NDA 1 Exam Analysis 2025 OUT: Check Difficulty Level for Maths & GAT
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )
Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25
NDA 1 2025 exam analysis for Maths and GAT is provided on this page. NDA 1 exam analysis 2025 helps candidates to know the section-wise and overall difficulty level. Scroll down to read more details on NDA 1 2025 exam analysis for Maths and GAT.
NDA 1 2025 exam analysis
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) successfully conducted both the papers of NDA 1 2025 on April 13, 2025. The exam was conducted offline across various cities spread throughout the country in two shifts. The overall difficulty level of the NDA Maths exam was moderate. The overall difficulty level of NDA GAT paper was easy.
conducted the Maths paper of NDA 1 2025 exam from 10 AM to 12.30 PM. NDA 1 Maths exam analysis 2025 is provided on this page. The overall difficulty level of the NDA Maths exam was moderate. Along with the exam analysis, NDA 1 answer key 2025 for all set of test booklets-A,B,C,D is also provided on this page. Candidates can download NDA 1 question papers 2025 for Maths and GAT.
NDA 1 exam analysis 2025 helps candidates to know the section-wise and overall difficulty level. Besides, candidates can also check the number of good attempts and expected cut off. Read below for more details on NDA 1 Exam Analysis 2025.
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NDA Exam comprises two papers-English and Hindi. Total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB Interview. The SSB Interview carries 900 marks.
To clear the NDA exam, you generally need to score between 340 to 360 out of 900 marks. NDA cut off for written exam is calculated out of 900. NDA cut off for final selection is calculated out of 1800. NDA cut off is calculated based on difficulty level of the exam, number of test takers, number of vacancies.
- NDA 1 Maths Exam Analysis 2025
- NDA 1 2025 Maths Student Reaction
- NDA 1 GAT Exam Analysis 2025
- NDA 1 2025 GAT Student Reaction
- NDA 1 Cut off 2025
NDA 1 Maths Exam Analysis 2025
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The Maths paper of NDA was conducted from 10 am to 12.30 pm. According to NDA exam pattern, the Maths paper carried a total of 120 questions. The total marks allotted to this paper are 300. The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. Questions in the Maths paper were asked from Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension, and Statistics and Probability. The level of questions asked in the Maths paper is of Class 10, 11 and 12 standards. For correct answer candidates score 2.5 marks. For wrong answer, 0.83 marks are deducted. NDA Maths exam analysis is provided below.
| Topic |
No of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Trigonometry |
9 |
Easy |
| Height & Distance |
2 |
Easy |
| Sequence & Series |
8 |
Normal |
| Complex number |
5 |
Hard |
| Inequality and Logarithms |
1 |
Easy |
| Permutation and combination |
7 |
Easy |
| Quadratic equation and cube roots |
4 |
Easy |
| Binomial theorem |
3 |
Normal |
| Matrices and Determinants |
7 |
Normal |
| Probability |
7 |
Normal |
| Binary |
1 |
Easy |
| Sets Relations and Functions |
7 |
Easy |
| Limits, Continuity and Differentiability |
6 |
Normal |
| Differentiation & its application |
6 |
Hard |
| Integration & its application |
9 |
Easy |
| Differential Equation |
6 |
Easy |
| Vector |
6 |
Hard |
| Conic Section |
2 |
Hard |
| Lines & Angle |
7 |
Normal |
| 3D Geometry |
4 |
Hard |
| Static & DI |
11 |
Normal |
| Circle |
2 |
Easy |
NDA 1 2025 Maths Student Reaction
Shiksha Reporter Mayank reported live from one of the NDA 1 2025 exam centres in Dwarka. Check below the feedback shared by the students.
Abhishek said, "The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. There were no changes in the exam pattern of Maths. All the questions were based on the syllabus."
Ranjan Kumar said, "The Maths paper was good in terms of difficulty level. There were no questions out of the syllabus. The question paper pattern was the same as previous years'."
NDA 1 GAT Exam Analysis 2025
It is always advised to follow NCERT books for NDA exam. Candidates must refer to the high school books to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus.
The GAT paper carries the maximum weightage in NDA exam. The GAT paper of NDA 1 2025 carried 150 questions and the total marks allotted to this section are 600 marks. The GAT paper was divided into two parts-English and General Knowledge. For the correct answer, candidates score four marks. 1.33 marks are deducted as a penalty for wrong answers. Questions in English part of GAT paper were asked from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge were asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events. NDA 1 GAT exam analysis 2025 is given below.
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| English |
50 |
Normal |
| History |
16 |
Normal |
| Polity |
1 |
Easy |
| Geography |
19 |
Normal |
| Current Affairs |
10 |
Normal |
| Static GK |
2 |
Easy |
| Economy |
1 |
Easy |
| Physics |
25 |
Hard |
| Chemistry |
16 |
Normal |
| Biology |
10 |
Normal |
| Spotting Errors |
10 |
Normal |
| Idioms & Phrases |
10 |
Normal |
| Ordering of words in a sentence |
10 |
Normal |
| Synonyms |
10 |
Normal |
| Antoynms |
10 |
Normal |
NDA 1 2025 GAT Student Reaction
NDA 1 Cut off 2025
NDA cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure in the exam. The qualifying marks in each subject is 25 per cent. Candidates can check below the previous years’ NDA 1 Cut off.
NDA 1 2024 Cut off
| Branch |
Written Exam Cut off |
Final Cut off |
|---|---|---|
| Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy |
291 (With at least 20% marks in each subject) |
654 |
NDA 1 Cut off 2023
| Name of the Wing |
Minimum qualifying standard at the written stage (out of 900) |
Marks secured by last recommended candidate [Final Stage] (out of 1800) |
|---|---|---|
| Army |
301 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) |
664 |
|
Navy |
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Air Force |
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| Naval Academy |
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| Total |
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Student Forum
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 |
M
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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Beginner-Level 1
NDA exam is highly competitive. Candidates can crack the exam with proper preparation and practice.