NDA 2 2025: Preparation Strategies by Students as per Shiksha Polls
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )
Exam On - 12 Apr '26
To ace NDA 2 2025 exam, candidates must be thorough with the syllabus and exam pattern. They must also solve previous years' question papers and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
NDA 2 2025: Preparation Strategies by Students as per Shiksha Polls
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct NDA 2 2025 exam on September 14, 2025. The notification for NDA 2 2025 exam has been released for more than 400 vacancies. Candidates who are appearing in the NDA 2 2025 exam have started their preparation. The first and foremost step towards NDA 2 2025 preparation is going through the syllabus and exam pattern. After completing the syllabus, candidates must begin with solving the UPSC NDA previous years question papers as it will help them to know the important topics for the exam as well as improve the speed and accuracy of solving problems. Candidates must also attempt mock tests to get the experience of actual test. Scroll down to know about the preparation strategies by students for the NDA 2 2025 exam as per Shiksha Polls.
- Preparation Strategies by Students as per Shiksha Polls: Detailed Analysis
- How to Prepare for NDA 2 2025 in 3 Months?
- NDA Exam Pattern 2025
- NDA Syllabus 2025
Preparation Strategies by Students as per Shiksha Polls: Detailed Analysis
Shiksha created one poll on ‘How long have you been preparing for NDA 2 2025 exam?’ to gather the feedback of students regarding their preparation strategies for the exam. According to Shiksha Polls, 54 per cent of students said that they do not start preparing for the exam. A total of 25 per cent students said that they have just preparing for the exam. A total of 10 per cent of candidates voted that they have been preparing for last two to three months.
How to Prepare for NDA 2 2025 in 3 Months?
To ace in NDA 2 2025 exam, candidates must have a well-designed preparation strategy. Besides, they should put in consistent efforts. Candidates must plan a study routine and follow that diligently. The tips and tricks to prepare for NDA 2 2025 exam in 3 months are given below:
NDA exam centres are released along with the notification. The details related to the test cities are to be filled while filling the application form. The examination authority allots test cities as per their preferences.
The medicals after NDA SSB are called SMB (Special medical Board). This done at the Military Hospitals. Each recommended candidate are required to go through it. The TR/PR candidates get another chance to prove themselves medically fit within 42 days from the medical conference, this is called AMB (Appeal medical Board). This takes place at Command Hospitals. The candidates who are rejected from AMB may or may not get the chance for Review Medical Board (RMB). RMB is not the right of the candidate but is given by reviewing your ailment by senior doctors of Army at the office of DGMS behind North Block, near Rashtrapati Bhavan. It usually takes about a month.
- Create Effective Study Plan: Students must device a balanced timetable that covers all the subjects. They should set achievable targets and follow it consistently.
- Revise Formulas and Theorems: Focus on understanding concepts, formulas and theorems. Candidates must improve speed and accuracy.
- Stay updated with current affairs: Read newspapers, magazines to stay updated with the national and international news.
- Solve Previous Years Question Papers: Gain familiarity with the exam pattern and types of questions by practicing NDA previous years’ question papers. Analyse performance and work on improving the weak areas.
- Take Mock Tests: Attempt mock tests regularly to assess the level of preparation and identify the areas for improvement.
- Begin SSB Interview Preparation Early: Dedicate time to prepare for the SSB interview. Indulge in some physical activities to prepare for SSB Interview.
NDA Exam Pattern 2025
NDA exam pattern is such that it is divided into written exam and SSB interview. The written exam comprises two papers-Maths and GAT. The written exam carries 900 marks. The SSB Interview carries 900 marks. NDA exam pattern is given below.
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| Code | Exam Name | Duration | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |
Mathematics |
2 ½ hours |
120 |
300 |
| 02 |
General Ability Test |
2 ½ hours |
50 |
200 |
| 100 |
400 |
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| - |
SSB Interview |
- |
50 |
900 |
| Total |
1800 |
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NDA Syllabus 2025
NDA syllabus is prescribed by UPSC for Maths and GAT. Candidates must be thorough with the topics given in the syllabus.
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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.
Few exam day guidelines for NDA exam are given below:
The entry gate closes 10 minutes before the exam begins
For the morning session, the entry closes at 9.50 am while for the afternoon session, the entry closes at 1.50 pm
Candidates need to preserve their admit cards till the exam day
Mobile phones, calculators, or any other electronic devices are banned inside the exam centre
Candidates should bring a black point
Candidates whose photograph is not clearly printed on NDA admit card should bring photo-identity proof and three passport-sized photographs
| NDA Math Syllabus |
Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability. |
| NDA GAT Syllabus |
The GAT syllabus 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 from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Cohesion, Preposition. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events. |
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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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 3 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 conducted across multiple test centres in more than 70 cities. The exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. Candidates are required to appear in both shifts. The details regarding the NDA exam centre are mentioned on the admit card. There is a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted to each of the centres except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur. Allotment of NDA centres is done on the first-apply-firstallot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same is frozen. Applicants who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling, are required to choose a NDA exam centre from the remaining ones. Applicants should apply early so that they get their preferred exam centre.