UPSC Exam · After Class 12
NDA (National Defence Academy)
Entry into the National Defence Academy — the joint training academy for the Army, Navy, and Air Force — for students who've completed (or are appearing for) Class 12.
Exam Pattern
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), twice a year
Paper 1 — Mathematics
120 questions · 300 marks · 2.5 hours
Paper 2 — General Ability Test (GAT)
150 questions · 600 marks · 2.5 hours
Eligibility
Unmarried, Class 12 pass (or appearing) — Physics & Mathematics required for Air Force/Navy wings
Syllabus
Every subject and its subsections, at a glance.
Mathematics
- Algebra — Sets, relations, quadratic equations, logarithms, and complex numbers.Practice Questions
- Matrices & Determinants — Basic operations and solving simultaneous equations using matrices.Practice Questions
- Trigonometry — Trigonometric ratios, identities, and heights & distances applications.Practice Questions
- Analytical Geometry — Straight lines, circles, and 3D geometry of planes and lines.Practice Questions
- Differential Calculus — Limits, continuity, and differentiation of functions.Practice Questions
- Integral Calculus & Differential Equations — Integration techniques and simple differential equations.Practice Questions
- Vectors — Vector algebra and its applications to geometry and mechanics.Practice Questions
- Statistics & Probability — Measures of central tendency, dispersion, and basic probability.Practice Questions
English
- Grammar, Vocabulary & Comprehension — Testing grasp of English through usage, error-spotting, and passages.Practice Questions
General Knowledge
- Physics — Class 11-12 level mechanics, heat, light, and electricity.Practice Questions
- Chemistry — Basic chemical reactions, the periodic table, and everyday chemistry.Practice Questions
- General Science — Biology, human body, and environmental science basics.Practice Questions
- History & Freedom Movement — Indian history with emphasis on the independence movement.Practice Questions
- Geography — Physical, Indian, and world geography.Practice Questions
- Current Events — National and international events, especially defense-related.Practice Questions
Full-length mock test & OMR practice — coming soon
Topic-wise practice questions are live now — tap "Practice Questions" on any subsection above. A full timed mock paper and OMR scanning for NDA are being built next.