TIPS FOR NDA WRITTEN EXAM

English and Analysis of Current Affairs. NDA exam has two papers of 2 ½ hrs each. All questions are objective type. First paper of Maths and Second General Ability.

Mathematics : Covers the syllabus of XI and XII class. There are more questions from Class XI syllabus. Total 120 questions carrying 300 marks. Therefore, a student gets about a minute plus to solve each question. It is essential for candidate to practice shortcut techniques, 

General Ability : The paper has 150 questions carrying 600 marks. The candidate has exactly a minute to solve each question. The paper comprises of three sections i.e. English, Science and General Knowledge, each section has 50 questions. The candidate should brush up his basic grammar as all questions of English section are on absolute basic grammar involving correction of Errors in a Sentence, ordering of words in a sentence, ordering of sentences in a paragraph, Antonyms, Synonyms and Comprehension etc. The Science portion has maximum questions of Physics (more conceptual), Chemistry (quite straight) and Biology (absolutely factual).

General Knowledge: portion comprises History, Indian Polity, and Geography. Most questions in HISTORY are from Modern Indian History and only a few from Medieval and Ancient History. Students can cut down the load by concentrating more on Modern History of India. Geography portion needs an understanding rather than cramming facts. Indian Polity is absolutely factual and needs mugging up. In current affairs it's important to know recent facts about defence, various commissions, heads of govt/private organizations, sports events etc.

For Class X Students : Due to advanced technology being used in Air Force, Navy and Army equipment/weaponry, candidates with Physics, Chemistry & Maths are preferred. Therefore, interested candidates must work hard; get good percentage in Xth class to enable them to opt for Physics, Chemistry & Maths as subject after Xth class. However, candidates from Commerce and Art stream can also appear for NDA exam.Therefore, Counseling of parents and children who want to opt for a career in Defence Services should be done during beginning of class X in schools.

For 10+2 Students : Fill up UPSC application form for NDA Written Exam in August while studying in class XII. Since syllabus for NDA Written Exam includes syllabus of both XI and XII, prepare for NDA Written exam during summer vacations after XI.

Paper - (Maths) Topics covered	Paper-2 (General Ability) Topics Covered
Algebra	Physics
Trigonometry	Chemistry
Probability	Biology
Matrices & determinants	History
Analytical Geometry	Indian polity & Economy
Differential Calculus	Geography
Integral Calculus	English
Vector	Current Affairs

 

NDA Examination Details

SUBJECTS	DURATION	MARKS
Mathematics	2 1/2	300
General Ability	2 1/2	600

 

Schedule for UPSC NDA Exam

Paper	Availability Of NDA Forms	Date Of NDA Written Exam
NDA-1	Mid Nov to Mid Dec	Mid April
NDA-2	Mid May to Mid June	Mid August

We also offer combined NDA + personality development coaching for class 12th students