NDA CUT OFF MARKS

Cut off marks for NDA and NA 2010, 2011 and 2012:  

Year	NDA& NA (I)		NDA & NA (II)
	Written Cut off	SSB Cut off	Written Cut off	SSB Cut off
2010	263	Army- 636	193	Army- 570
		Navy - 636		Navy - 570
		IAF - 678		IAF - 605
2011	290	Army- 659	253	692- for all three
		Navy - 659
		IAF - 703
2012	333	695- for all three	*	*

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NDA 2015 Admit Card:-

e-Admit CardNDA & NA Examination (I) 2015

For Downloading of e-Admit Card for NDA & NA Exam.(I), 2015, please Click Here
Press Note in English

P R E S S    N O T E
NATIONAL DE FENCE ACADEMY & NAVAL ACADEMY EXAMINATION (I) 2015.

The Union Public Service Commission will be conducting the National

Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2015 at different venues located in 41 centres throughout the country on Sunday the 19th April, 2015 The e-Admit cards for the candidates have been uploaded on the Commission’s web-site http://www.upsc.gov.in, which may be down loaded. Letters of rejection to the candidates stating reason(s) for rejection have already been sent through e-mail provided by the candidates. If any

applicant is not able to down load his e-Admit card, he may contact UPSC Facilitation Counter on Telephone Nos. 011-23381125, 011-23385271 and 011-23098543 between (10:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M) on working days during working hours. The candidate may also send fax message on Fax No. 011-23387310. The candidate may note that no paper admit card will be issued.

2 In case the photograph is not printed or is not visible on the e- Admit Card,

candidates are advised to carry two (2) identical photographs (one photograph for each session) along with proof of identity such as Identity Card (Students I card used by school/college, Voter I Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, 

Passport etc.) and printout of e-Admit Card to the venue of the Examination to secure admission in the Examination. Candidates are advised to check their e-mail in case they have sent any representation

.MOBILE PHONES BANNED

THE CANDIDATES BRINGING MOBILE PHONE WITH THEM WILL NOT BEALLOWED ENTRY TO THE EXAMINATION PREMISES WITH MOBILE PHONES. Union Public Service Commission

New Delhi –110069, 31TH March,2015/10 Chaitra,Saka 1937.

                 

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NDA Stipend, Officer Pay Scale

Pay Structure and other Allowances for Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets receive a stipend of Rs. 21,000/- p.m. (Rs. 15,600/- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400/-) during the entire duration of training. The period of training is not treated as commissioned service.

Pay scale in commissioned service

Rank	Pay Band (Rs.)
Lieutenant to Major	Rs.15,600-39,100(PB-3)
Lieutenant Colonel to Major	Rs. 37,400-67,000(PB-4)
General Lieutenant Gen HAG	Rs. 67,000 (annual scale increment @ 3%) – 79,000
General Lieutenant Gen HAG	Rs. 67,000 (annual scale increment @ 3%) – 79,000
VCOAS/Army Cdr /Lt Gen(NFSG)	Rs. 80,000(fixed)
COAS	Rs. 90,000 (fixed)

Grade Pay:

	Grade Pay
Lieutenant	Rs.5,400/-
Captain	Rs.6,100/-
Major	Rs.6,600/-
Leiutant Colonel	Rs.8,000/-
Colonel	Rs.8,700/-
Brigadier	Rs.8,900/-
Major General	Rs.10,000/-

A fixed sum of Rs.6, 000/- p.m. is also payable as Military Service Pay (MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig.

Qualification Pay and Grant

• Qualification Grant: Officers possessing certain prescribed qualification are entitled to lump sum Qualification Grant of Rs. 6000/-, 9000/-, 15000/- or 20,000/- based on the qualification held by them.
• Qualification Pay: The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps. are entitled to the Qualification Pay, based on the Qualification held by them:
• Master Aviation Instructor - Rs. 500/- p.m.
• Senior Aviation Instructor Class I - Rs. 400/- p.m.
• Senior Aviation Instructor Class II - Rs. 280/- p.m.
• Aviators holding Master Green Card - Rs. 200/- p.m.
• Aviators holding Green Card – Rs. 280/- p.m.
• Allowance: The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps. are entitled to flying allowance:
• Brigadier & above - Rs. 10,500/-
• Major to Colonel - Rs. 14,000/-
• Captain - Rs.11,000/-
• Lieutenant - Rs. 9,000/-

