How to prepare for NDA 2023 in 3 months? Check tips and tricks

• The Mathematics section of NDA carries a total of 300 marks. To tackle this subject, one must have a clear preparation strategy and a planned approach. The highest weightage of marks in this subject is carried by Algebra followed by Coordinate Geometry and Calculus. 
• Write down all the formulas as it will be easier for candidates to remember.
• Start preparing topics first that take less time then proceed with the difficult ones. For eg: begin with preparing Algebra, Coordinate Geometry Trigonometry questions and start topics such as Calculus and Probability later.
• Take maths numerical and solve two to three of each. This way, candidates will be able to cover all topics within a short period of time.
• The second paper of NDA which is also called General Ability Test (GAT) consists of questions from English, science, Social Studies and General Awareness. A holistic approach is recommended to cover all subjects.
• For English section, candidates must focus on clearing the basics of English Grammar. However, they should not spend too much time on this. Work on your Vocabulary to secure good marks in the Vocabulary-based questions. Basically, focus on questions from where questions are asked repeatedly in the exam.
• In Science section, maximum weightage is carried by Physics. More conceptual-based questions are asked in this section. Candidates must clear their basic concepts and memorise them from question banks. This is relevant for Chemistry.
• The Social Studies and General Awareness section consist of topics from History, Geography, Indian Polity, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, etc.
• Candidates must spend time solving mock tests. This will help them in analyzing their level of NDA preparation by identifying their strong and weak areas.
• In the final month, candidates should dedicatedly revise the topics they have studied.

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NDA Syllabus 

NDA syllabus for Maths and GAT is given below:

Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability. 

GAT: The GAT syllabus of NDA is divided into two parts. Part A comprises questions from English, while Part B carries questions from General Knowledge. Questions in English part are asked about Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

NDA Question Papers

NDA 1 & 2 question papers are released by the UPSC. The question papers help candidates to understand the difficulty level and the types of questions asked in the exam. Solving NDA question papers also helps candidates to improve speed and accuracy. 

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