UPSC NDA 2 exam analysis 2025 is made available for Maths & GAT. Going through NDA 2 exam analysis 2025, candidates can know the section-wise and overall difficulty level. Read here for more details on NDA 2 exam analysis 2025.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting NDA 2 2025 exam. NDA 2 shift timings are 10 AM to 12.30 PM and 2.00 PM to 4.30 PM. According to students, the difficulty level of the Maths paper was moderate. Questions 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. Maximum questions in Maths were asked from Probability. NDA 2 Maths question paper for Set C is made available on this page. NDA 2 answer key for Maths is also available now.
Going through NDA 2 exam analysis 2025, candidates can 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 the exam analysis of NDA exam.
Also Read:
- NDA 2 Maths Exam Analysis 2025
- NDA 2 GAT Exam Analysis 2025
- Previous Years’ NDA 2 Exam Analysis
- NDA 2 Answer Key 2025
- NDA 2 Question Paper 2025
NDA 2 Maths Exam Analysis 2025
Shiksha reported live from one of the NDA exam centres to gather the feedback of candidates regarding the difficulty level of the exam. Check below the feedback shared by students.
Sarthak Singh said, "The Maths paper carried a total of 120 questions. The difficulty level was moderate. The Calculus portion was easy whereas the Algebra questions were tough. There was no change in the exam pattern."
Dev Sharma said, "The difficulty level of the Maths paper was moderate. Questions were asked from Trigonometry, Matrices & Determinants, Calculus, etc. The questions from Calculus were tough."
Shaurya said, "The difficulty level of the paper was easy to moderate. The Algebra part of the paper was easy. The Integration & Calculus part was difficult."
Commonly asked questions
UPSC releases the list of test cities along with the notification. Candidates are required to choose one test city as per their preferences while filling the application form. One test city can have multiple exam centres. The details regarding the NDA exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to appear for the exam at the allotted test centre or else their answer scripts are not evaluated. While appearing for the exam, candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the allotted NDA exam centre.
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.
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 exam is highly competitive. Candidates can crack the exam with proper preparation and practice.
NDA 2 GAT Exam Analysis 2025
Sandhya singh said, "The overall difficulty level of the GAT paper was moderate. The Geography section was bit hard."
Saurav said, "The GAT paper was moderate in terms of difficulty. The maximum questions were asked from General Studies. Current Affairs questions were based on latest events."
Vhabshya said, "The Current Affairs questions were latest. The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate."
Previous Years’ NDA 2 Exam Analysis
Till the time, this year’s analysis is published, candidates can refer to the previous years’ exam analysis to know the expected difficulty level of the exam.
NDA 2 GAT Exam Analysis 2024
The GAT paper last year was moderate. Check the distribution of questions in the paper below.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| English |
50 |
| History |
13 |
| Polity |
3 |
| Geography |
19 |
| Current Affairs |
10 |
| Static GK |
3 |
| Economy |
2 |
| Physics |
21 |
| Chemistry |
18 |
| Biology |
11 |
NDA 2 Maths Exam Analysis 2024
The Maths paper was moderate in terms of difficulty. Check below the topic-wise distribution of questions.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Trigonometry |
3 |
| Height & Distance |
2 |
| Sequence & Series |
4 |
| Complex number |
2 |
| Inequality and Logarithms |
1 |
| Permutation and combination |
7 |
| Quadratic equation and cube roots |
6 |
| Binomial theorem |
3 |
| Matrices and Determinants |
9 |
| Probability |
3 |
| Binary |
3 |
| Sets Relations and Functions |
7 |
| Limits, Continuity and Differentiability |
4 |
| Integration & its application |
5 |
| Vector |
6 |
| Conic Section |
3 |
| 3D Geometry |
5 |
| Static & DI |
6 |
| Circle |
3 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates must prepare a proper study plan for NDA exam. Besides, they must solve previous years question papers. Attempt mock tests to know the strong and weak areas.To crack the exam, the preparation should be good.
NDA exam consists of two papers- Maths and GAT. Total marks allotted to the The following tips help candidates to prepare for NDA exam.
Understand the exam
Know the syllabus
Solve the previous years question papers
Prepare a timetable
Follow the study routine
Attempt mock tests
NDA 2 Answer Key 2025
NDA 2 answer key for Maths and GAT has been released unofficially by the coaching institutes. Official answer keys are released after the completion of the recruitment process. Till then, candidates can use the unofficial answer keys to check the correct responses.
NDA 2 Question Paper 2025
NDA 2 question paper is made available for sets A, B, C, D. The official body releases the question papers within a few days after the exam is over. Candidates can use the question papers to check the answer key.
| Subjects | NDA 2 Question Paper |
|---|---|
| NDA 2 Maths Question Paper 2025 | Download Here |

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