Allowances

In addition to pay, an officer at receives the following allowances:

• Compensatory (City) and Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and under the same conditions as Civilian Gazetted Officers.
• A kit maintenance allowances of Rs. 400/- p.m.
• Compensatory Field Area Allowance depending upon rank and area of posting.
• Highly active Field Area Allowance: of Rs. 6,780/- to Rs.8, 400/- p.m.
• Compensatory Field Area Allowance: Rs. 4,200– 5,200/-p.m.
• Compensatory Modified Field Area Allowance: Rs. 1,600/ - 2,000/- p.m.
• High Altitude/uncongenial climate allowance
• High Altitude category I (9000 feet to 15000 feet and uncongenial Areas below 9000 feet): Rs. 1,060– 11,200 p.m.
• Uniform allowance
• Initial Outfit allowance is Rs. 14,000/-
• Renewal outfit allowance Rs. 3,000/- for every three years.
• Transport Allowance
• Transport allowance is provided to officers who are not provided with Government  accommodation within a distance of 1 KM from the place of duty or campus housing
• Rs. 3,200/- p.m. in 'A-1' and 'A' class cities
• Rs. 1,600/- per month at other places
• Insurance
• During the first three years of training at NDA, Army Group Insurance fund provide insurance cover for Rs. 8 Lacs on payment of one time premium of Rs. 4250/-
• In case of relegation an additional Premium of Rs. 770/- per relegated term will be paid immediately on occurrence
• At IMA insurance fund provides insurance cover for Rs. 40 Lacs without any payment from the Gentlemen Cadets.
• For those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account of Disability, the cover provided is 50 per cent of the insured amount for 100 percent disability. It is proportionately reduced to Rs.4 Lac for 20 per cent disability.
• Gentleman Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disability will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs. 50,000/-
• Disability due to alcoholism and drug addiction will not qualify for disability benefits
• On commissioning, Gentleman Cadets would be covered under the main Army Group Insurance Scheme as applicable to Regular Army Officers.
• Retirement Benefits: Pension, gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force from time to time.

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NDA and NA: Terms and Conditions

Before joining the Academy, a candidate has to agree in writing that:

• The candidate is not entitled to any compensation for injuries suffered in the training process or for any complications (such as deformity) or even death caused during the treatment for any injuries.

• If the candidate is dismissed, discharged or withdrawn from the commission because of his actions he will be liable to refund the whole or such portion of the cost of tuition, food, clothing and pay & allowances, received.

• cost of training including accommodation, books, uniforms, boarding and medical treatment is borne by the Government.

• Parents or guardians of cadets be required to meet their pocket and other private expenses.

• If in any case a cadet’s parents or guardian is unable to meet wholly or partly even this expenditure, financial assistance upto Rs. 175.00 p.m. may be granted by the Government.

• Eligibility for the grant depends upon the parent's or guardian’s income. The income should not exceed Rs. 1500/- per month (Rs. 2000/- per month if more than one son/ward simultaneously undergoing training at NDA, IMA, OTA and corresponding training establishment in the Navy and Air Force)

• Application for financial assistance should be submitted (after the final selection) through the District Magistrate of his District who will forward the application with his recommendation to the Commandant, National Defence Academy, Pune.

• Monetary Deposit: Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy are required to deposit the following amount on arrival:

Pocket allowance for five months at Rs. 400.00 p.m	Rs. 2000.00
For items of clothing and equipment	Rs. 3200.00
Incidental Expenditure during 1st  Semester	Rs. 425.00
Total	Rs. 5625.00

• Refundable Amount: Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount is refundable to the candidate if financial aid is being sanctioned

Pocket allowance for five months at Rs.400.00 p.m.	Rs. 2000.00
For items of clothing and equipment approximately	Rs. 475.00

• Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy, a preliminary examination will be held in the following subjects:

• English, Mathematics, Science, Hindi.

• The standard of the examination in the subjects (English, Science and Maths) will not be higher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian University or Board of Higher Secondary Education.

• Hindi Paper examination is intended to test the standard of the candidate at the time of joining the Academy.

• Preliminary Training for both academic and physical for a period of three years.

• Training for the first 2.5 years is common to the three wings.

• At the end of the three years the cadets (on passing the requirements) will be awarded B.Sc./B.Sc(Computer)/B.A. degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.

