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NDA Question Papers 2024 (Released) - Download UPSC NDA 2 Question Paper PDFs
Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Sep 02, 2024 06:01 PM IST | #NDA
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UPSC released the NDA 2 question papers 2024 on their official website. Candidates can download the official UPSC NDA 2 2024 question paper PDF from upsc.gov.in. Candidates can prepare from the question paper of NDA 2024 for their exam preparation. Candidates preparing for the UPSC NDA exam can find the download links for the past official question paper for Mathematics and GAT in the material below.
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- NDA 2 Question Papers 2024 (Official)
- NDA Previous Year Question Papers 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 PDF Download
- NDA 1 Question Papers 2024 (Official)
- NDA 2024 Exam Pattern
- NDA Syllabus 2024
- NDA Preparation Tips 2024
- NDA Books 2024
Candidates can practice attempting NDA model papers and sample papers to get an idea of how they should be answering the questions in the examination. The UPSC board and several leading coaching institutes release the NDA 2024 answer key which can be used in conjunction with their corresponding question papers.
NDA 2 Question Papers 2024 (Official)
Candidates can download the UPSC NDA 1 2024 question paper from the below table.
| Paper | Download link |
| NDA 2 Maths question paper 2024 | Download here |
| NDA 2 GAT question paper 2024 | Download here |
NDA Previous Year Question Papers 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 PDF Download
From the following table, candidates can download the year wise question papers of NDA.
NDA 1 Question Papers 2024 (Official)
Candidates can download the UPSC NDA 1 2024 question paper from the below table.
| Paper | Download link |
| NDA 1 Maths question paper 2024 | Download here |
| NDA 1 GAT question paper 2024 | Download here |
NDA session and year | Mathematics Question paper links | GAT question paper links |
NDA 1 2023 | ||
NDA 2 2023 | ||
NDA 1 2022 | ||
NDA 2 2022 | ||
NDA 1 2021 | ||
NDA 2 2021 | ||
NDA 1 and 2 2020 | ||
NDA 2 2019 | ||
NDA 1 2019 | ||
NDA 2 2018 | ||
NDA 1 2018 |
How to download NDA Question Papers?
There are two ways to download the question papers for NDA 2024.
By clicking on the "NDA question paper for Mathematics or GAT" links mentioned in this article.
From the official website of UPSC.
To download the NDA question paper 2024 or the previous year question papers 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, etc. from this article, candidates must go to the table and click on the question paper they want to download.
To download from UPSC official website, follow the steps mentioned below:
Visit the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in
Go to the "Examination" tab and click on "Previous year question papers" from the dropdown.
From here, select "National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination" and download the NDA question paper 2024.
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Benefits of NDA Question Papers
With the help of past years NDA question papers, candidates can know the topics asked in the exam and the difficulty level of the examination.
Solving the NDA previous year's question paper helps candidates in getting the details of the exam pattern, type of questions asked, the difficulty level, and more.
While going through the previous year's NDA question papers, candidates can learn how to manage time on the day of the exam.
With the help of NDA question papers with solutions, candidates will be able to improve their preparation strategy.
NDA question papers will help aspirants be more familiar with the exam pattern and various sections in the question paper. It will also help candidates assess their preparation for the exam.
Aspirants will also be able to learn time management while solving NDA previous year question papers and work on their speed and accuracy.
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NDA 2024 Exam Pattern
The Union Public Service Commission prepares the exam pattern for NDA 2024 exam and will be released in the official notification. The NDA exam pattern 2024 consists of number of questions, total marks, time duration, and the mode of the exam along with the stages.
Candidates must know the UPSC NDA exam pattern before starting the exam preparation. There are two papers in the NDA exam 2024, Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Both papers together are of 900 marks. The UPSC NDA exam has two stages - a written exam and an SSB interview.
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NDA Syllabus 2024
The question paper will be created based on the UPSC NDA syllabus provided. Candidates need to cover topics from Mathematics and GAT. In Mathematics there are questions like Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Probability and in GAT the questions will be based on English, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, etc.
