NDA

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