NDA

The NDA 1 2024 result has already been announced. The UPSC declared the results on May 9th, 2024. You can find the result PDF on the UPSC website

It is recommended that NDA preparation begin as soon as possible, following the 10th board exam, to achieve optimal performance in the written exam. After their 12th board exam, some students wish to get ready. They can pass the exam as well, but they will need to dedicate 8-10 hours a day for 8-12 months to studying. 

The release of NDA question papers depends on when the exam is conducted. For instance:

• The question paper for the first NDA exam of the year is released by the UPSC within two to three days after the exam is conducted.
• The question paper for the second NDA exam of the year is typically released by the UPSC on the exam date itself (September 1st) or shortly after.

The NDA 1 cutoff in 2022 was 720 for the final selection and 360 for the written exam (with at least 25 percent of the possible points in each topic). The NDA 1 Cut Off 2023 is 301 out of 1800 for the written exam, with at least 25% of the marks in each subject. Of those marks, 664 are obtained by the last recommended applicant (Final Stage) out of 1800. The National Defense Academy (NDA) exam is notoriously difficult, with a scant 0.1% of candidates passing it. This implies that applicants may need to make several tries before they succeed. There will be 900 marks for the NDA written exam and 900 marks for the NDA SSB.

The list of exam locations has been made public by the UPSC, which administers the NDA Exam. Seventy cities around the nation are scheduled to host the exam. It is necessary for candidates to carefully choose the exam center. because candidates are unable to alter the exam location once they have been selected.The two distinct exam sessions, NDA 1 and 2, are held in separate months of the year. Cadets are admitted to the National Defense Academy twice a year, in January and July. As a result, UPSC offers the exam across two sessions. There are differences in the eligibility criteria for NDA 1 and 2, including the age limit.

Yes, you can apply for NDA 2 if you meet the eligibility criteria below. The National Defence Academy (NDA) conducts two entrance exams each year NDA 1 and NDA 2 in April and September respectively. Missing the NDA 1 exam does not disqualify you from applying for the NDA 2 exam.

Ensure you meet the criteria:

1. Age: candidates must have age between 16.5 and 19.5 years old

2. Education: You must have completed or completing the 12th class examination of the 10+2 pattern of school education

3. Nationality: You must be an Indian citizen or meet other specified nationality criteria

4. Marital Status: Only unmarried male candidates are eligible

The NDA marking scheme is UPSC-mandated. The marking scheme indicates the points given for right answers and the points taken away for incorrect responses. In maths, 2.5 points are given for right answers and 0.83 points are taken away for incorrect answers. Four marks are given for right answers in the GAT, while 1.33 marks are subtracted for incorrect responses. Out of 900 marks, the written exam score is determined. The candidates' scores are determined by the examination authority using the marking methodology.

For the three wings of the Indian Armed Forces, the five-day SSB interview is essentially the same. There are two stages to the SSB interview process. Phase I: Screening Phase II: Psychological testing, group assessments, board conferences, and interviews Applicants must arrive at the designated centres or the centre they selected when completing their application on time. The candidates' SSB Call letter includes information on the centre, the reporting time, and other details. In order to appear in the SSB interview, candidates must bring the necessary documentation.

The SSB interview and written exam are both part of the NDA selection procedure. There are two papers on the written exam: maths and GAT. There are 900 total marks available for this test. The candidates' mental and physical health are evaluated during the SSB Interview. 900 total points are awarded for the SSB interview. A SSB interview consists of two phases. Picture Perception and Description exams (PP&DT) and Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) exams are part of Stage 1 of the SSB Interview. Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference make up Stage 2.