NDA

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. 

On May 9, 2024, the 2024 NDA 1 results was made public. On the official UPSC website, candidates who took the exam on April 21, 2024, can view their results. Successful applicants will proceed to the next phase, which entails the Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews, following the results' release.

After the exam is over, the NDA cutoff is made public. The deadlines for the written test and final selection are announced separately. The exam has sectional cutoff scores as well. Candidates must receive a minimum of 25% in each NDA exam subject. Candidates are chosen for the SSB Interview based on their written exam cutoff scores. The written exam and SSB interview are used to determine the final cutoff. 

To download NDA question papers for free, candidates need to follow the steps given below:

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The NDA exam, which consists of both a written exam and an SSB interview, is administered twice a year. The two sections of the NDA written exam are the General Ability Test (GAT) and Mathematics. The exam consists of 270 questions altogether, with both exams including objective-style questions. In particular, there are 150 questions on the GAT and 120 questions on the mathematics paper. 900 marks are allotted for the NDA exam. The NDA exam is often quite demanding. Candidates who prepare well can pass the test.

NDA answer key will be released separately for Maths and GAT soon after the exam is over. The answer key will be made available for all sets of test booklets-A,B, C, D. The answer key will be released unofficially by coaching institutes in PDF form. There will be a total of 150 questions in GAT. Each section of the exam will be held for 2 ½ hours. The GAT section will be for 600 marks. The GAT section is divided into two parts. Part A comprises English while Part B consists of General Knowledge. The previous year's NDA answer key released by coaching institutes are provided at Shiksha portal.

NDA answer key will be released separately for Maths and GAT soon after the exam is over. The answer key will be made available for all sets of test booklets that is A,B, C, D. The answer key will be released unofficially by coaching institutes in PDF form. The examination authority will release NDA answer key after the completion of the exam. NDA question papers will be released along with the answer key. By checking the NDA answer key, candidates can calculate the probable score of the exam. Candidates can further check the previous year answer keys in the Shiksha portal. 

NDA considers a score between 400 and 500 marks to be a secure range and get into the final merit list. Candidates need to pass each subject with a minimum of 25% marks. However, there is no sectional cut-off.Candidates are required to score a minimum of around 25% marks in each subject to clear the NDA Written Examination. Candidates clearing the Written Exam will be called in for the SSB Interview.The number of attempts at the NDA entrance exam is unlimited.