{"id":2283,"date":"2025-11-20T10:34:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/?p=2283"},"modified":"2025-12-22T04:57:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T04:57:21","slug":"nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"NDA 1 2026 Notification OUT \u2013 Complete Guide: Exam Date, Eligibility, Age Limit, Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2283\" class=\"elementor elementor-2283\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26931d1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"26931d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-227a6a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"227a6a8\" 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0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#NDA_1_2026_Notification_Out_Exam_Date_Eligibility_Age_Limit_Syllabus_Exam_Pattern\">NDA 1 2026 Notification Out: Exam Date, Eligibility, Age Limit &amp; Syllabus, Exam Pattern<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#_Download_NDA_1_2026_Notification_PDF\">\u00a0 \u00a0Download NDA 1 2026 Notification PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#NDA_1_2026_Notification_Key_Dates_and_Exam_Schedule\">NDA 1 2026 Notification: Key Dates and Exam Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#NDA_Eligibility_Criteria_2026\">NDA Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Nationality\">Nationality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Age_Limit\">Age Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Also_Read_NDA_Coaching_with_Schooling_Program_after_10th\">Also Read:\u00a0NDA Coaching with Schooling Program after 10th<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Educational_Qualification\">Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Physical_Standards\">Physical Standards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#NDA_Exam_Syllabus_2026\">NDA Exam Syllabus 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Mathematics_Syllabus\">Mathematics Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#General_Ability_Test_Syllabus\">General Ability Test Syllabus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#NDA_Exam_Pattern_2026\">NDA Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#NDA_Preparation_After_10th\">NDA Preparation After 10th<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Tips_for_NDA_Preparation_After_10th\">Tips for NDA Preparation After 10th<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#NDA_Previous_Year_Papers_and_Cut_Off\">NDA Previous Year Papers and Cut Off<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Also_Read_How_Nation_Defence_Academy_is_shaping_Indias_next_generation_of_defence_leaders_with_their_School_Integration_Program\">Also Read:\u00a0How Nation Defence Academy is shaping India&#8217;s next generation of defence leaders with their School Integration Program<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#NDA_Institute_Why_Join_Nation_Defence_Academy\">NDA Institute: Why Join Nation Defence Academy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Benefits_of_Joining_Nation_Defence_Academy\">Benefits of Joining Nation Defence Academy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/nda-1-2026-notification-out-exam\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_%E2%80%93_NDA_Exam_Notification\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) \u2013 NDA Exam Notification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4285b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4285b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>NDA 1 2026 Notification<\/strong> is now out, and aspirants across India are preparing for one of the most prestigious entry exams for the Indian Armed Forces. Nation Defence Academy brings you a complete guide covering all the essential details: exam dates, eligibility, age limit, syllabus, exam pattern, and more. This blog is designed to help students and parents understand the NDA exam process, preparation strategies, and how to maximize their chances of success with the right <strong>NDA coaching<\/strong>. The application process will begin on December 10, 2025, with the exam scheduled for April 12, 2026. Early and consistent preparation is crucial to passing this challenging exam and advancing to the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview stage.<\/p><div class=\"group relative\"><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><thead><tr style=\"background: #B31217; color: #fff;\"><th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\"><strong>Exam Dates<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\">NDA 1 2026 Notification Released<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\"><strong>Exam Dates<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\">To Be Announced (TBA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\"><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\"><p><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> Indian, or subject of Bhutan\/Nepal (with conditions)<\/p><p><strong>Educational Qualification:<\/strong><br \/>&#8211; <strong>Army Wing:<\/strong> 12th Class pass (10+2 pattern)<br \/>&#8211; <strong>Air Force &amp; Naval Wings:<\/strong> 12th Class pass with Physics &amp; Mathematics<\/p><p><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> 16.5 \u2013 19.5 years<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\"><strong>Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\"><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> 2.5 hours, 300 marks<br \/><strong>General Ability Test (GAT):<\/strong> 2.5 hours, 600 marks<br \/><strong>Total Marks:<\/strong> 900<br \/><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Pen &amp; Paper (Offline)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\"><strong>Syllabus<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #333;\"><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Geometry, etc.<br \/><strong>GAT:<\/strong> English, General Knowledge (Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, Current Affairs, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b197cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b197cb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7efedb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7efedb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f75817 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f75817\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Enquire 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class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">NDA I Exam Event<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Schedule<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">NDA II Exam Event<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Schedule <\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNotification Release\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10th December 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNotification Release\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20th May 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplication Start Date\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10th December 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApplication Start Date\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20th May 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast Date to Apply\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30th December 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast Date to Apply\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9th June 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdmit Card Release\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast week of March 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdmit Card Release\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast week of August 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExam Date\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12th April 