NDA Answer Key 2026: NDA 1 & 2 Answer Key PDFs for Maths & GAT
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )
Exam On - 12 Apr '26
NDA Answer Key 2026 will be released within few hours after the exam is conducted. The answer key is released separately for GAT and Maths for all sets of test booklets-A, B, C, D. The UPSC NDA answer key is released by the different coaching institutes since the official answer keys are released after the completion of the recruitment process. Candidates can use NDA answer keys released by the coaching institutes to calculate the probable scores.
Along with the answer key, NDA question papers for Maths and GAT are also released. The probable score of NDA exam can be calculated as per the marking scheme. The probable score help candidates to know their chances of selection for the next round of selection. Read below for more details on NDA answer key
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- How to Download NDA Answer Key 2026?
- NDA Dates 2026
- NDA Exam Pattern 2026
- NDA Answer Key 2026 FAQs
How to Download NDA Answer Key 2026?
The process to get the NDA answer key is given below.
- Go to the answer key page
- NDA answer key opens in PDF form
- Download the answer key
- Save the file
Commonly asked questions
NDA answer key is released separately for Maths and GAT. The answer key is released online. It is used to compare the answers marked in the exam. This also help in calculating the probable score.
NDA Dates 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Apr ' 26 | NDA 1 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr ' 25 | NDA 1 Result 2025 |
| 26 Sep ' 23 | NDA 2 Result 2023 |
NDA Exam Pattern 2026
NDA exam pattern comprises written exam and SSB Interview. The wrtten exam and SSB Interview carries 900 marks each. The structure of NDA written exam is given below.
| Papers | Subject | Maximum marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 |
Mathematics |
300 |
2 ½ |
| Paper 2 |
GAT |
600 |
2 ½ |
| Total |
900 |
5 hours |
|
Commonly asked questions
GAT paper of NDA comprises a total of 150 questions. The GAT section is divided into two parts. Part A comprises English while Part B consists of General Knowledge. The number of questions in the Maths section of NDA exam is 120. Questions in the Maths section 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. NDA question papers are framed in both English and Hindi by the examination authority.
NDA exam is conducted twice a year. The exam written test and SSB interview. The test comprises Maths and GAT. The difficulty level of the NDA exam is usually moderate. Candidates can crack the exam with good preparation.
NDA Answer Key 2026 FAQs
Candidates can check below NDA answer key 2026 PDF.
Commonly asked questions
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.
NDA question papers are released by UPSC within two to three days after the question papers are released. 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.
NDA syllabus PDF is divided into Maths and GAT. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. The standard of the syllabus is of Classes 10, 11 and 12 levels. Candidates should be thorough with the syllabus.
NDA marking scheme is prescribed by UPSC. Candidates for correct answers are given 2.5 marks in Maths. 0.83 marks are deducted for wrong answers. Four marks are given for correct answers in GAT. 1.33 marks are deducted for wrong answers. Total marks allotted to the written exam are 900.
NDA question paper is framed in both English and Hindi. The written exam is conducted for 900 marks. The test carries two papers-Maths and GAT. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview.
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 Academy examination' Enter roll number, date of birth, and verification code to login Submit your representations to UPSC against the question papers.
NDA exam consists of two papers- Maths and GAT. Total marks allotted to the The following tips help candidates to prepare for NDA exam.
Understand the exam
Know the syllabus
Solve the previous years question papers
Prepare a timetable
Follow the study routine
Attempt mock tests
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