NDA 1 2026 Exam Live Updates: Shift wise Question Papers Analysis, Difficulty Level, Answer Key, Review & Reactions
The UPSC will conduct the NDA 1 2026 exam on April 12 at various centres across the country. The NDA 1 exam analysis for Maths and GAT will be provided here after the conclusion of an exam based on the feedback received from the students. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the NDA 1 2026 exam analysis.
NDA 1 2026 Exam Analysis Live Updates
NDA 1 Exam Analysis 2026 LIVE: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the exam on April 12 at several exam centres across the country. The exam will be conducted in two shifts. First shift is from 10 to 12:30 pm and second shift is from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. Here after the conclusion of each shift we will provide the NDA 1 exam analysis for both Maths and GAT based on the feedback received from the students. The total marks allotted to the exam are 900. The NDA 1 answer key will be released separately for both Maths and GAT. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the NDA 1 exam analysis 2026 including the overall difficulty level of an exam, good attempts, questions asked, weightage, etc.
NDA 1 2026 Exam Analysis SOON
After the conclusion of the shift 1, exam analysis will be provided here. Stay tuned!
NDA 1 Exam Shift Timings 2026
NDA 1 exam timings are given below for Maths and GAT papers.
| Shifts | Exam Time | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Forenoon shift |
10.00 am to 12:30 pm |
9.50 am |
| Afternoon shift |
2.00 pm to 4:30 pm |
1.50 pm |
NDA 1 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
NDA 1 exam day guidelines are provided below.
- Candidates must bring the printout of the NDA admit card along with the original photo identity card
- Candidates must preserve their admit cards till the declaration of the final result
- Candidates are advised to visit NDA exam centre in advance to familiarise themselves with the location to avoid the last-minute hassle in their own interest
- Candidate should not bring a mobile phone (even in switched off mode), pager or any electronic equipment or programmable device, or storage media like pen drive, smart watches, etc., or a camera or Bluetooth devices or any other equipment or related accessories, either in working or switched off mode, capable of being used as a communication device during the examination
- Use of a normal or simple wrist watch by candidates is allowed inside the examination hall
- Answers should be marked with a black ballpoint pen
- Candidates must bring two passport size photographs
Stay tuned for the latest live updates about the NDA 1 2026 exam analysis.
LIVE UPDATE
NDA 1 2026 Exam Analysis Live Updates
- 5:21 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
UPSC NDA & NDA II Exam Analysis 2026 Live: When answer key will be released?
NDA 1 answer key 2026 will be released after the exam is over for Maths and GAT.
- 5:03 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
NDA II 2026 Exam Analysis Live: What are the photo-identity proof required for the exam?
Candidates must bring an Aadhaar Card/ Voter Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government along with the admit card.
- 4:28 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Important NDA 1 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates must follow instructions issued by UPSC to avoid disqualification
- Carry a printed copy of NDA 1 admit card along with valid photo ID proof. Entry without these documents will not be allowed
- Late entry to exam hall is prohibited. Gates will be closed well before NDA 1 exam begins
- Wear simple and comfortable clothing
- Do not carry mobile phones smartwatches calculators Bluetooth devices or any electronic gadgets
- They must use black ballpoint pen to mark answers
- 3:39 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
NDA 2026 Live Updates: Selection Process
The selection process consists if the written exam, SSB Interview, Medical Examination and Final Merit List. The total marks for the NDA exam allotted is 1800 out of which written exam is of 900 marks and SSB is of 900 marks.
- 2:44 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
NDA 1 2026 Live Updates: Shift timings
Shifts Exam Time Reporting Time Forenoon shift
10.00 am to 12:30 pm
9.50 am
Afternoon shift
2.00 pm to 4:30 pm
1.50 pm
- 2:40 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
When is the NDA 1 2026 exam?
The NDA 1 2026 exam will be held on April 12 at various centres across the country in two shifts.
Commonly asked questions
NDA exam dates 2026 ere announced through the annual calendar. NDA 1 exam will be held on April 12. The exam for UPSC NDA II will be held on September 13. Candidates can apply for both the sessions. The total marks allotted to the test are 900.
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
The medicals after NDA SSB are called SMB (Special medical Board). This done at the Military Hospitals. Each recommended candidate are required to go through it. The TR/PR candidates get another chance to prove themselves medically fit within 42 days from the medical conference, this is called AMB (Appeal medical Board). This takes place at Command Hospitals. The candidates who are rejected from AMB may or may not get the chance for Review Medical Board (RMB). RMB is not the right of the candidate but is given by reviewing your ailment by senior doctors of Army at the office of DGMS behind North Block, near Rashtrapati Bhavan. It usually takes about a month.
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