NDA Answer Key 2023 Out: Download PDF for Maths, GAT for Set A, B, C, and D

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2023 ( NDA )

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Exam On: 3 Sep '23

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Updated on Apr 17, 2023 10:56 IST

NDA 1 Answer Key 2023 has been for Maths and GAT. The answer key has been made available in PDF form separately for Maths and GAT for all sets of test booklets-A, B, C and D. NDA answer key 2023 has been released unofficially by some of the coaching institutes. We have provided direct links to download the answer keys for all sets of test booklets. UPSC releases the official NDA answer key after the completion of the recruitment process. Candidates can use the NDA answer key 2023 to compare responses marked in the exam. Based on the correct and incorrect answers, candidates can calculate their probable scores.

NDA exam is conducted by UPSC to offer admission to candidates for Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy Courses. It is a national-level defence entrance exam conducted twice a year.

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NDA Answer Key 2023

NDA answer key is available through online mode by various institutes for different sets. Candidates can download NDA answer key PDFs for A, B, C, D sets as per their test booklet number. NDA Maths answer key and NDA GAT answer key have been provided on this page. Candidates can also download NDA question papers along with the answer key. NDA answer key helps candidates calculate the probable scores by comparing the answers. The probable score can be calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. By knowing the probable score candidates can know their chances of selection for the next round of the selection process. UPSC releases the official answer keys of NDA after the completion of the recruitment process. Till then, candidates can use NDA answer keys released by the coaching institutes to compare their responses marked in the exam. The examination authority publishes separate answer keys for all sets.

NDA 2023 Answer Key Release Date

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2023 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

1 May '23

NDA 1 result 2023

19 Sep '22

NDA 2 result 2022

9 May '22

NDA 1 2022 result

NDA Answer Key 2023 Highlights

Candidates can check below some of the important highlights related to NDA answer key 2023.

Name of the exam

NDA 2023

NDA Full Form

National Defence Academy

Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission

Purpose of the examination

To find candidates to join Army, Air Force, and Navy as a Cadet or Officer Trainee

Exam Frequency

Twice a year

Exam Category

Class 12th Pass

Selection Process

  • NDA Written Test exam 
  • SSB Interview

Exam Duration

GAT: 2 ½ hours

Mathematics: 2 ½ hours

Total Marks

Written Exam: 900

SSB Interview: 900

NDA 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

Also Read: NDA dates 

How to Download the Official NDA Answer Key 2023?

The steps to download the official answer keys of NDA are given below:

  • Click the subject-wise links of answer keys provided on this page
  • The answer key page opens in PDF form
  • Download the answer key and save it for further reference  

NDA Answer Key 2023 by Coaching Institutes 

Coaching institutes release the NDA answer keys on the day of the exam. Candidates can use the answer key to compare their responses till the time the official answer key is released. Download below previous year's answer keys by coaching institutes. 

NDA 1 Answer Key 2023 by Major Kalshi 

Subject NDA Answer Key
NDA 1 Maths Answer Key 2023 

Set A

Set B

Set C

Set D

NDA 1 GAT Answer Key 2023

Set A

Set B

Set C

Set D

NDA 1 Answer Key 2023 by Cavalier

Subject NDA Answer Key
NDA 1 Maths Answer Key 2023  Download_Here
NDA 1 GAT Answer Key 2023 Download here

NDA 2 Answer Key 2022 

NDA 2 Answer Key 2022 for GAT English-Download Here

NDA 2 Answer Key 2022 for GAT GK-Download Here

NDA 2 Maths Answer Key 2022 by Major Kalshi (All Sets)

NDA Answer Key NDA Answer Key
NDA 2 Maths Answer Key 2022 by Major Kalshi for Set A

NDA 2 Maths Answer Key 2022 by Major Kalshi for Set B

NDA 2 Maths Answer key 2022 by Major Kalshi for Set C

NDA 2 Maths Answer key 2022 by Major Kalshi for Set D

NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2022 by Major Kalshi (All Sets)

NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2022 for Set A NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2022 for Set B
NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2022 for Set C NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2022 for Set D

Also Read: NDA 2 Answer Key 2022 by Major Khalsi

NDA 2 Answer Key 2022 by Cavalier (All Sets)

Subject NDA Answer Key
NDA 2 Maths Answer Key 2022  Download Here
NDA 2 GAT Answer Key 2022 Download Here

Also Read: NDA 2 Answer Key 2022 by Cavalier

NDA 1 Answer Key 2022 by Coaching Institute

Candidates can download below NDA 1 answer key 2022 by coaching institutes.

