NDA 2 2025 Exam: Correction Window, Exam Date, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & 406 Vacancies
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2025 ( NDA )
Exam On - 14 Sep '25
NDA 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the window to edit NDA 2 application form 2025 today. NDA 2 admit card 2025 will be released in the first week of September 2025. The written exam of NDA 2 2025 will be conducted on September 14, 2025. Read details on UPSC NDA & NA 2025 exam below.
NDA Exam 2025
NDA 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the window to edit UPSC NDA & NA 2 application form today. The edit window was activated on July 7, 2025. NDA 2 2025 admit card will be released in the first week of September 2025. The written exam of UPSC National Defence Academy 2 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. The selection process comprises written exam and SSB Interview. Read below for more details on NDA 2025 exam.
- NDA 2025 Recruitment Highlights
- UPSC NDA Exam Schedule 2025
- NDA 2025 Notification
- NDA 2025 Application Form
- NDA 2025 Eligibility
- UPSC NDA 2025 Vacancies
- UPSC NDA Admit Card 2025
- NDA Paper Pattern 2025
- NDA Syllabus 2025
- NDA 2 Answer Key 2025
- NDA Preparation Tips 2025
- NDA Books 2025
- NDA Cut off 2025
- NDA Salary
- NDA Selection Process 2025
NDA 2025 Recruitment Highlights
UPSC NDA is one of the most sought-after defence exams in the country, wherein candidates who have completed or are appearing in the Class 12 exam can apply for the exam. Candidates can check below the highlights related to NDA 2025 recruitment.
NDA 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. NDA 2 2025 notification will be released on May 28, 2025. The application form will be available till June 17, 2025. NDA 2 notification 2025 will be released to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses beginning in July 2025.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
| Exam Conducting Body |
UPSC |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Two times a year (April & September) |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Exam Stages |
Written exam and SSB Interview |
| Exam Purpose |
For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
| Exam Fees |
INR 100 for male candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. However, SC/ST/Women candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from paying the fees. |
| Total Marks |
Written Exam: 900 SSB Interview: 900 |
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| Official Website |
upsc.gov.in |
| Contact Details |
011-23385271/011-23381125/011- 23098543 |
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
24 Jun '25 - 14 Jul '25
23 Jun '25 - 18 Jul '25
20 Jul '25
29 Jun '25 - 21 Jul '25
1 Jul '25 - 21 Jul '25
1 Jul '25 - 21 Jul '25
26 Jun '25 - 24 Jul '25
28 Jul '25
29 Jul '25
31 Jul '25
UPSC NDA Exam Schedule 2025
NDA important dates were announced through UPSC annual calendar. Refer to the table below for UPSC NDA exam dates 2025.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NDA (I) Exam Notification 2025 |
11-Dec-2024 |
| NDA (I) Exam Application Form 2025 | 11-Dec-2024 to 01-Jan-2025 (Extended) |
| NDA (I) Exam Date 2025 | 13-Apr-2025 |
| NDA (I) Exam Result Release Date 2025 | 28-Apr-2025 |
| NDA (II) 2025 Notification | 28-May-2025 |
| NDA (II) 2025 Application Form | 28-May-2025 to 20-June-2025 |
| NDA (II) 2025 Exam Date | 14-Sept-2025 |
| NDA (II) 2025 Hall Ticket Release Date | First week of September 2025 |
| NDA (II) 2025 Result Release Date | To be notified |
NDA 2025 Notification
UPSC NDA official notification PDF comprises the details related to the exam. The notification carries details such as the important dates, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility, etc. Candidates must read the notification before applying for the exam.
