NDA 2026 Preparation Tips, How to Prepare for NDA Entrance Exam

Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25

Updated on Oct 31, 2025 15:33 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

NDA Preparation Tips is useful to crack the exam.Go thorough the exam pattern and syllabus.Solve the previous years question papers to know the important topics. Practice mock test to understand the actual test and to improve the speed and accuracy of solving questions.

The total marks allotted to NDA exam are 900. The tandard of NDA syllabus is of high school level. Candidates need conceptual clarity to solve the questions. In this article, we have provided some useful NDA preparation tips.

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NDA Preparation Tips
NDA Preparation Tips 2025 FAQs

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

Q: Are NCERT books enough for NDA exams?

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.

Q: How to prepare for NDA exam in three months?

Candidates must prepare a proper study plan for NDA exam. Besides, they must solve previous years question papers. Attempt mock tests to know the strong and weak areas.To crack the exam, the preparation should be good.

Q: How much time is required for NDA Exam Preparation?

NDA preparation requires one year to six months. Candidates must focus on all subjects and topics relevant to the exam. They should attempt mock tests. Candidates must know the exam pattern and syllabus. They should also solve the previous years question papers.

Q: What are the important topics for NDA General Knowledge?

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.

Q: How do I use previous years' question papers to prepare for NDA?

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

Q: How many hours should be given to study for NDA?

Candidates should study for two to three hours. Practice previous year question paper. Candidates must know the syllabus and exam pattern. They should prepare study routine. Candidates must also solve mock test to improve speed.

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When NDA application form 2026 will be released?

Answered 2 weeks 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:

YUVASRI

Beginner-Level 1

When NDA 2026 exam will be held?

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.

Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

Where will I get NDA apply online link?

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.

Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

When NDA application form 2026 will be released?

Answered 2 months ago

NDA 1 application form will be released on December 10, 2025. The last date to fill application form is December 30. NDA 2 online form will be available on May 20. Last date to fill the application form is June 8, 2026.

Raushan Pradhan

Contributor-Level 7

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