NDA 2026: The UPSC is conducting the NDA 2 2026 exam on September 13, 2026. After the completion of each shift, exam analysis of Maths and GAT is provided below. Scroll down for more details on NDA 2026 exam.
NDA 2026
The UPSC is conducting the NDA 2 exam on September 13, 2026 at various centres across the country. After the completion of the exam, based on the students' feedback we will provide NDA 2 exam analysis 2026. Maths exam is over. Candidates check analysis below. The NDA 2 2026 application form link was activated on May 20 along with the release of the Notification PDF. The last date to apply for NDA 2 exam was extended from June 9 to June 11.
The NDA 1 notification was out on December 10. The last date to fill NDA 1 application form was December 30. Read below for more details on NDA 2026.
- NDA Exam Analysis 2026
- NDA 2 Maths Exam Analysis 2026
- NDA Admit Card 2026 OUT
- NDA 2 Notification 2026 OUT
- NDA Application Form 2026
- How to fill NDA 2 Application Form 2026?
- NDA Eligibility 2026
- NDA 2026 Important Dates
- NDA Exam Pattern 2026
- NDA Syllabus
- How to Prepare for NDA Exam?
- NDA Result 2026
- How To Download UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026?
- NDA Vacancies 2026
- NDA Cut off 2026
- NDA Selection Process
NDA Exam Analysis 2026
Analysis of an examination plays a crucial role in the preparation. With the help of NDA analysis candidates will come to know the difficulty level of the NDA exam, topics asked in the exam, good attempts, candidates' feedback and more. Several coaching institutes will also release the NDA 2 answer key for Set A, B, C, D along with the NDA exam analysis after the conclusion of an exam.
Commonly asked questions
NDA cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure in the written exam and SSB interview. UPSC prescribes cut off marks for written exam and final selection. Candidates need to secure separate qualifying marks in written exam and SSB interview. Candidates securing the NDA cut off marks are called for subsequent rounds of selection process. NDA exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy course. NDA selection process comprises written exa and SSB interview. Candidates qualifying the written exam by securing the required cut off are called for the SSB interview. Candidates need to secure the cut off marks in the SSB interview also.
NDA cut off is released after the completion of the exam. The cut off is released separately for the written exam and final selection. There are also sectional cut off marks for the exam. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each subject of NDA exam. Based on the cut off marks of the written exam, candidates are selected for the SSB Interview. The final cut off is decided based on the written exam and SSB interview.
The NDA 2 exam was conducted on September 13, 2026. The official provisional answer key will be released on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. Candidates will be able to download the answer key PDF for all sets from this page as well once it is released.
NDA result is announced online by UPSC. The link to check the result is made available on the official website in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The steps given below will help candidates to check the result:
Candidates need to visit the official website of UPSC
Candidates need to click on the NDA result link on the home page
Clicking the link, the result PDF opens in a new page
Candidates need to Search their roll numbers in the result PDF
Download the result PDF and save it
UPSC also releases NDA result name-wise. The name-wise result PDF displays the names of candidates qualified for the next round of selection process. NDA marks for the written exam is calculated out of 900. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the written exam and SSB interview. The marks of the SSB interview is calculated out of 900. Selection of candidates is done based on merit-cum-preference.
NDA 2 Maths Exam Analysis 2026
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. As per the feedback received from the students, the Maths paper overall difficulty level was moderate.
Topics asked and distribution
- Height & Distance: 2-3
- Complex Numbers: 1-2
- Inequality: 1-2
- Sequence & Series: 3-4
- Quadratic Equations: 5-6
- Matrices: 8-9
- Probability: 2-3
- Circle: 2-3
- 3D Geometry: 4-5
NDA Admit Card 2026 OUT
NDA 2 hall ticket was released on the official website by the UPSC. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the call letter is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copies of their NDA admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.
