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NDA Exam Date 2025 : Dates, Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation Tips

NDA Exam Date 2025 Out: The NDA 1 exam for 2025 is scheduled to take place on April 13, while the NDA 2 exam will be held on September 14. In this article we have provided a detailed overview of the NDA 2025 exam, including important dates and exam centers.

Overview of NDA Exam Date 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) organizes the National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination twice a year, offering aspiring candidates a gateway to prestigious careers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This examination serves as the gateway for aspirants to join the defense forces at a young age. The NDA exam is highly competitive, testing candidates through a two-stage selection process. First, aspirants must clear a written examination. Those who qualify proceed to the SSB Interview are evaluated for final selection. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including age limits, educational qualifications, and physical fitness standards, to apply for the exam. The NDA 1 exam for 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on April 13, 2025, while NDA 2 will take place on September 14, 2025. The examination is conducted across multiple cities in India. Candidates can download their NDA 1 exam admit card from April 2, 2025. 

Exam Name

National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination 2025

Authority

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Purpose

Recruitment into Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper-based Test)

Exam Stages

1. Written Examination 

2. SSB Interview

NDA 1 Exam Date

April 13, 2025 (Sunday)

NDA 2 Exam Date

September 14, 2025 (Sunday)

Admit Card Release

NDA 1: April 2, 2025 

 NDA 2: September 2025

Result Declaration

NDA 1: May 2025 

 NDA 2: October 2025

Official Website

www.upsc.gov.in

NDA Exam Schedule 2025

The NDA 2025 exam will take place in two sessions: 

  • NDA 1 on April 13, 2025.
  • NDA 2 on September 14, 2025. 

It is a pen-and-paper-based test conducted offline. The exam consists of two papers, each lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes, assessing candidates on Mathematics and General Ability. The exam consists of two papers conducted in two shifts on the same day. Below is the exam schedule:

Paper

Subject

Exam Time

Paper 1

Mathematics

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Paper 2

General Ability Test (GAT)

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

NDA Exam Pattern 2025

The NDA exam consists of two papers. 

  • The exam is conducted offline.
  • This exam will be conducted in Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) format.
  • Mathematics (Paper 1) – Tests mathematical skills and problem-solving ability.
  • General Ability Test (GAT) (Paper 2) – Tests your English language, General Knowledge, and your Current Affairs.

The detailed exam pattern is given below:

Paper

Subject

Maximum Marks

Duration

Paper 1

Mathematics

300

2.5 hours

Paper 2

General Ability Test

600

2.5 hours

Total

900 Marks

5 hours

  • Mathematics: +2.5 marks for each correct answer, -0.83 for incorrect ones.
  • GAT: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1.33 for incorrect ones.

NDA Exam Centres 2025

The NDA 2025 exam will be conducted across multiple cities in India. Candidates can select their preferred exam center while filling out the application form, but the final allotment is based on availability. Below is the complete list of NDA 2025 exam centers:

NDA Exam Centers List 2025

Center 1

Center 2

Center 3

AGARTALA

GHAZIABAD

NAVI MUMBAI

AGRA

GORAKHPUR

PANAJI (GOA)

AJMER

GURGAON

PATNA

AHMEDABAD

GWALIOR

PORT BLAIR

AIZAWL

HYDERABAD

PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD)

ALIGARH

IMPHAL

PUDUCHERRY

ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND)

INDORE

PUNE

ANANTAPUR (ANDHRA PRADESH)

ITANAGAR

RAIPUR

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR [AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA)]

JABALPUR

RAJKOT

BENGALURU

JAIPUR

RANCHI

BAREILLY

JAMMU

SAMBALPUR

BHOPAL

JODHPUR

SHILLONG

BILASPUR (CHHATTISGARH)

JORHAT

SHIMLA

CHANDIGARH

KARGIL

SILIGUDI

CHENNAI

KOCHI

SRINAGAR

COIMBATORE

KOHIMA

SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND)

CUTTACK

KOLKATA

THANE

DEHRADUN

KOZHIKODE (CALICUT)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

DELHI

LEH

TIRUCHIRAPALLI

DHARAMSHALA

LUCKNOW

TIRUPATI

DHARWAD

LUDHIANA

UDAIPUR

DISPUR

MADURAI

VARANASI

FARIDABAD

MANDI

VELLORE

GANGTOK

MUMBAI

VIJAYAWADA

GAYA

MYSORE

VISHAKHAPATNAM

GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR

NAGPUR

HANUMAKONDA (WARANGAL URBAN)

How to Prepare for NDA 2025?

To clear the NDA exam, candidates must have a strong grasp of mathematics, English, and general knowledge. Here are some key preparation tips:

  • Understand the Syllabus: Cover all topics from NCERT textbooks for Mathematics and Science.
  • Practice Previous Year Papers: Solving past papers helps in understanding the exam pattern.
  • Time Management: Allocate time for each section to ensure completion of the paper.
  • Stay Updated with Current Affairs: Reading newspapers and watching the news can help with the GAT section.
  • Physical Fitness: Since NDA involves an SSB interview, candidates must maintain physical fitness.

FAQs: NDA Exam Date 2025

Q1. What is the NDA 1 Exam Date 2025?
The NDA 1 Exam for 2025 is set to take place on April 13, 2025 (Sunday).

Q2. What is the NDA 2 Exam Date 2025?
The NDA 2 Exam will be held on September 14, 2025 (Sunday).

Q3. Who conducts the NDA Exam?
The NDA & NA Examination is held twice annually, overseen by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Q4. What is the NDA Exam eligibility?
For the NDA Army, candidates must pass Class 12 (any stream). For candidates aspiring to join the Navy and Air Force through the NDA exam, studying Physics and Mathematics in Class 12 is mandatory. 

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