NDA Eligibility Criteria 2021

Age Limit: Firstly, NDA 1 exam, the applicant must be born after 2nd July 2002. However, not after 1 July 2005. Secondly, NDA 2 exam, the applicant must be born after  2nd January 2002, and not after 1 January 2006.

Educational qualification: Of course, for different academies the educational qualification is different. for different academies below is the educational qualification. The aspirants can check the same.

Army Wing of National Defence Academy	At least Passed 12th or HSC or equivalent from a recognized board or university.
Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy	At least Passed 12th or HSC with Physics and Mathematics

NDA Dates 2021

NDA I and II Exam Dates have been announced.

NDA I Dates 2021

Events	Dates	Salient Features
Notification released	30/12/2020	To begin with, all the information related to exam has been released. For example dates of exams, results and more.
Application form released	30/12/2020	Registration for these exams have already started
Last date for application	19/01/2021	Application forms can be submitted online by the candidates.
Application withdrawal	27/01/2021 to 02/02/2021	After completion of the registration process, withdrawal window is also given to each candidate.
Written exam	18/04/2021	The exams are conducted in two batches: morning shift and afternoon shift. The exam is conducted in 41 cities.
Admit card	Tentative March 2021	Applicants can download their respective admit cards after registering successfully.
Result of written exam	Tentative June 2021	The written test result is displayed online, one can check their result with their roll number or serial number.
Staff Selection Board Interview	Tentative July to Sept 2021	For the aspirants who get shortlisted in the written test, SSB conducts their interviews in two stages

NDA 2 Dates 2021

Events	Dates	Salient Features
Notification released	09/06/2021	NDA 2 is yet to be released and the same will be released in PDF format
Application form released	09/06/2021	The application forms will be released on the same date as the notification.
Last date for application	29/06/2021	There is a deadline within which the application must be submitted.
Written exam	05/09/.2021	This also is conducted in two batches; morning and afternoon
Admit card	Tentative August 2021	Downloading the admit card is available for all the registered candidates.
Result of written exam	Tentative December 2021	The written test declaration is made online. All applicants may view the same once released.
Staff Selection Board Interview	Tentative January 2022 to April 2022	SSB conducts the interview in two stages

NDA vacancies 2021

A total of 400 vacancies will be filled through the exam. Also, vacancies a total of 418 and 413 have been announced respectively for the NDA 1 exam and the NDA 2 Exam in 2020.

NDA 1 vacancies 2021

Academy	Number of vacancies
NDA Vacancies	370 VacanciesNumber of Army Vacancies: 208 Number of Navy Vacancies: 42 Number of Air Force Vacancies: 120 (including 28 for ground Duties)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	30 Vacancies
Total Vacancies	400 Vacancies

NDA 2021 Exam Pattern: Highlights

Mode of the Exam	Offline Mode
Total Number of papers	General Ability Test (GAT) and Math
Duration of the Exam	General Ability Test (GAT): 2 hours 3ominsMath: 2 hours 3omins
Time of the Exam	General Ability Test (GAT): 10 am to 12.30 pmMath: 2 pm to 4.30 pm
Number of questions	General Ability Test (GAT): 150 questionsMath: 120 questions
Question paper Language	English and Hindi only
Total marks	Written Exam: 900 (600 for GAT and 300 for Math)SSB Interview: 900 marks

NDA Exam Pattern 2021 for Written Exam

The exam paper of the NDA written exam is divided into two parts, GAT and Mathematics. Each question is a multiple-choice question type i.e. MCQs. The number of questions is 150 and 120 for GAT and Math respectively. Both Math and  General Ability Test (GAT) is for 2 and a half hours each. Therefore, the total duration of the exam is 5 hours. The GAT section will be for 600 marks while the Mathematics section will carry 300 marks. The GAT section is divided into two parts. Part A and Part B comprise English and General Knowledge respectively. The structure of the NDA exam pattern for the written exam is given below.

