Government & Defence Entrance Exam

The admit card is an official permission document, issued by the Union Public Service Commission for admission to different UPSC examinations, like CSE (Civil Services Examination), CDS, or NDA for examination appearance. The admit card grants permission to enter the premises of the exam center, showing the important details: a candidate's name, roll number, examination date and time, as well as the center address. It is a mandatory document that a candidate must carry along with an ID proof to the exam hall. The admit card is available for download from the official UPSC website after its release.

Candidates must carry an UPSC admit card and also carry a valid photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driver's License, or PAN Card. A recent passport-sized photograph is also required, as and when specified by the UPSC. Candidates should prepare to present all relevant papers that the candidates may need to avail themselves during the examination, along with documents relating to application confirmation page if required. Attention should be paid to strict adherence to instructions on admit cards, to avoid getting into a jam on test day.

The last date for download of the UPSC admit card usually differs with respect to every exam. Generally, for CSE and other UPSC exams, the admit cards are available for download almost 3 weeks before the date of examination. The link for downloading the admit card remains active until the day of the exam, but it's always better to download it early to avoid any last-minute troubles. The aspirants are advised to visit the official UPSC website regularly for updates and download the admit card before the day of the exam.

The SSC CGL cutoff varies for the Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams because they are at different levels of difficulty and have different objectives. Tier 1 is a screening test that is an objective-type test, generally with a lower cutoff, and it is used for shortlisting candidates for Tier 2. Tier 2 is more advanced, consisting of multiple papers, and hence has a higher cutoff. Tier 2 has a higher difficulty level, and it is essential to qualify for the final round. The total SSC CGL selection depends upon the aggregate performance in the two exams, that is, the Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.

The SSC CGL Tier 1 test consists of 4 sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. All these sections have 50 questions. Each question is for 2 marks. In total, the test is to be completed in 60 minutes, and the maximum score would be 200. Negative marking is applicable at every wrong answer, and for that, 0.5 marks are deducted. Unattempted questions are not deduced. The Tier 1 exam is computer-based, and the candidate should score well in all areas of the test to qualify to take the Tier 2 exam.

The National Defence Academy is the training institute of the Indian Armed Forces. It is one of the prestigious and reputed jobs. To be eligible for NDA, the interested candidate must be unmarried and between the age group of 16.5 years to 19.5 years. The interested candidates can join NDA after 12th. Below are some of the points that can help you-

• Follow a balanced timetable and practice as much as you can.
• Stay updated with current affairs.
• Try to improve your vocabulary and communication skills.
• Physical fitness is also important, work on your body.