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IMPORTANT INF0RMATION FOR
NDA EXAMINATION
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NDA Qualification |
– For Army Wing of NDA: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2 pattern) of School Education or an equivalent exam conducted by a recognized State Education Board or University. – For Air Force & Naval Wings of NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy (INA): Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (10+2 pattern) from a recognized board or university. – Students appearing in Class 12 (10+2) exams are also eligible to apply. |
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NDA SSB Interview Dates |
The likely SSB dates for the NDA selection process are September to October and January to April every year. |
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NDA Training Commencement |
Training for selected NDA candidates begins in January and July every year. |
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NDA Training Academy |
The training is conducted at the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune. |
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NDA Training Duration |
– 3 Years at NDA (covering academic, physical, and leadership training). – After NDA, cadets undergo specialized training at respective academies: • 1 Year at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun – for Army cadets. • 1 Year at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala – for Naval cadets. • 1½ Years at Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad – for Air Force cadets. |
NDA Exam Pattern 2025 – Detailed Guide
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview (Services Selection Board) – An intelligence and personality assessment conducted at designated Services Selection Centres.
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Mathematics |
01 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
300 |
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General Ability Test |
02 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
600 |
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Total |
900 |
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SSB Test/Interview |
900 |
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NDA Examination Syllabus
Paper I: Mathematics (Code No. 01)
Maximum Marks: 300
Sets, operations on sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan’s laws.
Cartesian product, relations, equivalence relations.
Representation of real numbers on a line.
Complex numbers: properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity.
Binary system, conversion between decimal and binary.
Arithmetic, Geometric, and Harmonic progressions.
Quadratic equations with real coefficients.
Graphical solution of linear inequations (two variables).
Permutations, Combinations, Binomial theorem (applications).
Logarithms and their uses.
Types of matrices, operations on matrices.
Determinants: definition, basic properties.
Adjoint and inverse of square matrices.
Applications: Solving linear equations (2–3 unknowns) using Cramer’s rule and matrix method.
Angles in degrees and radians.
Trigonometric ratios, identities, sum/difference formulas.
Multiple & sub-multiple angles, inverse trigonometric functions.
Applications: Heights & distances, properties of triangles.
Cartesian coordinate system, distance formula.
Equation of a line, angle between two lines, distance of a point from a line.
Circle: standard & general forms.
Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, hyperbola (eccentricity & axis).
3D: Point, distance between two points, direction cosines/ratios.
Equation of line and plane, angle between two lines/planes.
Equation of a sphere.
Functions: domain, range, graphs, composite, one-to-one, onto, inverse.
Limits (basic examples), continuity, algebra of continuous functions.
Derivatives: definition, interpretation, rules (sum, product, quotient, chain rule).
Higher-order derivatives, increasing/decreasing functions.
Applications: maxima and minima problems.
Integration: inverse of differentiation, substitution, by parts, standard integrals (algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, hyperbolic).
Definite integrals & applications (areas under curves).
Differential equations: order, degree, formation, general & particular solutions.
First-order, first-degree equations (various types).
Applications: growth and decay.
Vectors in 2D & 3D: magnitude, direction, unit & null vectors.
Addition, scalar multiplication, dot (scalar) product, cross (vector) product.
Applications: work done, moment of force, geometry problems.
Statistics:
Data classification, frequency & cumulative frequency distributions.
Graphs: histogram, pie chart, frequency polygon.
Central tendency: mean, median, mode.
Variance & standard deviation, correlation, regression.
Probability:
Random experiments, outcomes, sample space.
Events: mutually exclusive, exhaustive, certain, impossible, complementary.
Classical & statistical probability.
Theorems of probability, conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem.
Random variables, Binomial distribution (examples).
Paper II: General Ability Test (Code No. 02)
Maximum Marks: 600
Grammar and usage.
Vocabulary.
Comprehension.
Cohesion in extended text.
Overall proficiency in English.
Covers Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography & Current Events.
Properties of matter: mass, weight, volume, density, specific gravity.
Archimedes’ principle, pressure, barometer.
Motion: velocity, acceleration, Newton’s laws, force, momentum, equilibrium.
Gravitation, work, power, energy.
Heat: temperature, latent heat, transfer methods.
Sound: waves, properties, instruments.
Light: reflection, refraction, mirrors, lenses, human eye.
Magnetism: natural/artificial magnets, Earth as a magnet.
Electricity: static/current, Ohm’s law, circuits, heating & magnetic effects, cells, X-rays.
General principles of devices: pendulum, pulleys, levers, pumps, periscope, telescope, microscope, compass, safety fuses, etc.
Physical & chemical changes.
Elements, mixtures, compounds, symbols, formulae, equations.
Laws of chemical combination (basic).
Properties of air & water.
Preparation & properties of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, CO₂.
Oxidation, reduction, acids, bases, salts.
Forms of carbon, natural & artificial fertilizers.
Materials: soap, glass, ink, paper, cement, paints, matches, gunpowder.
Structure of atom, atomic/molecular weights, valency.
Living vs non-living, cells, protoplasm, tissues.
Growth & reproduction in plants/animals.
Human body: important organs.
Common epidemics: causes & prevention.
Food: energy sources, constituents, balanced diet.
Solar system, meteors, comets, eclipses.
Contributions of eminent scientists.
Indian history: culture & civilisation.
Freedom movement.
Indian Constitution, administration, Five-Year Plans.
Panchayati Raj, cooperatives, community development.
Movements: Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration, Gandhi’s teachings.
Modern world events: Renaissance, American Independence, French, Industrial & Russian Revolutions.
Impact of science & technology, UN, Panchsheel, democracy, socialism, communism.
India’s role in the world.
Earth: shape, size, latitudes, longitudes, time, International Date Line.
Earth’s movements, origin, rocks, weathering, earthquakes, volcanoes.
Oceans: currents, tides.
Atmosphere: composition, temperature, pressure, winds, cyclones, humidity, precipitation.
Climate & natural regions.
India: climate, vegetation, mineral & power resources, agriculture, industries, ports, transport, imports & exports.
Recent events in India & world.
Important personalities (Indian & international), especially in culture & sports.