NDA Answer Key 2026: NDA 1 Answer Key PDFs Soon for Maths & GAT

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 12 Apr '26

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Apr 8, 2026 14:35 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

NDA Answer Key 2026: The NDA 1 exam 2026 is schedule to be held on April 12 in two shifts. The NDA 1 answer key will be announced after few hours of the examination but it is unofficial. Various coaching institutes will release the answer key and candidates can check their answers and calculate their probable scores. The answer key will be released separately for GAT and Maths all test booklets-A, B, C and D. The official answer key will be released after the completion of the recruitment process. 

Along with the answer key, NDA question papers for Maths and GAT are 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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Table of contents
  • How to Download NDA Answer Key 2026?
  • NDA Exam Schedule 2026
  • NDA Exam Pattern 2026
  • NDA Syllabus 2026
  • NDA Answer Key 2026 FAQs
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How to Download NDA Answer Key 2026?

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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the NDA 1 2026 Answer Key be released?
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The UPSC will conduct the NDA 1 exam on April 12, 2026. The unofficial answer key will be released on the same day by several coaching institutes. 

Q:   What are the benefits of NDA answer key?
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NDA answer key is released separately for Maths and GAT. The answer key is released online. It is used to compare the answers marked in the exam. This also help in calculating the probable score.

Q:   How to Download NDA answer key?
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NDA answer key is released online by UPSC separately for Maths and GAT. Candidates can download the answer keys for all Sets of test booklets such as A, B, C and D. The steps to download NDA answer key are given below: Visit the official website of UPSC From the 'Examination' tab on the home page, candidates need to go to the 'Answer Keys' tab Click the NDA answer key' links Clicking the links, the answer keys for different subjects appears on the screen Download the answer key and save the file.

NDA Exam Schedule 2026

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

NDA 1 2026 Result

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
30 Apr ' 25

NDA 1 Result 2025

26 Sep ' 23

NDA 2 Result 2023

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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many questions are asked in NDA exam?
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GAT paper of NDA comprises a total of 150 questions. The GAT section is divided into two parts. Part A comprises English while Part B consists of General Knowledge. The number of questions in the Maths section of NDA exam is 120. Questions in the Maths section are 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. NDA question papers are framed in both English and Hindi by the examination authority.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in NDA exam?
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NDA exam is conducted twice a year. The exam written test and SSB interview. The test comprises Maths and GAT. The difficulty level of the NDA exam is usually moderate. Candidates can crack the exam with good preparation.

 
Q:   What are the passing marks in NDA?
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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.

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NDA Syllabus 2026

NDA syllabus is prescribed by the examination authority. The syllabus is given below.

  1. 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. 
  2. NDA English syllabus- Vocabulary, Comprehension, Cohesion, Preposition, etc.
  3. NDA General Knowledge syllabus- Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events. 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I find NDA syllabus PDF?
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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.

Q:   Are NDA and CDS syllabus same?
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NDA exam is conducted for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy Course. CDS exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA).

The level of NDA syllabus is of Class 10, 11 and 12 levels. Whereas the standard of CDS syllabus is of graduation level. NDA syllabus is divided into Maths and GAT. CDS syllabus is divided into Elementary Maths, English and General Awareness. The total marks allotted to the NDA written exam are 900. The total marks allotted to the written exam of CDS are 300 for IMA, INA and AFA and 200 for OTA. 

Q:   What is the syllabus of NDA Mathematics section?
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The Mathematics syllabus of NDA written exam consists of Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Statistics and Probability that is all base on 10+2 level.

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NDA Answer Key 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check below NDA answer key 2026 PDF.

Q:   What is NDA Maths Answer Key?
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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. 

Q:   What is NDA marking scheme?
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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:   How to challenge NDA question paper?
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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.

Q:   When NDA question papers are released?
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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.

Q:   How do I use previous years' question papers to prepare for NDA?
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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:   Is NDA exam tough to crack?
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NDA exam is highly competitive. Candidates can crack the exam with proper preparation and practice.

Q:   How to download NDA question papers?
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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.

Q:   Where can I find NDA syllabus PDF?
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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.

Q:   Is NDA exam conducted in both English and Hindi?
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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. 

Q:   What is psychological test in NDA SSB interview?
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The pyschological tests in NDA SSB interview comprises the following:

  • Thematic Apperception Test
  • Word Association Test
  • Situation Reaction Test
  • Self Description Test
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The NDA 1 2026 notification was released by the UPSC on December 10 at upsc.gov.in. Along with the notification, the application process started. The last date to apply was December 30, 2025. 

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The UPSC will conduct the NDA 1 exam on April 12, 2026. The unofficial answer key will be released on the same day by several coaching institutes. 

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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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The Commission will release the NDA 2 notification 2026 on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. It will be issued on May 20, 2026. The last date to apply for NDA 2 will be June 9, 2026. 

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The Commission released the NDA 1 notification 2026 on December 10. Along with the notification, the application process was started. The last date to fill the application form online was December 30. 

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The Mathematics syllabus of NDA written exam consists of Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Statistics and Probability that is all base on 10+2 level.

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Gunjan Majumder

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The NDA final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative marks of both written exam (900) and SSB interview (900) which totals at 1800 marks.

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Nitesh Pruthi

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In the written exam of NDA, Maths paper has 120 questions and the General Ability Test has 150 questions. Therefore, total questions asked are 270.

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The total marks for the NDA exam is 1800 that is 900 for written exam and 900 for SSB interview. A score between 400 to 500 is considered secure in the written exam to get into the final merit list. Also, candidates need to pass in each subject minimum of 25% marks. There is no sectional-cut off.

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