NDA 1 Answer Key 2022 by Major Kalshi

Subject NDA Answer Key
Maths

Set A

Set B

Set C

Set D

GAT

Download Here

NDA 1 Answer Key 2022 by Cavalier

Subject NDA Answer Key
Maths Download Here
GAT Download Here

Previous Years' NDA 1 2021 Answer Key by Coaching Institutes

Coaching Institutes Maths GAT
Major Kalshi Download Here

English

GK

Cavalier Academy  Download Here

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Previous Years' NDA 1 2021 Answer Key by Coaching Institutes

Coaching Institutes  Maths GAT 
Major Kalshi Download Here

Download Here

Cavalier

Download Here

Download Here

Previous Years' Official UPSC NDA Answer Key 

Candidates can check below the previous years' official NDA 1 & 2 answer keys:

Official NDA 1 2021 Answer Key

Mathematics Download Here
GAT Download Here

Official NDA (1) and (2) Answer Key 2020

Mathematics Download Here
GAT Download Here

Official NDA 2 Answer Key 2019

Mathematics  Download Here
GAT  Download Here

Official NDA 1 Answer Key 2019

Mathematics  Click here 
GAT  Click here

How to Calculate Scores by Using NDA Answer Key?

After downloading NDA answer key, candidates should compare their responses marked in the exam. Using the answer key, candidates are able to calculate the estimated score. To calculate the score, candidates need to follow the marking scheme prescribed by the examination authority. The marking scheme of NDA is given below:

Mathematics: Total marks allotted to this section are 300 as per NDA exam pattern. For the correct answer, candidates get 2.5 marks. For any wrong answer, 0.88 marks are deducted.

GAT: This section carries 400 marks. Candidates for the correct answers are awarded four marks. For the incorrect answers, 1.3 marks are deducted.

NDA Question Papers 2023

NDA question papers are released for Mathematics and GAT. UPSC releases the question papers a few days after the exam. The question papers help candidates to know the nature of the questions asked in the exam. 

How to Challenge NDA Question Papers?

Candidates having any doubts with regard to the question papers can raise objections. The process to challenge the question paper is explained below:

  • Candidates can raise objections through Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep)
  • Objections against the NDA answer key can be raised within seven days
  • Candidates need to enter certain details like roll number, date of birth, and random image while raising the objections

NDA Syllabus 2023

The level of NDA syllabus is of Class 10, 11, and 12 standards. The topics included in the syllabus is given below:

Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and DeterminantsIntegral 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 Result 

NDA result for the written exam is declared on the official website. The result is made available online in PDF format. The result displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB Interview.

NDA Cut off 2023

NDA cut off 2023 will be released after the completion of the exam. The cut off for the written exam is the minimum qualifying marks calculated out of 900 marks. The final cut off is the marks secured by the last qualified candidates and it is calculated out of 1800 marks. Candidates need to secure separate cut off marks in the written exam and SSB interview.

Also Read: NDA cut off 2023

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NDA Answer Key 2023 FAQs

Q: When will NDA 1 2023 answer key be released?

A:
NDA 1 answer key 2023 has been released unofficially by the coaching institutes on April 16. The answer keys have been released for all Sets of test booklets-A, B, C and D for Maths and GAT. Candidates can use the answer keys released by the coaching institutes till the time official answer keys

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Q: How to Download NDA answer key?

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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

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Q: How to challenge NDA question paper?

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Candidates can raise objections against the question papers through QPRep portal. The process to raise objections against the question paper is given below: Visit the official website of UPSC Go to the tab 'Representation on Question Papers' Click the link 'National Defence Academy and Naval Aca

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Q: What is NDA exam pattern?

A:
The written exam of NDA comprises two papers-Mathematics and General Ability Tests (GAT). The Maths paper carries 120 questions and the GAT carries 150 questions. Total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview. SSB Interview i

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Q: What is NDA marking scheme?

A:
NDA marking scheme is prescribed by UPSC. The marking scheme highlights the marks awarded for correct answers and marks deducted for wrong answers. In Maths 2.5 marks are awarded for correct answers and 0.83 marks are deducted for wrong answers. In GAT four marks are awarded for correct answers a

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Q: What is NDA syllabus?

