NDA

The NDA 2 admit card will be released a few days before the examination date at upsc.gov.in. Candidates will be able to download their e-hall ticket by visiting the official website or via direct link provided on this page once it is released. The NDA 2 exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 13, 2026.

The Commission released the NDA 2 notification 2026 on the official portal at upsc.gov.in on May 20, 2026. The last date to apply for NDA 2 was June 11, 2026. 

The Commission released the NDA 1 notification 2026 on December 10. Along with the notification, the application process was started. The last date to fill the application form online was December 30. 

The Mathematics syllabus of NDA written exam consists of Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Statistics and Probability that is all base on 10+2 level.

The NDA final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative marks of both written exam (900) and SSB interview (900) which totals at 1800 marks.

In the written exam of NDA, Maths paper has 120 questions and the General Ability Test has 150 questions. Therefore, total questions asked are 270.

The total marks for the NDA exam is 1800 that is 900 for written exam and 900 for SSB interview. A score between 400 to 500 is considered secure in the written exam to get into the final merit list. Also, candidates need to pass in each subject minimum of 25% marks. There is no sectional-cut off.

The NDA written exam duration is five hours. It is divided into two papers. Both the papers are of two and half hours duration each and are conducted on the same day in two shifts including Mathes and the General Ability Test (GAT). 

Hi Krishna, NDA preparation and JEE preparation are very different in orientation. The General Studies and English paper in NDA makes all the difference. The General Studies in NDA has a vast syllabus and can not be prepared in one or two months. 

JEE preparation need a concentrated effort because the Competition is fierce. So it would be very difficult for anyone to prepare for both. NDA exam will be followed by the SSB interview which involves various psychometric tests where the candidates are tested for their Leader like qualities.

You need to analyse and measure your affinity towards both the exams and proceed accordingly.

Hi Vaibhav, the NDA applications were open from December 10 to 30, 2025. The Commission also provided the application correction window for one week after that on its official website. Now it is not available.

The NDA exam 2026 will be conducted on April 12.