UPSC NDA 2025 Mock Test: Download NDA Mock Test PDF Here
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )
NDA 2 2026 Exam
13 Sep '26
NDA Mock Test 2025: NDA aspirants must prepare themselves for the most sought-after defence exam by practising NDA mock test series. Solving NDA mock tests help candidates to keep a track of their performance and improvement. Besides, such online test series give candidates the right frame of mind for the examination day. NDA syllabus is not a tough nut to crack but most candidates face problems in time management and strategy. Solving mock tests help candidates to develop their own strategies and manage time.
According to NDA exam pattern, there are 150 questions in General Ability Test (GAT) and 120 in Mathematics. To score well in the exam, candidates need to pick and solve questions strategically. This is where solving UPSC NDA mock tests helps.
Candidates must solve and analyse at least two NDA mock tests in a week to improve speed and accuracy of solving questions. Candidates can even increase the number of mock tests to at least 3 to 4 two weeks prior NDA exam.
NDA exam is conducted twice a year by UPSC. Candidates can appear for both the sessions of NDA exam. NDA 1 exam is conducted for admission to the courses commencing in January. NDA 2 exam is conducted for admission to the courses commencing in July. To qualify each section of the NDA exam, candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each subject. NDA exam is conducted to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Fotce wings of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy.
- NDA Exam Pattern
- NDA Mock Test FAQs
NDA Exam Pattern
The structure of NDA exam pattern 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
The questions that are asked in an NDA SSB interview are related to educational background, current affairs, hobbies, etc. The SSB Interview carries 900 marks. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks in this test.
A total of 120 questions are asked in the Maths paper of NDA. Questions are usually asked from Algebra Matrices and Determinants Trigonometry Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, and Differential Equations Vector Algebra Statistics and Probability. In the GAT part of the NDA exam, a total of 150 questions are asked. This section is divided into parts. Part A comprises questions from English and Part B comprises questions from General Knowledge. In English questions are generally asked from Spotting Errors, Antonyms, Synonyms, Idioms, and Phrases and Fill in the Blanks. In General Knowledge, questions are asked from Physics Chemistry Biology Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economy, Defence Specific, Current Affairs & Static GK, etc.
The total marks allotted to NDA written exam are 900. The GAT paper carries 600 marks and Maths paper carries 300 marks. Yes, there is a sectional cutoff in NDA written exam. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each subject to qualify the exam. Besides, candidates are also required to secure the overall cut off marks prescribed for Army, Navy and Air Force.
NDA Mock Test FAQs
Candidates can check below NDA mock test FAQs.
It is always advised to follow NCERT books for NDA exam. Candidates must refer to the high school books to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Yes, you can give the NDA exam as you have qualified the Class 12 exam. As per the age requirement candidates age should lie between 16.5 to 19.5 years to apply for the NDA exam. However, go through the eligibility criteria properly once before applying for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
A candidate who want to give the NDA 2 2026 exam, the required birth date range between January 2, 2008 and January 1, 2011.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
This is the right time to start the preparation for the NDA. First understand the NDA exam pattern and check the syllabus. Then, you should focus on NCERT, solve previous year question papers, read news paper daily, maintain a formula book and revise it, start some physical routine of few minutes on
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
To know the specific venue in Vijayawada, candidate need to check the admit card released by the UPSC. It has been allotted via first-come, first-served basis during the filling out of the application form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The NDA 2 2026 notification was released by the UPSC on May 20 at upsc.gov.in. Along with the notification, the application process started. The last date to apply was June 11, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The UPSC will conduct the NDA 2 exam on September 13, 2026. The official provisional answer key will be released on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. Candidates will be able to download the answer key PDF for all sets from this page as well.
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Contributor-Level 7
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I am 18 years old (DOB: 26 Oct 2007) and passed Class 12 with 83%. Am I eligible to apply for the NDA exam?