NDA 2 GAT question paper 2024 was released on September 1, 2024. Candidates can download NDA GAT question paper for sets A, B, C, D. Scroll down to read more details on NDA GAT Question Paper.
NDA GAT Question Paper
NDA 2 GAT question paper 2024 was released on September 1, 2024. Candidates can download NDA GAT question paper PDFs for Sets A, B, C, D. Using the question paper, candidates can check the NDA answer key. The answers are provided as per the sequence given in the question paper. NDA GAT question paper 2024 also benefits candidates who are planning to take the exam in the future. Candidates who are preparing for the exam can solve the NDA GAT question 2024 in order to know the difficulty level of the exam, section-wise important topics, and types of questions asked in the NDA exam.
After checking NDA GAT question paper, if candidates find any discrepancies, they can raise objections through Online Question Paper Representation Portal. Read below for more details on NDA GAT question paper 2024.
Q: How many questions are asked in NDA exam?
Q: What type of questions are asked in NDA exam?
NDA exam is conducted twice a year and comprises written exam and SSB interview. NDA written examination is divided into two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Both papers feature objective-type questions, totaling 270 questions in the entire exam. Specifically, the Mathematics paper comprises 120 questions, while the GAT paper contains 150 questions. The total marks allocated for the NDA exam is 900 marks. The difficulty level of the NDA exam is usually moderate. Candidates can crack the exam with good preparation.
Q: How to download NDA question papers?
To download NDA question papers for free, candidates need to follow the steps given below:
- Visit our website-Shiksha.com
- Create your profile with us by entering certain details
- Once your profile is created, you will be able to download the question papers for free
- Download the question papers and save it
Also Read: NDA previous year question paper
NDA Answer Key 2024 by Major Kalshi
NDA GAT Question Paper 2024
NDA GAT question paper carries a total of 150 questions. According to NDA exam pattern, the total marks allotted to this paper are 600. The question paper is divided into two parts- A and B. Part A carries questions from English and Part B carries questions from General Knowledge.
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NDA 2 GAT Question Paper 2024
| Sets | NDA GAT Question Paper |
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| NDA 2 GAT Question Paper 2024 Set A |
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NDA 1 GAT Question Paper 2024
Candidates can download NDA 1 GAT question paper 2024 PDFs through the links given below.
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NDA GAT Previous Years’ Question Paper
The previous years’ NDA question papers are the best resource to prepare for the exam. Practising the NDA GAT previous years’ question papers, candidates can understand the structure of the exam. Questions in the exam are framed as per the NDA syllabus. Download below NDA GAT previous years’ question paper and prepare for the exam.
| Year | NDA GAT question papers |
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| NDA 1 GAT Question Paper 2023 |
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| NDA 1 GAT Question Paper 2022 |
NDA GAT Question Paper Pattern
The structure of NDA GAT question paper is given below.
| Sections | Maximum marks | |
|---|---|---|
| Part A - English |
200 |
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| Part B - General Knowledge |
Physics |
100 |
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Chemistry |
60 |
| General Science |
40 |
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| History, Freedom Movement, etc. |
80 |
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| Geography |
80 |
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| Current Events |
40 |
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| Total |
600 |
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NDA GAT Syllabus
NDA GAT syllabus for English comprises questions 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.
Q: What level of math questions are asked in NDA?
The Paper 1 of NDA Maths section carries 300 marks. The exam comprises of 120 questions in maths from Class 12 level. For each correct answer, candidate get 2.5 marks. Additionally, 0.83 mark is deducted for wrong response. Questions in Maths are asked 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.
Q: What questions are asked in NDA exam?
Questions in NDA exam are asked from the below-mentioned topics:
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.
Q: When NDA question papers are released?
NDA question papers are released by UPSC within two to three days after the question papers are released. NDA 2 question paper is available now. NDA question papers are made available on the official website of UPSC in PDF. Candidates can download NDA question papers for different subjects-Maths and GAT. Practising the question papers, candidates can know the type of questions asked in the exam.
Q: What are the important topics for NDA Maths?
Q: What questions are asked in an NDA SSB interview?
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NDA GAT Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for NDA GAT paper is given below.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Correct answer |
4 |
| Incorrect answer |
1.33 |
How to Prepare for NDA GAT Section?
NDA preparation tips for GAT section are given below:
- The NDA GAT syllabus covers various aspects like grammar and usage, reading comprehension, synonyms, and acronyms, fill in the blanks, spot the error, Para jumbles, etc. The best way to prepare this section is to read newspapers, magazines, books, etc. This will improve the candidate’s vocabulary.
- To prepare the Physics section, candidates should make notes of important definitions and formulae.
- NCERT books are enough as they cover all the topics given in the NDA Chemistry syllabus
- For current affairs preparation, candidates must be up to date about the events that have occurred globally as well as locally over the last year
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