NDA 1 2023 Exam Analysis & Student Reaction for Mathematics

Exam On - 13 Apr '25

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Updated on Apr 16, 2023 13:35 IST

NDA 1 2023 Maths paper has been conducted successfully. The overall difficulty level of the exam is moderate. The Mathematics paper carried a total of 120 questions. The total marks allotted to this paper are 300. Check here NDA 1 Exam Analysis & Student Reaction for Maths.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the NDA 1 2022 Mathematics paper on April 16. The exam for this paper was conducted from 10 am to 12.30 pm. The Mathematics paper carried a total of 120 questions. The total marks allotted to this paper are 300. According to the feedback provided by students, the overall difficulty level of the Mathematics paper was moderate. Students observed changes in the exam pattern of NDA 1 2023 Maths paper. Maximum questions were asked from Functions and Trigonometry. Questions in this paper were asked from Probability, Trigonometry, Algebra, Arithmetic Progression and Geometric Progression, Matrics, Circle, Calculus, Determinants, etc. There were no questions on complex numbers.

The level of Mathematics paper of NDA 1 2023 was of Class 10, 11, and 12 standards. For correct answers in the Mathematics paper, candidates will score 2.5 marks and 0.83 marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

Q: Is there any negative marking in NDA exam?

Yes, there is negative marking in NDA exam. For incorrect answers in GAT 1.33 marks are deducted. For incorrect answers in Maths 0.83 marks are deducted.

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.

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

Read below NDA 1 2023 exam analysis and student reaction for Mathematics to know the overall difficulty level, section-wise difficulty level, distribution of topics, number of good attempts, etc.

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Shiksha reported live from one of the NDA exam centres in Dwarka, where around 500 students had appeared for the exam, to gather the reactions of students regarding the difficulty level of the exam. Check below the feedback shared by the students regarding the overall difficulty of the level of the Mathematics paper.

Kritika said, "The paper was easy but time-consuming. The questions that I attempted were easy. Last year the paper was easy compared to this year paper. Maximum questions were asked from functions."

Ranveer said, "The paper was easy compared to last year. The cut off is expected to be 150. I have prepared for the exam myself. Questions were asked from Class 11 and 12 standards."

Q: Which are the important topics for Vector Alegbra in NDA?

The important topics for NDA Vector Algebra are Sets Venn diagrams, De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Real numbers, Complex numbers, Modulus, Cube roots, Conversion of a number in Binary system to Decimals and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations, Linear inequations, Permutation and Combination, Binomial theorem and Logarithms.

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

Q: What is NDA marking scheme?

There are negative marks for wrong answers, 1/3 of the marks allotted to each question are deducted for the incorrect answer. There is no deduction in marks for unanswered questions. The marking scheme of NDA is given below. GAT For correct answer, four marks are awarded while 1.33 marks are deducted for wrong answers. Maths For correct answer, 2.5 marks are awarded while 0.83 marks are deducted for wrong answers. The marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. The marking scheme of NDA exam is given below:

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

Rohit said, "The paper was moderate. Questions were asked from functions, trigonometry, Probability, Algebra, Arithmetic Progression and Geometric Progression, Matrics, Circle, Calculus, Determinants, etc"