NDA 2025 Application Form
NDA 2 registration form was released on May 28, 2025. Candidates can fill the application form till June 20, 2025. NDA application fees can be paid both online. The application fee is INR 100 for General/OBC candidates. No fee is required for SC/ST/Sons of JCOs, Women/NCOs, ORs. The steps to fill NDA apply online form are given below:
- Visit the official website of UPSC Online Application Portal
- To register on the UPSC online portal, you need to create an account clicking on the “Account Creation” link
- Verify the email ID and mobile number using OTP
- Login with the mobile number and OTP, URN and Password, email ID and password
- Create the Universal Registration Number
- Fill the Common Application Form
- Apply for NDA & NA examination
Watch NDA Application Form Filling Video
Yes, women candidates can now apply for NDA exam. In 2021, Supreme Court of India has allowed women candidates to appear for NDA exam. The eligibility criteria of women candidates are same as male candidates. Women candidates aged between 16.5 years to 19.5 years can apply for NDA exam. They must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates who are appearing in Class 12 exam can also apply for NDA. Now women candidates are also eligible for applying to the Indian Naval Academy course. Earlier, they were not allowed to apply for Indian Naval Academy. The eligibility for the women candidates are same as their male counterparts. However, there is a difference in the medical standards of women candidates.
You can abbreviate your name within 30 characters and fill it in the name column of NDA application form. You need to send a signed written request to Joint Secretary (Examination), UPSC Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi 110069 by speed-post or fax by giving details of the full name and reasons for abbreviation in this regard. Applicants need to fill NDA application form online. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of the NDA application form. The application form can be filled in two parts. In Part 1 of NDA application form, candidates need to fill register for the exam, choose the preferred branch, verify the details and generate the registration ID. In Part 2, candidates need to select the exam centre, upload scanned images of photograph and signature. Before filling the application form, candidates need to complete the one time registration.
Candidate should also have details of one photo ID such as Aadhar Card/ Voter Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government while filling the application form. Besides photo-identity proof, candidates are also required to upload their scanned photographs and signatures. Candidates need to bring the same photo-identity proof along with the admit card to the exam centre for appearing the written exam and SSB interview. The photo-identity proof that candidates upload during registration is used for all future reference by UPSC.The application form needs to be filled online only. Candidates must have their photographs and signatures duly scanned in the .jpg format in such a manner that each file should not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB in size for the photograph and signature. Candidates scan their photo-identity proof in PDF only. The size of the PDF file should not exceed 300 KB and must not be less than 20 KB.
NDA exam is conducted every year twice in a year. The exam is conducted to select candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy courses. The selection process comprises written exam and SSB Interview. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. The SSB interview carries 900 marks.
NDA stands for National Defence Academy. NDA is situated at Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra and it is one of the most prestigious military training institutions in the world. NDA trains cadets for Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The cadets are trained to become officers in the Indian Armed Forces upon graduation. Cadets are received a Bachelor's degree in the field of engineering or technology or any other field. NDA exam is conducted for two courses every year, one starting in January and the other starting in July. The courses are of three years duration and cadets are trained in various aspects of military and academic education. NDA exam comprises written exam and SSB interview.
Also Read: How to Join NDA after 10th, 12th and Graduation?
NDA 2025 Eligibility
The eligibility criteria of UPSC NDA exam is given below:
NDA Age limit
Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 01st January, 2007 and not later than 1st January, 2010 are eligible for NDA 2 2025 exam.
NDA Educational Qualification
| Academy | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Air Force, Navy, and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy |
Passed Class 12/HSC with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Army Wing of National Defence Academy |
Passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent from a recognised board or university |
NDA Eligibility for Women
NDA age limit for women candidates is the same as male candidates. Female candidates who are unmarried and born between 2 July 2005 to 1 July 2008 are eligible to apply for the exam. Those who have appeared or are appearing in the Class 12 exam can apply. Candidates must be physically fit to carry on their responsibilities.
Also Read: What is NDA Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria?
UPSC NDA 2025 Vacancies
NDA 2 vacancy was released along with the notification. A total of 406 vacancies were announced for NDA 2 2025 exam. A total of 404 NDA 1 2025 vacancies were announced. The vacancy break-up of 2025 is given below.
