Last 5 Days Strategy for NDA 2024 Exam, Preparation, Time Table
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2025 ( NDA )
Exam On - 13 Apr '25
With just few days left for NDA 1 2024 exam, candidates must focus on revision. Get here 5 days preparation plan for NDA 2024.
5 days preparation plan for NDA
5 Days Preparation Plan for NDA 2024 Exam: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is scheduled to conduct the written exam of NDA 1 2024 on April 21, 2024. With just a few days left for the exam, candidates must focus on the revision of the syllabus. Besides revision, candidates must focus on solving the previous years’ question paper. Here we have come up with the last 5 days NDA revision tips that candidates must focus on the important topics of NDA 2024 exam. Also, we have provided 5 days NDA study plan which will help candidates to focus on the topics for morning and evening shifts.
NDA Exam Pattern 2024
The written exam of NDA consists of two papers. Paper 1 is of Mathematics which carries 120 questions of 300 marks. Paper 2 is the General Ability Test (GAT), which contains 150 questions of 600 marks. Each paper is for 2 ½ hours. The written exam carries 900 marks.
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Last 5 Days Tips for NDA 2024 Exam
The last five days tips and tricks to prepare for NDA 2024 exam are given below:
- Aspirants must prepare NDA study plan and accordingly divide time for both papers
- Candidates must refer to the NDA NCERT books for preparation
- The Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry sections should be prepared from the Class 12 books. They should refer to the Class 10 level books for Biology, Geography, Political Science, History, and Economics
- Aspirants must know the basic concepts of Maths
- Make a revision plan for the Maths section and be thorough with the formulas
- Revise the basic grammar rules to score good marks in reading comprehension, basic grammar & vocabulary
- Aspirants must be well aware of the current affairs of five to six months
- Try to master the shortcut techniques as it will help in solving questions in Maths quickly
- For Chemistry, aspirants must know the basic concepts of compounds & mixtures, chemical reactions and classifications of elements
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Last 5 Days Study Plan for NDA 2024
In the last five days, candidates must analyse their preparation for the exam by attempting mock tests as much as possible to minimise the negative marking in NDA exam. In the table below, we have shared five days study plan for NDA exam.
| Day | Morning Shift | Evening Shift |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mock test for Mathematics- 2.5 hours Mock test for GAT- 2.5 hours |
Evaluate the test performances for hour Determine the strong & weak points for one hour Revise the math formulas |
| 2 |
Revise a section in which candidates are still weak for two hours Mock test on the same day for two hours Study Current affairs for 1 hour |
Revise specific section of choice that candidates are moderately strong or three hours Take mock test for two hours |
| 3 |
Solve mock tests on the entire history syllabus for 2.5 hours Solve mock tests on the entire geography syllabus for 2.5 hours |
Solve mock tests on the entire physics syllabus for 2.5 hours Solve mock test on three entire math syllabus for 2.5 hours |
| 4 |
Revise the chemistry formula and concepts they have learned so far for three hours Solve mock test on entire chemistry syllabus for two hours |
Practice English grammar, synonyms for 2.5 hours Practice mock tests from the previous year question papers on English for 2.5 hours |
| 5 |
Solve mock test for Mathematics for 2.5 hours Solve mock test for GAT for 2.5 hours |
Solve mock test on current affairs for two hours Mock test on General Science for three hours |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Haan Aditya, agar tum 2025 me 12th class me hoge to tum NDA exam de sakte ho, bas kuch eligibility criteria ko fulfill karna hoga:
Age Limit: Tumhari age 16.5 se 19.5 saal ke beech honi chahiye. Example ke liye, agar tum NDA 1 2025 dena chahte ho to tumhara janm 2 July 2006 se 1 July 2009 ke beech ho
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
To appear in the NDA exams, a candidate must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age. The admit cards for the NDA exams are usually released a few days before the exam date on the official UPSC website.
Key points about NDA age criteria:
Age range: 16.5 to 19.5 years
Must be unmarried
Check the specific
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates should provide their NDA 1 2025 exam form data properly yet documentation verification may get jeopardized when your birth date noted on the 10th-grade marksheet or in your Aadhar Card differs. The DOB recorded in your 10th marksheet or birth certificate stands as official proof according
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
As of the latest update, the NDA application form for the NDA 1 2025 exam closed on December 31, 2024, with the application window extended till January 1, 2025 due to technical reasons; the correction window for applications was open from January 1 to January 7, 2025 on the UPSC website.
Key poi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Candidates aiming to join NDA 1 2025 should meet the age criteria of 15.7 years to 18.7 years on January 1, 2025. The age assessment for January 1, 2025 shows that you turned 18 years old along with 7 months since your birth date was June 12, 2006 thus allowing you to sit for NDA 1 2025. No one w
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
As of now, the application process for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025, has concluded. The examination is scheduled for April 13, 2025.
For those interested in future opportunities, the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025, is sch
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025, is scheduled for April 13, 2025.
The application process for this examination commenced on December 11, 2024, and concluded on January 1, 2025.
Date of Notification: May 28, 2025
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: June 17,
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 6 days ago
The following criteria must be fulfilled by candidates to be qualified for NDA:
- If the candidate arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to settle there permanently, they must be an Indian citizen, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee. Foreign nationals who possess legitima
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
B.Tech students who rely on spectacles may apply for the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam with successful completion of medical standards. Candidates at the NDA can apply for admission with spectacles if their vision stays within the established vision parameters based on medical standards.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can fill out the NDA application form online and pay the fee online. You can pay the fee using a debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking.
How to pay the fee online?
Fill out the application form online
Log in with your registration number
Fill out Part II of the application form
Submit t
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Contributor-Level 6
I will come to class 12 in 2025? Ky mai class 12 me padhte time NDA exam de sakta hu