EXAM PATTERN

NDA exam is for candidates who are interested in joining Indian Army, Navy or Air Force. NDA exam is known as the best way to join the Indian defence forces as an officer.

Total Number of Seats in NDA

• Total: 320 seats
• Army:208
• Navy:42
• Air force: 70                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The NDA exam paper has two sections
  • Mathematics Paper
  • General Ability Test Paper                                                                                                                           

    NDA Exam Paper Marking Scheme

    1. Mathematics (Objective type) 300 Marks
    2. General Ability Test (Objective type) 600 Marks
    3. Total marks for written examination   900 Marks                                                       The duration for each Paper is 2 ½ hours. Negative marking is applicable. 
    4. Marks for SSB Interviews 900 Marks                                                                       

       NDA Exam Paper Tentative Schedule (Examination held twice a year)
       • Notification of Examination: October - November & April - May
       • Conduct of Examination:   April - May & Sept. - Oct