NDA Application Date:10 Dec' 25 - 30 Dec' 25
NDA Answer Key 2026 - Various coaching institutions release the unofficial NDA 1 2026 answer key on their respective websites online. Candidates can download the unofficial NDA answer key 2026 after conclusion of examination. UPSC also releases the NDA answer key on their official website, upsc.gov.in. The commission will release the UPSC NDA 2026 answer key separately after the release of the results.
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With the help of NDA answer key 2026, candidates can calculate their score in the exam. The NDA exam will be held on April 12, 2026, in offline mode across various exam centres. Candidates can check the NDA exam analysis along with the answer key on this page. After the official release, candidates can access the UPSC NDA answer key 2026 PDF link in this article. For more details about the UPSC NDA exam answer key, check the article below.
Candidates can check the NDA exam dates 2026 from the table given below.
Event | NDA 1/2026 Important Dates |
NDA 1 exam date 2026 | April 12, 2026 |
Unofficial UPSC NDA 1 answer keys | To be announced |
Official NDA 1 answer key release date | To be announced |
NDA 2 2026 Exam Date | September 13, 2026 |
Unofficial NDA 2 answer key | To be announced |
Official NDA 2 answer key | To be announced |
Applicants must check the steps to download the NDA 2026 answer key PDF mentioned below.
Step 1: Visit the UPSC official website, upsc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the “Examination” tab provided on the homepage.
Step 3: From the drop-down list select “ Answer Keys”.
Step 4: Click on “National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination”
Step 5: A new file will be opened.
Step 6: Check and download UPSC NDA exam answer key 2026 for future reference.
UPSC does not provide the NDA exam answer key challenge window for the candidates. However, candidates can raise objections in NDA 2026 question papers at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can use the correction facility from the official website as per the dates.
Candidates can refer to the previous years NDA 1 and 2 answer keys from the table given below.
NDA 2 Answer Key 2025 and Question Paper (Unofficial by Centurion Defence Academy)
Papers | NDA 2 2025 Answer key (All Sets) | NDA 2 Question Paper (All Sets) |
Mathematics | SET A - Click here SET B - Click here SET C - Click here SET D - Click here | SET A -Click here SET B - Click here SET C - Click here SET D - Click here |
GAT | SET A - Click here SET B - Click here SET C - Click here SET D - Click here |
NDA 1 Answer Key 2025 (Unofficial by Major Kalshi Classes)
Papers | NDA 1 2025 Answer key (All Sets) |
Mathematics | |
GAT |
NDA 2 Answer Key 2024 (Unofficial by Major Kalshi Classes)
Papers | NDA 2 2024 Answer key (All Sets) |
Mathematics | |
GAT |
NDA 2 Answer Key 2024 (Cavalier)
Papers | NDA 2 Answer key 2024 |
Mathematics | |
GAT |
NDA 1 Answer Key 2024 (Unofficial by Major Kalshi Classes)
Papers | NDA 1 2024 Answer key (All Sets) |
Mathematics | |
GAT | To be uploaded |
Papers | NDA 1 2024 Answer key |
Mathematics | |
GAT | To be uploaded |
NDA 1 Answer Key 2023 (Unofficial by Major Kalshi Classes)
Papers | NDA 1 2023 Answer key (All Sets) |
Mathematics | |
GAT |
Papers | NDA 1 2023 Answer key |
Mathematics | |
GAT |
Papers | NDA 2 2023 Answer key (All Sets) |
Mathematics | |
GAT |
Name of the institute | NDA Maths Answer Key PDF | NDA GAT Answer Key PDF |
Major Kalshi Classes Pvt. Ltd. |
Year | Subject | Links |
2021 | Mathematics | |
GAT | ||
2020 2020 | Mathematics | |
GAT |
Name of the institute | NDA Maths Answer Key PDF | NDA GAT Answer Key PDF |
Major Kalshi Classes Pvt. Ltd. | ||
NDA Answer Key by Aim and Achieve | Download Here | Download Here |
NDA Answer Key by Baalnoi Academy | Download Here | Download Here |
NDA answer key by Cavalier | Download Here | Download Here |
To calculate the most appropriate scores from the NDA answer key, candidates must have correct marking scheme. Union Public Service Commission mentions the NDA marking scheme in the official notification. The UPSC NDA marking scheme comprises maximum marks allotted to all the questions, negative marking for wrong answers and others. In the Mathematics section, 2.5 marks are allotted to all the correct answers while in GAT, 4 marks are allotted to every correct answer. There will be a negative marking also for each wrong answer in the UPSC NDA exam. For more details, applicants can check the table mentioned below.
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Marking Scheme | Mathematics | GAT |
Total questions | 120 | 150 |
Marks for the correct answer | 2.5 | 4 |
Marks for incorrect answer | 0.83 | 1.3 |
Maximum marks | 300 | 600 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NDA selection process 2026 comprises a written exam, SSB interview, and medical examination.
Candidates between the ages of 16.5 to 19.5 years can fill out the NDA application form 2026.
Class 12th-passed students can apply for the NDA 2026 exam.
Yes, the UPSC will upload the official NDA question paper 2026 after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates can download the NDA 2026 paper PDF at upsc.gov.in.
The UPSC NDA answer key 2026 PDF download link will be available on the official website at upsc.gov.in.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
Yes, you are eligible as per your DOB (26,09,2006) for both exam NDA1 and NDA2 2025. Your age falls between 16.5 to 19.5 years for the NDA Exam. The NDA 1 exam form was released in December 2025, and the NDA 2 exam for released in May 2026. Those students who are born between July 2, 2007 and July 1, 2010, are eligible for the NDA Exam. For more information, you can read the article, which is based on the NDA Eligibility Criteria 2026 , from our official website, careers360.
Thank you.
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No, you are not eligible for the NDA1 Exam because your age does not fall within the requirements (July 2, 2007 and July 1, 2010). So, my suggestion is that you can prepare for the NDA 1 and NDA 2 2027 exam. For the NDA 2027 exam, you are eligible as per your DOB. If you want to prepare for the NEET exam, you can consider our platform, which helps you in your preparation. For more information about the NDA exam, you can read the article NDA Eligibility Criteria 2026.
Thank you.
Hello,
Yes, you are. For both NDA 1 and NDA 2, which are going to be held in 2026.
The eligibility criteria for these are that you should be unmarried and should not exceed the determined age factor (ie, between 16.5 years to 19.5 years).
The candidate should have the maximum qualification of HSC pass or at least an appearing status to be provided. Should belong to Indian Nationality.
Hope it helps. Good luck.
Hello
Your date of birth is 11 May 2007, which is earlier than the allowed range for NDA 1 2026.
The required DOB for that exam is between 2 July 2007 and 1 July 2010.
Because of this, you won’t be eligible for NDA 1 2026.
It’s only the age rule that stops you nothing else.
You can check more details by visiting the link I am attaching below:
Hii,
No, you will not be eligible for the NDA 1 2026 exam because, as you have stated that your date of birth is 19 July 2007, and you do not fit in this range. Being between the range of 16.5 to 19.5 years is not enough. Your date of birth does not come under the mandated date range.
Hope it helps!!!
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