Paper Type	Subject	Maximum marks	Total Duration
Paper 1	Math	300 Marks	2 hours 3omins
Paper 2	General Ability Test	600 Marks	2 hours 3omins
Total		900 Marks	5 hours

Distribution of GAT:

Section Type		Maximum marks
Part A – English		200 Marks
Part B – General Knowledge	Physics	100 Marks
	Chemistry	60 Marks
	General Science	40 Marks
	History, Freedom Movement, etc.	80 Marks
	Geography	80 Marks
	Current Events	40 Marks
	Total	600 Marks

Marking Scheme for NDA written exam

The scoring system of NDA is formed by UPSC. There are negative marks for incorrect answers, 1/3 of the marks allocated to every question are deducted for the inaccurate answer. there’s no reduction in marks for unanswered questions. The marking scheme of NDA is given below.

Section Type	Marks for the right answer	Marks for the wrong answer
GAT	4	1.33
Math	2.5	0.83

NDA Exam Pattern 2021 for SSB Interview

The SSB Interview is split into two stages. Candidates qualifying the Stage 1 are mixed up with the Stage 2 exam. Stage 1 of the SSB Interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and movie Perception and outline Test (PP&DT). Stage 2 comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and also the Conference. This stage carries a complete of 900 marks. Candidates can check the pattern of SSB Interview.

Stages	Tests
Stage 1	Screening Test	Verbal and non-verbal tests. PPDT
Stage 2	Psychological Test	Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Word Association Test (WAT) Situation Reaction Test (SRT) Self Description Test (SD)
	Group Testing Officers Test	GD GPE PGT HGT IoT Command Task Snake race/Group Obstacle Race Individual lecture FGT
	Personal Interview	–
	Conference	–

NDA syllabus 2021 is split into Math and General Ability Test (GAT). Applicants appearing within the exam should evaluate the NDA syllabus fully to understand the topics they have to hide for the exam. With the assistance of the syllabus, aspirants are able to know the significant topics for the exam and plan their studies accordingly. the quality of the NDA syllabus is of sophistication at 10, 11, and 12 levels. The detailed NDA syllabus is given below.

NDA Syllabus 2021 for Mathematics

According to the NDA exam model, this segment carries a complete of 120 questions. the full marks assigned to the present section of the NDA exam are 300. For the right answer, 2.5 marks are awarded. For the incorrect answer, 0.85 marks are subtracted. the quality of the NDA question paper for the Math partis of sophistication 11 and 12 levels. Aspirants can clear their notion of Maths by bearing on the NCERT books of sophistication 11 and 12. NDA syllabus 2020 for Mathe is given below.

Algebra	Matrices and Determinants
Trigonometry	Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions
Differential Calculus	Integral Calculus and Differential Equations
Vector Algebra	Statistics and Probability

The topic-wise distribution of questions in Maths

Topic	Questions
Calculus	20-25
Quadratic equation	20-15
Matrices & Determinants	30
Probability	10
Trigonometry	30
Complex number	10-15

NDA Syllabus 2021 for GAT

The GAT syllabus of NDA is split into two parts. Part A includes questions from English while Part B carries questions from knowledge. there’ll be a complete of 150 questions. Total marks for this segment are 600. Each question carries 4 marks while 1.33 marks are going to be subtracted for the incorrect answers.

English: The question paper in English is intended to check the applicant’s knowledge of English. The syllabus comprises different viewpoints like Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension, and cohesion.

Physics
Physical Properties and States of Matter	Modes of transference of Heat
Mass	Sound waves and their properties
Weight	Simple musical instruments
Volume	Rectilinear propagation of Light
Density and Specific Gravity	Reflection and refraction
Principle of Archimedes	Spherical mirrors and Lenses
Pressure Barometer	Human Eye
Motion of objects	Natural and Artificial Magnets
Velocity and Acceleration	Properties of a Magnet
Newton’s Laws of Motion	Earth as a Magnet
Force and Momentum	Static and Current Electricity
Parallelogram of Forces	Conductors and Non-conductors
Stability and Equilibrium of bodies	Ohm’s Law
Gravitation	Simple Electrical Circuits
Elementary ideas of work	Heating, Lighting, and Magnetic effects of Current
Power and Energy	Measurement of Electrical Power
Effects of Heat	Primary and Secondary Cells
Measurement of Temperature and Heat	Use of X-Rays
	General Principles in the working of the following: Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses.
Chemistry
Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation, and Reduction. Acids, bases, and salts. Carbon— different forms	Physical and Chemical Changes
Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial	Elements
The material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gunpowder	Mixtures and Compounds
Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom	Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equation
Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights	Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems)
Valency	Properties of Air and Water
General Science
Common Epidemics, their causes, and prevention	Difference between the living and non-living
Food—Source of Energy for man	Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms, and Tissues
Constituents of food	Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
Balanced Diet	Elementary knowledge of the Human Body and its important organs
The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists
History
Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance	A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation
Exploration and Discovery; War of American Independence, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and Russian Revolution	Freedom Movement in India
Impact of Science and Technology on Society	Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration
Concept of one World	Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism, and Communism	Panchayati Raj
Role of India in the present world	Co-operatives and Community Development
A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation	Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State
Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi	–
Geography
The Earth, its shape and size	Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition
Latitudes and Longitudes	Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones, and Anticyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation
Concept of time	Types of Climate
International Date Line	Major Natural Regions of the World
Movements of Earth and their effects	Regional Geography of India—Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources; location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities
Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification	Important Sea ports and main sea, land, and air routes of India
Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes	Main items of Imports and Exports of India
Current Affairs
Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in recent years	Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports
Current important world events	–

