Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
ApplyApply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
NDA Cut Off 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 - Check Previous year & Expected Cutoff
Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jul 10, 2025 10:23 AM IST | #NDA
Upcoming Event
NDA Exam Date : 14 Sep' 2025 - 14 Sep' 2025
NDA Cut Off 2025 - Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC NDA 2 cut off 2025 along with the release of the final results on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The NDA 2025 cut off is the minimum marks the candidate need to score in order to clear the exam. The cut off is decided based on factors like the difficulty of the NDA question paper, the number of vacancies and the number of candidates appearing for the exam.
UPSC NDA exam is held twice annually by UPSC to recruit candidates for the Indian military. Candidates can also check the previous years NDA cut off trends to get an idea of the cut off of 2025. The minimum qualifying marks candidates need to secure in the written NDA exam is 25% marks in each subject. The cut off will be released to shortlist candidates for the three Defence services through the UPSC NDA 2025 selection process. To know more about the NDA 2025 cut off, candidates can read the article below.
NDA Cut off 2025 - Expected Cut off
Based on previous years cut off analysis by experts, Careers360 has determined the expected UPSC NDA 2025 cut off. Check the table below for NDA expected cut off 2025.
NDA 2025 cut off
Events | NDA written exam cutoff | Final NDA cutoff |
NDA Cut off | 330 marks out of 900 marks | 660 marks out of 1800 marks |
NDA 2025 Minimum Qualifying Marks
Minimum qualifying marks for written (out of 900 marks) | Marks secured by the last candidate in the merit order (out of 1800 marks) |
355 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) | 719 |
NDA Cut off - Previous year's NDA Cut off
For candidate's reference, previous years cut off for UPSC NDA 1 and 2 written exams has been provided in the table below. Last years' NDA cutoff gives candidates an idea of what score they need to secure to clear the NDA written exam and SSB interview.
NDA 1 2024 cut off
Events | NDA written exam cut off | Final NDA cut off |
NDA 1 2024 Cut off | 291 (With at least 20% marks in each subject) | 654 out of 1800 |
NDA 2 Cut Off 2024 | 305 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) | 673 out of 1800 |
NDA 2023 cut off
Events | NDA written exam cut off | Final NDA cut off |
NDA 1 2023 Cut off | 301 out of 900 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) | 664 out of 1800 |
NDA 2 Cut Off 2023 | 292 out of 900 (With at least 20% marks in each subject) | 656 out of 1800 |
NDA Cut off 2022
Events | NDA Cut off for Written Test | NDA Cut Off for Interview |
NDA 1 cut off 2022 | 360 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) | 720 (Out of 1800 marks) |
NDA 2 2022 cut off | 316 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) | 678 (Out of 1800 marks) |
NDA 1 Cut off 2021
Events | Minimum qualifying standard at the written stage (out of 900) | Marks secured by last recommended candidate [Final Stage (out of 1800) |
NDA 1 2021 cutoff | 343 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) | 709 |
NDA 2 cut off 2021 | 355 (With at least 25% marks in each subject) | 726 |
How to check the NDA 2025 Cut off?
Visit the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in
Search for the NDA cut off 2025 link and click on it.
The UPSC NDA cut off PDF file will be displayed on the screen.
Check the UPSC NDA category wise cutoff.
Download and save the NDA cut off 2025 pdf for future reference.
How is NDA Cut off 2025 is calculated?
The exam conducting authority calculates the NDA cut off on the basis of the following factors:
Number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
Total number of vacancies released.
Difficulty level of the NDA exam.
NDA Cut off 2025 - Factors Affecting the NDA cut off
NDA cut off for all the categories is determined based on various factors. The factors responsible for predicting the UPSC NDA cutoff 2025 are mentioned below.
Number of candidates taking the exam
The difficulty level of the NDA exam paper
Number of NDA vacancies released.
NDA cut off 2025 - Qualifying Cut off
NDA qualifying cut off is the minimum cut off that UPSC prescribes in the notification. It is the minimum mark that a candidate needs to get to qualify a particular stage. The qualifying UPSC NDA cut off for written exam is 25% marks in each subject. Along with the minimum qualifying cut off, candidates need to clear the aggregate NDA cut off too, to move to the next stage of the selection process. The aggregate of NDA 2025 cut off is different every year.
UPSC NDA Cut off 2025 - Types Of Cut off
UPSC NDA cut off is released in two stages - NDA written exam cut off and final cut off. Check the below-mentioned points to know more about the different NDA 2025 cutoffs.
NDA written exam cut off - It is the minimum percentage of marks required by candidates to qualify the NDA written exam 2025. The minimum prescribed qualifying cut off set by UPSC is 25% marks in mathematics paper and 25% marks in GAT paper each. The official aggregate cut off is released along with the final NDA 2 2025 result.
Final NDA 2025 cut off - Final UPSC NDA cut off is the aggregate score that a candidate secures in the written exam and SSB interview.
Quick Links:
NDA Result 2025
The commission will release the UPSC NDA 2 2025 result on the official website. Candidates who qualify the UPSC NDA 2025 written exam are eligible to appear for the SSB interview. The Commission releases the UPSC NDA result separately for both the stages of the exam. The final NDA result 2025 will be released after the SSB interview. The final NDA 2025 result will be based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the written exam and SSB interview.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many written papers does the NDA exam have?
There are two written papers in the NDA 2025 exam which are objective in nature.
2. What is the minimum age to apply for the NDA exam?
Candidates between the age group of 16.5 years to 19.5 years can apply for the NDA 2025 exam.
3. What is the UPSC NDA application fee 2025?
The application fee for UPSC NDA application form is Rs 100.
