NDA cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure in the written exam and SSB interview. UPSC prescribes cut off marks for written exam and final selection. Candidates need to secure separate qualifying marks in written exam and SSB interview. Candidates securing the NDA cut off marks are called for subsequent rounds of selection process. NDA exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy course. NDA selection process comprises written exa and SSB interview. Candidates qualifying the written exam by securing the required cut off are called for the SSB interview. Candidates need to secure the cut off marks in the SSB interview also.

Where can I check the NDA cutoff scores?

NDA cutoffs are released on the official website in PDF form after the declaration of the final result. The cutoff marks are also provided on this page after it is announced by the examination authority. The cut off are released separately for written exam and final selection. Candidates need to secure the cut off marks inorder to get selected in the exam. The steps to check NDA cut off marks are given below: Visit the official website of UPSC From the 'Examination' tab, candidates need to go to the 'Cut off' tab In the cut off page, candidates will find the NDA cut off marks Check the cut off marks

when NDA cut off is released?

NDA cut off is released after the completion of the exam. The cut off is released separately for the written exam and final selection. There are also sectional cut off marks for the exam. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each subject of NDA exam. Based on the cut off marks of the written exam, candidates are selected for the SSB Interview. The final cut off is decided based on the written exam and SSB interview.

What does 25% marks mean in each subject in the NDA?

In the National Defence Academy NDA 25% marks in each subject means that the candidates need to secure this percentage in a particular subject. It is important to note that the exact passing marks may vary depending on certain factors. Besides the qualifying marks, candidates are also required to secure the cut off marks fixed by the examination authority for the written exam and final selection.

How to check NDA cut off?

The steps to check NDA cut off are given below: Visit the official website of UPSC Go to the 'Cut off' page from 'Examination' Click the NDA cut off link The cut off is displayed on the screen Download the cut off and save it Aspirants need to get at least 25 per cent marks out of 600 in General Ability Test (GAT) and 25 per cent marks out of 300 in Mathematics to qualify for NDA Written Exam. Candidates who will secure more than the minimum marks and the NDA cutoff will be called for the next round of selection i.e., the SSB Interview process.

How is the NDA cut off determined?

NDA cutoff is determined based on factors such as the number of test takers, total vacancies, and exam difficulty level. NDA cut off for written exam and final selection is released after the completion of the selection process. Separate cutoff marks are announced for written exam and final selection. NDA cut off marks are the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. The written exam cutoff is calculated out of 900 marks. The last selected candidates’ scores are used to determine the final selection cutoff, which is based on their performance out of 1800 marks (900 for the written exam and 900 for the SSB interview). The prescribed qualifying NDA cutoff marks for each subject were 25 per cent.

What is the sectional cut off in NDA exam?

The sectional NDA cut off is decided out of the total marks in each subject. The sectional cutoff is 25 per cent in each subject. Apart from the qualifying marks, candidates are also required to secure the overall cut off marks. The cut off marks are calculated out of 900 marks. NDA cut off marks are calculated based on the various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of vacancies, total marks and number of test takers. Candidates need to secure the cut off marks separately in the written exam and SSB interview. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the written exam and SSB interview.

What is the impact of NDA cut off in tie-breaking policy?

Wherever two or more candidates have secured equal aggregate marks in NDA & NA exam, the ties are resolved in accordance with the following principles approved by the Commission: In case of equal marks in aggregate, the candidate senior in age may be placed at higher rank and In case of the candidates having same age and same aggregate marks, the candidate getting higher aggregate score in written papers may be placed at higher rank

NDA 2 2024: Result (OUT), Cut Off, Vacancies & FAQs

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Updated on Sep 20, 2024 22:39 IST

NDA 2 result 2024 has been announced by UPSC. The written exam was conducted on Sep 14, 2024. Read here for more details on NDA 2 2024 exam including answer key, question papers, and exam analysis.

NDA 2024 exam

NDA 2024: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced NDA 2 2024 result on September 20, 2024. NDA 2 2024 result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. NDA 2 2024 exam was conducted on September 1, 2024. NDA 2 Answer Key 2024 for all sets of test bookets-A,B,C,D was made available on the exam day. Along with the answer key, NDA 2 question papers 2024 were also made available. A total of 404 vacancies were announced for the NDA exam.

NDA exam is conducted twice a year to select eligible candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for NDA 2024. The selection process comprises written exam and SSB Interview. Read below for more details on NDA 2024 exam.

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NDA 2 Result 2024 Live

NDA Exam Date 2024

NDA 1 & 2 2024 dates have been announced by UPSC. The written exam of NDA 1 2024 was conducted on April 21, 2024. In the table below, we have provided NDA 2024 dates.

