NDA Cut Off 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 - Check Previous year & Expected Cutoff

NDA Cut Off 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 - Check Previous year & Expected Cutoff

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Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 10 Jul 2025, 10:23 AM IST

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.

NDA Cut Off 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 - Check Previous year & Expected Cutoff
NDA cutoff 2025

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.

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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)

Q: How the final 2025 NDA cut off is determined?
A:

The final NDA cut off is determined on the basis of the marks scored by candidates in the written exam and the SSB Interview.

Q: How many written papers does the NDA exam have?
A:

There are two written papers in the NDA 2025 exam which are objective in nature.

Q: What is the minimum age to apply for the NDA exam?
A:

Candidates between the age group of 16.5 years to 19.5 years can apply for the NDA 2025 exam.

Q: What is the UPSC NDA application fee 2025?
A:

The application fee for UPSC NDA application form is Rs 100.

Q: Do I need to secure the minimum qualifying marks in each subject of NDA exam 2025?
A:

Yes, you need to secure the minimum qualifying marks in each subject of NDA exam to qualify it.

Q: Does each armed force have separate NDA cut off?
A:

No, the UPSC NDA cut off is same for - Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy.

Q: Is NDA 2 cut off higher than NDA 1 cut off?
A:

No, there is nothing like that. Both these exams are conducted in different time, so it is completely unpredictable.

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To test your eyes for NDA, first check distance vision using a Snellen chart; stand 6 meters away and read each eye separately—NDA usually requires 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other. Next, test near vision by reading small text at 14–16 inches; normal is N5 or N6. Check color vision with Ishihara plates to detect red-green color blindness. Also, observe eye movements and peripheral vision for alignment and full field of vision. Minor corrective lenses may be allowed for some entries, but Air Force Pilot requires unaided 6/6 vision. Finally, a professional eye checkup is recommended for official NDA eligibility.



Yes, you can appear for the 2nd NDA exam to be held in 2025 . Your date of birth is 2nd September 2006, and age limit for NDA exam is 16.5 to 19.5 years, and you must be born between 2nd July 2006 to 1st July 2009. Therefore, you are eligible for the second NDA exam to be held in 2025,

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Yes, you are eligible for NDA if you meet the official age criteria. For NDA 1, the required age limit is generally 16.5 to 19.5 years. Since you were born on 01 May 2006, you will fall within the eligibility range for upcoming NDA exams provided you have also passed 12th with Physics and Mathematics (for Air Force and Navy).


MSM Sainik School, Sri Ganganagar is a well-equipped, defence-oriented residential school with robust NDA preparation through written coaching, SSB training, and NCC involvement. That said, the school doesn’t publicly share data on how many cadets have secured NDA selection yet, and no unaffiliated sources offer that information either so if knowing exact outcomes is critical to you, it’s best to directly contact the school’s administration for the latest alumni performance figures.