NDA 2 Exam Analysis 2025 (Sept 14): Check Difficulty Level for Maths & GAT
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2025 ( NDA )
Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25
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
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.
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.
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 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
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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."
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."
The difficulty level of NDA Maths paper is usually moderate while GAT was easy. The English Language paper of NDA is usually easy where questions are asked on grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. The General Awareness section of NDA is moderate. Candidates need to keep themselves updated with the latest events in India and the world. To ace the exam, candidates need to understand the exam pattern and syllabus, practice mock test, solve previous years' question papers, etc. With hard work and dedication, candidates can crack the exam easily. The total marks allotted to the written exam of NDA are 900. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each subject to qualify the exam. Candidates qualifying the written exam of NDA are called for SSB Interview.
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.
The NDA written exam marks will be 900 and NDA SSB marks will be 900. So Final total marks will be 900+900 = 1800 marks. NDA considers a score between 400 and 500 marks to be a secure range and get into the final merit list. Candidates need to pass each subject with a minimum of 25% marks. However, there is no sectional cut-off. The cutoff for the written exam is cumulative of marks of both the subjects (Mathematics and General Ability Test).
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 |
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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
Answered a month ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
NDA apply online link is acrivated on the official website of the exam conducting body. However, we will provide the direct link to register online for the exam. Only online applications are accepted for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
NDA 1 application form 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Interested candidates can fill the application form till December 30, 2025. The NDA 2 online form will be released on May 20, 2026. The last date to fill the application form is June 8, 2026.
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