NDA Exam 2022: Notification Out, Eligibility, Syllabus and Latest News

Registrations: 18 May '22 - 7 Jun '22

Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on May 18, 2022 14:50 IST

NDA 2022 Exam: Aspirants who want to apply for the defence exams after class 12 then NDA is the best choice. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts National Defence Academy & Naval Academy examination to select eligible candidates who have passed Class 12 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy courses. The selection process comprises the written exam and SSB interview.

NDA 2 notification 2022 has been released on May 18. NDA 2 2022 application form is available from May 18 to June 7, 2022. NDA 2 2022 will be conducted on September 4. Check below to know more on NDA exam such as eligibility, application form, exam pattern, selection process, and other related information.

What is NDA Exam?

National Defence Academy or NDA exam is conducted twice a year by Union Public Service Commission for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). It is the most sought-after defence entrance exams in the country where both male and female candidates can apply.

The exam is conducted in two stages: written exam and SSB Interview. In 2020, a total of 5.3 lakh candidates had applied for the exam, out of which 2.4 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. UPSC prepares a list of candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in the written exam. Such candidates are called for SSB Interview for Intelligence and Personality Test.

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Also Read: NDA Full Form

What is the difference between UPSC NDA 1 and NDA 2?

There is no difference between UPSC NDA 1 and 2 exams. NDA 1 exam is conducted for admission to January batch. On the other hand, NDA 2 exam is conducted for admission to July batch.

Also Read: Know the difference between NDA & NA I and II Exams

NDA Latest Updates:

May 18: NDA 2 Notification 2022 Released @upsc.gov.in; Apply Online Till June 7

May 15: NDA 2 2022 Notification Expected to be Released on May 18

May 12: NDA 1 2022 Result With Names Published by UPSC

May 9: NDA 1 2022 result announced

NDA 2022 Exam Highlights

The details regarding NDA exam are summarised below.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	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 Purpose	For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC)
Exam Fees	INR 100 for male candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. However, SC/ST/Women candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from paying the fees.
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
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
Total Marks	Written Exam: 900 SSB Interview: 900
Language/Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
No. of Test Cities	More than 70 test cities
Official Website	upsc.gov.in
Contact Details	011-23385271/011-23381125/011- 23098543

NDA 2 2022 Notification

NDA 2 2022 exam notification has been released on May 18 for admission of male and female candidates to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and INAC. The notification has been released in PDF form and comprises details such as the number of vacancies, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, course name, salary, exam centres, eligibility criteria, medical standards, the process of filling the application form, etc.

UPSC NDA 2023

UPSC has announced NDA 1 & 2 2023 exam dates on May 5. According to UPSC calendar 2023, NDA 1 2023 exam will be conducted on April 16. The application form for NDA 1 2023 will open on December 21, 2022. NDA 2 2023 will be conducted on September 3. The application form for NDA 2 2023 will begin on May 17, 2023.

Also Read: NDA 2023

NDA (1) & (2) Dates 2022

UPSC has announced NDA (1) & (2) 2022 exam dates. The written exam of NDA (1) was conducted on April 10, 2022. While NDA (2) 2022 exam will be conducted on September 4, 2022. Candidates can check below the complete schedule of the exam.

NDA (1) 2022 Events	NDA (1) Dates	Salient Features
Notification	22-Dec-2021	The notification was released online in PDF form
Application form	22-Dec-2021 to 11-Jan-2022	The application forms were available online only
Withdrawal of application form	18-Jan-2022 to 24-Jan-2022	The withdrawal link was available for candidates who do not wish to appear for the exam even after filling the application form
Admit Card	14-Mar-2022	Admit card was released online for all the registered candidates
Written exam	10-Apr-2022	The exam was conducted in two shifts: morning and afternoon across 41 cities spread throughout the country
Declaration of result	09-May-2022	The result has been announced online in PDF form

NDA (2) 2022 Events	NDA (2) 2022 Dates	Salient Features
Notification	18-May-2022	The notification has been released online in PDF form
Application form	18-May-2022 to 07-Jun-2022	The application form has been made available along with the notification for 400 vacancies
Written exam	04-Sept-2022	The written exam will be conducted offline across multiple exam centres in various cities
NDA 2 2022 Result	October 2022	The result will be announced in PDF and it will display the roll numbers of qualified candidates
SSB Interview	January 2023 to April 2023	The SSB interview will be conducted for the qualified candidates of the written exam in two stages

NDA 1 & 2 2023 Dates

NDA 1 & 2 2023 dates have been announced by UPSC one year in advance so that candidates can begin their preparations early. The dates are given in the table below.