• In the final year the cadets have specialized trainings:

• Army Cadets go to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehra Dun,

• Naval Cadets to the Cadets Training ship

• Air Force cadets to AFA, Hyderabad

• At the I.M.A. Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets. On successful completion of training (1 year) Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank of Lt. subject to being medically fit in “SHAPE” one.

• The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive, Engineering and Electrical Branches of the Navy.

• For the first six months cadets are given sea training on the Cadet Training ship. On successful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of Midshipmen.

• For the next six months the cadets are trained in respective branches to which they are allocated and are then promoted to the rank of acting Lieutenants.

• Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1½ years

• At the end of 1^st year of training, they are given provisional commission in the rank of Flying Officer.

• After successful completion of further training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissioned officers on probation for a period of one year.

Cost of TrainingFor more details on Financial Assistance and Scholarship check the NDA Scholarships.Preliminary ExaminationTraining

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is NDA Exam ?

NDA stands for National Defense Academy and this examination comes under UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). This examination is only for those students who are interested to join Indian Defense.

2. Who are Eligible for NDA Examination ?

Only Unmarried male candidates between the age of 16.5 to 19 years are eligible for this examination. Girls are not eligible for NDA. To apply for this examination, you have to complete your Intermediate examination. There is no need to score minimum percentage, appearing students are also eligible to apply for this examination.

3. How many wings comes under NDA ?

There are total 3 wings comes under NDA i.e Army wing, Naval wings and Air force wing. You have to choose wings as per your interest and educational qualification.

4. Eligibility Criteria for NDA Examination ?

If you want to apply for all the wings then you have to study Physics, Chemistry and Math's subjects in your Intermediate examination. You have to give preferences to choose all the wings.

If you have not choosen these subjects in your intermediate examination, then you can only apply for Army wing.

5. Why Girls are not Eligible for NDA ?

This is very good question and asked by many aspirants, well the main reason of this was that, the girls are not fit at the age of 16.5 years as compared to boys. Due to fitness reason, girls are not eligible for NDA but after attaines the agee of 19 years, Girls are eligible for Indian Defense. But NDA Examination is only for Unmarried male candidates.

6. How many times students can apply for NDA ?

Well NDA Examination conducted by UPSC, twice in a year and between the age of 16.5-19 years you can appear many times. There is no restrictions in case of attempts.

7. How to fill Application form of NDA ?

NDA Examination application form is available online and you have to fill it online, there is no offline application form available in market, you have to visit the UPSC Online application portal and fill the application form as per the given instructions mentioned in the website www.upsconline.nic.in

8. Fees of NDA Examination ?

You have to pay the fees of Rs 100, either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India/State Baank of Bikaner and Jaipur/State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/State Bank of Patiala/State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card. SC/ST candidates/sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from payment of fee.

9. How to receive Admits card of NDA Examination ?

Eligible Candidates shall be issued an e- Admission Certificate three weeks before the commencement of the examination. The e-Admission Certificate will be made available in the UPSC wbsite www.upsc.gov.in for being downloaded by candidates. No admission certificate will be sent by post.

10. What is the selection criteria of NDA ?

First, you have to appear for written examination and you have to crack the written test first. Those who are selected in written test are eligible for SSB i.e. intelligence and Personality Test. After clear this stage you are eligible for medical test and after clear all the stage you are training. But the examination is not easy and you will have to prepare in advance to crack the NDA Examination because of a lot of competition.

11. What is the pattern and syllabus of NDA ?

The entrance for National Defense Academy comprises of written exam and Interview. In written test you have to appear for Mathematics and General Ability Test. The total marks of NDA Examination is of 900. Selected candidates will appear before a Services Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test.

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LIST OF BEST BOOKS FOR NDA

1. Pathfinder for NDA & NA Entrance Examination: It consists of two written papers of objective type. The exam is for a total of 900 marks. The first paper is for 300 marks and the second paper is for a total of 600 marks. The first paper is on mathematics. The second paper is on general studies. Pathfinder For NDA & NA Entrance Examination covers the syllabus for both papers of the exam.

The book is divided into three main sections for subject coverage. The first section covers Mathematics, the second covers English and the third section focuses on General Studies subjects. This book places special emphasis on mathematics topics.

After the comprehensive coverage of mathematics syllabus, the book moves on to English language and comprehension. After this, the General Studies part is divided into subsections focusing on different subjects. This section covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Indian Polity, Economy, and Geography.

