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National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2025 ( NDA )

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Are you searching for NDA 1 2022 question paper? If yes then download here the questions for Mathematics and General Ability Test for free. Solving NDA 1 question paper candidates will be able to find the important topics for the exam.

NDA 1 2022 Question Papers

NDA 1 2022 Question Papers

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released NDA 1 2022 question paper. The written exam of NDA 1 2022 was conducted on April 10 in two shifts-10 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 4.30 pm. The difficulty level of NDA 1 2022 question paper for Maths was moderate. NDA 1 2022 question papers for General Ability Test (GAT) was easy to moderate.

Candidates preparing for NDA exam should solve NDA question paper to know the section-wise topics, difficulty level of questions, weightage given to each section, etc. The question paper is framed based on the topics given in NDA syllabus. In this article, we have provided NDA 1 2022 question paper for both Mathematics and GAT. Candidates can download from this page NDA 1 question paper 2022 for free. Also, we have provided NDA 1 previous years’ question papers on this page. Candidates should download NDA 1 question papers 2022 and practice well for the exam.

NDA Exam Pattern 2022

NDA exam pattern is such that it is divided into written exam and SSB interview. The written exam of NDA comprises two papers-Maths and GAT. The Maths paper carries a total of 120 questions of 300 marks. The GAT paper carries 150 questions of 600 marks. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview for Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). Total marks allotted to SSB interview are 900. NDA exam pattern for written exam is given below.

Papers Subject Maximum marks Duration

Paper 1

Mathematics

300

2 ½

Paper 2

GAT

600

2 ½

Total

900

5 hours

NDA 1 2022 Question Paper for Mathematics

Questions in Mathematics are asked from Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics, and Probability. The topic-wise distribution of questions in the Maths section is given below.

Topic Difficulty

Trignometry

Easy

Height & Distance

Easy

Sequence & Series

Moderate

Complex Number

Easy

Logarithms

Easy

Permutation & Combination

Moderate

Quadratic equation & cube root

Easy

Binomial Theorem

Moderate

Matrices & Determinants

Easy

Probability

Moderate

Binary

Easy

Set Relations & Functions

Easy

Limits Continuity and Differentiability

Moderate

Differentiation

Easy

Integration

Moderate

Differential equation

 Moderate

Vector

Moderate

Conic Section

Easy

Lines

Easy

3D

Moderate

Miscellaneous

Easy

Download Here NDA 1 Question Paper for Maths

NDA 1 Question Paper for GAT

GAT section in NDA is divided into two parts-A and B. Part A comprises questions from English while Part B comprises questions from General Knowledge. The General Knowledge part comprises questions from History, Geography, Polity, Current Affairs, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The topic-wise distribution of questions in the GAT paper are given below.

Topic No. of Questions

English

50

History

12

Geography

15

Polity

9

Current Affairs

13

Physics

22

Chemistry

16

Biology

12

Download Here NDA 1 Question Paper for GAT

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Yes, you are eligible for the NDA 1 exam in 2026. Candidates born between 2nd July 2007 and 1st July 2010 can apply, and being in the SC category does not affect your eligibility.

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To join the National Defence Academy (NDA) and undergo its rigorous training, candidates must meet specific physical and medical standards. Here's an overview of the key requirements:

Physical Standards:

  • Height and Weight:

    • Male Candidates: Minimum height of 157 cm.
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As per the official notification for NDA 1 2025, the age limit is as follows:

  • Date of Birth: Candidates must be born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.

Currently, there is no indication of any changes to this age limit. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has not announced any modificati

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Ankit kumar

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The application fee for the NDA 2025 exam is as follows:

  • General/OBC Candidates: ?100
  • SC/ST Candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs/Women: Exempt from fee payment

The application process for NDA 1 2025 has concluded, with the last date for submission being December 31, 2024. The examination is scheduled for

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Ankit kumar

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Hi Ayush,

For NDA 2025, the age eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • NDA 1 2025: Candidates must be born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.

  • NDA 2 2025: Candidates must be born between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010.

Since your birthdate is February 24, 2006, you are eligible to apply f

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Ankit kumar

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Hi Chandankumar,

NDA 2 refers to the second session of the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam held each year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

The exam is conducted in two sessions:

  • NDA 1 (usually in April)
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NDA Application Form 2025
Last Date to Apply: December 31, 2024.

Exam Date: April 13, 2025.

Application Fee: INR 100 (exemptions apply).

Apply at: upsc.gov.in  

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Khushi Gupta

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Answered 2 weeks ago

NDA 1 application form 2025 correction window will be available from January 1 to 7, 2025. The Commission has also decided to extend the facility of making correction in any field of the application form for this examination from next day of the closure of the application window of this Examination

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Anangsha Patra

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YES, Humanities student can definately clear the NDA exam. If one wants to clear NDA in first attempt being a humanities student then they had to work really hard as competitors are mainly from Science stream. One must purchase the recommended  books of those students who had already passed the NDA

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UPSC has no provision to refund any fee amount paid by candidates. Banks concerned may be approached for claiming any extra/unsuccessful payments made by the candidates.

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