Our Course
National Defence Academy (NDA)
Course Overview
The National Defence Academy (NDA) course offers training for the cadets to achieve leadership roles in the Indian Armed Forces. The course combines military training, academic studies, intellectual and physical development. The cadets can learn physical conditioning, character-building activities and discipline to prepare them for the challenges of military life.
Who is Eligible?
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Completed 12th or going to appear for the exam this year
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Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class or equivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a particular concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examination by the prescribed date (i.e. 24th December 2023)
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Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2004 and not later than 1st July 2007 are eligible.
About the Exam
The exam has two papers, each 2 and a half hours. They are:
I. Mathematics
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A. Algebra
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B. Calculus (Integration & Differentiation)
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C. Matrices and Determinants
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D. Mensuration
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E. Set Theory
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F. Vector Algebra
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G. Probability
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H. Trigonometry
II. GAT
A. English
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1. Jumbled Sentences
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2. Jumbled Paragraph
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3. Synonym/ Antonym
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4. Cloze test
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5. Grammar mistakes or spotting the error 5-10 qs
B. Social Studies
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1. Ancient, Medieval, Modern History
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2. Geography India Geo, World Geo
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3. Civics (Indian constitution)
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4. GK
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5. Military Knowledge
C. Science
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1. Physics
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2. Chemistry
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3. Biology
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4. Ecology
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5. Zoology
