Are you searching for NDA 1 2022 question paper? If yes then download here the questions for Mathematics and General Ability Test for free. Solving NDA 1 question paper candidates will be able to find the important topics for the exam.
- NDA Exam Pattern 2022
- NDA 1 2022 Question Paper for Mathematics
- NDA 1 Question Paper for GAT
NDA Exam Pattern 2022
NDA exam pattern is such that it is divided into written exam and SSB interview. The written exam of NDA comprises two papers-Maths and GAT. The Maths paper carries a total of 120 questions of 300 marks. The GAT paper carries 150 questions of 600 marks. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview for Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). Total marks allotted to SSB interview are 900. NDA exam pattern for written exam is given below.
| Papers | Subject | Maximum marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 |
Mathematics |
300 |
2 ½ |
| Paper 2 |
GAT |
600 |
2 ½ |
| Total |
900 |
5 hours |
|
NDA 1 2022 Question Paper for Mathematics
Questions in Mathematics are asked from Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics, and Probability. The topic-wise distribution of questions in the Maths section is given below.
| Topic | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Trignometry |
Easy |
| Height & Distance |
Easy |
| Sequence & Series |
Moderate |
| Complex Number |
Easy |
| Logarithms |
Easy |
| Permutation & Combination |
Moderate |
| Quadratic equation & cube root |
Easy |
| Binomial Theorem |
Moderate |
| Matrices & Determinants |
Easy |
| Probability |
Moderate |
| Binary |
Easy |
| Set Relations & Functions |
Easy |
| Limits Continuity and Differentiability |
Moderate |
| Differentiation |
Easy |
| Integration |
Moderate |
| Differential equation |
Moderate |
| Vector |
Moderate |
| Conic Section |
Easy |
| Lines |
Easy |
| 3D |
Moderate |
| Miscellaneous |
Easy |
Download Here NDA 1 Question Paper for Maths
NDA 1 Question Paper for GAT
GAT section in NDA is divided into two parts-A and B. Part A comprises questions from English while Part B comprises questions from General Knowledge. The General Knowledge part comprises questions from History, Geography, Polity, Current Affairs, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The topic-wise distribution of questions in the GAT paper are given below.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| English |
50 |
| History |
12 |
| Geography |
15 |
| Polity |
9 |
| Current Affairs |
13 |
| Physics |
22 |
| Chemistry |
16 |
| Biology |
12 |
Download Here NDA 1 Question Paper for GAT

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Answered a week ago
The NDA 1 admit card has been 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 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 2 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 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 2 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 2 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 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
Answered 2 weeks ago
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).
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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 a month 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
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