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExam Date\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13th September 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tResult Declaration\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst week of May 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tResult Declaration\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeptember 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSSB Interview\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay\u2013June 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSSB Interview\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6fe46a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d6fe46a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3d3e93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f3d3e93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/nda-coaching.php\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">NDA Coaching<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2949bbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2949bbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/nda-syllabus.php\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">NDA Exam Syllabus<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87f9c53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"87f9c53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/nda-previous-year-question-papers.php\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">NDA Previous Year Papers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3d1866 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d3d1866\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43bf437 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"43bf437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/nda-eligibility-criteria.php\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">NDA Exam Eligibility<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb095fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"eb095fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/nda-cut-off.php\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">NDA Exam Cut Off<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e8ce14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2e8ce14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/nda-exam-pattern.php\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">NDA Exam Pattern<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e41a73b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e41a73b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-163464c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"163464c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Candidates must keep these dates in mind and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">start<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> their <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/nda-coaching-after-10th.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NDA preparation after <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10th<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to ensure they are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ready<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for the exam.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The application process is entirely online, and candidates must fill out the form <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">carefully<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, upload required documents, and pay the application fee (Rs. 100 for general candidates; SC\/ST, female, and wards of JCOs\/NCOs\/ORs are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">exempted<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">).<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NDA Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To apply for the NDA exam, candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements set by UPSC. These criteria ensure that only qualified and physically fit individuals <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">join<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the armed forces.<\/span><\/p><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nationality<\/span><\/h5><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Indian nationals and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">subjects of Nepal<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> are eligible.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Persons of Indian origin who have migrated from certain countries (Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East African countries<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, etc.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">) with the intention of permanently settling in India can also apply.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Age Limit<\/span><\/h5><ul><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NDA 1 2026:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Candidates must be born between <strong>1st July 2007 and 1st July 2010<\/strong> (age range: 16.5 to 19.5 years).<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NDA 2 2026:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Candidates must be born between <strong>2nd January 2008 and 1st July 2011<\/strong> (age range: 16.5 to 19.5 years).<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Both male and female candidates <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">can<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> apply, but only unmarried candidates are eligible.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2667  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NDA-1-2026-Age-Limit-Changed.png\" alt=\"NDA 1 2026 Age Limit Changed\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NDA-1-2026-Age-Limit-Changed.png 1080w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NDA-1-2026-Age-Limit-Changed-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NDA-1-2026-Age-Limit-Changed-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NDA-1-2026-Age-Limit-Changed-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NDA-1-2026-Age-Limit-Changed-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NDA-1-2026-Age-Limit-Changed-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NDA-1-2026-Age-Limit-Changed-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NDA-1-2026-Age-Limit-Changed-48x48.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/p><h5 style=\"color: red;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new.gif?nocache=1\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aninews.in\/news\/business\/how-nation-defence-academy-is-shaping-indias-next-generation-of-defence-leaders-with-their-school-integration-program20251110141343\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>NDA Coaching with Schooling Program after 10th<\/em><\/a><\/h5><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Educational Qualification<\/span><\/h5><ul><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Army Wing:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Air Force &amp; Naval Wings:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Passed 12th or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Physical Standards<\/span><\/h5><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Candidates must be physically and mentally fit to undergo the rigorous training at NDA. After clearing the written exam, candidates must pass medical tests and the SSB interview.\u200b<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NDA Exam Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/nda-syllabus.php\">NDA exam syllabus<\/a> is divided into two sections: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Candidates must prepare thoroughly for both sections to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">score well<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mathematics Syllabus<\/span><\/h5><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Algebra, Trigonometry, Differential Calculus, Vector Algebra, Integral Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Analytical Geometry, Statistics, Probability, etc.