NDA 1 Result 2024 (Today) Live Updates: Download UPSC NDA Result PDF @upsc.gov.in

In August last year, the Supreme Court of India had passed a historic judgement allowing women candidates to join National Defence Academy. The court had, however, said that admission of women candidates will be subject to the final ruling on the petition. NDA eligibility for women candidates is same as their male counterparts. However, the medical standards for women candidates varies. The age limit for women candidates is between 16.5 to 19.5 years. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 can apply for the exam.

The day-wise NDA SSB process is given below.

NDA exam was conducted in the following cities.

For NDA 1 exam, both male and female candidates must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2005 and not later than July 1, 2008. For NDA 2 exam, both male and female candidates must have been born not earlier than January 2, 2005, and not later than January 1, 2008. 

The steps to raise objection against the answer key are given below:

• Candidates can raise objections through Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep)
• Objections against the NDA answer key can be raised within seven days
• Candidates need to enter certain details like roll number, date of birth, and random image while raising the objections

The benefits of NDA answer key are given below:

• The answer key carries the correct answers to the questions marked in the exam
• Candidates can get the probable score by comparing the answers given in the NDA answer key
• Knowing the probable score candidates can know the chances of their selection in the further rounds

The steps to download NDA 1 answer key are given below:

• Visit the official website of UPSC
• Go to the 'Answer Key' tab from the 'Examination' section
• The exam-wise answer key appears on the screen
• Download the answer key and save it

NDA stands for National Defence Academy. NDA is situated at Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra and it is one of the most prestigious military training institutions in the world. NDA trains cadets for Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

NDA provides comprehensive training to the cadets to prepare them to face the challenges of the armed forces. The training includes academic education, physical fitness, and leadership development. The cadets undergo a rigorous curriculum that covers various subjects and undergo physical training to enhance their endurance and strength. 

NDA 1 2024 exam dates were announced by UPSC. NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. The official notification for NDA 1 2025 exam along with the application form will be released on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam is December 31, 2024. NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. NDA 2 2025 notification will be released on May 28, 2025. The application form will be available till June 17, 2025.

Candidates can check below NDA previous years' vacancies.

The number of vacancies announced for women candidates are given below.

NDA 1 result 2024 is expected to be announced anytime soon. The result will be announced on the official website. However, the direct link to download the result will be provided on this page.

NDA Chemistry syllabus is given below.

NDA syllabus for Physics is given below.

NDA syllabus for English is given below:

• Grammar & usage
• Comprehension & cohesion
• Spotting of errors
• Para Jumbling
• Fill in the blanks
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Vocabulary
• Cloze Test
• Idioms & Proverbs
• Completion of Sentence & Para
• Sentence Correction & Improvement

The data related to the number of candidates who applied for NDA exam is given below.

The steps to check NDA cut off 2023 are given below:

• Visit the official website of UPSC
• Go to the 'Cut off' page from 'Examination'
• Click the NDA cut off link
• The cut off is displayed on the screen
• Download the cut off and save it

The visual standard prescribed for the exam is given below.

The height required for NDA exam is given below.

The educational qualification prescribed for the exam is given below.

Candidates who qualify for the written test will be called for the Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview. UPSC releases the cutoff list only after the completion of the recruitment process. With the conclusion of SSB interviews, the final cutoff as well as the written exam cutoff is released. Along with the cutoff, UPSC also releases the final merit list.

Around two to three Lacs candidates apply for NDA exam. The written exam of NDA is cleared by around 8000 to 10,000 candidates. Such candidates are called for SSB interview. The pass percentage in SSB interview is around 10 to 15 per cent.

In case of a tie, if two or more candidates secure equal aggregate marks in NDA exam, the ties are resolved as per age. This means candidates older in age are given preference. 

The following details are mentioned in the result:

• Candidate’s name
• Roll numbers
• Sectional and overall scores

The GAT syllabus of NDA is divided into two parts. Part A comprises questions from English, while Part B carries questions from General Knowledge. Questions in English part are asked from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

The training process of Air Force cadets is given below:

• Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1½ years. However, at the end of one year of successful training, they are given provisional commission in the rank of Flying Officer. After the Air Force Cadets successfully complete further training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissioned officers on probation for a period of one year

• Air Force Ground Duties Branch Cadets receive streamwise specialist training for one year. After the successful completion of training, they are given a provisional commission in the rank of Flying Officer. They are further absorbed as permanent commissioned officers on probation of one year

The training period of Naval cadets is given below:

• On passing out from the NDA, Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navy, and are also given further training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala for one year and, on successful completion of the training, they are promoted to the rank of Sub Lieutenants

• Candidates who are selected for the Naval Academy under (Class 12 Cadet Entry Scheme) are inducted as Cadets for four year B Tech course in Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (for Engineering Branch including Naval Architect specialization) or Electronics & Communication Engineering (for Electrical Branch) as per Naval requirements. After the candidates complete the course they are awarded B Tech Degree by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

An adequate number of candidates are selected for the SSB interview. The selection of candidates is done based on merit. 

NDA 1 answer key 2024 was released on April 21, 2024 after completion of the exam. The answer key was released unofficially by the coaching institutes. 

