NDA 2 GAT question paper 2024 was released on September 1, 2024. Candidates can download NDA GAT question paper for sets A, B, C, D. Scroll down to read more details on NDA GAT Question Paper.
NDA 2 GAT question paper 2024 was released on September 1, 2024. Candidates can download NDA GAT question paper PDFs for Sets A, B, C, D. Using the question paper, candidates can check the NDA answer key. The answers are provided as per the sequence given in the question paper. NDA GAT question paper 2024 also benefits candidates who are planning to take the exam in the future. Candidates who are preparing for the exam can solve the NDA GAT question 2024 in order to know the difficulty level of the exam, section-wise important topics, and types of questions asked in the NDA exam.
After checking NDA GAT question paper, if candidates find any discrepancies, they can raise objections through Online Question Paper Representation Portal. Read below for more details on NDA GAT question paper 2024.
NDA exam is conducted twice a year. The selection process written exam and SSB Interview. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. The SSB Interview comprises 900 marks.
The Paper 1 of NDA Maths section carries 300 marks. The exam comprises of 120 questions in maths from Class 12 level. For each correct answer, candidate get 2.5 marks. Additionally, 0.83 mark is deducted for wrong response. Questions in Maths are 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.
- NDA GAT Question Paper 2024
- NDA GAT Previous Years’ Question Paper
- NDA GAT Question Paper Pattern
- NDA GAT Syllabus
- NDA GAT Marking Scheme
- How to Prepare for NDA GAT Section?
NDA GAT Question Paper 2024
NDA GAT question paper carries a total of 150 questions. According to NDA exam pattern, the total marks allotted to this paper are 600. The question paper is divided into two parts- A and B. Part A carries questions from English and Part B carries questions from General Knowledge.
NDA 2 GAT Question Paper 2024
| Sets | NDA GAT Question Paper |
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| NDA 2 GAT Question Paper 2024 Set A |
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NDA 1 GAT Question Paper 2024
Candidates can download NDA 1 GAT question paper 2024 PDFs through the links given below.
| Sets | NDA GAT Question Paper |
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| NDA 1 GAT Question Paper 2024 Set B |
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| NDA 1 GAT Question Paper 2024 Set D |
NDA GAT Previous Years’ Question Paper
The previous years’ NDA question papers are the best resource to prepare for the exam. Practising the NDA GAT previous years’ question papers, candidates can understand the structure of the exam. Questions in the exam are framed as per the NDA syllabus. Download below NDA GAT previous years’ question paper and prepare for the exam.
| Year | NDA GAT question papers |
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| NDA 1 GAT Question Paper 2023 |
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| NDA 1 GAT Question Paper 2022 |
NDA GAT Question Paper Pattern
The structure of NDA GAT question paper is given below.
| Sections | Maximum marks | |
|---|---|---|
| Part A - English |
200 |
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| Part B - General Knowledge |
Physics |
100 |
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Chemistry |
60 |
| General Science |
40 |
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| History, Freedom Movement, etc. |
80 |
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| Geography |
80 |
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| Current Events |
40 |
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| Total |
600 |
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NDA GAT Syllabus
NDA GAT syllabus for English comprises questions 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 question papers are released by UPSC within two to three days after the question papers are released. NDA question papers are made available on the official website of UPSC in PDF. Candidates can download NDA question papers for different subjects-Maths and GAT. Practising the question papers, candidates can know the type of questions asked in the exam.
The important topics for NDA Maths section are Integral Calculus, Differential Equations Trigonometry Algebra Vector Algebra Matrices and Determinants Analytical Geometry, Statistics & Probability. Candidates must practice previous years' question papers, mock test, go through the important topics, etc. To clear the concepts, candidates must refer to the high school level Maths books.
The calculus chapter of NDA comprises topics such as Concept of a real valued function, domain, range and graph of a function. Composite functions, one to one, onto and inverse functions. Notion of limit, Standard limits, Continuity of functions, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative-application. Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of functions, derivative of a function with respect to another function, derivative of a composite function. Second order derivatives. Increasing and decreasing functions. Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minimal.
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NDA GAT Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for NDA GAT paper is given below.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Correct answer |
4 |
| Incorrect answer |
1.33 |
How to Prepare for NDA GAT Section?
NDA preparation tips for GAT section are given below:
- The NDA GAT syllabus covers various aspects like grammar and usage, reading comprehension, synonyms, and acronyms, fill in the blanks, spot the error, Para jumbles, etc. The best way to prepare this section is to read newspapers, magazines, books, etc. This will improve the candidate’s vocabulary.
- To prepare the Physics section, candidates should make notes of important definitions and formulae.
- NCERT books are enough as they cover all the topics given in the NDA Chemistry syllabus
- For current affairs preparation, candidates must be up to date about the events that have occurred globally as well as locally over the last year

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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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Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25

GAT paper of NDA comprises a total of 150 questions. The GAT section is divided into two parts. Part A comprises English while Part B consists of General Knowledge. The number of questions in the Maths section of NDA exam is 120. Questions in the Maths section are 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. NDA question papers are framed in both English and Hindi by the examination authority.