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UPSC NDA 2 exam analysis 2025 is made available for Maths & GAT. NDA 2 shift timings are 10 AM to 12.30 PM and 2.00 PM to 4.30 PM. 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.

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.

NDA 2 exam analysis 2025

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.

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Table of contents
  • 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."

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How do you know your NDA exam centres?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is NCERT enough for NDA exam preparation?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Is 340 a good score in NDA?
A: 

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 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."

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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is NDA exam tough to crack?
A: 

NDA exam is highly competitive. Candidates can crack the exam with proper preparation and practice.

Q:   How to prepare for NDA exam in three months?
A: 

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.

 
Q:   How can I improve my Vocabulary for NDA exam?
A: 
Candidates can improve their vocabulary for the NDA exam by reading newspapers. They should also practice the previous years papers. Reading editorials of the newspapers is also very useful. Attempt mock tests to know the important vocabulary questions.

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.

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Answered a week ago

The NDA 1 admit card has been 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.

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks 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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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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. 

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks 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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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks 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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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks 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.

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Jasleen Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks 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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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The NDA written exam duration is five hours. It is divided into two papers. Both the papers are of two and half hours duration each and are conducted on the same day in two shifts including Mathes and the General Ability Test (GAT). 

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Chanchal Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Top NDA coaching institutes in India are generally ranked based on selection results, written exam success and strong SSB training support. Some popular names people often consider are Shield Defence Academy, Target Defence Academy, Doon Defence Academy, Baalnoi Academy and Major Kalshi Classes, kno

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Akash Shahu

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a month ago

You can check Ground Zero Defence Academy in Dehradun. I've heard they focus on written + physical + SSB preparation together. You may visit and decide as per your comfort

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Bhavesh

Beginner-Level 1