A:
NDA syllabus outlines the topics and sub-topics which candidates need to cover for the exam. NDA syllabus is divided into Maths and 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,

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Q: What are the passing marks in NDA?

A:
Candidates are required to score a minimum of around 25 per cent marks in each subject to clear the NDA written exam. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Besides the subject-wise cut off marks, the examination authority also decides overall cut off marks for different defence se

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Q: Is NDA exam tough to crack?

A:
NDA exam is known to be highly challenging and competitive exam. The exam tests the knowledge and aptitude of candidates in subjects such as Mathematics, General Ability and English . However, with proper preparation and practice, it is possible to crack the exam. It is important to note that suc

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Q: When will NDA 1 result 2023 be announced?

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NDA 1 result 2023 is expected to be declared soon. The result will be announced on the official website of UPSC. The result will be announced in PDF form and carries the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates qualifying the written exam of NDA are called for SSB Interview. NDA 1 result

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Q: What are the benefits of NDA answer key?

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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 re

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Q: In which mode NDA exam is conducted?

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NDA exam is conducted offline across various cities spread throughout the country. The exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. The Maths paper is held in the morning shift- 10:00 AM-12:30 PM and GAT is held in the afternoon shift from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. Candidates are required to a

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I have just started my 12th grade this year in school. Will I be eligible for appearing NDA 2 examination commencing this September 2023?

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pradeep kumar

Scholar-Level 18

Yesterday

The candidates who are appearing in 12th are eligible to apply for NDA-2. But you have to submit the 12 th passing proof before 24 06.2024. So you can apply if meeting the age criteria in

 

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How do I join NDA after 10th? What are the requirements?

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Bhukya Sharath Naik

Contributor-Level 9

a week ago

To join the NDA after 10th, you must meet the following eligibility criteria: * You must be a citizen of India. * You must be unmarried. * You must be between the ages of 16.5 and 19.5 years on the first day of the NDA course. * You must have passed the Class 10th examination with at least 50% marks

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I want to know if height can be a matter for rejection in NDA?

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Bhavesh Baraskar

Contributor-Level 9

a week ago

Yes, height can be a factor for rejection in the National Defence Academy NDA selection process. The NDA has specific eligibility criteria, which include physical standards such as height, weight, and chest measurements. These standards are established to ensure that candidates meet the physical req

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What is the age to apply for the NDA exam? What is the eligibility criteria for the same?

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Nirmalya Ghosh

Contributor-Level 6

3 weeks ago

1. Age Limit: For the NDA (Army Wing): Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age on the first day of the month in which the course is set to commence. For the NDA (Air Force and Naval Wing): Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age on the first day of the month in which the

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How many vacancies have been announced for NDA 2 2023 exam?

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

A total of 395 vacancies have announced for NDA 2 2023 exam. Out of total vacancies, 208 vacancies have been announced for Army, 42 for Navy, 120 for Air Force and 25 for Indian Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme). A total of 35 vacancies have been announced for women candidates.

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What if I applied for the Air Force as my first choice in the NDA application form and wants to be in the army?

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

If you have applied for Air Force as your first choice at NDA. If your name is in low in merit than also they will give you Army. If you get recommendation from AFSB but if you not clear PABT or your eye vision is not 6/6 than also they allot you Army and in NDA.

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I have Physics as my 6th subject with Commerce and Maths as compulsory subject. Can I go in Air Force through NDA?

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Dinesh upadhyay

Scholar-Level 16

a month ago

For Air Force and Naval Wings passing Certification of Class 12th exam with Physics and Mathematics is required. Army Wing passing Certificate in 10+2 exam is required. So you are eligible for NDA.

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Is there any age criteria to appear for NDA?

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MUSKAN KURMI

Contributor-Level 7

a month ago

Yes, NDA age limit for the aspirants must be between 16.5-19.5 years to apply for the exam. The candidate must have not been born earlier than 2 July 2004 and not later than 1 July 2007. If this helpful, So please upvotes !

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Which books are best for NDA Maths?

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MUSKAN KURMI

Contributor-Level 7

a month ago

If you really want to crack this exam then just go for R. S. AGARWAL NDA & NA for Math. You can also refer to the NCERT books of Classes 11 and 12. Besides, they can refer to the following books -. Quantitative Aptitude for competitive examinations - RS Aggarwal, NDA Entrance Exam - ES Ramasamy Math

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