NDA 2026: UPSC will release NDA 1 2026 exam on Dec 10. The application form will be available till Dec 30. The exam will be conducted on Apr 12. Read here for more details on NDA 2026 exam.
National Defence Academy (NDA) will release NDA I 2026 notification on December 10. Along with the notification, the apply online link will also be activated. The last date to fill NDA 1 application form is December 30. NDA 1 2026 exam dates have been announced. The exam will be conducted on April 12. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility can apply for the NDA 1 exam.
NDA 2 notification 2026 will be released on May 20. The application form will be available from May 20 to June 9. NDA 2 exam will be conducted on September 14. Read below for more details on NDA 2026.
- NDA 2026 Important Dates
- NDA Notification 2026
- NDA Application Form 2026
- NDA Eligibility 2026
- NDA Admit Card 2026
- NDA Exam Pattern 2026
- NDA Syllabus
- How to Prepare for NDA Exam?
- NDA Selection Process
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 2 notification |
20-May-2026 |
| NDA & NA II application form |
20-May-2026 to 09-Jun-2026 |
| NDA II 2026 exam |
14-Sept-2026 |
NDA Notification 2026
UPSC releases NDA notification in PDF form. The PDF comprises the exam details. Candidates planning to fill the application form must read the notification carefully.
NDA Application Form 2026
NDA I application form will be available from December 10 to 30. NDA II application form will be released on May 20. Candidates can fill the application form till June 9. 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.
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.
NDA Admit Card 2026
NDA hall ticket is released one week before the exam. 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.
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
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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.

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Student Forum
Answered a month 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 2 months 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.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months 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
Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25