Events	Dates
NDA 1 2023 notification	21-Dec-2022
NDA 1 2023 application form	21-Dec-2022 to 10-Jan-2023
NDA 1 2023	16-Apr-2023
NDA 2 2023 notification	17-May-2023
NDA 2 2023 application form	06-Jun-2023
NDA 2 2023	03-Sep-2023

Stay tuned with NDA 1 & 2 dates so that candidates do not miss any event related to the exam.

Also Read: NDA Dates 2022

NDA 2022 Online Form

Interested candidates are required to fill NDA 2 2022 application form online. The application fee can be paid both online and offline. The last date of offline fee payment is June 6. The online application form withdrawal link will be made available from June 14 to 20, 2022.

How to Apply Online for NDA Exam?

Visit the official website of UPSC
Register online by flling the Part I of application
Login with the registration number to fill Part II of the application form
Fill all the details in Part II application form
Submit the fees and take printout of the application form

NDA Application Fees

The category-wise fee break-up is given below.

Category	Fees (In INR)
General/OBC	100
SC/ST/Sons of JCOs, NCOs, ORs	Nil

NDA Eligibility 2022

Candidates need to fulfil the following NDA eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for the exam:

NDA Age Limit

For NDA 1 exam, both male and female candidates must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2003, and not later than July 1, 2006. For NDA 2 exam, both male and female candidates must have been born not earlier than January 2, 2004, and not later than January 1, 2007.

NDA Eligibility: Sex and Marital Status

Only unmarried male and female candidates can apply for the exam.

Are Girls Allowed in NDA?

In 2021, Supreme of Court has passed its decision that girls can join National Defence Academy. The first batch of women candidates appeared in NDA 2 exam last year.

NDA Qualification

The educational qualification is different for different academies. Candidates can check the educational qualification prescribed for different academies below.

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

Can I join NDA in Class 12th?

Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 can apply for NDA exam. Candidates who are studying in Class 11 cannot apply.

NDA Physical Standards

The physical standards prescribed for NDA exam in terms of height, visual standards, etc are given below.

Height
Category	Minimum Height
Tribals from Ladakh Region	155 Cm
Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy Islands	155 Cm
Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Uttarakhand	152 Cm
Bhutan, Sikkim & North East Region	152 Cm

Visual Standards
Parameter	10+2 entries, NDA (Army), TES and equivalent	CDSE, IMA, OTA, UES, NCC,TGC & equivalent	JAG, AEC , APS, RVC,TA, AMC, ADC, SL & equivalent
Uncorrected vision(max allowed)	6/36 & 6/36	6/60 &6/60	3/60 & 3/60
BCVA	Rt 6/6 & Lt 6/6	Rt 6/6 & Lt 6/6	Rt 6/6 & Lt 6/6
Myopia	( including max astigmatism ≤ +/- 2.0 D Cyl)	( including max astigmatism ≤ +/- 2.0 D Cyl)	(including max astigmatism ≤ +/- 2.0 D Cyl)
Hypermetropia	( including max	( including max	(including max
	astigmatism ≤ +/- 2.0 D Cyl)	astigmatism ≤ +/- 2.0 D Cyl)	astigmatism ≤ +/- 2.0 D Cyl)
Lasik/equivalent surgery	Not permitted	Permitted *	Permitted*
Colour perception	CP-II	CP-II	CP-II

UPSC NDA 2022 Recruitment Process

The complete recruitment process of NDA exam is explained below:

Release of NDA Online form

Candidates need to fill the application form online. The application fee can be paid online and offline. The application is INR 100, however, SC/ST/Women candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from paying the fees.

Issue of NDA Hall Ticket

The admit card is released online for all the registered candidates. To download the admit card, candidates need to login with registration number or roll number.

Appearing in the NDA written exam

NDA exam written is divided into two papers-GAT and Mathematics. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900 marks.

Declaration of the NDA Result for Written Exam

The result is announced online in PDF. The result will display the roll numbers of the qualified candidates.

Appearing in SSB interview

The SSB interview carries a total of 900 marks. The test is conducted in two stages-I and II. Stage I comprise 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.

Declaration of final result

The final result is announced on the basis of the marks secured in the written exam and SSB interview.

Refer to the infographic below for NDA recruitment process:

NDA Syllabus 2022

NDA syllabus comprises topics from Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The level of the syllabus is of Classes 10, 11, and 12 standards. Candidates can check below the topics included in the syllabus:

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.

NDA Exam Pattern 2022

The written exam of NDA comprises two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The written test carries a total of 900 marks. Candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam are called for SSB Interview. The SSB interview carries 900 marks.

