NDA 2027
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NDA 2027 Overview
Everything you need to know about the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination.
Exam Dates (Expected)
| NDA 1 2027 | April 2027 (Tentative) |
| NDA 2 2027 | September 2027 (Tentative) |
| NDA 1 Registration | December 2026 - January 2027 (Tentative) |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Key Highlights
- Mode: Pen & Paper (Offline)
- Total Marks: 900 (Maths 300 + GAT 600)
- Duration: 2.5 hours per paper
- Vacancies: ~400 (NDA 1 2027)
- SSB Interview: 900 marks, 5 days
NDA 2027 Exam Pattern
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| Paper | Subject | Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics | 120 | 300 | 2.5 Hours |
| Paper II | General Ability Test (GAT) | 150 | 600 | 2.5 Hours |
| Total | Both Papers | 270 Questions | 900 Marks | 5 Hours |
Marking Scheme
- ✅ Mathematics: +2.5 correct, -0.83 wrong
- ✅ GAT: +4 correct, -1.33 wrong
- ➖ 0 marks for unattempted
- 📊 Mandatory to qualify in Paper I
GAT Sections
- • English: 200 marks
- • General Knowledge: 400 marks
- • Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- • History, Geography, Polity
- • Current Affairs
NDA 2027 Syllabus
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Mathematics (Paper I)
- • Algebra & Complex Numbers
- • Matrices & Determinants
- • Trigonometry
- • Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D)
- • Differential & Integral Calculus
- • Vector Algebra
- • Statistics & Probability
English (Part A of GAT)
- • Grammar & Sentence Correction
- • Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
- • Reading Comprehension
- • Ordering of Words
- • Idioms & Phrases
- • Cloze Test
- • Sentence Completion
Eligibility Criteria
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Academic Eligibility
- Passed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2)
- Army Wing: Any stream with Class 12
- Air Force & Naval Wings: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics in Class 12
Age & Other Criteria
- Age: 16.5 to 19.5 years
- Must be unmarried
- Both male and female candidates eligible
- Must be a citizen of India
SSB Interview Process
View Full Guide →Complete guide to the 5-day SSB selection process.
SSB Stages
- Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test + PPDT
- Stage II: Psychology Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD)
- Stage III: Group Testing (GTO) - Tasks & Discussions
- Stage IV: Personal Interview
- Stage V: Conference & Final Selection
SSB Marking
- Total Marks: 900
- Psychology: 300 marks
- GTO: 300 marks
- Interview: 300 marks
- Final Selection: Written + SSB total
NDA Cutoff Trends (2023-2025)
View Full Details →Previous year cutoff trends for NDA selection.
Written Exam Cut-off
- Written Cut-off: 334 out of 900
- This is less than 50% of total marks
- Key Strategy: Accuracy over high attempts
- Avoid blind guessing (negative marking)
Final Selection Cut-off
- Final Cut-off: 699 out of 1800
- SSB Recommended: 735 candidates
- Final Selections: 406 candidates
- ~330 candidates "Merit Out"
NDA 2027 Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions - NDA
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