For admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the UPSC NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam twice a year. The test consists of the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Mathematics paper. The SSB (Services Selection Board) interview is the next step for candidates who pass the written exam. A successful and demanding career in the armed services can be accomplished after passing the UPSC NDA exam.
Candidates will have the opportunity to serve their country, develop leadership skills, and gain reputation and respect. A career in the military can also create a lot of prospects for growth and further education. The National Defence Academy NDA II Exam 2023 has been announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Interested applicants who meet the prerequisites can submit their online applications between 17th May 2023 to 6th June 2023.
| Events | NDA I Dates | NDA II Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Notification released | 21st December 2022 | 17th May 2023 |
| Start of application form | 21st December 2022 | 17th May 2023 |
| Last date to fill out the application form | 12th January 2023 | 6th June 2023 |
| Last date to pay the application fee | 12th January 2023 | 2nd week of June 2023 |
| Correction in OTR details | 18th – 24th January 2023 | - |
| Withdraw of application | 18th – 24th January 2023 | June/ July 2023 |
| Admit card release date | 1st week of April 2023 | Last week of August 2023 |
| NDA 2023 exam date | 16th April 2023 | 3rd September 2023 |
| Declaration of result | April/ May 2023 | September 2023 |
| Interview | April/ May 2023 | September/ October 2023 |
Candidates can check the below-given details before filling out the UPSC NDA 2023 Application form:
The NDA syllabus is developed to evaluate each candidate's knowledge, aptitude, and mental agility to establish their fitness for a career in defense services. The syllabus covers a wide range of topics, including Mathematics, General Ability, and English, to assess the candidates' competence in these areas. The Mathematics section tests the candidates' mathematical skills, problem-solving abilities, and analytical thinking. The general knowledge, logical reasoning, and English language skills of the candidates are examined in the General Ability section. It covers subjects including English comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, current events, history, geography, physics, chemistry, general science, and Intelligence and Personality Tests.
For more details visit the UPSC NDA Syllabus.
UPSC NDA is a well-known state-level admission exam for all students from Telangana. The purpose of UPSC NDA preparation tips is to provide helpful guidance on what can be done to attain a high score. We have listed some key tips and strategies to help you score higher on the UPSC NDA 2023.
For more details visit the UPSC NDA Exam Preparation.
The well-defined exam pattern of UPSC NDA tests the candidates' aptitude and suitability for a career in the Indian Armed Forces. There will be two rounds of exams for NDA - a Written Examination and an Interview/Personality Test. The written exam consists of two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) which carries 300 marks and 900 marks respectively. The NDA exam which is conducted offline will have a duration of 2½ Hours each for both papers.
| Paper Details | Name of Paper | Maxi. Marks of Exam | Duration of Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Exam | Mathematics | 300 Marks | 150 Minutes |
| 2nd Exam | General Ability Test (GAT) | 600 Marks | 150 Minutes |
For more details visit the UPSC NDA Exam Pattern.
The ranking and cutoff for the UPSC NDA (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test) are very important in deciding the admission procedure for different undergraduate programs in the state of Telangana. The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) establishes a merit list depending on the performance of the applicants after the exam is completed. Following the normalisation procedure to ensure fairness, the ranking is determined based on the scores attained in the UPSC NDA exam. The cutoff is the minimum score needed to be accepted to various programmes and collegesThe selection method for the NDA exam is based on merit. A candidate’s performance in both the Written Examination and the Interview/Personality Test determines their final selection. After completion of each stage, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announces the cut-off scores for the NDA exam. The number of vacancies, the level of exam difficulty, and the candidates' overall performance are among the factors that affect the cut-off scores and which can change every year. To make it to the next round of the selection process, candidates must score higher than the designated cut-off mark..
Previous Year National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2022 Details and Cut-off Marks (English)
| Name of the Wing | Vacancies | Recommended candidates | Minimum qualifying at the written stage (out of 900) | Marks secured by last recommended candidate [Final Stage] (out of 1800) |
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| Army | 208 (including 10 for Female candidates) | 519 | 360 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) | 720 |
| Navy | 042 (including 03 for Female candidates) | |||
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| Naval Academy | 30 (for Male candidates only) | |||
| Total | 400 |
For more details visit the UPSC NDA Ranking
The results of the UPSC NDA (National Defence Academy) exam and the counseling process are key factors in selecting candidates for admission to the NDA. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases the results of the NDA examination on its official website after the Written Examination and the Interview/Personality Test have been completed. The result is released as a merit list, which includes the names of applicants who have qualified for admission based on their performance in both stages. The candidates' combined marks in the written examination and the interview/personality test are considered while compiling the merit list. Shortlisted candidates are contacted for counseling once the results are announced.
For more details visit the UPSC NDA Counselling
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