The book provides complete coverage of concepts. It has a number of exercises in the form of objective questions for practice. The answers for these exercise questions are also provided in the book with hints and solutions.

Pathfinder For NDA & NA Entrance Examination also contains previous years’ solved papers. The book contains the exam papers for the second NDA entrance exam held in 2011, the first and second exams held in 2012, and the first exam for 2013. The full solutions are also provided for all the papers.

Pathfinder For NDA & NA Entrance Examination is a complete guide for self-study, for aspirants preparing for the UPSC NDA/NA exam. It has more than 8000 objective questions that help the candidates sharpen their knowledge and exam taking skills.

2. NDA/NA : Topic-wise Solved Papers (2006 - 2013): NDA/ NA Topic-wise Solved Papers (2006 - 2013) consists of last 8 years (both April and August papers) from 2006 - 2013 solved papers of Mathematics and General Ability Test distributed into 57 topics. 

In all there are 15 Question papers from 2006 to 2008 which have been divided into the above discussed 57 topics. The question papers included are:

• 2006 April Question paper
• 2006 August Question paper
• 2007 April Question paper
• 2007 August Question paper
• 2008 April Question paper
• 2008 August Question paper
• 2009 April Question paper
• 2009 August Question paper
• 2010 April Question paper
• 2010 August Question paper
• 2011 April Question paper
• 2011 August Question paper
• 2012 April Question paper
• 2012 August Question paper
• 2013 April Question paper

The paper I Mathematics is distributed into 24 topics whereas the Paper II - General Ability Test is divided into 2 parts English and General Knowledge. English is divided into 9 topics whereas General Knowledge is divided into 7 Units Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Polity, Geography and General Awareness, which are further divided into 24 topics.

The book contains 4050 MCQs from the above 15 Question papers. The Mathematics section contains 1800 MCQs whereas the General Ability section contains 2250 MCQs.

3. Study Package Mathematics for NDA & NA National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Entrance Examination: Study Package Mathematics for NDA & NA National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Entrance Examination has been devised primarily to help aspiring students appearing for the NDA examination. It aims to prepare them specifically for the Mathematics module of the exam. The scope of the book includes a comprehensive syllabus on Mathematics, along with previous years’ solved questions, and over 3000 sample objective questions.

Some of the topics included in this book are Permutations and Combinations, Complex Numbers, The Straight Line, Trigonometric Ratios and Equations, Sequence and Series, Binomial Theorem, Concepts of Height and Distance, Application of Derivative, Sets, Relations, and Functions, Matrices, Functions, Logarithms, The Circle, Definite and Indefinite Integration, Determinant, Correlation and Regression, Rectangular Cartesian System, Quadratic Equations and Inequalities, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Statistics, Probability, Vector Algebra, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, and Three Dimensional Geometry.

4.Indain Polity MCQs 1000+Q : Useful For IAS,PCS,NDA,CDS,SSC And all other examinations:               Table of Contents

• Outstanding Features Of The Indian Constitution
• Preamble
• Union And Its Territory
• Citizenship In India
• Fundamental Rights
• Fundamental Duties
• Directive Principles Of State Policy
• Constitution Amendment
• Emergency Provisions
• President Of India Vice Resident
• Attorney General Of India
• Parliament India Office Of Profit The Judiciary
• Lokpal And Lok Ayukta Federal System
• Governor
• Anti—Defection Law
• Inter State Council
• Electoral System In India
• Panchayatraj Institutions
• Nagarapalikas
• Delegated Legislation
• Public Service Commission
• Comptroller And Auditor General Of India
• Delimitation Of Constituencies
• River Water Disputes India
• Right To Information
• Good Governance
• Seventh Schedule And Taxation Powers
• Professional Tax
• Order Of Procedence
• Delhi Government
• Article
• Fifth And Sixth Schedules
• Current Affairs : National Polity Updates

Miscellaneous Questions      

5. 10 Practice Sets NDA/NA : 
Table of Contents
Introduction: 10 Practice Sets-NDA & NA Entrance Exam

• Practice Set 1
• Practice Set 2
• Practice Set 3
• Practice Set 4
• Practice Set 5
• Practice Set 6
• Practice Set 7
• Practice Set 8
• Practice Set 9
• Practice Set 10

                                                                                                       

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SYLLABUS FOR NDA

Paper I- Mathematics: Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability
Paper II - General Ability Test
Part A: English
Part B: Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Indian History, Freedom Movement in India, Civics, Geography, Current Events

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NEWS HEADLINES

UPSC NDA(I)Exam 2015 Applications open

The Union Public Service Commission conducted National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination will be held on 19th April 2015 for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of Naval Defence Academy and for Indian Naval Academy B.Tech courses. Last day for submission of applications is 23th January 2015. Naval academy has 55 available seats while NDA has a total of 320 available seats: NDA: 208 for Army, 42 for Navy and 70 for Air Force.  