The formula to calculate the scores is given below:

GAT- Number of correct answers x 4 – Number of incorrect answers x 0.33

Mathematics - Number of correct answers x 2.5 – Number of incorrect answers x 0.33

The steps to download NDA scores are given below:

• Visit the official website of UPSC
• Click the NDA marksheet link on the home page
• Enter the login credentials
• NDA marksheet appears on the screen
• Download the marksheet and save it

NDA 1 negative marking is given below.

The structure of NDA 1 2024 exam is given below.

The benefits of solving NDA 1 question papers 2024 are given below:

• By solving NDA previous year question papers, candidates will know the topics that they need to cover for the exam
• Candidates can identify their strong and weak areas, which will eventually help in planning the study
• Practising UPSC NDA sample papers, candidates will learn how to manage time during the exam for answering questions
• Candidates will be able to analyse their preparation for the exam by practising UPSC NDA question papers

NDA 1 final cut off of previous years is given below.

NDA 1 previous years' cut off is given below.

NDA 1 2023 cut off is given below.

NDA cut off is calculated based on the following factors:

• Number of test-takers
• Total vacancies
• Exam difficulty

NDA 1 Expected Cut off 2024 is given below.

The hard copy of NDA 1 result 2024 will not be sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to download their results online only.

NDA 1 result 2024 will be declared soon on the official website of UPSC. The roll numbers of qualified candidates will be made available on the official website. 

The training period of Army cadets is given below:

• After the Army Cadets pass out from NDA, they go to the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Naval Cadets to Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and Air Force cadets and Ground Duty-Non Tech streams to Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, and Air Force cadets of Ground Duty–Tech stream to Air Force Technical College, Bengaluru

• At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and are given arduous military training which is for one year and it is aimed at turning them into officers capable of leading infantry Subunits. After the Cadets have successfully completed the training as Gentlemen Cadets they are granted Permanent Commission in the rank of Lt subject to being medically fit in "SHAPE" one

promotional policy of NDA officers is given below.

The allowances offered to NDA officers are given below:

• Uniform Allowance
• As per the post-Compensatory Field Area Allowance
• As per the post, Compensatory Modified Field Area Allowance
• Dearness and Transport Allowance (DA/TA)
• Para Allowance
• Para jump instructor Allowance
• Para Reserve Allowance
• Technical Allowance Tier 1
• Technical Allowance Tier 2
• Special Forces Allowance
• Children's Education Allowance
• Hostel Subsidy

The grade pay of NDA Officers is given below.

The stipend offered to NDA officers is given below:

The salary of NDA officers is given below.

The following are the documents required at the time of SSB interview:

• Original Class 12 passing certificate or equivalent in support of educational qualification
• Certificate of eligibility for a certain category of students
• Category or cast certificate applicable to SC, ST, OBC, etc
• Identity and address proof (Aadhar Card/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Nivaas Pramaan Patra)

The final selection of candidates is done in the following manner:

• For admission to Army, Navy and Air Force of NDA, candidates need to secure NDA cutoff marks separately in the written exam and SSB interview
• For Air Force, candidates should qualify the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)
• The marks of the NDA SSB interview and written exam are considered for the final selection
• Final selection for respective academies is done as per vacancies subjected to their NDA eligibility, medical fitness, and merit-cum-preference of candidates

The pattern for NDA SSB interview is given below.

NDA selection process comprises two stages-written exam and SSB Interview. Candidates need to first appear for the written exam. Those qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview. The final selection is done based on written exam and SSB interview.

NDA vacancies announced for women candidates are given below.

NDA 1 vacancies are given below:

The NDA exam is known to be a highly challenging and competitive exam. The exam tests the knowledge and aptitude of candidates in subjects such as Mathematics, General Ability and English . However, with proper practice, it is possible to crack the exam. 

The distribution of questions in GAT section is given below.

The distribution of questions in the Maths section of NDA exam is given below.

The total marks allotted to the NDA exam are 900. The Maths section carries 300 marks. The GAT section carries 600 marks. 

The shift timings for NDA exam are given below.

The overall difficulty level of the Maths exam was easy to moderate. Questions in the Maths section were asked 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. The overall difficulty level of the GAT paper was moderate. 

The number of candidates who qualified the written exam of NDA in previous years' is given below.

When two or more candidates secure equal aggregate marks in NDA exam, the ties are resolved as per age. This means candidates older in age are given preference. 

NDA 1 2024 exam was conducted on April 21, 2024 in two shifts. The exam carried two papers-Maths and GAT. The total marks allotted to the exam are 900.

The steps to download NDA 1 result 2024 are given below:

• Visit the official website
• Click the result link on the home page
• The result PDF appears on the screen
• Download the result and save it

The hard copy of NDA result is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to download their results online.

The qualifying marks in NDA exam are 25 per cent in each subject. Besides the qualifying marks, candidates are also required to secure the cut off marks fixed by the examination authority for the written exam and final selection.

The process to calculate NDA 1 2024 scores is given below:

• In General Ability Test (GAT), candidates get four marks for correct answers
• In the Mathematics section, for correct answers candidates score 2.5 marks
• For wrong answers, 0.33 marks are deducted

NDA 1 result 2024 PDF will be made available on the official website. However, we will provide the direct NDA 1 result 2024 link.

NDA 1 result 2024 will be announced soon. Last year, the result was declared within 18 days after the exam was conducted. NDA result 2024 is expected to be announced by May 10.