UPSC NDA Syllabus
The UPSC NDA (National Defence Academy) test is known for its broad and challenging syllabus. For applicants aspiring to become officers in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force, a complete understanding of the syllabus is crucial. The NDA syllabus covers a range of courses and subjects that assess a candidate's knowledge, aptitude, and mental agility. Let's get into the specifics of the UPSC NDA syllabus.
Mathematics
Examining candidates' numerical ability and problem-solving abilities is the aim of the NDA's mathematics section. This section includes the following subjects:
| Differential Calculus |
Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions |
Trigonometry |
| Matrices and Determinants |
Algebra |
Integral Calculus and Differential Equations |
| Vector Algebra |
Statistics and Probability |
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Trigonometry encompasses trigonometric equations as well as trigonometric ratios, identities, heights, and distances. Calculus includes concepts in differentiation, limits, derivatives, and derivative applications. The topics covered by matrices and determinants include different types of matrices, matrix operations, determinants, and matrix inversion. Measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, random variables, and binomial and normal distributions are all included in statistics and probability.
- General Ability This section is divided into 2 parts- Part A- English and Part B- General Knowledge.
- English The candidates' comprehension abilities, grammar, vocabulary, and basic writing skills will be evaluated in this section. Grammar and usage, comprehension passages, phrase completion, synonyms, antonyms, and sentence improvement are all covered.
- General KnowledgeThis section is designed to test candidates' general knowledge of current events, general science, history, geography, and social sciences. The subjects addressed include physics, chemistry, the Indian freedom fight, world history, ancient, mediaeval, and modern history, physical geography, climate, vegetation, soils, economic geography, world geography, and current affairs.
Candidates should concentrate on physics, chemistry, and general science in this section to build a strong foundation in these fields. It's also important to keep up with current events through publications like newspapers, periodicals, and websites to succeed in this section.
- Physics- Topics include -Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density, and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes, electricity and magnetism, modern physics etc.
- Chemistry- Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Oxidation and Reduction, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency, etc.
- General Science- Basis of Life, Source of Energy for man, Meteors and Comets, Achievements of Eminent Scientists, etc.
- History, Freedom Movement etc.- Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration, Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery; War of American Independence, Impact of Science and Technology on Society. Concept of one World, etc.
- Geography- The Earth, its shape and size, Latitudes and Longitudes, Volcanoes, Ocean Currents and Tides, Types of Climate, Major Natural regions of the World, Important Sea ports and main sea, land and air routes of India, etc.
- Current Events- Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports, Current important world events, etc.