NDA Answer Key 2026: NDA 1 Answer Key PDFs OUT for Maths & GAT
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )
NDA 2 2026 application
20 May '26 - 9 Jun '26
NDA Answer Key 2026: The Union Public Service Commission released the NDA 1 2026 provisional answer key on the official website at upsc.gov.in. The exam was held on April 12 at various centres across the country in two shifts. Candidates can download their set-wise answer key for Mathematics and General Ability Test (Sets A, B, C and D) to check or verify their responses and estimate their scores before the announcement of the final result.
Along with the answer key, NDA question papers for Maths and GAT 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 Exam Schedule 2026
- NDA Exam Pattern 2026
- NDA Syllabus 2026
- NDA Answer Key 2026 FAQs
How to Download NDA Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can download their set-wise answer key including A, B, C and D to verify their responses and estimate their scores before the final result announcement. The answer key for Maths and GAT is available in the form of PDF for all sets. 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
NDA 1 2026 Mathematics Answer Key PDF: Download Here
NDA 1 2026 GAT Answer Key PDF: Download Here
NDA Exam Schedule 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Apr ' 26 | NDA 1 2026 Result |
| 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 |
|
NDA Syllabus 2026
NDA syllabus is prescribed by the examination authority. The syllabus is given below.
- NDA Math Syllabus-Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability, Algebra, etc.
- NDA English syllabus- Vocabulary, Comprehension, Cohesion, Preposition, etc.
- NDA General Knowledge syllabus- Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.
NDA Answer Key 2026 FAQs
Candidates can check below NDA answer key 2026 PDF.
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 exam is highly competitive. Candidates can crack the exam with proper preparation and practice.
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 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.
The pyschological tests in NDA SSB interview comprises the following:
- Thematic Apperception Test
- Word Association Test
- Situation Reaction Test
- Self Description Test
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
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.
NDA question papers are released on the exam day. We have provided the previous years question papers on this page. To download NDA question papers for free, candidates need to create their profiles with us. Once it is done, candidates can download question papers pdfs.
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.
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