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

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

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jul 01, 2024 03:39 PM IST | #NDA

Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC NDA cut off 2024 after the release of the results on its official website, upsc.gov.in. The NDA cut off 2024 is the minimum marks the candidate need to score in order to clear the examination. The cut off of NDA 2024 is released separately for different stages of the exam.

The cut off is decided based on factors like the difficulty of the NDA 2024 question paper, the number of vacancies and the number of candidates appearing for the exam. The UPSC NDA exam is held twice annually by the UPSC to Recruit candidates to the Indian military. Candidates can also check the previous years NDA cut off trends to get an idea of the cut off of 2024. 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 2024 selection process. To know more about the NDA 2024 cut off, candidates can read the article below.

NDA Cut off 2024 - Expected Cut off

Based on previous years cut off analysis by experts, Careers360 has determined the expected UPSC NDA 2024 cut off. Check the table below for NDA expected cut off 2024.

NDA 2024 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 2024 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 cutoff 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 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 2023292 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 2024 Cut off?

  • Visit the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in

  • Please search for the NDA cutoff 2024 link and click on it

  • The UPSC NDA cutoff PDF file will be displayed on the screen

  • Check the UPSC NDA category wise cutoff

  • Download and save the NDA cut off 2024 pdf for future reference.

How is NDA Cut off 2024 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

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NDA Cut off 2024 - Factors Affecting the NDA cut off

NDA cutoff for different categories is determined based on various factors. The factors responsible for predicting the UPSC NDA cutoff 2024 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 2024 - Qualifying Cut off

NDA qualifying cut off is the minimum NDA cut off that the UPSC prescribes in the notification. It is the minimum mark that a candidate needs to get to qualify a particular stage of the NDA 2024 exam. 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 NDA 2024 cut off is different for every exam.

UPSC NDA Cut off 2024 - 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 2024 cutoffs.

NDA written exam cut off - It is the minimum percentage of marks required by candidates to qualify the NDA written exam 2024. 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 UPSC NDA result.

Final NDA 2024 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 2024

Candidates can download the UPSC NDA result PDF from the official website. Candidates who qualified the UPSC NDA 2024 written exam will be eligible to appear for the SSB interview. The Commission releases result separately for both the stages of the UPSC NDA written examination and SSB interview.

The final NDA 2024 result will be released after the SSB interview of the selection process is over. The final NDA 2024 result will be based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the written exam and SSB interview.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. When is the NDA 22024 application form going to be released?

NDA 2 application form 2024 was released on May 15, 2024.

2. How many written papers does the NDA exam have?

There are two written papers in the NDA 2024 exam which are objective in nature.

3. 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 2024 exam.

4. What is the UPSC NDA application fee 2024?

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

5. Do I need to secure the minimum qualifying marks in each subject of NDA exam 2024?

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. How the final 2024 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.

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Questions related to NDA

Have a question related to NDA ?

Hello aspirant,

Indeed, In order to be eligible for the 2026 April exam of the National Defence Academy (NDA), one must have been born between July 2, 2007, and January 1, 2011. You are qualified to take the April 2026 NDA exam since your birthday is March 1, 2007.

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

Hi,

Yes, the MCQs from the Pathfinder NDA book by Arihant are often asked in the NDA exam. The book is designed to reflect the pattern and level of difficulty of the actual exam. It contains chapterwise and sectionwise MCQs based on the latest exam trends, along with previous years' questions, making it a highly useful resource for NDA aspirants .

For more information, you can refer to the Arihant Books website .

Hope it helps you !

Hello aspirant,

Candidates for the NDA 1 exam, both male and female, must have been born between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008. Both male and female candidates must have been born on January 2, 2005, or no later than January 1, 2008, in order to sit for the NDA 2 exam.

So you are eligible as you fulfill the eligibility criteria.

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

Hello Aspirant , Hope Your doing great. As per your query, as per your Birth date for the year 2025 your not eligible for the NDA  because  the age limit for NDA is 16½ to 19½ can join NDA.

Hello aspirant,

During their training, chosen cadets are provided with free medical care, housing, and education. The cadets are not required to pay any certain amount in order to participate in the NDA programme.

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