NDA 1 2023 Exam Analysis & Student Reaction for GAT: Check Difficulty Level
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )
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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
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the General Ability Test (GAT) paper on April 16. The paper was conducted in the afternoon session from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. The GAT paper was divided into two parts-English and General Knowledge. According to the feedback provided by students, the overall difficulty level of the NDA GAT paper was easy to moderate. In Current Affairs questions were asked from events. The Questions of Physics were tough. NDA cutoff is expected to be around 400. All the questions in GAT were based on the NDA syllabus.
NDA GAT paper comprised 150 questions and the total marks allotted to the test are 600. For the correct answer in GAT, candidates score four marks, while 1.33 marks are deducted as a penalty for wrong answers.
Read below NDA 1 2023 exam analysis for GAT to understand the difficulty level of the paper, weightage given to topics, distribution of questions as per the topics, number of good attempts, etc.
Also Read: NDA 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Maths
- 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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Here's a forum-style post tailored for the NDA 2 2026 result query:
Waiting for the NDA 2 2026 results can be quite nerve-wracking, especially after months of preparation and anticipation. Many aspirants are anxious to know exactly when the results will be declared and how their efforts translate int
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
NDA 2 2024 cut off marks are given below.
| Sl.No. | Name of the Wing | Vacancies | Number of Recommended candidates | Minimum qualifying standard at the written stage (out of 900 marks) | Marks secured by last recommended candidate at Final Stage (out of 1800 marks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Army, Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Naval Academy Courses | 208 (including 10 for |
792 |
305 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) |
673 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
NDA 1 2025 cut off marks are given below.
| Name of the Wing | Minimum qualifying standard at the written stage (out of 900 marks) | Marks secured by last recommended candidate at Final Stage (out of 1800 marks) |
|---|---|---|
Army, Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Naval Academy Courses | 334 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) | 699 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
NDA 2 is hard in terms of difficulty level. It is conducted for candidates who have passed Class 12. The test comprises two papers. The total marks allotted are 900. Selection is done based on the written exam and SSB Interview.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
NDA marks are rounded off up to two decimal digits for all stages. This done by applying the standard rounding off principle,
wherever applicable. While applying the tie-breaking principles, the rounded-off marks upto two decimal digits are considered for resolving all tie cases.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
In case the aggregate final marks are equal then securing more marks in the written exam are placed in higher rank. Candidates securing more marks in Paper 2 (GAT) are placed in higher rank. Age is also given preference while resolving the ties.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
To be acceptable, candidates for the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force are required to secure qualifying marks separately in written exam and SSB. Candidates for the Air Force, and all the SSB qualified candidates as per their willingness, eligibility and preference for flying branch of Air For
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
NDA 1 result 2026 will be announced in the third week of April. The result will be made available roll-number and name-wise. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks in the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
A total of 394 vacancies were announced for NDA 1 2026 exam. The break-up is given below.
| Academy | Wings | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
NDA | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
Navy | 42 (including 05 for female candidates) (All Executive Branch) | |
Air Force | (i) Flying –92 (including 02 for female candidates) | |
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | - | 24 (including 03 for female candidates) (All Executive Branch) |
Total |
| 394 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
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
- *NDA 2 Application Form:*
- Release Date:
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