4. Do I need to secure the minimum qualifying marks in each subject of NDA exam 2025?
Yes, you need to secure the minimum qualifying marks in each subject of NDA exam to qualify it.
5. Does each armed force have separate NDA cut off?
No, the UPSC NDA cut off is same for - Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy.
6. Is NDA 2 cut off higher than NDA 1 cut off?
No, there is nothing like that. Both these exams are conducted in different time, so it is completely unpredictable.
7. How the final 2025 NDA cut off is determined?
The final NDA cut off is determined on the basis of the marks scored by candidates in the written exam and the SSB Interview.
Articles
Jul 10, 2025
Upcoming Competition Exams
Application Date:23 June,2025 - 18 July,2025
Admit Card Date:02 July,2025 - 12 July,2025
Exam Date:14 September,2025 - 14 September,2025
Certifications By Top Providers
Online Course of Indian Constitution
Via NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad Access to Justice
Via National Law University, New Delhi Criminal Justice Administration
Via National Law University, New Delhi Human Rights
Via National Law School of India University, Bangalore International Law in Action the Arbitration of International Disputes
Via Leiden University, Leiden BA
Via Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta Explore Top Universities Across Globe
University of Essex, Colchester
Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQUniversity College London, London
Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BTThe University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Post Code EH8 9YLUniversity of Bristol, Bristol
Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QUUniversity of Delaware, Newark
Newark, DE 19716University of Nottingham, Nottingham
University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RDDHA License Exam 2025: Dates, Fees in India, Eligibility, Syllabus
12 min ⋆ May 15, 2025 12:05 PM ISTWhat is VFS Global? Full Form, Application Tracking & Fees
5 min ⋆ May 16, 2025 12:05 PM ISTCanada Student Visa Processing Time From India in 2025
5 min ⋆ May 16, 2025 11:05 AM ISTAustralia Student Visa Fees In Indian Rupees (Subclass 500)
7 min ⋆ May 06, 2025 05:05 AM ISTHow to Calculate the Percentage of Marks?
5 min ⋆ May 16, 2025 10:05 AM ISTIELTS Writing Preparation 2025: Tips, Format, Strategies and Resources
26 min ⋆ May 16, 2025 09:05 AM ISTQuestions related to NDA
Have a question related to NDA ?
Hello Gautam
A diploma holder is eligible and ineligible for the following:
1. NDA: No, a diploma holder is not eligible for NDA as they require the candidates to be passed or appearing in Class 12th.
2. JEE Main s: Similarly, a diploma holder is not eligible for JEE Mains as it is only for 12th passed/appearing students with PCM.
3. JEE Advance: Yes, a diploma holder is eligible for JEE Advance and can aim for IITs.
Regarding your second doubt:
No, a diploma holder is not eligible to take admission in NITs on the basis of JEE MAIN marks
. A diploma holder can only aim for IITs and that too on the basis of JEE Advance.
Thank you!!!
Yash Teotia 07 July,2025
Hello Aspirant,
Yes, you can appear for the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam in September 2026 to join the Indian Army, even if you are a Class 12 student with a PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) stream. The Indian Army wing of NDA does not require Mathematics or Physics as mandatory subjects in Class 12, unlike the Navy and Air Force wings, which are only open to candidates with a PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) background. As long as you are an Indian citizen, unmarried, and your age falls between 16.5 and 19.5 years as on the date specified in the 2026 notification (likely born between January 2, 2008, and July 1, 2011), you are eligible. You will still be required to attempt both papers in the NDA written exam—Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT)—but selection into the Army wing mainly considers your overall merit. So, with the right preparation, especially for GAT and basic math, you can definitely aim for a career in the Indian Army through NDA.
All the best for your journey.
Sonakshi Kumari 04 July,2025
Hello,
Yes, you can give the NDA exam in September 2026 to join the Indian Army, even if you are from the PCB stream.
For the Army wing, candidates from any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) are eligible if they have passed or are appearing in Class 12.
Maths is not compulsory for the Army wing. However, you will still have to attempt the Maths paper in the exam.
Also, make sure your date of birth falls between 2nd January 2008 and 1st July 2011 to be eligible for NDA 2 (September 2026).
Hope it helps !
Prachi Kumari 08 July,2025
Dear Candidate ,
- For NDA 1 2026 , you are eligible since your birth date ( 24th Dec 2007 ) lies between 2 Jul 2007 and 1 Jul 2010 .
- For NDA 2 2026 , you are not eligible because the cutoff begins on 2 Jan 2008 .
Because UPSC requires candidates to be at least 16.5 and at most 19.5 years old on exam date ,
Vasundhra 01 July,2025
Hello Aspirant,
If you erroneously marked "Yes" for the question about studying in Sainik School or being the ward of a JCO/OR in the NDA 2 form when the answer was "No", Since you already mailed about this here is what you can do:
- Call UPSC to have it resolved quicker
- Wait for correction window (if any) - UPSC sometimes provides correction windows but they do this infrequently. If they have not yet announced the correction window, keep checking their official website.
- On exam day and at when SSB comes around, just be honest about what happened. In my past experience, as long as the mistake does not directly impact your eligibility or give you unjust advantage, they are usually okay to be sorted out during the document verification stage.
gopi 21 June,2025
News and Notifications
June 20, 2025 - 09:02 AM IST
April 12, 2025 - 02:49 PM IST
April 03, 2025 - 04:41 PM IST
December 31, 2024 - 07:51 AM IST
December 30, 2024 - 02:51 PM IST
November 06, 2024 - 06:15 PM IST
October 25, 2024 - 11:49 AM IST
Stay up-to date with NDA News
Back to top