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NDA Written Exam Syllabus & Pattern

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The written exam has a Mathematics paper of 300 marks and a General Ability Test of 600 marks, each lasting two and a half hours.

At a glance

OrganisationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
StatusCurrent
Mathematics120 questions, 300 marks, 2.5 hours
General Ability Test150 questions, 600 marks, 2.5 hours
Negative marking1/3 of the question mark

Details

Mathematics has 120 questions and the General Ability Test has 150 covering English and general knowledge. Wrong answers lose one-third of the marks. Qualified candidates face the SSB interview. Check the current notice for any change.

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