NDA Books 2022: Best Books to Crack NDA 1 & 2 Exams
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )
Exam On - 12 Apr '26
Books are the best resource to prepare for any competitive exam. Provided here are a few NDA books for General Ability Test (GAT) and Mathematics. Candidates can refer to these recommended books for NDA preparation.
Best Books for NDA 2022 exam for GAT and Maths
Books for NDA 2022 Exam: Reading the right books is very crucial for NDA 2022 as it will help candidates to develop their concepts and build a strong base. With so many NDA books available in the market, it becomes challenging to choose the best book for preparation. With an aim to help candidates to choose the books for NDA 2022 exam, we are sharing the list of NDA books for English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Geography, and Current Affairs. NDA books will help candidates to prepare efficiently for the exam.
- Books for NDA 2022
- Best Books for NDA Preparation
- NDA Books for Mathematics
- NDA Preparation Tips
Books for NDA 2022
The first and foremost step towards exam preparation is making the right choice of subject-wise NDA books. Choosing the important set of NDA books is an important tool to prepare for the exam in the right direction. Following the right set of books for NDA 2022 will surely lead candidates to score better marks in the NDA exam. Besides reading books, candidates must also solve NDA previous years' question papers of the last six to seven years to know the types of questions asked in the exam.
Commonly asked questions
NDA exam consists of questions that are of Class 12 standard. To clear the basic concepts, NCERT books are the best resource for preparation. Candidates can refer to the NCERT books for Class 10, 11 and 12.
Best Books for NDA Preparation
While choosing NDA books, candidates should be kept in mind that books which are conversant with the changed exam pattern and difficulty level are good. Listed below are the best books for NDA for Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).
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NDA Books for Mathematics
The Mathematics paper of NDA consists of 120 questions. The maximum mark allotted to this paper is 300. Candidates can refer to the following NDA books to practice questions from Mathematics.
| Book Name |
Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Mathematics for NDA/NA: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy |
RS Aggarwal |
| Study Package Mathematics NDA/NA Entrance Exam |
Arihant |
| Quantitative Aptitude for competitive examinations |
RS Aggarwal |
| NDA Entrance Exam |
ES Ramasamy |
Important Topics for Mathematics
| Algebra |
Matrices and Determinants |
| Trigonometry |
Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions |
| Differential Calculus |
Integral Calculus and Differential Equations |
| Vector Algebra |
Statistics and Probability |
NDA Books for General Ability Test (GAT)
The General Ability Test (GAT) paper is divided into two parts-A and B. The Part A of GAT consists of questions from English while Paper B have questions from General Knowledge. Maximum marks allotted to Part A as per NDA exam pattern is 200. Part B carries 400 marks. The total mark of the paper is 600 marks. Given below are NDA books for GAT.
| Book Name |
Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge 2022 |
Arihant |
| General Science Guide for Competitive Exams – CSAT/ NDA/ CDS/ Railways/ SSC/ UPSC/ State PSC/ Defence |
Disha |
| History Of Modern India |
Bipan Chandra |
| Science and Technology in India |
Kalpana Rajaram: Spectrum |
| Oxford School Atlas |
Oxford |
| Social Problems In India (Indian Society – GS1) |
Ram Ahuja |
| Objective General English for Competitive Exams |
SP Bakshi |
Topics for GAT
| English |
Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension |
| General Knowledge |
Physics, History, Geography, Chemistry, General Science and Current Events
|
Also Read: NDA syllabus 2022
NDA Preparation Tips
As you are now familiar with NDA books, it’s time to begin your preparation for the exam. Provided below are few NDA preparation tips and tricks. These tips will help candidates to strategise their plans for the exam.
Commonly asked questions
Cracking SSB Interview is not easy task. The difficulty level is high and candidates must have sound knowledge of their subjects to clear the interview. The best books for SSB Interview are given below: SSB Interview: The Complete Guide by Dr N. K. Natarajan SSB OIR & PPDT: Complete Guide to Stage 1 SSB Interview by DDE.
- Before beginning with the preparation, candidates must make sure that they know NDA exam pattern. This will help them to get an idea about the number of sections, marking scheme, total marks etc
- Candidates must thoroughly go through NDA syllabus prescribed by UPSC. By checking the syllabus, candidates can find out the topics they need to prepare for the exam
- The standard of questions in NDA will be of Class 10 and 12 standards. Candidates can refer to their high school books to brush up the topics and clear their concepts
- Solve previous years’ NDA question papers or sample papers. This will help candidates to know the difficulty level of questions. Besides, solving question papers or sample papers will help candidates to analyse their preparation for the exam
- Candidates should focus on improving their weak areas.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
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.
K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The NDA written exam duration is five hours. It is divided into two papers. Both the papers are of two and half hours duration each and are conducted on the same day in two shifts including Mathes and the General Ability Test (GAT).
C
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Top NDA coaching institutes in India are generally ranked based on selection results, written exam success and strong SSB training support. Some popular names people often consider are Shield Defence Academy, Target Defence Academy, Doon Defence Academy, Baalnoi Academy and Major Kalshi Classes, kno
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 3 weeks ago
You can check Ground Zero Defence Academy in Dehradun. I've heard they focus on written + physical + SSB preparation together. You may visit and decide as per your comfort
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 4 weeks ago
Hi Krishna, NDA preparation and JEE preparation are very different in orientation. The General Studies and English paper in NDA makes all the difference. The General Studies in NDA has a vast syllabus and can not be prepared in one or two months.
JEE preparation need a concentrated effort because th
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Contributor-Level 6