Also Read: NDA Exam Pattern

NDA Preparation Tips 2022

Candidates can prepare for NDA exam by following the tips given below:

To begin with, candidates must be clear about the subjects, pattern, and types of questions
The Mathematics section of NDA comprises questions from Algebra, Matrices, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, etc. Candidates must clear their concepts from Classes 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 NCERT books
The GAT comprises a variety of subjects, such as Chemistry, General Science, Geography, History, and Current Affairs. This paper also comprises a section on English
Candidates must revise the topics they have studied
Make short and simple notes as it will help candidates to revise properly and quickly
Solve previous years' NDA question papers and take NDA mock tests
Buy good NDA books and question banks

Also Read: NDA Preparation Tips 2022

NDA Mock Test

NDA mock tests are like the actual tests and solving them gives candidates the right frame of mind for the exam. It also helps candidates to evaluate their performance and improvement. Solving mock tests candidates will be able to identify their strong and weak areas. Accordingly, candidates can work upon their weak areas. Mock tests also help candidates to manage their time better in the exam.

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NDA Admit Card 2022

NDA 2 admit card 2022 will be released in August for all the registered candidates. The link to download the admit card will be made available on the official website. Candidates can download the admit card by logging either with the roll number or registration number. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

How to Download NDA Admit Card?

The steps to download NDA admit card are given below:

Visit the official website
Click on the admit card link on the home page
Enter login credentials
The admit card appears on the screen
Download the admit card and take its printout

NDA 2022 Exam Day Guidelines

The exam day guidelines for NDA exam are given below:

Candidates should carry their NDA admit card to the exam centre
Along with the admit card, candidates should also carry one photo-identity proof
Carry clipboard or hardboard and a black ball pen for marking their responses
The invigilator provides sheet for doing rough work
Books, notes, loose sheets, electronic or any other type of calculators, mathematical and drawing instruments, log tables, stencils of maps, slide rules, test booklets, and rough sheets are not allowed inside the examination centre
Strict action is taken against those candidates found copying or cheating

NDA Exam Analysis 2022

NDA 2 exam analysis 2022 will be released for Maths and GAT papers on September 4. The overall difficulty level of the NDA 1 2022 GAT paper was moderate to easy. The overall difficulty level of the NDA 1 Maths paper was moderate. Questions in the Maths paper were asked from Probability, Trigonometry, Algebra, Arithmetic Progression and Geometric Progression, Matrics, Circle, Calculus, Determinants, etc. There were no questions on complex numbers. Watch NDA 1 2022 Student Reaction Video.

NDA 1 2022 Student Reaction for

NDA 1 2022 Student Reaction for GAT

NDA Question Papers 2022

NDA 2 question papers 2022 will be released for Maths and GAT after the exam gets over. The question papers will be released in PDF form. Candidates can also raise objections against the question papers within the prescribed deadline.

Also Read: NDA previous year question paper

NDA Answer Key 2022

NDA 2 answer key 2022 will be available for Maths and GAT on September 4. The answer keys will be released unofficially by the coaching institutes. The official answer keys are released after the completion of the recruitment process. Using the answer key, candidates can calculate their probable scores.

NDA Result 2022

NDA 2 result 2022 for written exam will be announced online on the official website-upsc.in. However, the direct link to check NDA result will be provided on this page. The result will be made available in PDF form. It will display the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The marksheet of candidates is released after the declaration of the final result.

NDA Preparation Tips by Toppers

Candidates can click below the links to check the interviews given by NDA toppers to Shiksha on how to prepare for the exam.

Interviews of NDA Toppers
NDA 2019 Topper Interview, Piyush Thorve, (AIR 16)	NDA Exam 2018 Topper, Interview Sparsh Kankane, (AIR 1)

NDA Cutoff 2022

NDA cutoff for the written exam and final selection is released after the declaration of the final result. The cutoff for the written exam is calculated out of 900. The final cutoff is calculated based on the marks secured by the last recommended candidates out of 1800 marks (900 marks of written exam and 900 marks of SSB Interview). The qualifying NDA cutoff marks prescribed for each subject are 25 per cent. Candidates are required to qualify the exam by securing separate cutoff marks in the written exam and SSB Interview. Candidates can check below the previous year's NDA I & II cutoff marks.

NDA (II) 2020 Cutoff
Minimum qualifying standard/marks at the written stage (out of 900 marks)	Marks secured by the last candidate in the merit order (out of 1800 marks)
355 (With at least 25 per cent marks in each subject)	719

NDA (I) 2020 Cutoff
Wing	Minimum qualifying standard at the written stage (out of 900)	Marks secured by last recommended candidate (Final Stage) (out of 1800)
Army	355 (With at least 25% marks in each subject)	723
Navy
Air Force
Naval Academy

NDA Exam Statistics: Registration vs Number of Appeared Candidates

The table below highlights the number of candidates who registered and appeared in NDA (I) and (II) exams over the past three years.

