The candidates who are interested to join National Defense Academy may apply for the entrance exam conducted by union public service commission. Academy consists of three wings of joint training: army, navy and air force. Getting into NDA is considered highly prestigious. Admissions are conducted twice a year. At first a written test will be there which will be followed by interview rounds and also group tasks and medical. At present there are about 350 vacancies and every year number of candidates applying is increasing. This makes it more difficult for the candidates to clear the exam
Structure for the NDA Examination
The exam is divided into two parts-mathematics (300 marks) and general ability (600marks) for two and a half hour. The candidates with good mathematical skill and with right confidence can easily qualify or the test.
Paper –I (mathematics)
Paper –II (general ability)
Part ‘A’ (English) – To test candidate’s knowledge in English
Part ‘B’ (general knowledge)- It is divided into part A- F and consist of physics, chemistry, history, general science, geography and current events.
Intelligence and Personality test
The candidate has to go through verbal as well as non-verbal intelligence tests. They have to go through other exercises like GD and other outdoor group tasks. Sometimes candidates are also instructed to prepare and deliver lectures on specific subjects.
Syllabus for NDA Examination
Mathematics
Algebra
Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus and Differential equations
Matrices and Determinants
Probability
Statistics and
Trigonometry
Vector
English
Antonyms
Comprehension
Error in Sentences
Idioms and Phrases
Jumbled Words
Misspelled words
One word Substitution
Synonyms
Vocabulary Test
General Knowledge
A broad survey of Indian History
Achievements of Eminent Scientists
Current important events
Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration
Freedom Movement in India
Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development
Prominent personalities
Chemistry
Acids and Alkalies
Concepts in Chemistry
Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
Geography
Ocean Currents and Tides
Atmosphere and its composition
Important Sea ports and main sea
Origin of Earth
Physics
Electricity and Electronics
Motion & Laws
Optics
Biology
Basis of Life-Cells, Protoplasm’s and Tissues
Difference between the living and non-living
Elementary knowledge of human body and its important organs
Food-Source of energy for man
Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have cleared 10+2 and those who are currently doing can apply
Those who had taken Physics & Mathematics in Class 12th can apply for navy and air force.
Candidates appearing for the exam must be bachelors .They must be between16 1/2 to 19 years on January 1st or July 1st of the year subsequent to the year of the exam
Non-permanent citizens of India are not allowed to apply
Nationalities of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibetan refugee can apply only if they have migrated to India with a purpose to become permanent citizens of India prior to January 1st
In case candidates origin is from India but actually migrated from either neighboring countries of India or East Africa nations like Uganda and Kenya can apply provided they are planning to permanently settle in India.
Gorkha category of Nepal need not submit any proof
Physical standards are mentioned below
Any candidate whose height is not within157.5cms to 162.5cms cannot apply for Air Force wing. Candidates whose chest is less than 81cms cannot apply. Candidates should have proper eye-sight. They should not be overweight or under weight
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted both online and offline method.
There is a common form for all UPSC exams. In the prescribed form, a candidate has to indicate the exam he/she has applied for. Forms are available in selected post offices across the country. As soon as the application forms are received and processed, the candidates will be sent an admit card. Candidates who belong to reserved quota can post their applications along with concession proof.
Rules for Reservation
No relaxation is available to students of any category in the National Defense Academy.
How to fill the Form
On-line applications are available at http://www.upsconline.nic.in/. The Process of filling the form is given below. Candidates should follow the instructions given in the site to fill the two stages Part I and Part-II.
On-line
Applications can be done by paying Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty Five only) [except SC & ST]
By submitting in any branch of SBI by cash
By net banking facility of SBI
By Visa/Master Credit/ Debit Card
Before filling the form, candidate’s recent photograph and signature scanned in the .png format is required. The required file size is 40KB.The notification date can be filled in the second part of the form
Off-line
Candidates applying offline need to care certain things. The candidates should fill the form themselves. The forms are processed on computerized machines; candidates should handle the forms very carefully .HB pencils should be used for darkening the circles. Entry in the boxes can be made through black or blue pen. Candidates please note that both of these fields must be filled very carefully so that there is no difference between the two entries
Important Dates
Important Dates for NDA I Exam
Release of Notification: October, 2011/2012
Last date of submission of application form: November, 2011/2012
Date of Examination: April, 2012/2013
Important dates for NDA II EXAM:
Release of Notification: April,2012
Last date of submission of application form: May, 2012
Date of Examination: August, 2012
List of NDA exam centers
Agartala
Ahemdabad
Aizwal
Allahabad
Bangalore
Barely
Bhopal
Chandigarh
Chennai
Cuttack
Dehradun
Delhi
Dharwa
Dispur
Gangtok
Hyderabad
Imphal
Itanagar
Jaipur
Jammu
Jorhat
Koch
Kohima
Kolkata
Lucknow
Madurai
Mumbai
Nagpur
Panaji (Goa)
Patna
Port Blair
Raipur
Ranchi
Sambalpur
Shillong
Shimla
Sringar
Thiruvananthapuram
Tirupati
Udaipur
Vishakhapatnam
Contact Address for NDA Examination
Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069
Website: www.upsc.gov.in
PH: 011-23389366, 23385271
Reference Books for NDA Examination
Some of the well known reference books available are:
Arihant NDA Entrance Exam Practice Sets by RPH
NDA Exam Guide by Datason RP
NDA Examiantion Solved Papers up to date
NDA manual by Sahitya Bhawan Publications
Practice Work Book by Dr. H. P. Sharma
Work book NDA Examination by Dr. M. B. Lal
Coaching Centers for NDA Examination
A.C. Vidyasagar Classes
Akshardham the Competitive Exams Academy
Baalnoi Academy
Bolster Academea
C.M.I.
Cavalier India
Cavalier pvt Ltd.
Impact Coaching & Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.
New Careers Academy
O.P.Singh’s IAS Academy
Olive Greens
Tara Institute
Test Bag Academy
Disha Academy
Study Plan
Candidates should work mainly on their basics till 12th standard and for reference guides and previous years question paper will be useful. Give priority to biology, as it covers up a huge portion of the general ability test. Important topics:
In biology
Diseases and causes
Animal kingdom
Plant anatomy and morphology.
In chemistry
Equivalent weights
Chemical analysis
Inorganic compounds
Periodic tables
Concepts of physical chemistry
Equilibrium
In Physics
Quantum mechanics
Mechanics
Thermo dynamics
Electromagnetism
The science questions are mostly from CBSE syllabus of class XI. Quick reference of The Competition Success will improve your general knowledge. Read magazines, newspapers and underline the difficult words and look them in the dictionary. Please prepare for test and interview by adding more and more English words to your vocabulory. Hindi can be used in the Services Selection Board. Questions are not repeated in the test.
How and Where To Get the Results
Results will be available on the official website of UPSC. So the candidates are required to visit the website in a regular basis. There are many other sites providing this information like http://www.nda.nic.in.
Expected sectional cutoffs
It is difficult to predict cut-off marks as it keep changes every year. If you score 40% in all subjects you have a good chance.
NDA 2010 Cutoff
Geography - Minimum number of questions need to be correct for optional subject= 84-95
Indian History –for optional subject =95-98 questions
Mathematics – for optional subject=68 questions
Political Science – for optional subject =90+ questions
Public Administration– for optional subject =84-98 questions
Sociology - for optional subject = 94-100 questions
Score Validity
The score is valid for the present year’s admission process only. It is not valid next year.