Direct Link to Download the NDA 2 2026 Admit Card
Commonly asked questions
NDA cutoffs are released on the official website in PDF form after the declaration of the final result. The cutoff marks are also provided on this page after it is announced by the examination authority. The cut off are released separately for written exam and final selection. Candidates need to secure the cut off marks inorder to get selected in the exam. The steps to check NDA cut off marks are given below:
- Visit the official website of UPSC
- From the 'Examination' tab, candidates need to go to the 'Cut off' tab
- In the cut off page, candidates will find the NDA cut off marks
- Check the cut off marks
There are multiple allowances offered to the Officers along with NDA salary such as Uniform Allowance, Dearness and Transport Allowance, Para Reserve Allowance, Technical Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Hostel Subsidy, High Altitude Allowance, etc. The Army Aviators (Pilots) in Lt and above in Level 10 and above serving in the Army Aviation Corps are entitled to flying allowance of INR 25,000 (R1H1 of Risk and Hardship Matrix).. .
NDA cut off is released after the declaration of the final result. The cut off is released separately for written exam and final selection. The process to check NDA cut off are given below.
- Visit UPSC
- Go to the 'Cut off' page from 'Examination'
- Click the NDA cut off link
- The cut off is displayed on the screen
- Download the cut off and save it
NDA 2 Notification 2026 OUT
UPSC released NDA 2 notification 2026 in PDF form. The PDF comprises the exam details. Candidates planning to fill the application form must read the notification carefully. The NDA 2 2026 notification was released on May 20.
NDA 2 2026 Notification PDF: Download Here
Also Read: NDA 2 2026 Admit Card Live Updates
NDA Application Form 2026
NDA 2 application form last date was June 11. To fill the application form, candidates need to first create the one time registration ID. After creating the OTR ID, they can apply for the exam. This is a one time process and the ID is valid for applying to the exams conducted by UPSC. The application fee is INR 100. SC/ST candidates/female candidates / Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from fee payment. Both male and female candidates can apply for NDA & NA 2026.
Commonly asked questions
After declaration of NDA exam results, candidates are required to register themselves for SSB Interview. After this process, they are allotted date, time and admit card for SSB Interview.
NDA exam is conducted in two stages: written and SSB Interview. Candidates qualifying the written exam of NDA by securing the required cut off marks are called for the SSB interview. The SSB Interview is divided into two stages. Candidates qualifying theStage 1 are called for the Stage 2 exam. Stage 1 of the SSB Interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). Stage 2 comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference. This stage carries 900 marks.
No, NDA cut offs are the same for all armed forces - Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy. The cut off for the written exam is calculated out of 900 marks. Moreover, candidates are also required to secure the sectional cut off marks in the exam. Candidates need to secure separate cut off marks in the written exam and final selection. NDA Cut Off is released after completion of the NDA exam along with the NDA Result. NDA cutoff is will be released separately for the written exam and the final selection. The written exam cutoff is calculated out of 900 marks. The last selected candidates’ scores are used to determine the final selection cutoff, which is based on their performance out of 1800 marks (900 for the written exam and 900 for the SSB interview).
How to fill NDA 2 Application Form 2026?
Candidates can check below the methods to apply for the UPSC NDA application form 2026:
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Visit at UPSC Online Application Portal upsconline.nic.in
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On homepage, scroll down to Account Creation section for new candidates
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Register by entering email ID, mobile number and other details
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Verify email and mobile number, create a password and submit
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Once account is created, log in with Registered email ID and password or Registered mobile number and OTP or Universal Registration Number and password
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Pay fee via Debit or Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking
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Select preferred exam centre
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Review and confirm all details, then submit form
NDA Eligibility 2026
NDA eligibility is fixed by the examination authority. This comprises age, qualification and physical standards. Candidates must be aged between 16.5 to 19.5 years. Only unmarried candidates can apply for the exam. Those who have passed Class 12 are eligible. Candidates who are appearing in the Class 12 can also fill the application form. NDA Eligibility is same for both male and female candidates.
Commonly asked questions
NDA answer key is released separately for Maths and GAT. The answer key is released online. It is used to compare the answers marked in the exam. This also help in calculating the probable score.