NDA Cut off 2021 Dates

The table here includes the NDA 2021 dates linked to the announcement of cut-off marks.

NDA Cut off 2021 Events	NDA 1 2021	NDA 2 2021
Written Exam	18-Apr-2021	05-Sept-.2021
SSB Interview	July 2021 to September 2021	January 2021 to April 2022
Release of NDA cut off marks	December 2021	May 2022

How is NDA Cut off calculated?

NDA cut off is determined based on the subsequent factors:

• Number of test-takers
• Total vacancies
• Exam difficulty

NDA Cut off 2021 for written exam

The cut off for this stage is determined out of 900 marks. UPSC also determines exclusive NDA cut off for the written exam. The exclusive cut off is calculated on the grounds of the total marks of every segment. The sectional NDA cut off is distinctive for NDA 1 and 2 exams. In 2018, the exclusive NDA 1 and 2 cut-offs were 25% in each subject. In 2016, the exclusive NDA 2 cut-off was 20% while it was 25% for NDA 1 in the identical year.

Previous years’ NDA Cut off for the written exam

NDA (2) 2019 Final Cut off 

Minimum qualifying standard/marks at the written stage (out of 900 marks)	Marks secured by the last candidate in the merit order (out of 1800 marks)
346 (With at least 25% marks in each subject)	709

NDA 2 cut off

Year	NDA 2 cut off (Out of 900 marks)
2018	325 (With at least 25% marks in each subject)
2017	258 (With at least 25% marks in each subject)
2016	229 (With at least 20% marks in each subject)

NDA 1 cut off

Year	NDA 1 cut off (Out of 900 marks)
2019	342 (With at least 25% marks in each subject)
2018	338 (With at least 25% marks in each subject)
2017	342 (With at least 25% marks in each subject)
2016	288 (With at least 25% marks in each Subject)

NDA Cut off 2021 for Final Selection

NDA cut-off 2021 for the last selection is the marks obtained by the last eventually approved applicants. The cut off for this step is chosen out of 1800 marks (900 marks of written exam + 900 marks of Interview.

Previous years’ NDA Cut off for Final Selection 

NDA 1 2019 final Cut off 

Academy	NDA 1 Final Cut off 2019 (out of 1800)
Army	704
Navy
Air Force
Naval Academy

NDA 2 cut off

Year	NDA 2 cut off (Out of 1800 marks)
2018	688
2017	624
2016	602

NDA 1 cut off

Year	NDA 1 cut off (Out of 1800 marks)
2018	705
2017	708
2016	656

NDA Exam Analysis 2021 

NDA 1 2021 exam is scheduled to be carried on on April 18, 2021. The written exam of NDA 2 2021 is carried on September 5, 2021. NDA exam review of 2021 is going to be made obtainable to applicants soon after the exam gets completed. The exam review is going to be presented independently for Math and GAT. Till then, applicants can review below NDA 2020 exam report for both papers.

NDA (I) and (II) 2021 Exam Analysis for Mathematics

The Math paper consistent with the NDA exam model consists of 120 questions of 300 marks. The paper is sometimes was moderate. Questions are asked from Matrices, Trigonometry, Quadratic Equations, etc. An of 55 to 60 questions may be viewed as a decent attempt. Check NDA 2020 exam report for Math.

