With just few days left for NDA 1 2024 exam, candidates must focus on revision. Get here 5 days preparation plan for NDA 2024.
5 days preparation plan for NDA
5 Days Preparation Plan for NDA 2024 Exam: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is scheduled to conduct the written exam of NDA 1 2024 on April 21, 2024. With just a few days left for the exam, candidates must focus on the revision of the syllabus. Besides revision, candidates must focus on solving the previous years’ question paper. Here we have come up with the last 5 days NDA revision tips that candidates must focus on the important topics of NDA 2024 exam. Also, we have provided 5 days NDA study plan which will help candidates to focus on the topics for morning and evening shifts.
- NDA Exam Pattern 2024
- Last 5 Days Tips for NDA 2024 Exam
- Last 5 Days Study Plan for NDA 2024
NDA Exam Pattern 2024
The written exam of NDA consists of two papers. Paper 1 is of Mathematics which carries 120 questions of 300 marks. Paper 2 is the General Ability Test (GAT), which contains 150 questions of 600 marks. Each paper is for 2 ½ hours. The written exam carries 900 marks.
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Last 5 Days Tips for NDA 2024 Exam
The last five days tips and tricks to prepare for NDA 2024 exam are given below:
- Aspirants must prepare NDA study plan and accordingly divide time for both papers
- Candidates must refer to the NDA NCERT books for preparation
- The Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry sections should be prepared from the Class 12 books. They should refer to the Class 10 level books for Biology, Geography, Political Science, History, and Economics
- Aspirants must know the basic concepts of Maths
- Make a revision plan for the Maths section and be thorough with the formulas
- Revise the basic grammar rules to score good marks in reading comprehension, basic grammar & vocabulary
- Aspirants must be well aware of the current affairs of five to six months
- Try to master the shortcut techniques as it will help in solving questions in Maths quickly
- For Chemistry, aspirants must know the basic concepts of compounds & mixtures, chemical reactions and classifications of elements
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Last 5 Days Study Plan for NDA 2024
In the last five days, candidates must analyse their preparation for the exam by attempting mock tests as much as possible to minimise the negative marking in NDA exam. In the table below, we have shared five days study plan for NDA exam.
| Day | Morning Shift | Evening Shift |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mock test for Mathematics- 2.5 hours Mock test for GAT- 2.5 hours |
Evaluate the test performances for hour Determine the strong & weak points for one hour Revise the math formulas |
| 2 |
Revise a section in which candidates are still weak for two hours Mock test on the same day for two hours Study Current affairs for 1 hour |
Revise specific section of choice that candidates are moderately strong or three hours Take mock test for two hours |
| 3 |
Solve mock tests on the entire history syllabus for 2.5 hours Solve mock tests on the entire geography syllabus for 2.5 hours |
Solve mock tests on the entire physics syllabus for 2.5 hours Solve mock test on three entire math syllabus for 2.5 hours |
| 4 |
Revise the chemistry formula and concepts they have learned so far for three hours Solve mock test on entire chemistry syllabus for two hours |
Practice English grammar, synonyms for 2.5 hours Practice mock tests from the previous year question papers on English for 2.5 hours |
| 5 |
Solve mock test for Mathematics for 2.5 hours Solve mock test for GAT for 2.5 hours |
Solve mock test on current affairs for two hours Mock test on General Science for three hours |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
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 weeks 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 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The UPSC conducted the NDA 1 exam on April 12, 2026. The official provisional answer key released on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download the answer key PDF for all sets from this page as well.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 7
Answered a month 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 7