The NDA 1 2026 exam analysis for Maths is provided here on this page. NDA 1 exam analysis is based on the feedback received from the students and will help to know the section-wise and overall difficulty level. Scroll down for more details.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) successfully conducted the NDA 1 2026 Maths paper in the first shift from 10 am to 12:30 pm at various centres across the country on April 12. The overall difficulty level, section-wise topics asked, weightage in the exam, etc. will be shared here soon. The analysis is provided on the basis of the student reactions. Along with the exam analysis NDA answer key and question paper will also be provided.
NDA 1 exam analysis helps candidates to know the section-wise and overall difficulty level. Besides, candidates can also check the number of good attempts and expected cut off. Scroll down to know the NDA 1 2026 exam analysis for Maths paper.
- NDA 1 2026 Maths Exam Analysis
- NDA 1 2026 Maths Questions and Answers OUT
- NDA 1 Maths Exam Analysis 2026 (Topic-Wise)
- NDA 1 Cut off 2026
NDA 1 2026 Maths Exam Analysis
As per the feedback received from the students, the Maths paper overall difficulty level is Moderate.
In NDA 1 2026 Maths paper questions were asked from trigonometry, matrices, straight line, directions, determinants, Curve equation, application of integrals, properties based, limit based question, differential equation, etc. Therefore, we can say that the level of the question is not much tough.
Commonly asked questions
Agnipath scheme is conducted for JCO entry whereas NDA exam is conducted for Officer entry. Agnipath scheme is restricted to the recruitment of soldiers. This is just a four-year scheme. NDA exam is conducted for permanent service commission. Therefore, NDA exam is not affected by Agneepath scheme. NDA exam is conducted by UPSC to select eligible candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy courses. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for the exam. Through NDA exam, candidates are selected as Commissioned Officers in armed forces. The selection process of NDA comprises written exam and SSB interview. The written exam is conducted for 900 marks and SSB interview carries 900 marks. The final merit list is prepared out of 1800.
There are negative marks for wrong answers in NDA exam. 1/3 of the marks allotted to each question are deducted for the incorrect answer. There is no deduction in marks for unanswered questions.
NDA 1 2026 Maths Questions and Answers OUT
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Also Read: NDA 1 2026 Exam Analysis, Answer Key Live Updates
NDA 1 Maths Exam Analysis 2026 (Topic-Wise)
The Maths paper of NDA is conducted from 10 am to 12.30 pm. According to NDA exam pattern, the Maths paper carried a total of 120 questions. The total marks allotted to this paper are 300. For correct answer candidates score 2.5 marks. For wrong answer, 0.83 marks are deducted. NDA Maths exam analysis will be provided below soon.
| Topic |
No of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Trigonometry |
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| Height & Distance |
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| Sequence & Series |
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| Complex number |
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| Inequality and Logarithms |
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| Permutation and combination |
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| Quadratic equation and cube roots |
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| Binomial theorem |
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| Matrices and Determinants |
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| Probability |
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| Binary |
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| Sets Relations and Functions |
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| Limits, Continuity and Differentiability |
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| Differentiation & its application |
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| Integration & its application |
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| Differential Equation |
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| Vector |
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| Conic Section |
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| Lines & Angle |
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| 3D Geometry |
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| Static & DI |
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| Circle |
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NDA 1 Cut off 2026
NDA cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure in the exam. The qualifying marks in each subject is 25 per cent.
Read More: NDA Question paper 2026

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Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
To know the specific venue in Vijayawada, candidate need to check the admit card released by the UPSC. It has been allotted via first-come, first-served basis during the filling out of the application form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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.
K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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.
J
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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
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