NDA Written Coaching

NDA Written Coaching

Subject

PAPER-I(MATHS)TOPICS COVERED	PAPER-II(GENERAL ABILITY)TOPICS COVERED
Algebra	Biology
Trigonometry	Chemistry
Probability	Physics
Matrices determinants	History
Analytical geometry	Civics
Differential calculus	Geography
Integral calculus	English
Vector algebra	Current Affairs

Examination Details

SUBJECT	DURATION	MARKS
Mathematics	2.5 Hours	300
General Ability	2.5 Hours	600

Candidates for National Defense Academy are selected on merit basis through NDA exam. This All India test is held every year under the supervision of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). Held twice a year, in the month of April and September. While applying, candidate should give his preference for the service that he desires to join.

NDA Written Exams are conducted twice a year i.e. in the month of April and September the notification for the exam is usually released in the months of December and May respectively.

Eligibility for NDA Exam:-

• Class 12/intermediate/10+2/ HSC from a recognized board in India with subject of Physics and Mathematics.
• Candidates aged between 16 ½ and 19 ½ years of age as on first day of the month in which the course is to Commence.

NDA Syllabus

The exam will be divided into papers i.e. Paper I (Mathematics) Paper II (General Ability Test). General Ability Test will be further divided into two parts that include English and General Knowledge (INCLUDING SCIENCE).
 

Syllabus for all the mentioned subject are given below:-

• Mathematics:- Algebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of Two & Three Dimensions, Different Calculus, Integral Calculus & Different Equations, Vector Algebra and Statistics & Probability.
• English: - The English paper will be designed to test students’ proficiency in the languages with verbal reasoning and usage of grammar.
• General Knowledge: - The GK paper will include subjects like Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography.
• Current Events: - For all the mentioned subjects in the paper, the syllabus will be from 10+2 level.

Paper Pattern Type - Objective Type Paper.

SUBJECT	CODE	DURATION	MAXIMUM MARKS
Mathematics	01	2 1/2 hours	300
General Ability Test	02	2 1/2 hours	600
Total			900
SSB Test / Interview			900

NDA Preparation

For Mathematics paper, questions will be asked from 10+2 level. Hence, it is advisable that candidates should practice and solve questions from 10th to 12th class, working on key section such as Algebra, Trigonometry and Geometry. Try to read newspapers daily to improve reading skills. English paper will broadly cover grammar, synonyms, antonyms and reading Comprehensions. With Physics, Chemistry and General Science, try to stick with the basics that have been taught from 10th to 12th class.