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National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination Intelligence Hub 2026

UPSC NDA is the gateway for 10+2 candidates to join the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of INA.

Educational Eligibility

12th Class pass of 10+2 pattern (Physics & Math required for Air Force & Navy).

⏳ Age Limits & Relaxations

16.5 to 19.5 years.

Selection Stages & Phases

Written Exam (900 Marks) -> SSB Interview (900 Marks) -> Medical Examination.

Candidates can access verified syllabus weightages and mock blueprints on the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination Portal.

Official Examination Scheme & Test Structure

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Subject / Test Section No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration Negative Marking
Mathematics 120 Questions 300 Marks 150 Mins 0.83 marks
General Ability Test (GAT) 150 Questions 600 Marks 150 Mins 1.33 marks

Section-Wise Syllabus Breakdown & Topic Weightage

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Subject Area Topic Name Weightage Difficulty Tier
GAT English & General Science 60.0% Moderate
Math Calculus & Algebra 40.0% Moderate

Previous Year Cutoff Benchmarks & Trends

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Year Category Cutoff Marks Total Marks Qualifying Benchmark
2025 355.00 900.00 Verified Official
2025 715.00 1,800.00 Verified Official
2025 355.00 900.00 Verified Official
2025 715.00 1,800.00 Verified Official

Recommended Preparation Roadmap & High-Yield Strategy

Master 11th and 12th standard mathematics syllabus and build general scientific curiosity.
🎯 National Test Benchmarking & Cutoffs: To compare category-wise qualifying thresholds and multi-year cutoff trends, candidates can refer to the Government Job Recruitment analytical database.