Best Books to Prepare for NDA 2020 (I & II)

Best books to prepare for NDA 2020 - Applicants preparing for NDA exam must check the books to prepare for NDA 2020 before starting their preparations. With the help of books for NDA 2020, candidates can check important topics and chapters asked in the NDA exam. Along with the best books for NDA 2020, candidates must also check NDA exam pattern 2020 and syllabus for their effective preparations. To score good in the exam, candidates must equip themselves with NDA 2020 best books. Candidates can also check previous year NDA question papers for better time management. Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for NDA 2020 SSB interview later. As per the NDA exam dates 2020, the written exam will be conducted on September 6 in offline mode.
Latest- NDA 1 & 2 Admit Card 2020 has been released on August 10 at the official website.
Cover NDA Syllabus 2020 for better exam preparation.

Best Books to Prepare for NDA 2020 - Subject Wise NDA Books

Aspirants preparing for the exam can check the books to prepare for NDA from the table given below.

Best Books to prepare for NDA 2020 (1 & 2)

Book Name	Author/Publisher
Pathfinder for NDA & NA National Defence Academy Naval Academy Entrance Examination	Arihant
Study Package for NDA/NA Entrance Exam	Tata McGraw-Hill Education India
Chapter wise-Section wise Solved Papers NDA & NA	Arihant
Study Package for NDA/NA Entrance Exam	Tata McGraw-Hill Education India

Best Books for NDA 2020 Mathematics

Book Name	Author/Publisher
Quantitative Aptitude for competitive examinations	RS Aggarwal
NDA Entrance Exam	E. S. Ramasamy
Mathematics for NDA/NA: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy	RS Aggarwal
Study Package Mathematics NDA/NA Entrance Exam	Arihant

Best Books for NDA 2020 General Ability Test (GAT)

Book Name	Author/Publisher
Science and Technology in India	Kalpana Rajaram: Spectrum
Oxford School Atlas	Oxford
Social Problems In India (Indian Society – GS1)	Ram Ahuja
Objective General English for Competitive Exams	S.P. Bakshi
General Knowledge	Arihant
General Science Guide for Competitive Exams – CSAT/ NDA/ CDS/ Railways/ SSC/ UPSC/ State PSC/ Defence	Disha
History Of Modern India	Bipan Chandra

NDA Exam Pattern 2020

UPSC NDA exam is conducted for two papers elementary mathematics and general ability test. Candidates have to clear both the papers separately with NDA cutoff marks as prescribed by the exam conducting authorities. Along with the exam pattern, candidates must also check the best books to prepare for NDA 2020. For more details about the exam pattern, candidates can check the table given below.

NDA Exam Pattern 2020

Code	Papers	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum marks	Duration
1	Paper 1	Mathematics	120	300	2 hours 30 minutes
2	Paper 2	GAT	150	600	2 hours 30 minutes
Total				900	5 hours

NDA Syllabus 2020

To prepare effectively, candidates must know NDA best books 2020 along with the important topics that are listed below in the syllabus. The syllabus has details about chapters and topics asked in the UPSC NDA exam.

Important topics of NDA

Subjects	Topic
General Ability Test	Chemistry General Science Current Events Physics History Geography
Mathematics	Integration Conic section Probability Permutation combination Sequence and series Differentiation Trigonometry Coordinate Geometry of two and three dimensions Vector Complex number Integration Conic section Probability Mean median mode variance deviation Function

UPSC NDA 2020 Preparation Tips

Practice previous year question papers
Prepare short notes for last-minute revision.
Make a time table for effective preparations and time management.
Practice mock tests to boost your calculation speed.
Read the newspaper daily to prepare current affairs and English comprehension part.
Select the best books to prepare for NDA 2020

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - Best Books to Prepare for NDA 2020 - Subject Wise NDA Books

Question: Which book is best for NDA?

