How many weeks before the exam will the NDA admit card be released?

NDA admit card is released three weeks before the exam. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website of UPSC. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter either registration number or roll number. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam.

What if my NDA admit card is lost?

If NDA admit card is lost, candidates should contact the examination authority. The examination authority will be provide the replacement admit card or advise them how to proceed. It is important to do this as soon as possible, as NDA is an important and highly competitive exam and it is crucial for candidates to be able to take the examination on the scheduled date. Candidates are advised to keep their admit cards safely. Candidates can download their admit cards by entering the required details. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates must retain the printout of their admit cards till the completion of selection process. Candidates need to produce their admit cards of the written exam during SSB interview if called for the same.

Where can I get my NDA admit card?

NDA admit card is issued on the official website of UPSC. However, the direct link to download the admit card is provided on this page. Candidates can access their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. NDA admit card carries personal details, exam details, and exam centre details. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo identity proof to the exam centre. The admit card is an important document as it carries all important details related to the exam. Without the admit card, candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. In case of any discrepanies in the admit card, candidates can get it corrected from the examination authority.

What are the exam day guidelines for NDA exam?

Few exam day guidelines for NDA exam are given below: The entry GATE closes 10 minutes before the commencement of the exam. For the morning session, the entry closes at 9.50 am while for the afternoon session, the entry closes at 1.50 pm Candidates need to preserve their admit cards till the exam day Mobile phones, calculators, or any other electronic devices are banned inside the exam centre Candidates should bring a black point Candidates whose photograph is not clearly printed on NDA admit card should bring photo-identity proof and three passport-sized photographs for each session of the exam with an undertaking Use of electronic gadegts are not allowed inside the exam hall Wearing a mask is mandatory for all candidates can Carry a personal bottle of small sanitiser (transparent bottle) Social distancing, as well as personal hygiene, should be maintained inside the exam centre.

Is a hard copy of the NDA admit card sent to candidates by post?

The hard copy of NDA admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need fo download their ad, mit cards online by logging with the required credentials. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards to the exam centre. Without the admit card, candidates are not allowed to enter the exam hall. Alomg with the NDA admit card, candidates need to carry the required photo-identity proof.

Which is the official website to download NDA admit card?

NDA admit card official website is Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website three days before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials.

Which authority/body releases NDA admit card?

NDA admit card is released by UPSC. The admit card is released online on the official website. However, the direct link to check the result is provided on this page. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter either registration number or roll number. The hard copy of NDA admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card comprises the details related to the exam.

The details printed in NDA admit card are not clear. What to do?

Candidates are advised to check the details printed in NDA admit card carefully. In case there are discrepancies in the admit card, candidates must report to the examination authority for correction.

What are the details printed on NDA admit card?

NDA admit card is released online by the Union Public Service Commission. The admit card is released on the official website-upsc.gov.in. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number, date of birth and captcha code. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of the admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. The following details are printed on the admit card: Candidate’s Name Date of birth Roll number Photograph and signature Exam Date Exam time Reporting time Name of exam centre Address of exam centre City Centre code (if any)

Can I get the NDA admit card through offline mode?

NDA admit card is released online only. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card can be downloaded by logging with registration number or roll number. The steps to download the admit card are given below: Visit the official website On the home page, find ‘E-admit card National Defence Academy Examination, ’ link The login page opens in a new tab Read the instructions carefully before downloading the admit card Agree to the terms and conditions Select any of the options-registration number or roll number If candidates select the registration number option, they need to enter the registration number, date of birth, and random image If candidates select the roll number option, they need to enter the roll number, date of birth, and random image Click the ‘Submit’ button NDA admit card appears on the screen Download the admit card and take its printout

How can I correct the Aadhar number in NDA admit? Will there be any problem in writing the exam?

If there is an error in the Aadhar number on the NDA admit card, they should contact the official authority responsible for conducting the NDA exam as soon as possible to get it corrected.

Do I need to carry a printed copy of the NDA admit card at the exam centre?

Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their NDA admit cards to the exam centre. NDA admit card is released online on the official website of UPSC. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. Candidates need to carry one photo-identity along with admit card to the exam centre.

Is NDA admit card necessary for NDA SSB?

NDA admit card is required for SSB Interview. Candidates can download their admit cards for SSB interview after the declaration of the result. Candidates need to login into the website of Indian Army to select their SSB dates, time, venue, etc. After submitting these details, SSB interview call letter is generated. Candidates need to carry their interview call letters along with the required documents to the exam centre. Candidates need to qualify the SSB interview inorder to get selected for the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy courses. The steps to download NDA admit card for SSB interview are given below: Visit the official website of www.joinindianarmy.nic.in Candidates need to register themselves on the website of the Indian Army Candidates need to register with the same email ID as provided while filling the online application form Candidates would then be allotted selection centres and admit cards through the website In case of any queries, candidates should contact the Directorate of Recruiting Candidates qualified for SSB interview need to submit their original certificates of age and educational qualification either to Directorate General of Recruiting, Army HQ, West Block-III, RK Puram Delhi or to Naval Headquarters, DMPR, OI&R Section, C Wing, Sena Bhawan.

How to download NDA admit card?

NDA admit card for the written exam is released online by UPSC. The admit card can be downloaded by entering the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. NDA admit card can be downloaded by following the steps given below: 1) Visit the official website of UPSC 2) Click the NDA admit card download link' 3) Candidates can download their admit cards by either logging with registration number or roll number 4) After submitting the details, NDA admit card appears on the screen 5) Download the admit card and take its printout After downloading the admit card, candidates should take printout of it. Candidates need to carry the printout of the admit card to the exam centre.

Is it compulsory to take the colour print of an NDA admit card to the exam center?

No, it is not compulsory to take the colour printout of NDA admit card to the exam centre. According to the official notice, candidates need to bring the printout of the admit along with the (original) Photo Identity Card, whose number is mentioned in the admit card. They need to bring the admit card in each session to secure admission to exam centre. Candidates need to preserve the admit card till the declaration of the final result as it is required for the SSB Interview.

NDA 2026 Admit Card: Download UPSC NDA 1 Hall Ticket Here

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
10 Dec ' 25	NDA 1 Notification 2026
10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25	NDA 1 Application Form 2026
12 Apr ' 26	NDA 1 2026 Exam Date
20 May ' 26	NDA 2 2026 notification
20 May ' 26 - 09 Jun ' 26	NDA 2 2026 application
13 Sep ' 26	NDA 2 2026 Exam

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