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NDA Preparation Tips 2024
The question paper of NDA is generally 10+2 level. Candidates need to stick to the 10+2 level curriculum (especially PCM). To start the preparation of 2024 NDA, they must know about the exam pattern and syllabus and mark their strategy around it.
They must allot a specific amount of time to study for each subject and start solving the previous year's NDA question papers. This practice will help candidates evaluate their strategy and to identify topics that they might find difficult or hard to score in.
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NDA Books 2024
Aspirants preparing for the NDA 2024 exam can refer to the best books mentioned in the table below. These subject-wise NDA 2024 books can help them in their preparations.
NDA Books | Author |
Chapter wise-Section wise Solved Papers NDA & NA | Arihant |
Study Package for NDA/NA Entrance Exam | Tata McGraw-Hill Education India |
Pathfinder for NDA & NA National Defence Academy Naval Academy Entrance Examination | Arihant |
Study Package for NDA/NA Entrance Exam | Tata McGraw-Hill Education India |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How to download NDA question papers2024?
You can download the UPSC NDA question papers from the official website and some unofficial question papers from websites of coaching institutes.
2. How many papers are there in NDA?
There are 2 papers in the NDA exam and there are 2 question papers as well - Mathematics and GAT.
3. What are the cut off marks of NDA?
Check it here - NDA 2024cut off.
4. Is there negative marking in the NDA exam?
Yes, there is negative marking in NDA exam and 1/3rd marks allotted to the specific question is deducted as negative marks.
5. Is NDA exam difficult?
No, the NDA exam is not difficult and it is based on 10+2 level. Candidates who have prepared for the exam well can qualify it. However, the SSB interview stage is quite difficult.
6. Where can I download the NDA 1 2024 Mathematics question paper?
Aspirants can download the UPSC NDA 2 2024 Mathematics question paper on the official website. They can also download it from this article.
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Have a question related to NDA ?
Hello aspirant,
Candidates for NDA 1 2026 must have been born between July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010. Candidates for NDA 2 2026 must have been born between January 2, 2008, and January 1, 2011. According to your date of birth, you will surpass the age limit in 2026 at the age of 19.
Thank you
Sajal Trivedi 28 January,2025
Hello,
To be eligible for NDA 1 and 2 in 2026:
- Eligibility Age Range: Candidates should be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old.
- NDA 1 2026: Candidates must be born between 2 July 2007 and 1 July 2010.
- NDA 2 2026: Candidates must be born between 2 January 2008 and 1 January 2011.
- Your DOB: 20 January 2007 makes you 19 years old in 2026, exceeding the age limit.
Hence, you are not eligible for NDA 1 or 2 in 2026.
Hope it helps !
Prachi Kumari 27 January,2025
Hello there,
To determine your eligibility for the
NDA 1 2026 exam
, consider the
age criteria
set by UPSC:
Age Criteria for NDA 1 2026 (April Exam):
-
Candidates must be born between
:
2nd July 2006
and
1st July 2009
(both dates inclusive).
-
You must be
unmarried
.
Your Eligibility:
- Your date of birth is 25th April 2007 .
-
This falls
within the required range
(2nd July 2006 – 1st July 2009).
Conclusion:
Yes,
you are eligible
to apply for the
NDA 1 2026 exam
. Ensure you meet other criteria like educational qualifications (12th pass or appearing).
For more details about the Eligibility Criteria
CLICK HERE
.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.
kumardurgesh1802 24 January,2025
Hello aspirant,
The National Defence Academy (NDA) exam will be administered at the national level twice a year. Through this exam, candidates can apply to join the armed forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force).
Candidates must have been born on or between July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010, in order to be eligible for this exam.
So you are not eligible for NDA Exam in 2026.
Thank you
Hope this information helps you
Sajal Trivedi 15 January,2025
Hello aspirant,
Here below I am providing you the name of documents you are required to have for NDA exam:
- Scanned copies of the signature and photo.
- Aadhar cards, voter cards, PAN cards, passports, driver's licenses, school picture IDs, and any other photo ID card issued by the state or federal government are all available in PDF format.
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets and admission cards.
For more information, you can visit our site through following link:
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Thank you
Sajal Trivedi 10 January,2025
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