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NDA Preparation Tips
NDA exam is a prominent examination among students who want to join Indian Defence Forces. NDA is the gateway for candidates who wish to join the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. It is not a cakewalk to get through NDA and SSB. To prepare for the exam, candidates must make a study plan smartly. Making a smart study plan is effective for a better preparation strategy. First, candidates should clear their basic concepts. They should not forget to practice the NDA last year question papers. Revise the topics given in the syllabus as much as you can.
NDA Preparation Tips 2025 FAQs
Candidates can check below NDA preparation tips FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
Follow the preparation hacks given below to do smart study and crack the exam in one month:
- Stick all the required mathematical formulas and theorems near the study table so that it becomes easier to memorise them all
- Algebra, Calculus and Coordinate Geometry are the topics that have the highest weightage, prepare them well
- Brush up English grammar skills
- Improve vocabulary by reading articles, editorials, English newspaper, etc.
- Refine General Knowledge by reading newspapers daily and watch news channels
- Be aware of each and every news about defence services
- Solve as many previous years' question papers as possible to understand the pattern better
Candidates must prepare a proper study plan and follow it diligently. Besides, they should solve previous years question papers. Candidates must attempt mock tests to identify the strong and weak areas.
NDA exam consists of questions that are of Class 12 standard. To clear the basic concepts, NCERT books are the best resource for preparation. Candidates can refer to the NCERT books for Class 10, 11 and 12.
The strategy to crack NDA exam is given below.
Go through the topics given in NDA syllabus
Solve NDA sample papers
Attempt mock test
Everyday candidates should study for two to three hours on regular basis. Categorize the course as per your comfort and start preparing. Practice previous year question paper as much as possible. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus and exam pattern. They should prepare study routine and follow it seriously. Candidates must also solve mock test.
Questions in this section of NDA exam are asked from General Science, Indian history, Physics Geography, Chemistry and Current Events. Candidates must read the newspapers and watch news channels to know about the national and international events. Candidates must refer to the six months Current Affairs for NDA exam.
NDA Exam
Student Forum
Answered a week ago
The NDA application form for 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Here's a summary of the key dates ¹ ²:
- *NDA 1 Application Form:*
- Release Date: December 10, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025
- Exam Date: April 12, 2026
- *NDA 2 Application Form:*
- Release Date:
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month ago
NDA 2026 exam dates have been announced. NDA 1 2026 exam will be held on April 12, 2026. The exam for NDA II 2026 will be held on September 13, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
NDA apply online link is acrivated on the official website of the exam conducting body. However, we will provide the direct link to register online for the exam. Only online applications are accepted for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
NDA 1 application form 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Interested candidates can fill the application form till December 30, 2025. The NDA 2 online form will be released on May 20, 2026. The last date to fill the application form is June 8, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 7
Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25
When NDA application form 2026 will be released?