Events	Dates
NDA 1 2024 exam	21-Apr-2024
NDA 1 2024 notification	20-Dec-2023
NDA 1 2024 application form	20-Dec-2023 to 09-Jan-2024
NDA 2 2024 exam	1-Sep-2024
NDA 2 2024 notification	15-May-2024
NDA 2 2024 application form	15-May-2024 to 04-Jun-2024

NDA Notification 2024

NDA 1 notification 2024 was released on December 20, 2023. NDA 2 notification 2024 was released on May 15, 2024. The notification was released on the official website-upsc.gov.in. NDA notifications for both the exams was released in PDF form and comprise the details related to the exam such as important dates, selection process, how to fill the application form, salary structure, eligibility, etc.

Download here NDA 2 Notification 2024

Download here NDA 1 Notification 2024

NDA Application Form 2024

NDA 1 application form 2024 was available from December 20, 2023, to January 9, 2024. NDA 2 application form 2024 was available from May 15 to June 4, 2024. Candidates need to fill NDA application form 2024 online. The application fee is 100 whereas SC/ ST/ NCOs/ Sons of JCOs/ ORS categories are exempted free fee payment. The application fee can be paid both online and offline. The steps to fill the NDA application form are given below:

Visit the official website of UPSC
New users need to complete the OTR Process
The registered users can directly fill NDA application form 2024
Registration comprises two parts i.e. Part I & Part II
Part I includes candidate’s registration, choosing the preferred branch, verifying details and generation of registration ID
In Part II, candidates need to pay the application fees, select the exam centre, upload scanned images of photographs and signatures
After filling both parts successfully, candidates can submit the NDA application form
Candidates should take the printout of NDA application form and fee transaction receipt

NDA Eligibility Criteria 2024

NDA eligibility criteria include nationality, educational qualification and age limit. Candidates applying for NDA 2024 exam are required to fulfill the required eligibility. NDA eligibility criteria are given below:

NDA Nationality

Candidates must be Indian citizen/ subject of Nepal/ subject of Bhutan/ refugee of Tibetan who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention to settle permanently in India.

Candidates who have migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and east African countries of Zambia, Tanzania, Zaire, Ethiopia, Malawi, Uganda or Vietnam with an intention of settlement in India can also apply.

Foreign nationals (except Gorkhas) will be required to produce a certificate of eligibility which is issued by Govt. of India

NDA Age Limit

NDA age limit is 16.5 to 19.5 years. NDA 1 2024 age limit is only unmarried male/female candidates not born earlier than July 2, 2005, and not later than July 1, 2008. For NDA 2 2024, candidates must have born not earlier than January 2, 2006, and not later than January 1, 2009, are eligible for the exam. NDA age limit for girls is same as their male counterparts. NDA age limit 2024 for females is that they should be born not earlier then January 2, 2006, and not later than January 1, 2009.

NDA Educational Qualification

Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 can apply for the NDA 2024 exam. Candidates applying for Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy should study Physics, Chemistry and Maths in Class 12.

Gender & Marital Status

Both male and female candidates can apply for NDA 2024 exam. Candidates are not allowed to marry until they complete their training period

NDA Physical Standards

Candidates must be physically fit to be eligible for the exam

NDA Admit Card 2024

NDA 2 admit card 2024 was released online on August 23, 2024. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website-upsc.gov.in. To download the admit card using roll number, candidates must enter registration number, date of birth, and random image. To download NDA admit card using registration number, candidates need to enter roll number, date of birth, and random image. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. NDA admit card comprises details such as candidate’s name, roll number, date of birth, scanned photograph and signature, exam timings, exam date, reporting time, etc. Along with the printed copy of the admit card, candidates need to carry one valid photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

Also Read: NDA Vacancies

NDA Exam Pattern 2024

NDA exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam. It is divided into written exam and SSB interview. The details regarding NDA exam pattern is shared below:

NDA Exam Pattern for Written Exam

NDA exam pattern for the written exam is divided into two papers-Maths and GAT. Both papers carry objective-type multiple-choice questions. The Maths paper carries 120 questions of 300 marks. The GAT paper carries 150 questions for 600 marks. The duration of each paper is 2 ½ hours. 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

NDA Exam Pattern for SSB Interview

The SSB interview comprises two stages. The Stage 1 of 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. The SSB interview carries 900 marks.

NDA Syllabus 2024

NDA syllabus is prescribed by UPSC. It outlines the topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. NDA syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics under GAT and Maths. Check the syllabus below.

Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability.

GAT: The GAT syllabus of NDA is divided into two parts. Part A comprises questions from English, while Part B carries questions from General Knowledge. Questions in English part are asked from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

Also Read: NDA Mock Test

NDA Vacancy 2024

The table below provide NDA Vacancies for both the exam sessions.

NDA 2 Vacancy 2024

Academy	Wings	No. of Vacancies
NDA	Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
	Navy	42 (including 06 for female candidates)
	Air Force	Flying- 92 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Tech)-18 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Non Tech)-10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	-	34 (including 05 for female candidate)
Total		404

NDA 1 Vacancy 2024

NDA 1 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.

