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UPSC NDA & NA Examination
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) · NDA & NA
Exam Overview
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy examination for entry into the Army, Navy and Air Force wings after 12th, followed by service training.
Eligibility Criteria
12th pass for Army wing; 12th pass with Physics & Maths for Navy/Air Force wings. Age 16.5-19.5 years.
Exam Pattern & Stages
Stage 1 — Written (Mathematics)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 120 | 300 |
- Mode
- Objective
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Negative Marking
- 1/3rd per wrong answer
Stage 2 — Written (General Ability)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 200 |
| General Knowledge (Science, History, Geography, Current Events) | 100 | 400 |
- Mode
- Objective
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Negative Marking
- 1/3rd per wrong answer
Stage 3 — SSB Interview
- Mode
- Personal
- Total Marks
- 900
- Negative Marking
- No
Full Syllabus & Preparation
The written exam acts as a gate to the SSB, where personality is tested. Keep 12th-level maths sharp, cover General Ability broadly, and start SSB psychology & GTO preparation in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
UPSC NDA & NA Examination ke liye eligibility criteria kya hai?
12th pass for Army wing; 12th pass with Physics & Maths for Navy/Air Force wings. Age 16.5-19.5 years.
Exam pattern kya hai?
3 stage(s): Written (Mathematics), Written (General Ability), SSB Interview.
Apply karne ki last date kab hai?
Please check the official notification for application dates. Visit the conducting body's website for the latest updates.