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">General Ability Test Syllabus<\/span><\/h5><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">English: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">General Knowledge: Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, Current Events, etc.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Candidates should refer to the officially prescribed syllabus released by UPSC and focus on key topics to cover the entire syllabus effectively.\u200b<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NDA Exam Pattern 2026<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To prepare effectively for the NDA exam, it is essential to practice previous year question papers regularly. The exam is conducted in pen-and-paper mode and consists of two sections.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mathematics:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0300 marks, 2.5 hours, objective-type questions.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">General Ability Test (GAT):<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0600 marks, 2.5 hours, objective-type questions.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Total Marks:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0900 (written exam).<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">SSB Interview:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0900 marks (after clearing the written exam).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Mathematics section is in English, while the GAT section is in both English and Hindi. There is negative marking\u20140.33% of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates must practice mock tests and previous year papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and improve their time management skills.\u200b<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NDA Preparation After 10th<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Starting NDA preparation after 10th is a smart move for students aiming to join the armed forces. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Early preparation <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">allows<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> candidates to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">build<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">strong<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> foundation in Mathematics and General Knowledge, which are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crucial<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for the NDA exam.<\/span><\/p><h6><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tips for NDA Preparation After 10th<\/span><\/h6><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Follow the official NDA syllabus and exam pattern.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prepare a suitable timetable and allocate time to each subject.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Practice mock tests and solve previous year papers regularly.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make short<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> notes on <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">important<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> topics for quick <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">revision<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Take care of your health and diet, and ensure proper sleep.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QOa1E9gSPDg?si=wcs9RvouXbuNO7dL\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Joining a reputed NDA institute can provide structured coaching, expert guidance, and access to quality study materials. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nation<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Defence Academy offers comprehensive NDA coaching programs for students preparing after 10th, helping them achieve their dream of joining the Indian Armed Forces.\u200b<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NDA Previous Year Papers and Cut Off<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Solving <a href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/nda-previous-year-question-papers.php\">NDA previous year papers<\/a> is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the exam. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These papers <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">give<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> candidates a clear <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">idea<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of the exam structure, question difficulty, and the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">variety<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of questions they can expect.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Candidates can download previous year papers from the official UPSC website or through coaching institutes.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The NDA <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">cut off<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is the minimum score required to qualify for the SSB interview. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">cut off<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> varies each year based on factors <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the number of candidates, marks scored, and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">difficulty<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> level of the exam.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Candidates must aim to score above the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">cut off<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to increase their chances of selection. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Last year, the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">cut off<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for the written test was around 291 marks, with a minimum of 20% marks in each subject and 654 marks in the final stage.<\/span><\/p><h5 style=\"color: red;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new.gif?nocache=1\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"> <strong>Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetsentinel.news\/news\/how-nation-defence-academy-is-shaping-indias-next-generation-of-defence-leaders-with-their-school-integration-program20251110141336\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>How Nation Defence Academy is shaping India&#8217;s next generation of defence leaders with their School Integration Program<\/em><\/a><\/h5><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NDA Institute: Why Join <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nation<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Defence Academy?<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Choosing the right NDA institute is crucial for success in the exam. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nation<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Defence Academy offers expert NDA coaching with experienced faculty, comprehensive study materials, regular mock tests, and personalized guidance. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our coaching programs are designed to help students prepare effectively for the NDA exam, whether they are preparing after <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10th<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> or 12t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">h.