The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination every year for admission of the candidates in large quantity to the Army, Navy and Air Force wing of the NDA and Naval Academy.
Only Unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply for these posts. The candidates who got selected for joining Indian Naval Academy would undergo 4 years B.Tech course and would be given an opportunity to join Executive and Technical Branches of the Navy subject to availability of vacancies.
Educational Qualification Required to apply for this post are as below:
- for Army : 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
- For Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy : 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University with Physics and Mathematics subjects
- Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to the Regulations given in notice.
Note: Candidates appearing in 11th standard are not eligible to apply for the posts, whereas the candidates who are pursuing 12th standard or equivalent (yet not completed) are eligible to apply.
UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Exam Pattern: The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject is as follows:
Code | Subject | Max. Marks | Time Alloted |
01 | Mathematics | 300 | 2.5 hours |
02 | General Ability Test Part A- English(200 marks) Part B- Gen Knowledge(400marks) | 600 | 2.5 hours |
NOTE:
- All papers in all subjects will consist of Objective Type Questions only.
- Both the papers will be set in Hindi as well as English (both).
- General Ability Test will consist of two parts:
Part A – English carrying 200 marks.
Part B – General Knowledge carrying 400marks.
Some of the books which can help candidates to prepare for UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Exam are suggested as below-
In English & Hindi:
Previous year solved papers for practice are as below:
These books consists of all the related topics at one place.
We wish our candidates All The Best for the Upcoming Exams and wish them great future ahead!!
Leave a comment below for any further queries or suggestions.
These r Best books for NDA examination
thank u sir
best coaching institute for nda
in which state /city??
the best institute for india with 25 selections per batch of 40 is maharaja rajit singh afpi mohali, punjab
Which one is better coaching institution in uttarakhand or delhi for ssb ?
You will get best guidance in Aurangabad in Maharashtra State. Name of coaching Institute is Parmal Defemce Academy, Kharakuwa, Opp Gujrathi High School. Phone: 0240 340568
Is exam me likhne ka hota hai ya phir mcq hote hai
The UPSC NDA Papers in all the subjects will consist of Objective Type Questions only.
Only MCQ’s
Sir which is the best coaching academy in Chandigarh for NDA written
You yourself are agood coaching
Sir,
Which is the best book for nda for army post?
Hi,
You can Buy Indian Army ACC Army Cadet College Entrance Exam for Army
This book are best
Hello….sir please can you tel me the best book of preparation for nda examiniation.
Hi Vikaho,
You can refer Pathfinder for NDA . It is a good book.
upsc 11&12 books mcq only in gaikhwad publi
these are certainly good books for nda
which is the best book for interview of nda…
Hi Raghvendra,
You may consider buying SSB Interviews 1st Edition. I am not very sure on the quality of the book but you’ll surely get the glimpse of what all things will be covered during the interview. Also, all the best for your interview.
Sir,
nda preparation ka liya west bengal pa kolkata par koi pathfinder hai??????
Hai to sir plz no.. Di jiya.
Thanks sir
Which is the best oaching for NDA; sir please tell pls
How to join navy?
sir…..in nda application i 1st prefer air force. but i want to join army….if i pass nda exm …..can i join army.
Sir i wants books for N D A & N A.
how to prepare for this exam? is there any coaching centre in punjab who can help me??
which is the best book for english of nda…?
Hi Suman,
You can refer Objective General English. As, this book provides good practice of objective English questions for all competitive exams.
good after noon sir ,which is the best book for NDA entrance exam for army post .sir apne kuch comment me two books ke name diye hai . but army ke liye in me se koun sa best hai( Pathfinder for NDA & NA. and Indian Army ACC .) pleae tall me sir .
Hi Pinku,
You can refer Pathfinder for NDA Book. It’s a good book to refer.
Sir i have only 10 days prepration which subj. I should prefer more?
Hi Laljeet,
UPSC NDA Exam consist of 2 main sections-
1) Mathematics which is of 300 marks.
2) General Ability Test consist of-
Part A- English(200 marks)
Part B- Gen Knowledge(400 marks)
So, all three sections are important. I would suggest you to go through previous year papers as you have very less time left for the exam. You can refer Pathfinder for NDA Book. It contains previous year papers with solution.
Is there any book for only general ability test ,if then suggest me please the best
You may not find a separate book just for General ability. However, books targeted to NDA exams cover both Maths and General Ability. You can also buy The Pearson Complete Guide to NDA
Sir, please suggest me best book for general ability test
these books are certainly good for NDA
this book is very usefull for prepare NDA exam
Good Book –
Pathfinder for NDA & NA Entrance Examination 1st Edition
sir, which is the best book for NDA interview? how i prepare nda SSB interview?please inform me, sir.
Hi Nadeem,
You can refer SSB Interview : The Complete Guide for SSB interview preparation. This book will definitely help you.
best coaching fr 5 days ssb in u.p meerut
sir can i know when is the upsc exam of maharashtra
which is the best BOOK fOR NDA EXAM YOU PREFER
Which one is the best coaching institution s for ssb interview in uttarakhand or delhi
sir please tell me which is the best book of Maths for NDA
Hi Adesh,
You can refer NDA Examination Mathematics Book for NDA Maths.
Please tell me,which coaching is best in Allahabad(UP)for NDA & Which book is also best for preparing NDA.
sir .. can u just sy me few lines on which typ of questions is interview based on ..?? plzzz .. sir it can help me 2 some extent
Sir! I have applied for NDA entrance exam and I want to know to about the physical selection critrea of eyes specialy for Air Force because I wear specs and it is of -2 no. for both eyes… Can I get enrooled in Air Force with it…
Sir, I am 15 years old and i want to join Indian Army by the way of NDA but i am confused about preparation of the test?
Sir, can address me how i will prepare for the exam and for the interview?
Sir, which is the best book for preparation ?
sir I want to know the best refrence book for nda.
if I qualify nda. what is the has been given to me.
what type of post. ?
hlo sir
can i get information about more exams host by UPSC
like nda na..
sir can i get ur E mail address
Hello sir,
I m vaibhav, sir I want to take nda exam but sir I did not have maths in my class 11th nd 12th so is it possible to me to prepair best in 6 months….pleas sir suggest me some tips….
Thankyou..
hi sir is there a gud coaching of nda in ranchi plz sir rply soon also all the procidure to join airforce
Is there any other way to join indian army or air force rather than nda . If it is .kindly suggest
i want to reffere best book for examination send your no