Is the NDA 1 admit card 2026 released?

Yes. The NDA 1 admit card 2026 released on April 2 at upsc.gov.in. The call letter for NDA 1 will be released in September. Candidates can download their admit cards online only.

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

NDA admit card is released three weeks before the exam. To download it, candidates need to enter either registration number or roll number. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

Can I get the NDA admit card through offline mode?

NDA admit card is released online only. It can be downloaded by logging with registration number or roll number. Candidates can carry their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

How do you know your NDA exam centres?

UPSC releases the list of test cities along with the notification. Candidates are required to choose one test city as per their preferences while filling the application form. One test city can have multiple exam centres. The details regarding the NDA exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to appear for the exam at the allotted test centre or else their answer scripts are not evaluated. While appearing for the exam, candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the allotted NDA exam centre.

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 exam begins 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

What if my NDA admit card is lost?

If NDA admit card is lost, candidates should contact the examination authority. The call letter is released online. 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.

How are NDA test centres allotted to candidates?

NDA test centres are allotted to candidates as per the preferences given by them in the application form. The exam centres are allotted to candidates on the first-cum-first-apply basis. Candidates should apply early in order to get the preferred test cities. The examination authority reserves the right to allot test cities to candidates.

In how many cities NDA exam will be conducted?

NDA exam is conducted across multiple test centres in more than 70 cities. The exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. Candidates are required to appear in both shifts. The details regarding the NDA exam centre are mentioned on the admit card. There is a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted to each of the centres except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur. Allotment of NDA centres is done on the first-apply-firstallot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same is frozen. Applicants who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling, are required to choose a NDA exam centre from the remaining ones. Applicants should apply early so that they get their preferred exam centre.

Is NDA exam conducted in both English and Hindi?

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.

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.

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 error in the admit card, they must report to the examination authority for correction.

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

In case of error in the Aadhaar number in NDA admit card, candidates must report to the examination authority for correction. The hall ticket is released online by UPSC. Candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials.

Where can I get my NDA admit card?

NDA admit card has been released. The direct link to download the admit card is provided on this page. It can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials. They need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

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)

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.Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password to download the admit card.

How to download NDA admit card?

UPSC releases NDA admit card one week before the exam. It can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the same is not sent by post.

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.

When will the NDA 1 2026 admit card be released?

The NDA 1 admit card was released at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download their e-hall ticket. The NDA 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 12, 2026.

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Overview

NDA Admit Card 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released NDA 1 Admit card 2026 on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. Candidates required their login credentials to download the hall ticket. The NDA 1 exam will be held on April 12, 2026 at various centres across the country. As per the official notice, the e-Admit card must be preserved till the declaration of the final result of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026. No paper Admit Card will be issued for the Examination. “Important Instructions to the candidates” appended with the e-Admit Card must be read carefully by the candidates.
The NDA 1 exam consists of two papers namely Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The hard copy of the NDA admit card 2026 is not sent by post. Read below for more details on NDA admit card.

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How to Download NDA Hall Ticket 2026?

NDA admit card was released online for the written exam. It is issued to all the registered candidates. The examination authority does not send the admit cards on the email ID. Candidates can download it through the direct link provided on this page. The process to download the admit card is given below.

Visit UPSC or click on the direct link provided on this page
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
Click the ‘Submit’ button
NDA admit card appears on the screen
Download the admit card and take its printout

NDA Admit Card Download Link

UPSC NDA admit card was issued by the examination authority at upsc.gov.in. The link to download the call letter is provided below. Candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials.

Download NDA 1 e-Admit Card 2026

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NDA Exam Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
20 May ' 26	NDA 2 2026 notification
20 May ' 26 - 09 Jun ' 26	NDA 2 2026 application
13 Sep ' 26	NDA 2 2026 Exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
12 Apr ' 26	NDA 1 2026 Exam Date
02 Apr ' 26	NDA 1 Admit Card 2026
10 Dec ' 25	NDA 1 Notification 2026
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Details in NDA Admit Card 2026

Candidates should check the details printed in admit card carefully. For correction in details, candidates must inform UPSC. The hall ticket carries the following.

Name	Date of Birth
Category	Roll number
Gender	Father’s Name
Mother's Name	Photograph & Signature
Exam Date	Centre Details

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Documents Required Along with NDA 2026 Admit Card

Along with the NDA Admit Card 2026, candidates must carry one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. The list of documents required on the exam day is shared below.