Exam Sessions	Number of Registered Candidates	Number of Appeared Candidates
NDA/NA (I) & (II) Exam 2020	5,301,85	2,404,45
NDA/NA (I) Exam 2018	4,506,41	2,946,88
NDA/NA (II) Exam 2018	3,487,85	2,405,76
NDA/NA (I) Exam 2017	4,169,61	2,680,12
NDA/NA (II) Exam 2017	3,442,02	2,321,20

NDA Vacancies 2022

NDA 2 vacancies 2022 has been released along with the notification. The vacancies are the same as NDA 1 2022 which is 400. The number of vacancies for women candidates has been kept at 19. Recently, the Supreme of Court had asked the Centre to explain why the number of NDA 2022 vacancies for women candidates has been restricted to 19, the same as last year. The vacancy break for male and female candidates for NDA 1 & 2 2022 is given below.

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

What is NDA Salary?

The NDA salary structure is given below.

Rank	Level	Grade Pay (INR)
Lieutenant	Level 10	56,100-1,77,500
Captain	Level 10 B	6,13,00-1,93,900
Major	Level 11	6,94,00-2,07,200
Lieutenant Colonel	Level 12A	1,21,200-2,12400
Colonel	Level 13	1,30,600-2,15,900
Brigadier	Level 13A	1,39,600-2,17,600
Major General	Level 14	1,44,200-2,18,200
Lieutenant General HAG Scale	Level 15	1, 82, 200-2,24,100
HAG+Scale	Level 16	2,05,400-2,24,400
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG)	Level 17	2,25,000 (fixed)
COAS	Level 18	2,50,000 (fixed)

Read More: NDA Recruitment

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NDA 2022 FAQs

Q. When NDA (2) 2022 notification will be released?

A. NDA 2 2022 notification has been released on May 18, 2022. The exam will be conducted on September 4, 2022.

Q: Is NDA 2023 exam date out?

A: Yes, NDA 1 & 2 2023 exam dates have been announced. NDA 1 2023 exam will be conducted on April 16. NDA 2 2023 exam will be conducted on September 3.

Q: When NDA (I) 2022 notification was released?

A: NDA (I) 2022 notification was released on December 22, 2021. The exam was conducted on April 10, 2022.

Q. Can a married candidate apply for NDA exam?

A. No, only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible to apply for the NDA exam.

Q. Can a girl join NDA after Class 12?

A. Yes, girls can now appear for NDA exam after Supreme Court's interim order. Earlier, they were not allowed to appear for the exam.

Q. What is the difference between NDA and CDS exams?

A. Though both are defence exams, there are many similarities and differences in the recruitment process, exam pattern, training, salary, perks, promotion, eligibility, etc.

Q. What is the syllabus of NDA?

A. NDA syllabus is divided into two papers: Paper I and II. Paper I carries questions from Mathematics while Paper II carries questions from GAT (English and General Knowledge).

Q. What are the minimum qualifying marks in Class 12 for applying to NDA exam?

A. There are no minimum qualifying marks in Class 12 for applying to NDA exam.

Q. What is NDA exam eligibility?

A. For NDA, the age of candidates should be between 16 to 19 years. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 from a recognised board can apply for the exam.

Q. Is Mathematics necessary for NDA exam?

A. Yes, Mathematics in Class 12 is necessary for candidates who apply for NDA Air Force and Navy courses.

Q. Are NCERT books enough for NDA exam preparation?

A. Mostly the questions in NDA exam are based on the syllabus of CBSE, therefore, it is advisable to prepare from the NCERT books of Classes 10, 11, and 12.

Q. Can I clear NDA exam by preparing for six months?

A. Yes, you can crack the exam with six months of preparation. But, you need to prepare well with utmost dedication.

Q. Can I clear NDA exam in the first attempt?

A. Yes, you can clear NDA exam in the first attempt with a good preparation strategy.

Q. What is the salary during training after selection through NDA?

A. During the training period, candidates selected through NDA exam are offered INR 56,100 per month.

Q: What is NDA eligibility?

A: To be eligible for NDA exam, you need to complete Class 12. Candidates who are appearing in Class 12 or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination provisionally.

A: Yes, you can apply for both NDA 1 and NDA 2 exams till the time you are eligible for the exam.

Q: Is Class 12 necessary for NDA exam?

A: Candidates who are appearing in the Class 12 exam or have passed it can apply for the NDA exam.

Q: What is the use of NDA exam?

A: By clearing the NDA exam, candidates get admission in the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy.