NDA 2026 Admit Card: Download UPSC NDA 1 Hall Ticket Here

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Nov 7, 2025 10:29 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

NDA Admit Card 2026 is released one week before the exam. The direct link to download the call letter is made available on this page once it is released.Download admit card by logging with the required credentials.
NDA 1 exam will be held on 12th April 2026. The second session will be held on 14th September 2026. Read below for more details on NDA admit card.

 

Table of contents
  • How to Download NDA Hall Ticket 2025?
  • NDA Dates 2026
  • NDA Admit Card FAQs
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How to Download NDA Hall Ticket 2025?

The process ro 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 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. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to download NDA admit card?
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NDA admit card can be downloaded by following the process given below. 
Visit UPSC
Click on NDA admit card download link
Enter the required credentials
NDA hall ticket appears on the screen
Download and save it
Q:   Is it compulsory to take the colour print of an NDA admit card to the exam center?
A: 

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.

NDA Dates 2026

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25

NDA 1 Application Form 2026

ONGOING
10 Dec ' 25 - 31 Dec ' 25

NDA 1 Application Form 2026

ONGOING
12 Apr ' 26

NDA 1 2026 Exam Date

12 Apr ' 26

NDA 1 2026 Exam Date

20 May ' 26

NDA 2 2026 notification

20 May ' 26 - 09 Jun ' 26

NDA 2 2026 application

13 Sep ' 26

NDA 2 2026 Exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
10 Dec ' 25

NDA 1 Notification 2026

14 Sep ' 25

NDA 2 2025 exam

04 Sep ' 25 - 14 Sep ' 25

NDA 2 Admit Card 2025

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NDA Admit Card FAQs

Candidates can check below FAQs related to NDA admit card

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Q:   What are the details printed on NDA admit card?
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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)
Q:   Do I need to carry a printed copy of the NDA admit card at the exam centre?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Where can I get my NDA admit card?
A: 

NDA admit card is made available one week before the exam. 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.

Q:   How many weeks before the exam will the NDA admit card be released?
A: 
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. 
Q:   Which is the official website to download NDA admit card?
A: 

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:   Which authority/body releases NDA admit card?
A: 

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:   Can I get the NDA admit card through offline mode?
A: 
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.
Q:   Is a hard copy of the NDA admit card sent to candidates by post?
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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. 

Q:   What are the exam day guidelines for NDA exam?
A: 

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 

Q:   The details printed in NDA admit card are not clear. What to do?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is NDA admit card necessary for NDA SSB?
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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.

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

If there is an error in the Aadhar number on the NDA admit card, they should contact the official authority responsible for conducting the NDA exam as soon as possible to get it corrected. 

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Answered 13 hours ago

NDA 2 2024 cut off marks are given below.

Sl.No.Name of the WingVacanciesNumber                                of Recommended candidatesMinimum qualifying standard                        at                         the written stage (out of 900 marks)Marks secured by last recommended candidate                                at Final Stage (out of 1800 marks)

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Army, Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Naval Academy Courses

208 (including  10  for 

 

792

 

 

 

 

 

 

305 (With at least 25% marks in each subject)

 

 

 

 

 

 

673

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Mani Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 13 hours ago

NDA 1 2025 cut off marks are given below.

Name of the WingMinimum qualifying standard                        at                         the written stage (out of 900 marks)Marks secured by last recommended candidate                                at Final Stage (out of 1800 marks)

Army, Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Naval Academy Courses

334 (With at least  25% marks in each subject)

699 

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 13 hours ago

NDA 2 is hard in terms of difficulty level. It is conducted for candidates who have passed Class 12. The test comprises two papers. The total marks allotted are 900. Selection is done based on the written exam and SSB Interview.

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Bhumika Lama

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 13 hours ago

NDA marks are rounded off up to two decimal digits for all stages. This done by applying the standard rounding off principle,
wherever applicable. While applying the tie-breaking principles, the rounded-off marks upto two decimal digits are considered for resolving all tie cases.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 14 hours ago

In case the aggregate final marks are equal then securing more marks in the written exam are placed in higher rank. Candidates securing more marks in Paper 2 (GAT) are placed in higher rank. Age is also given preference while resolving the ties.

 

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 14 hours ago

To be acceptable, candidates for the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force are required to secure qualifying marks separately in written exam and SSB. Candidates for the Air Force,  and all the SSB qualified candidates as per their willingness, eligibility and preference for flying branch of Air For

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 14 hours ago

UPSC NDA & NA II 2026 result is expected to be announced in September. The result PDF will comprise the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Selection of candidates is done based on merit.

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Sumridhi Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 14 hours ago

NDA 1 result 2026 will be announced in the third week of April. The result will be made available roll-number and name-wise. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks in the exam.

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Indrani Thakur

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 6 days ago

A total of 394 vacancies were announced for NDA 1 2026 exam. The break-up is given below.

AcademyWingsNo. of Vacancies

NDA

Army 

208 (including 10 for female candidates)

Navy 

42 (including 05 for female candidates) (All Executive Branch)

Air Force 

(i) Flying –92 (including 02 for female candidates)
(ii) Ground Duties (Tech) –18 (including 02 for female candidates)
(iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech) –10 (including 02 for female candidates)

Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

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 24  (including 03 for female candidates) (All Executive Branch)

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394

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The NDA application form for 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Here's a summary of the key dates ¹ ²:

- *NDA 1 Application Form:*

    - Release Date: December 10, 2025

    - Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025

    - Exam Date: April 12, 2026

- *NDA 2 Application Form:*

    - Release Date:

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