Topics	No of questions	Difficulty level
Matrices & Determinants	7 questions	Moderate level
Permutation and Combination	2 questions	Moderate level
Probability	9 questions	Moderate level
Trigonometry	20 questions	Moderate level
Applications of Derivatives	15 questions	Moderate level
Application of Integrals	7 questions	Moderate level
Complex Numbers	3 questions	Moderate level
Integration	5 questions	Moderate level
Quadratic Equation	3 questions	Moderate level
Conic Series	2 questions	Moderate level
Coordinate Geometry and Straight Lines	9 questions	Moderate level
3D & Vectors	11 questions	Moderate level
Set, Relations & Function	8 questions	Moderate level
Miscellaneous	3 questions	Moderate level
Overall		Moderate level

NDA (I) & (II) Exam Analysis 2021 for GAT

The GAT Paper carries 150 questions of 600 marks. Usually, the questions are moderate in terms of difficulty level. Below is that the NDA exam analysis for GAT.

Topics	No. of questions	Difficulty level
English	50 questions	Easy level
Geography	20 questions	Moderate level
History	20 questions	Moderate level
Physics	25 questions	Moderate level
Chemistry	15 questions	Moderate level
General Science	10 questions	Moderate level
Current Affairs	10 questions	Moderate level

Trend Analysis of NDA Questions Papers

The last three years’ NDA papers are given below.

Latest three years’ course examination of English paper

Topics	2013(I)	2013 (II)	2014 (I)	2014 (II)	2015 (I)	2015 (II)
Spotting Errors	10	10	11	10	15	9
Synonyms	10	10	Nil	10	4	5
Antonyms	10	10	4	10	4	5
Selecting words & fill-ups	Nil	10	4	10	Nil	15
Comprehension Passage	Nil	4	7	Nil	Nil	Nil
Rearrangement of Sentences	Nil	6	Nil	Nil	6	6
Cloze Comprehension	20	Nil	12	Nil	6	Nil
Sentence Improvement	Nil	Nil	12	10	15	10

Latest three years’ course examination of Math paper

Topics	2012 (II)	2012 (I)	2011 (II)	2011 (I)	2010 (II)	2010 (I)
Sets, Relations & Function	6	9	2	11	7	8
PNC	2	1	3	7	4	3
Binomial Theorem	0	2	2	1	4	1
Logarithm	1	1	2	2	1	1
Matrix, Determinants	8	11	7	7	6	7
Binary Numbers	2	2	1	2	2	2
Sequence, Series	4	6	5	5	4	5
Probability	10	3	5	6	4	8
Statistics	12	6	20	7	10	4
3D	7	4	5	5	3	7
2D	10	6	4	10	5	5
Circle	1	1	1	1	1	1

Latest three years’ course examination of General Knowledge paper

Topics	2012 (II)	2012 (I)	2011 (II)	2011 (I)	2010 (II)	2010 (I)
World Physical	21	19	19	22	18	21
Human (Tribe)	0	1	1	0	0	0
Timing	1	1	2	0	1	1
Agro-geography	0	2	0	2	1	1
Prehistoric	0	0	0	0	0	0

Contents are getting updated 🙂

List of Books for Mathematics 1. NCERT Mathematics Textbooks of Class 11 and Class 12 2. Pathfinder NDA & NA by Arihant Publications 3. Chapter-wise and Section-wise Solved Papers NDA/NA by Arihant Publications 4. 10 Practice Sets for NDA & NA by Arihant Publications 6. Mathematics for NDA and NA by RS Aggarwal 7. Mathematics for NDA and NA by S Chand publication 8. NDA entrance exam by E.S. Ramaswamy 9. Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Agarwal List of Books for GAT 1. NCERT Textbooks of all Subjects from Class 9 2. Latest Manorama Yearbook 3. General Knowledge 2021 by Arihant Publication 4. Objective General Knowledge by Lucent Publications 5. Success Series General Knowledge by Sachchida Nand Jha 6. Science and Technology in India by Kalpana Rajaram 7. History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra 8. Objective General English by SP Bakshi 9. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin 10. Word Power Made Easy by Norman & Lewis

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