UPSC NDA & NA Admit Card 2026
One Photo ID, i.e. Aadhar Card/ Voter Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government

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Stages of NDA Admit Card

NDA admit card is released in two stages-written exam and SSB Interview. The details related to both the stages of admit cards are given below.

NDA Admit Card for Written Exam

The admit card for this stage is released for all the registered candidates. The test carries two subjects-Maths and GAT. Total marks allotted to the test are 900.

NDA SSB Interview

After clearing the written exam by securing NDA cut off, candidates should log into the respective website of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force for downloading the admit card. The SSB Interview is conducted in two stages for testing the Intelligence and Personality of candidates.

NDA Exam Centres 2026

NDA test cities are announced through notification. The actual exam centre, date, address, and time are informed through the NDA 2026 Admit Card. The list of NDA exam centres is given below.

NDA Exam Centre
Agartala	Ghaziabad	Panaji (Goa)
Agra	Gorakhpur	Patna
Ajmer	Gurgaon	Port Blair
Ahmedabad	Gwalior	Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Aizawl	Hyderabad	Puducherry
Aligarh	Imphal	Pune
Almora (Uttarakhand)	Indore	Raipur
Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh)	Itanagar	Rajkot
Aurangabad	Jabalpur	Ranchi
Bengaluru	Jaipur	Sambalpur
Bareilly	Jammu	Shillong
Bhopal	Jodhpur	Shimla
Bilaspur	Jorhat	Siligudi
Chandigarh	Kochi	Srinagar
Chennai	Kohima	Srinagar (Uttarakhand)
Coimbatore	Kolkata	Thane
Cuttack	Kozhikode (Calicut)	Thiruvananthapuram
Dehradun	Leh	Tiruchirapalli
Delhi	Lucknow	Tirupati
Dharwad	Ludhiana	Udaipur
Dispur	Madurai	Varanasi
Faridabad	Mumbai	Vellore
Gangtok	Mysore	Vijayawada
Gaya	Nagpur	Visakhapatnam
Gautam Buddh Nagar	Navi Mumbai	Warangal

NDA Exam Day Guidelines 2026

NDA exam day guidelines are prescribed by the examination authority. Candidates need to follow these guidelines while appearing for the exam.

Reach exam at least 60-65 minutes before the commencement of the exam
Carry the NDA Admit Card along with photo ID proof
Candidates should not carry any items that are prohibited inside the examination hall
Bring one black ball pen to the exam hall
The exam is conducted in two shifts

The NDA 1 2026 exam is schedule to be conducted on April 12 in two shifts. Paper 1 is of Mathematics subject that will be conducted from 10 am to 12:30 pm and Paper 2 is of General Ability Test (GAT) from 2 pm to 4:30 pm.

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Candidates can check below FAQs related to NDA admit card

Q: What are the passing marks in NDA?

Candidates are required to score a minimum of around 25 per cent marks in each subject to clear the NDA written exam. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Besides the subject-wise cut off marks, the examination authority also decides overall cut off marks for different defence services. Candidates are required to secure both section-wise and overall cut off marks. To be in the final merit list, candidates are required to secure separate qualifying marks in the written exam and SSB interview.

Q: Which authority/body releases NDA admit card?

NDA admit card is made available online by UPSC. The direct link to check the result is provided on this page. Candidates need to enter registration number or roll number. The hard copy of NDA admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

Q: How are candidates assessed in NDA SSB Interview?

Candidates are judged based on their Psychological Aptitude and Intelligence in the SSB Interview of NDA exam. The Ministry of Defence establishes NDA SSB (Service Selection Board). NDA SSB is the body that schedule, organise and conduct SSB interview for the aspirants applying for Indian Military Forces. SSB Interview is conducted at the NDA SSB Centres. The NDA SSB interview is conducted for Intelligence and Personality Test. Aspirants applying for the Air Force have to separately qualify for the CPSS (Computerized Pilot Selection System) & PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test).

Q: 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.

Q: What is NDA marking scheme?

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.

Q: What is the maximum number of attempts allowed for NDA exam?

Candidates can apply for the exam within their age. The educational qualification is Class 12 pass. The eligibility is prescribed by the examination authority for candidates. Applications are accepted only who satisfies the eligibility.

Q: 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.