Answer:

The best books to prepare for NDA exam is Pathfinder for NDA & NA National Defence Academy Naval Academy Entrance Examination by Arihant publications with all topics explained in detail.

Question: Is Lucent GK enough for NDA?

Answer:

Yes, GK by Lucent publications is enough for NDA preparations.

Question: Which book is best for NDA maths?

Answer:

Candidates can refer to Quantitative Aptitude for competitive examinations by R.S Aggarwal for mathematics preparations.

Question: Which is the best book for clearing the Mathematics?

Answer:

R.S Agarwal book is good for the preparation of Mathematics.

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please give some latest updates on NDA examzz ;;??

Hrisheekesh Singh 13th Aug, 2020

Hi Lipun,

The latest updates about NDA Exam are as follows:-

Admit Card release date - 10 August, 2020
Exam conduction date - 6 September, 2020
NDA result for written test - To be announced
SSB Interview dates - To be announced
Final result - To be announced

Refer here for more info - https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda#NDA-2020-I--II-Important-Dates-2020

Feel free to ask doubts in the Comment Section.

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!

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NDA 2020 1 and 2 expected cutoff?

Amit Kumar Singh 13th Aug, 2020

Hi,

Due to the Corona outbreak, the NDA 1 2020 has been postponed and has been rescheduled on 6 September 2020.

Expected cutoff for NDA 2020 1 and 2 :

For written exam nearly approx 320-350

Final cutoff is nearly approx 680-720 marks.

Every year approx cutoff is nearly same.

For more detailed information regarding cutoff. Kindly go through this link:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-cut-off/amp

I hope it helps you.

Happy learning!!

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my d.o.b is 28 dec 2005 how many chances will i get for nda exams if i am now in 10 class ?

S. Saha Student Expert 13th Aug, 2020

There is no cap on the number of limits to be eligible for NDA. As long as your age is between 16.5 years to 19.5 years you are eligible to sit for NDA. Now you are in class 10. To be eligible for NDA, you have to complete 10+2 for Army Wing and 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics for Air Force and Naval Wings. The candidates who are going to appear for final exam can also apply for NDA. There is no such barrier in number of attempts as long as you fulfill the eligibility criteria. You can check this here http://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria You have enough time to prepare for NDA. So start your preparation from now. NDA Syllabus consists of Mathematics part and General Ability Test. The Mathematics part contains topics like Set, Relations, Functions, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Complex Numbers, Conic Sections, Applications of Integral, Quadratic Equations and Inequalities, Permutation and Combination, Logarithm, Matrices, Determinants, Probability, Vector Algebra etc. The GAT part contains- English Grammar and Vocabulary, Geography, history, economics, Politics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Current Affairs, Statistics etc. You can download previous few years question papers http://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-question-papers

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namshakar sir mene es sal 12th ki h or ushme meri percentage 58%aai h kya sir me nda ke liye apply kr skti hu

SHUBHAM KUMAR 12th Aug, 2020

Hello Chhaya ,

Yes, you are eligible for NDA Exam, but before that you planning to fill NDA application form 2020 must fulfil the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria of NDA 2020 comprises nationality, physical standards, NDA age limit, number of attempts and candidate’s marital status. UPSC NDA eligibility criteria 2020 specifies that only unmarried male candidates aged between 16.5 to 19.5 years can apply for NDA. Also, candidates must have passed 12th exam to take the NDA exam. NDA 2020 1 & 2 will be held by UPSC .

For more detailed information Click here !

Hope It Helps

All the best !!!

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what is sectional cutoff in NDA written examination

Prabhav Sharma 11th Aug, 2020

Hello Sarijeet,

NDA written examination is of 900 marks. In order to pass the written examination, the candidates are required to secure a minimum of 25% marks in each subject. The qualifying marks differ from exam to exam. The interview will be of 900 marks. The final merit will be calculated on the basis of marks obtained in both written examination and interview.

Hope this helps! All the best for your career!

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