NDA 2 2025 Vacancy
| Academy | Wings | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| NDA |
Army |
208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy |
42 (including 05 for female candidates) |
|
| Air Force |
(i) Flying: 92 (including 02 for female candidates) |
|
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
- |
36 (including 04 for female candidates) |
| Total |
|
404 |
NDA 1 2025 Vacancy
| Academy | Wings | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| NDA |
NDA Army Vacancies 2025 |
208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| NDA Navy Vacancies 2025 |
42 (including 06 for female candidates) |
|
| NDA Air Force Vacancies 2025 |
(i) Flying –92 (including 02 for female candidates) |
|
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
- |
36 (including 05 for female candidates) |
| Total |
|
404 |
UPSC NDA Admit Card 2025
NDA hall ticket is released online on the official website. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter either registration number or roll number. UPSC only releases the admit card for the written exam. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of the NDA call letter along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.
NDA Paper Pattern 2025
UPSC NDA & NA exam pattern is divided into written exam and SSB interview. The written exam comprises two papers- Maths and GAT. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900 marks. The qualifying mark for each section is 25 per cent. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview.
SSB Interview comprises two stages. Stage 1 comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). Stage 2 of SSB interview comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference. The SSB interview carries 900 marks.
The structure of NDA exam pattern is given below.
| Exam Name | Duration | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics |
2 ½ hours |
120 |
300 |
| General Ability Test |
2 ½ hours |
50 |
200 |
| 100 |
400 |
||
| SSB Interview |
- |
50 |
900 |
| Total |
1800 |
||
NDA Syllabus 2025
NDA syllabus is prescribed by UPSC for Maths and GAT. Candidates appearing for the exam should be thorough with the syllabus as it carries the topics and sub-topics that are the important for the exam. UPSC NDA Exam syllabus is given below:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| NDA Mathematics 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 of NDA 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, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events. |
NDA 2 Answer Key 2025
UPSC NDA 2 answer key will be released on September 14, 2025. The answer key will be released for all sets of test booklets-A, B, C, D. The answer key will be released by the coaching institutes since the official authority releases the same after the completion of selection process. Based on UPSC NDA 2 exam answer key, candidates can calculate the probable score of the exam. The probable score can be calculated based on the correct and incorrect responses.
NDA Preparation Tips 2025
To ace NDA exam 2025, candidates must have a very good level of NDA preparation. The tips and tricks to prepare for the exam are given below:
- Candidates must clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus
- Candidates must choose the best UPSC NDA books to prepare as it will help them to get details of various topics given in the syllabus
- Candidates must attempt mock test and practice the NDA previous years’ question papers
- Candidates must learn time management skills by solving the previous years’ question papers
Also Read:
- How to Prepare for Mathematics for NDA Exam?
- Last Minute Preparation Tips to Crack NDA Exam
- NDA Previous Year Question Paper with Solution PDF (2018 to 2022)
NDA Books 2025
Books are the best resource to prepare for the exam. It helps to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus. Check below the list of NDA books recommended for the exam.
NDA Books for English
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman & Lewis
NDA Books for Maths
| Book Name | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for competitive examinations |
RS Aggarwal |
| NDA Entrance Exam |
ES Ramasamy |
| Mathematics for NDA/NA: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy |
RS Aggarwal |
NDA Books for Current Affairs
For this section, candidates can refer to Pratoyogita Darpan, Manorama Yearbook etc.
NDA Cut off 2025
NDA cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process. The cut off for the written exam is calculated out of 900 marks. NDA Cut off for the final selection is calculated out of 1800 marks. There are also sectional cut off marks in the exam. To qualify each subject, candidates need to secure 25 per cent.
Also Read: NDA Exam Result
NDA Salary
While training at NDA, the stipend given to Gentlemen Cadets in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA is INR 56,100 for NDA exam. After the successful training, the NDA salary structure of the Officer Commissioned will be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10.
NDA Selection Process 2025
NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. Candidates qualifying the written exam and SSB interview. Allotment of candidates is done based on merit-cum-preference. The number of vacancies is also taken into consideration during final allotment.
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