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NDA GAT exam analysis 2024 is available now. The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. Current Affairs questions were asked from the past six months' events. NDA 2 GAT question papers are also made available. Read here for more details on NDA 2 GAT exam analysis 2024.

NDA 2 GAT exam analysis 2024 is available now. The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. Current Affairs questions were asked from the past six months' events.Scroll down to read NDA 2 exam analysis 2024 for GAT.

NDA 2 GAT Exam Analysis 2024

NDA 2 GAT Exam Analysis 2024

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted NDA 2 GAT 2024 exam on September 1, 2024, in forenoon shift from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. The GAT paper carried the maximum weightage in NDA exam. The GAT paper carried 150 questions and the total marks allotted to this section are 600 marks. The GAT paper was divided into two parts-English and General Knowledge. According to the NDA 2 exam analysis 2024 for GAT, the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. For the correct answer, candidates score four marks in GAT paper. 1.33 marks are deducted as a penalty for wrong answers.

NDA 2 GAT Question Papers 2024 of English carried questions from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge were asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events. Read this article below on NDA 2 GAT exam analysis 2024. NDA 2 Answer key 2024 for GAT carries the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. This will help candidates to get an idea about the difficulty level of the paper, weightage given to topics, distribution of questions as per the topics, number of good attempts, etc.

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Table of contents
  • NDA 2 GAT Student Reaction 2024
  • Distribution of Questions in NDA GAT Paper
  • NDA 2 GAT Syllabus 2024

NDA 2 GAT Student Reaction 2024

Shiksha reporter Anum Ansari reported live from one of the exam centres in Rohini to gather the feedback of candidates. Check below the feedback shared by the students.

Ishita said, "The GAT paper was good. The difficulty level of the paper was very easy. Maximum questions in Chemistry were asked from Chemical Reactions, Antibiotics, etc."

Shubham said, "I have cleared NDA written exam in previous years also. The difficulty level of the Maths paper was easy. The science portion was easy. The Current Affairs questions were based on statements. The Current Affairs questions were based on last six months events. In Biology, questions were asked from Tissues, Cells, etc. In Physics, the Numericals were tricky. One question in Current Affairs was What are the military exercises India conducts with USA?"

Nitin said, "The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. The level of the paper was the same as compared to last year."

Watch the video below on NDA 2 GAT Student Reaction

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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:   Is the NDA exam MCQ type?
A: 

NDA Exam comprises two papers-English and Hindi. Total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB Interview. The SSB Interview carries 900 marks.

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. 

Distribution of Questions in NDA GAT Paper

The distribution of questions in NDA GAT paper is given 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
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NDA 2 GAT Syllabus 2024

NDA GAT syllabus comprises questions from various topics. The detailed syllabus is given below.

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Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Nonconductors, Ohm’s Law, Simple Electrical Circuits, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current,

Measurement of Electrical Power, Primary and Secondary Cells, Use of X-Rays. General Principles in the working of the following: Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightening Conductors, Safety Fuses.

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Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems). Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and carbon dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction. Acids, bases and salts. Carbon—different forms. Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial. Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun-Powder. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency

NDA Syllabus for General Science

The difference between living and nonliving things. The basis of Life—cells, Protoplasms, and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals.

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its vital organs. Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention.

Food is a source of Energy for man. Its constituents include a balanced Diet. The Solar System includes meteors, comets, and Eclipses. Eminent Scientists have achieved many achievements.

NDA Syllabus for History, Freedom Movement etc.

A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation.

Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India. Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.

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NDA Syllabus for Geography

The Earth, its shape and size. Lattitudes and Longitudes, Concept of time. International Date Line. Movements of Earth and their effects.

Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification; Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition; Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones;

Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation; Types of Climate, Major Natural regions of the World. Regional Geography of India—Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources; location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities. Important Sea ports and main sea, land and air routes of India. Main items of Imports and Exports of India.

NDA Syllabus for Current Events

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in recent years. Current important world events.

Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports

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