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NDA (National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination) is conducted twice a year by UPSC for entry into the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy, straight after Class 12. Also searched: upsconline nic in 2026 nda, nda 2 2025 notification, upsc gov in nda 2026, nda paper 2024 pdf download.

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About Exam

Conducting body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Eligibility: Class 12
Current cycle: NDA (per UPSC's published annual calendar)
Official source: UPSC official portal

Highlights

Vacancies: Not announced
Application deadline: Not announced
Exam schedule: Not announced
Selection stages: 3 stages in the current guide
Negative marking: Check the current official notification

Important Dates

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UPSC's Annual Calendar 2027 was uploaded to upsc.gov.in on 20 May 2026 — check it for exact NDA I/II 2027 dates.Notification
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NDA (per UPSC's published annual calendar)

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Eligibility summary

Qualification: Class 12 pass (Army wing: any stream; Navy/Air Force wing: Physics and Mathematics required)
Age: Unmarried male/female candidates, typically 16.5-19.5 years on the notified date

Process

Selection process

Written exam — Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT), conducted by UPSC.
SSB (Services Selection Board) interview for written-qualified candidates — a multi-day process including psychological tests, group tasks and a personal interview.
Medical examination, followed by the final merit list and academy allotment.

Exam pattern

Mathematics: 120 questions, 300 marks, 2.5 hours
General Ability Test: 150 questions, 600 marks, 2.5 hours

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