It is the most sought-after defence entrance exams in the country where both male and female candidates can apply.
The exam is conducted in two stages: written exam and SSB Interview. In 2020, a total of 5.3 Lacs candidates had applied for the exam, out of which 2.4 Lacs candidates appeared for the exam. UPSC prepares a list of candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in the written exam. Such candidates are called for SSB Interview for Intelligence and Personality Test.
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Q: What is the criteria to give NDA exam?
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Q: Will NDA exam be affected by Agneepath Scheme?
Agnipath scheme is conducted for JCO entry whereas NDA exam is conducted for Officer entry. Agnipath scheme is restricted to the recruitment of soldiers. This is just a four-year scheme. NDA exam is conducted for permanent service commission. Therefore, NDA exam is not affected by Agneepath scheme. NDA exam is conducted by UPSC to select eligible candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy courses. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for the exam. Through NDA exam, candidates are selected as Commissioned Officers in armed forces. The selection process of NDA comprises written exam and SSB interview. The written exam is conducted for 900 marks and SSB interview carries 900 marks. The final merit list is prepared out of 1800.
NDA Dates 2025 FAQs
Candidates can check below NDA 2025 Dates FAQs.
Q: What is NDA syllabus?
Q: How can I apply for NDA exam?
Q: What is NDA selection process?
NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. Candidates need to secure qualifying marks separately in the written exam and SSB interview. Qualified candidates will be placed in a single combined list on the basis of total marks secure in the written exam and SSB interview. Final allocation is done based on the number of vacancies, eligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates. The written exam of NDA is conducted for 900 marks. The sectional cutoff marks for the written exam is 25 per cent. The SSB interview carries 900 marks. The SSB interview is conducted in two stages. Stage 1 comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT) whereas Stage 2 comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference.
Q: What is NDA exam pattern?
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