Academy	Wings	No. of Vacancies
NDA	Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
	Navy	42 (including 03 12 6 for female candidates)
	Air Force	Flying- 92 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Tech)-18 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Non Tech)-10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	-	30 (including 09 for female candidate)
Total		400

NDA Preparations Tips 2024

The tips and tricks to prepare for NDA 2024 exam are given below:

Candidates should write down all important formulae, dates, names, equations, etc. as it helps in last-minute revision
Candidates must solve previous years’ question papers to get a clear idea about the weightage given to each topic
Candidates should try giving more time to solve difficult topics
It is important to attempt mock test to improve speed and accuracy
Candidates need to clear their concepts of the topics given in the syllabus
Candidates must refer to the best books for NDA preparation tips

Best Books for NDA Exam

The best books for NDA exam for different subjects are given below:

Subjects	Books
English	Objective General English by SP Bakshi Wren & Martin’s High School English Grammar & Composition Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
General Knowledge	Objective GK by Sanjay Kumar Manorama Yearbook Pratoyogita Darpan
Maths	National Defence Academy and Naval Academy by RS Agarwal

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NDA 2024 Exam FAQs

Q: When will NDA 2024 exam be conducted?

A: NDA 2024 exam dates were announced by UPSC. The exam dates were announced through UPSC Calendar 2024. NDA 1 2024 exam was conducted on April 21, 2024. NDA 2 2024 exam was conducted on September 1, 2024.

Q: When NDA 1 2024 notification was released?

A: NDA 1 2024 notification was released on December 20, 2023. Interested candidates could fill their application forms till January 9, 2024. NDA 1 notification 2024 was released to select candidates for National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) for the courses beginning from January 2025.

Q: When will NDA 2 2024 notification be released?

A: NDA 2 2024 notification was released on May 15, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam was June 4, 2024. NDA 2 notification was released to select candidates for Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses beginning from July 2025.

Q: What is NDA eligibility 2024?

A: NDA eligibility 2024 in terms of age limit and educational qualification is given below:

NDA Age Limit:

For NDA 1 exam, both male and female candidates must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2004, and not later than July 1, 2007. For NDA 2 exam, both male and female candidates must have been born not earlier than January 2, 2005, and not later than January 1, 2008.

NDA Qualification:

Academy	Educational Qualification
Army Wing of National Defence Academy	Passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent from a recognised board or university
Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy	Passed Class 12/HSC with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

Q: What is NDA Exam Pattern?

A: NDA exam pattern is such that it is divided into two parts-GAT and Mathematics. There are a total of 150 questions in GAT while the Mathematics part carries a total of 120 questions. Each section of the exam is held for 2 ½ hours. The GAT section is for 600 marks while the Mathematics section carries300 marks. The GAT section is divided into two parts. Part A comprises English while Part B consists of General Knowledge. 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

Q: What is NDA Syllabus?

A: NDA syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. The syllabus of NDA is given below:

English: Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spotting errors, Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, etc.
NDA Maths Syllabus: Matrices and Determinants, Sets, Venn Diagram, Trigonometry, 2D and 3D Geometry, Differential calculus, etc.
General Knowledge: History, Chemistry, Current Affairs, Art and Culture, Physics, Chemistry, Basic Science, etc.

Q: What are the NDA shift timings?

A: NDA exam timing for the forenoon shift is 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. NDA shift timing for the afternoon session is 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm. The shift timings are given below:

Shifts	Exam Time	Reporting Time
Forenoon shift	10.00 am to 12:30 pm	9.50 am
Afternoon shift	2.00 pm to 4:30 pm	1.50 pm

Q: How to prepare for NDA 2024 exam?

A: The tips and tricks to crack NDA exam are given below:

Candidates must schedule their study plan smartly
Candidates should start preparing the topics from basics. They should do the analysis of the complete syllabus and mark the topics that require more concentration
Candidates must solve the previous years' question papers
Candidates must attempt mock tests to check their preparation level for the exam
Candidates should revise all the topics properly

Q: How can I download NDA admit card?

A: The steps to download NDA admit card are given below:

Visit the official website of UPSC
Click the 'NDA admit card link' on the home page
Enter either registration number or roll number in the login page
NDA admit card appears on the screen
Download the admit card and save it

Q: What is NDA shift timings?

A: NDA exam is conducted in two shifts. The shift timings are given below:

Shifts	Exam Time	Reporting Time
Forenoon shift	10.00 am to 12:30 pm	9.50 am
Afternoon shift	2.00 pm to 4:30 pm	1.50 pm

Q: How many vacancies were released for NDA 2024 exam?

A: The number of vacancies announced for NDA 1 2024 exam are given below.

Academy	Wings	No. of Vacancies
NDA	Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
	Navy	42 (including 03 12 6 for female candidates)
	Air Force	Flying- 92 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Tech)-18 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Non Tech)-10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	-	30 (including 09 for female candidates)
Total		400