NDA 2 2025: Preparation Strategies by Students as per Shiksha Polls
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2026 ( NDA )
Registration - 20 May '26 - 9 Jun '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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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:
- 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.
| 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 |
|||
| - |
SSB Interview |
- |
50 |
900 |
| Total |
1800 |
|||
Commonly asked questions
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NDA exam dates 2026 ere announced through the annual calendar. NDA 1 exam will be held on April 12. The exam for UPSC NDA II will be held on September 13. Candidates can apply for both the sessions. The total marks allotted to the test are 900.
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
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
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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.
| 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
To know the specific venue in Vijayawada, candidate need to check the admit card released by the UPSC. It has been allotted via first-come, first-served basis during the filling out of the application form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The NDA 1 2026 notification was released by the UPSC on December 10 at upsc.gov.in. Along with the notification, the application process started. The last date to apply was December 30, 2025.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The UPSC conducted the NDA 1 exam on April 12, 2026. The official provisional answer key released on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download the answer key PDF for all sets from this page as well.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The NDA 1 admit card was 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.
K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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 a month 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.
K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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 7