National Defence Academy (NDA) Mock Test 2026
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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 300 Minutes with 270 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
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National Defence Academy (NDA) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
What is the National Defence Academy (NDA) syllabus for 2026?
The National Defence Academy (NDA) syllabus covers 8 subjects: Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography. The exam has 270 questions across 2 sections in 300 minutes, with negative marking.
National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 120 | 150 min | −1.33 per wrong answer |
| General Ability Test (GAT) | 150 | 150 min | −1.33 per wrong answer |
| Total | 270 | 300 min |
Marking scheme: +4 correct · -1.33 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the National Defence Academy (NDA) Syllabus
- Mathematics
- English
- General Knowledge
- Physics
- Chemistry
- General Science
- History
- Geography
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Is there negative marking in National Defence Academy (NDA)?
Yes. National Defence Academy (NDA) deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (−1.33 per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
National Defence Academy (NDA) Cutoff Marks — Category-wise Trends
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 355 | 355 | 355 | 355 |
| 2024 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| 2024 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Last updated: 2026-06-01
How are cutoffs determined?
Cutoff marks for National Defence Academy (NDA)are set by the conducting body after each exam cycle based on the number of vacancies, the total number of candidates who appeared, and the difficulty level of that year's paper. Category-wise relaxations (OBC, SC, ST) are applied as per government reservation policy. Use the table above to gauge where you need to score to secure a call for the next stage.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 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.
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.
The NDA GAT paper tests English, General Knowledge, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, and Geography.
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.
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.