Eligibility
Only Unmarried Male candidates are eligible for the NDA NA examination. Candidate must be physically fit.
Age: 16 years to 19 years
Education: Candidates interested in Army wing should have cleared 10+2 or equivalent with any subjects/streams, candidates interested in Air Force and Naval streams should have cleared 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as subjects. 

How to apply
Application is completed online in 2 steps. Before you apply make sure you have a scanned copy of your passport size photograph and signature. Complete the Part I registration by filling in the forms with details as required, after submitting the form a Registration ID will be generated which will also be sent to the email id you entered in the form. After receiving Registration ID proceed to Part II of the registration and upload scanned copy of your passport size photograph and signature. After successful uploading, you can pay application fees through online mode or offline mode. If paying online you can submit fees through Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking and if paying offline a Bank pay-in-slip will be generated which you can submit with fees to any branch of State Bank of India (SBI). Once payment is complete select your choice of exam center and the application process is complete. 

Application fees
General: Rs. 100/-
SC/ST: No fees

Paper pattern
The exam will have 2 sections of objective type questions: Mathematics (for 300 marks) and General Ability Test (600) with a duration of 2 and half hours available for each section. Negative marking is applicable. Short listed candidates will go through interview recruitment process under SSB (Services Selection Board).

Important dates
Last day of application: 23rd January 2015
Examination date: 19th April 2015

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TIPS FOR NDA EXAM

• The first step is to make sure you have the detailed and correct syllabus. This will help you focus your studies
• Prepare a weekly schedule for your preparation and include topics from both papers
• Use NCERT books for your basic preparation
• The Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry sections should be prepared from Class 12th books and Biology, Geography, History, Political Science, and Economics should be prepared up to Class 10th level
• Study the basic mathematics concepts and application both as questions are asked in both forms: to complete the statement or to solve
• Improve your approximation and calculation skills. As questions asked in Paper I are in the form of multiple choice questions speedy approximation/calculation skills can help you narrow down to the correct answer
• Keep a quick revision sheet for important mathematics points and formulae.
• English questions under the General Ability test focus on reading comprehension, basic grammar and vocabulary. Revise basic grammar rules from a reliable source. Wren and Martin Grammar book is a good option.
• English section for 200 marks is one of the most scoring sections in the NDA examination so its important to prepare for it well
• Vocabulary cannot be increased in a day, increase your reading and try reading more difficult material then you are used to. Underline and look up any term you are unfamiliar with.
• Vocabulary synonyms are definitely asked so to prepare glance through a thesaurus to help you understand various common synonyms.
• Prepare for Part B of Paper II subject wise then revise topic wise also. The questions may not always be classified into the different sections so it's important you are ready for the questions.  
• Use specified NDA preparation books to aid you in your studies
• Understand Physics topics and concepts and also their applications
• Focus on physics topics with valid practical applications
• Its important to know the Chemistry basic concepts and understand the various classifications
• General Science consists of general biology and Environmental science. Prepare for environmental science with reference to the current situation.
• Preparing for History and Civics pay more attention to areas relating with India. You should have thorough knowledge of the Indian freedom struggle, Constitution of India and basic political science.
• Geography is based on overall Earth characteristics, atmosphere etc in addition to India so make sure your basic geography is covered
• One of the most important sections is Current affairs. You should know about the major events of the past 5 years at least. The best way to prepare is by reading newspapers or when you are short of time read through Current affair magazines.
• Practice sample papers/previous year papers to understand the style and pattern of questions and to identify your weak areas. As exams approach focus more on your weak areas and have a brief revision of topics you have mastered
• Lastly, during the exam skip any questions you are not sure of to avoid negative marking.

The key to a successful exam is confidence. Be calm, concentrate and study. NDA is waiting for you. 

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