NDA Maths question paper comprises questions from questions 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. NDA 2 Maths question paper carries 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Total marks allotted to the Maths paper are 300.
NDA 2026 Important Dates
NDA important dates comprises the list of events related to the exam are given below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NDA 1 notification |
10-Dec-2025 |
| NDA I application form |
10-Dec-2025 to 30-Dec-2025 |
| NDA 1 Exam Dates |
12-Apr-2026 |
| NDA 1 2026 Result |
08-May-2026 |
| NDA 2 notification |
20-May-2026 |
| NDA & NA II application form |
20-May-2026 to 11-Jun-2026 |
| NDA II 2026 exam |
13-Sept-2026 |
NDA Exam Pattern 2026
NDA exam comprises written exam and SSB Interview. The written exam carries 900 marks. The SSB Interview comprises 900 marks. NDA exam pattern is given below.
Written Exam
| Papers | Subject | Maximum marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 |
Mathematics |
300 |
2 ½ |
| Paper 2 |
GAT |
600 |
2 ½ |
| Total |
900 |
5 hours |
|
SSB Interview
| 1 |
Screening Test |
| 2 |
Psychological Test |
| Group Testing Officers Test |
|
| Personal Interview |
|
| Conference |
NDA Syllabus
NDA exam syllabus is decided by the examination authority. The standard of the syllabus is high school level. NDA syllabus is given below.
Maths-Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability, Algebra, etc.
English-Vocabulary, Comprehension, Cohesion, Preposition, etc.
General Knowledge-Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.
How to Prepare for NDA Exam?
Candidates can clear the exam by following proper NDA preparation strategy. Following prep plan can help them in preparation.
- Go through the syllabus
- Know the exam pattern
- Attempt mock tests
- Solve the previous years question papers
- Learn from the mistakes
Also Read: NDA Books
NDA Result 2026
NDA 2 result 2026 will be announced on the official website at upsc.gov.in. The NDA 1 2026 result was released on May 8. It comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. NDA result PDF is released name and roll-number wise. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks.
Those candidates who will qualify will be called for the SSB according to the academy and force opted by the candidates. The successful candidates of the written exam are required to register themselves online on the Indian Army website within two weeks to generate the SSB call up letter. NDA scorecard is released after the completion of selection process.
How To Download UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026?
- Visit at upsc.gov.in
- On homepage, go to Examinations section and click on Active Examinations
- Now, click National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026
- On new page, click on NDA 2 result and pdf file will be displayed
- Now, download and check roll numbers
NDA 2 2026 Written Result PDF: to be updated here
NDA Vacancies 2026
NDA 2 vacancies will be announced along with the release of the notification. NDA 1 2026 vacancies were announced along with the notification. A total of 394 vacancies were announced for the exam.
| Academy | Wings | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| NDA |
Army |
208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy |
42 (including 05 for female candidates) (All Executive Branch) |
|
| Air Force |
(i) Flying –92 (including 02 for female candidates) |
|
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
- |
24 (including 03 for female candidates) (All Executive Branch) |
| Total |
|
394 |
Also Read: NDA Salary
NDA Cut off 2026
NDA cut off is released after the declaration of final result. Besides overall cut off, candudates are also required to secure the section-wise cut off marks. The cut off for written exam is calculated out of 900 marks. The final cut off is decided out of 1800 marks.
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NDA Selection Process
NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. Merit list is prepared based on the performance in both the stages. Medical examination is carried out at the time of SSB interview. The total marks for the NDA exam allotted is 1800 out of which written exam is of 900 marks and SSB is of 900 marks. The training academy is National Defence Academy. The NDA exam is conducted twice a year. Both male and female candidates can apply for the exam. Candidates between16.5 to 19.5 years and who have passed Class 12 pass can apply for the exam. NDA 2026 selection process started with the release of notification. The selection process of NDA comprises:
- Release of Notification
- Filling of Application Form
- Issue of Admit Card
- NDA Exam
- Declaration of Result
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