NDA 2024 application form will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruiting candidates for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy. Candidates can apply for the exam through the official website of the UPSC. Candidates should make sure that they fit the eligibility requirements laid down by the authority for appearing in the exam. For more details on the NDA 2024 examination, continue reading the article.
Latest: NDA 2024 application form will be releasing on 21st December 2022.
NDA 2024 Overview
| Examination Name | NDA 2024 |
| Full Form | National Defence Academy Examination 2024 |
| Exam conducting authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Offline mode |
| Official website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
NDA 2024 Exam Date
The official dates for the UPSC NDA 2024 exam are provided in the table.
| Events | Dates (Released) | |
| NDA-I | NDA-II | |
| NDA 1 2024 application form date | 21st December 2022 | 17th May 2024 |
| NDA form last date 2024 | 10th January 2024 | 6th May 2024 |
| Admit card releasing | 1st week of April 202 | 4th week of August 2024 |
| NDA exam date 2024 | 16th April 2024 | 3rd September 2024 |
| Result announcement | July 2024 | December 2024 |
| Interview date | August 2024- September 2024 | January 2024 to April 2024 |
| Final result declaration | October 2024 | May 2024 |
Candidates must satisfy the necessary eligibility conditions to take the exam.
- a Citizen of India, or
- a subject of Bhutan, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
NDA 2024 Age Limit and Marital Status
- For NDA 1 2024 age limit, candidates should have been born between 2nd July 2004 and 1st July 2007.
- For NDA 2 2024 age limit, the age of candidates should fall between 2nd January 2005 and 1st January 2008.
- Only unmarried male candidates can apply.
Educational qualification For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy: Candidates must have completed the class 12th with Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognized board. For Army wing: Candidates should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from a recognized board/university.
NDA 2024 Application Form
NDA 2024 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for NDA 2024 examination is as follows-
- Mode of Examination: Offline (pen and paper-based exam)
- Exam Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper code
- Exam Language: Hindi and English
- Type of Questions: Objective type (MCQs)
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 300 | 2½ Hours |
| General Ability Test | 600 | 2½ Hours |
| SSB Test/Interview | 900 | – |
NDA 2024 Syllabus
Candidates need to prepare for the exam as per the curriculum prescribed for class 10th and 12th. Here are some of the important topics they must study from NDA syllabus– Mathematics: Sets, Venn diagram, Quadratic equations, Complex numbers, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical geometry of 2D and 3D objects, Differential calculus, Integral calculus and differential equations, Vector algebra, Statistics and Probability etc. General Ability (English and G.K): Vocabulary, antonym/synonym, one-word substitution, sentence rearrangement, reading comprehension, Indian history, geography, science, polity, sports, awards, environment, current affairs etc.
Preparation Tips for NDA 2024
- Make a timetable and follow it regularly.
- Strictly prepare according to the syllabus stated by the authority.
- Stop daydreaming about clearing the exam and focus on the preparation part.
- Avoid social gathering like attending a wedding, visiting relatives.
- Stay fit through exercise and recreational activities like playing football, badminton, cricket etc.
- Practice mathematics daily and solve mock tests/series to keep tabs on your performance.
Recommended Books
Here are some of the notable reference books to excel in NDA examination-
- English: Book by S.P Bakshi, Norman Lewis and wren and martin.
- Mathematics: NCERTs, R.D Sharma and R.S Aggarwal.
- General knowledge: Lucent’s G.K and book by Arihant publication.
Admit Card
The admit card for the NDA examination will be available on the official website of UPSC. Candidates need to download their hall ticket and take a printout of it for future reference. The entry to the exam center will only be provided to those candidates who possess the admit card along with a valid ID proof. The admit card should not be damaged or mutilated under any circumstances.
Result and Selection
The result of the NDA 2024 will be declared by the authority on its official website. Candidates can check their result by login into the website. The selection will be done as per the marks obtained by the candidates in the exam and their performance in the interview. They will be provided a provisional selection letter after they’ve cleared all the stages of the exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: What will be mode of NDA 2024 exam?
Answer: NDA exam will be conducted in offline mode.
