National Defence Academy (NDA)
How to practice for National Defence Academy (NDA)?
What is the National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam Pattern?
Written Examination
written • Weightage: 900
Mathematics
Questions
120
Duration
150 Min
Marks
300
Negative
-0.83
General Ability Test
Questions
150
Duration
150 Min
Marks
600
Negative
-1.33
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 150 Minutes with 150 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the exam pattern for National Defence Academy (NDA)?
The NDA written exam has two papers: Mathematics (120 questions, 150 minutes, 300 marks) and the General Ability Test or GAT (150 questions, 150 minutes, 600 marks). Both papers are conducted on the same day.
Is there negative marking in the NDA exam?
Yes. In the NDA exam, negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers. For Mathematics, 0.83 marks are deducted per wrong answer. For the GAT, 1.33 marks are deducted for each incorrect response.
What subjects are tested in the NDA GAT paper?
The NDA GAT paper tests English, General Knowledge, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, and Geography.
What is the difficulty level of the NDA exam?
The NDA exam is considered hard as it tests both high-school level mathematics (11th and 12th grade syllabus) and a wide range of general ability subjects.
How should I prepare for the NDA written exam?
Ground your preparation in class 11 and 12 mathematics concepts and read general science/history regularly. Taking NDA mock tests on YourMockTest helps you build speed and get comfortable with the GAT and Mathematics paper durations.
