The overall difficulty level of the NDA GAT paper was moderate to difficult. NDA GAT paper comprised 150 questions and the total marks allotted to the test are 600. Read here NDA 1 exam analysis 2023 for GAT to know the difficulty level of the exam, expected cut off and good attempts.
- NDA 1 2023 Exam Analysis & Student Reaction for GAT
- Watch NDA 1 2023 Exam Analysis & Student Reaction for GAT Video
- NDA Marking Scheme 2023
NDA 1 2023 Exam Analysis & Student Reaction for GAT
Shiksha reported live from one of the NDA exam centres in Dwarka, where around 500 students had appeared for the exam, to gather the reactions of students regarding the difficulty level of the exam. Check below the feedback shared by the students regarding the overall difficulty of the level of the Mathematics paper.
Ishita said, "The overall paper was easy to moderate. Questions were based on the topics given in the syllabus. The Current Affairs were asked both from the past and present events."
Rohit said, "The overall paper was easy. The cut off is expected to be around 400. Current Affairs covered all the national and international events."
Gayatri said, "The overall paper of GAT was easy. The Current Affairs questions were asked from the present and past events."
Sagar said, "The exam paper of GAT was moderate. The Current Affairs questions were asked from the recent events. The cutoff is expected to be around 380."
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NDA Marking Scheme 2023
The marking scheme of NDA is given below:
| Sections | Marks for correct answer | NDA Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|
| GAT |
4 |
1.33 |
| Mathematics |
2.5 |
0.83 |

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The NDA application form for 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Here's a summary of the key dates ¹ ²:
- *NDA 1 Application Form:*
- Release Date: December 10, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025
- Exam Date: April 12, 2026
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NDA 2026 exam dates have been announced. NDA 1 2026 exam will be held on April 12, 2026. The exam for NDA II 2026 will be held on September 13, 2026.
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NDA apply online link is acrivated on the official website of the exam conducting body. However, we will provide the direct link to register online for the exam. Only online applications are accepted for the exam.
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NDA 1 application form 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Interested candidates can fill the application form till December 30, 2025. The NDA 2 online form will be released on May 20, 2026. The last date to fill the application form is June 8, 2026.
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