<\/span><\/p><h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Benefits of Joining <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nation<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Defence Academy<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experienced faculty with a proven track record.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Comprehensive study materials and regular mock tests.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Personalized guidance and doubt-clearing sessions.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Focus on both <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">written<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> exam and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">SSB<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> interview preparation.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flexible batch timings for students and working professionals.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2321 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benefits-of-Joining-Nation-Defence-Academy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of Joining Nation Defence Academy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benefits-of-Joining-Nation-Defence-Academy-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benefits-of-Joining-Nation-Defence-Academy-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benefits-of-Joining-Nation-Defence-Academy-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benefits-of-Joining-Nation-Defence-Academy-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benefits-of-Joining-Nation-Defence-Academy-1-24x13.jpg 24w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benefits-of-Joining-Nation-Defence-Academy-1-36x19.jpg 36w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benefits-of-Joining-Nation-Defence-Academy-1-48x25.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nation<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Defence Academy is committed to helping students achieve their dream of joining the Indian Armed Forces through dedicated NDA coaching and support.\u200b<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <strong>NDA 1 2026 Notification<\/strong>\u00a0is a golden opportunity for students aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces. By understanding the eligibility criteria, exam dates, syllabus, and exam pattern, candidates can prepare effectively and maximize their chances of success. Starting NDA preparation after 10th, solving previous year papers, and joining a reputed <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/nda-coaching.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NDA institute<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> like <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nation<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Defence Academy can make a significant difference in the journey towards a career in the armed forces. Stay focused, follow a structured preparation plan, and work hard to achieve your dream of becoming an officer in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cd1a0a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cd1a0a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-477beab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"477beab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) \u2013 NDA Exam Notification<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-276ad2a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"276ad2a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d850cdb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"d850cdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-d850cdb\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"d850cdb\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"when-will-the-nda-notification-2026-be-released\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2261\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">When will the NDA Notification 2026 be released?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2261\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"when-will-the-nda-notification-2026-be-released\"><p>The NDA 1 Notification 2026 will be released on 10th December 2025, and NDA 2 Notification is expected on 20th May 2026.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-are-the-nda-2026-exam-dates\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2262\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What are the NDA 2026 exam dates?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2262\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"what-are-the-nda-2026-exam-dates\"><p>NDA 1 exam is scheduled for 12th April 2026, and NDA 2 exam will be held on 13th September 2026.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-is-the-eligibility-criteria-for-nda-2026\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2263\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the eligibility criteria for NDA 2026?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2263\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-eligibility-criteria-for-nda-2026\"><p>Candidates must be unmarried males or females, aged between 16.5 to 19.5 years, and should have completed or be appearing for class 12th (10+2). For Air Force and Navy wings, candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-is-the-age-limit-for-nda-2026-exam\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2264\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the age limit for NDA 2026 exam?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2264\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-age-limit-for-nda-2026-exam\"><p data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1645\">The age limit for applying is 16.5 to 19.5 years as of the exam date.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-is-the-nda-2026-exam-pattern\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2265\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the NDA 2026 exam pattern?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2265\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-nda-2026-exam-pattern\"><p>The exam consists of two papers\u2014Mathematics (300 marks) and General Ability Test (600 marks)\u2014both objective type, offline pen-and-paper format.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-subjects-are-covered-in-the-nda-syllabus-2026\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2266\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What subjects are covered in the NDA Syllabus 2026?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2266\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"what-subjects-are-covered-in-the-nda-syllabus-2026\"><p>Subjects include Mathematics, English, General Knowledge\u2014covering Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, and Current Affairs.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-is-the-expected-nda-cut-off-for-2026\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2267\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the expected NDA Cut Off for 2026?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2267\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-expected-nda-cut-off-for-2026\"><p data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"3078\">NDA Cut Off varies each year based on difficulty and vacancies. Candidates should aim to score above previous years&#8217; cut-offs for a good chance at selection.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-can-i-apply-for-the-nda-2026-exam\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2268\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How can I apply for the NDA 2026 exam?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2268\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"how-can-i-apply-for-the-nda-2026-exam\"><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Applications are submitted online through UPSC\u2019s official website during the application 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