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Anangsha Patra
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NDA 2 answer key 2024 by Major Kalshi was released on September 1, 2024. The answer key was released for different sets of test booklets, A, B, C, D in PDF form. Candidates can download the NDA answer key 2024 by Major Kalshi from this page for Maths and GAT. Read here for more details on NDA  answer key 2024 by Major Kalshi.

NDA Answer Key 2023 by Major Khalshi

NDA Answer Key 2024 by Major Khalshi

NDA 2 answer key 2024 by Major Kalshi was released on September 1, 2024. The answer key was released separately for Maths and GAT for all sets of test booklets-A, B, C, and D. Separate links to download the NDA 2 answer key 2024 by Major Kalshi are provided on this page. Candidates can download the answer key to compare the responses marked in the exam. Based on the number of correct and incorrect responses, candidates can calculate the probable score of the exam. NDA exam is conducted in two stages: written exam and SSB interview. Candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in the written exam are called for an SSB interview for the Intelligence and Personality Test. Along with the answer key, NDA question papers 2024 are released for sets A, B, C, and D. Questions in the NDA exam are asked as per the NDA syllabus. Read below for more details on NDA answer key 2024 by Major Khalshi. 

NDA Answer Key 2024 Highlights

Candidates can check below the details of NDA Exam.

Particulars Details

Name of Exam

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA)

Conducting Body

UPSC

Exam Level

National

Exam Frequency

Two times a year (April & September)

Mode of Exam

Offline

Exam Stages

Written exam and SSB Interview

Total Registrations

5.3 lakh (As per 2020 data)

Total Test Takers

2.4 lakh (As per 2020 data)

Exam Duration

GAT: 2 ½ hours

Mathematics: 2 ½ hours

No. of Papers and Total Marks

Paper 1: GAT

Paper 2: Maths

Total Questions

GAT: 150

Mathematics: 120

Total Marks

Written Exam: 900

SSB Interview: 900

Marking Scheme

GAT: Four marks for correct answers and 1.33 marks for wrong answers

Maths: 2.5 marks for correct answers and 0.83 mark for wrong answers

NDA 2 Answer Key 2024 PDF by Major Kalshi 

Subject NDA Answer Key
NDA 2 Maths Answer Key 2024 Sets A, B, C, D Download Here
NDA 2 2024 GAT Answer Key Download Here

NDA 1 Answer Key 2024 PDF Download by Major Kalshi 

NDA 1 answer key 2024 PDF download by Major Khalshi will be provided on this page. Candidates can download NDA answer key 2024 through the links below.

Subject NDA Answer Key
NDA 1 Maths Answer Key 2024 

Download Here

NDA 1 2024 GAT Answer Key

Download Here

How to Calculate Scores by Using the NDA Answer Key? 

Candidates can calculate their scores after downloading the NDA answer key and can compare their responses marked in the exam. By using the answer key, an estimated score can be calculated by the candidate. For calculating the score, candidates need to follow the marking scheme that is prescribed by the examination authority. Scroll down to check the marking scheme for NDA.

Q:   How to Download NDA answer key?

A:
NDA answer key is released online by UPSC separately for Maths and GAT. Candidates can download the answer keys for all Sets of test booklets such as A, B, C and D. The steps to download NDA answer key are given below: Visit the official website of UPSC From the 'Examination' tab on the home page, candidates need to go to the 'Answer Keys' tab Click the NDA answer key' links Clicking the links, the answer keys for different subjects appears on the screen Download the answer key and save the file.

Q:   What is NDA GAT answer key?

A:

NDA GAT paper carries questions from English, General Knowledge, General Science, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc. NDA 2 2023 GAT answer key comprises the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. Total marks allotted this paper are 600. 

Q:   What is NDA Maths Answer Key?

A:

NDA Maths question paper comprises questions from questions from Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and  Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension, and Statistics and  Probability. NDA 2 Maths question paper carries 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Total marks allotted to the Maths paper are 300. 

GAT: This section carries 400 marks. For the correct answer, candidates score four marks, and for the incorrect answer, 1.3 marks are deducted. 

Mathematics: The total marks allotted to this section are 300 as per the NDA exam pattern. For the correct answer, candidates score 2.5 marks, and for the incorrect answer, 0.88 marks are deducted.

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For selection in the NDA, it is mandatory to clear each stage of the exam. Check below the rounds of selection that a candidate has to clear:

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NDA Salary

Check below the details of NDA salary structure.

Q:   Should I check my NDA result with the unofficial answer keys?

A:
NDA result is prepared based on the official answer keys. However, the official NDA answer keys are published by UPSC after the completion of the recruitment process. The unofficial answer keys are released by the coaching institutes within few hours after the exam is conducted so that candidates can get an idea of the correct answers. The unofficial answer key might vary slightly from official keys. You can refer to the unofficial answer keys while checking the result. However, there is no any point to refer to the unofficial answer keys to check the result.

Q:   What are the benefits of NDA answer key?

A:
NDA answer key is released separately for Maths and GAT within few hours after the exam is conducted. The answer key is released online and candidates can use it to compare the responses marked in the exam. The benefits of NDA answer key are given below: NDA answer keys are used to compare the responses marked in the exam Comparing the answers with the NDA answer key, candidates will be able to calculate the probable score The probable score help candidates to know their chances of selection for the further rounds.
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Level 10

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Level 17

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COAS

Level 18

2,50,000 (fixed)

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Anangsha Patra
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