NDA Exam Analysis 2025 - Subject-wise NDA 1 Paper Analysis

NDA Exam Analysis 2025 - Subject-wise NDA 1 Paper Analysis

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Apr 14, 2025 10:40 AM IST | #NDA

The UPSC NDA exam analysis 2025 conveys the difficulty level and the number or good attempts of the examination. The UPSC NDA 1 2025 exam analysis is released by several coaching institutes right after the exam completion. Aspirants can check the NDA exam analysis 2025 for Mathematics and GAT along with the unofficial answer key on the same day after the examination.

This Story also Contains
  1. UPSC NDA 1 exam analysis 2025
  2. UPSC NDA 2 exam analysis 2024: Mathematics
  3. NDA 1 Exam Analysis 2024
  4. UPSC NDA 1 exam analysis 2024: Mathematics
  5. UPSC NDA 2 exam analysis 2023: Mathematics
  6. UPSC NDA 2 exam analysis 2022: Mathematics
  7. NDA Exam Analysis 2021 for Mathematics
  8. NDA Exam Analysis 2021 for GAT
  9. NDA Answer Key 2025
  10. NDA Cut Off 2025
NDA Exam Analysis 2025 - Subject-wise NDA 1 Paper Analysis
NDA Exam Analysis 2025 - Subject-wise NDA 1 Paper Analysis

The UPSC NDA 1 exam has been conducted on April 13, 2025. NDA paper analysis 2025 contains the difficulty level of sections, NDA GAT chapter-wise weightage, NDA math chapter-wise weightage, number of good attempts, and more. The exam is conducted in offline mode in different NDA exam centres across the country. For more details on NDA exam analysis 2025, read the article below.

UPSC NDA 1 exam analysis 2025

UPSC NDA 1 2025 paper analysis for Mathematics

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

Mathematics

55 - 63

Moderate to slightly difficult

UPSC NDA 1 paper analysis 2025 for GAT

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

GAT

86-95

Moderate

NDA Exam Analysis - Previous Year's

Look for the previous year's NDA exam analysis for Mathematics and GAT paper in the tables given below.

UPSC NDA 2 exam analysis 2024: Mathematics

The NDA 2 math section in the examination and its difficulty level will be updated here.

UPSC NDA 2 2024 paper analysis for Mathematics

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

Mathematics

70-75

Easy to moderate

UPSC NDA 2 paper analysis 2024 (GAT)

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

GAT

TBA

TBA

NDA 1 Exam Analysis 2024

The UPSC NDA exam analysis was overall reported to be between easy and moderate. The Mathematics examination was predicted to be lengthy.

UPSC NDA 1 exam analysis 2024: Mathematics

The NDA 1 math section in the examination had questions spread across various topics in mathematics. The NDA paper was reported to be moderate but lengthy.

UPSC NDA 1 2024 paper analysis for Mathematics

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

Mathematics

45 to 55

easy to moderate

UPSC NDA 1 paper analysis 2024 (GAT)

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

GAT

70 -80

easy to moderate

UPSC NDA 2 exam analysis 2023: Mathematics

As per the UPSC NDA paper analysis 2023, the overall difficulty level of the Mathematics paper was moderate to difficult.

UPSC NDA 2 2023 paper analysis for Mathematics

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

Mathematics

55 to 60

Moderate to Difficult

UPSC NDA 2 2023 exam analysis: General Aptitude Test (GAT)

As per the NDA 2 paper analysis 2023, the questions asked in GAT were moderate.

UPSC NDA 2 paper analysis 2023 (GAT)

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

GAT

106 to 112

Moderate

NDA 1 Exam Analysis 2023

UPSC NDA 1 exam analysis 2023: Mathematics

As per the UPSC NDA 2023 paper analysis, the difficulty level of the Mathematics paper was moderate. UPSC NDA 1 2023 questions were asked on topics like Mean, Median, Mode, Calculus and Algebra based on Trigonometry, Vectors 3D, etc.

UPSC NDA 1 2023 paper analysis for Mathematics

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

Mathematics

48 to 55

Moderate

UPSC NDA 1 2023 exam analysis: General Aptitude Test (GAT)

As per the NDA 1 paper analysis 2023, the questions asked in GAT were moderate. Most questions were asked on topics like Geography, Polity, History, current affairs of the last six months, etc.,

UPSC NDA 1 paper analysis 2023 (GAT)

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

GAT

105 to 113

Moderate

UPSC NDA 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Maths

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

Mathematics

45 to 55

Moderate

UPSC NDA 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for General Aptitude Test (GAT)

As per the NDA 1 paper analysis 2022, the questions asked in GAT tricked the candidates and the difficulty level was moderate. Most questions were asked on topics like geography, history, polity and current affairs.

UPSC NDA 1 exam analysis 2022 (GAT): Good attempts

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

GAT

100 to 110

Moderate

UPSC NDA 2 exam analysis 2022: Mathematics

UPSC NDA 2 2022 Mathematics paper was held in a pen and paper-based mode today from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. According to the UPSC NDA 2022 paper analysis, the difficulty level was moderate. UPSC NDA 2 2022 questions were asked on topics like Straight Line, Circle, Statistics, Integration, Vector, Probability, Differentiation, Sequence Series, etc.

UPSC NDA 2 2022 paper analysis for Mathematics

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

Mathematics

46 to 56

Moderate

UPSC NDA 2 2022 exam analysis: General Aptitude Test (GAT)

As per the NDA 2 paper analysis 2022, the questions asked in GAT were moderate in difficulty level. Most questions were asked on topics like History, Geography, Polity, current affairs etc.,

UPSC NDA 2 paper analysis 2022 (GAT)

Subject

Good attempts

Difficulty level

GAT

103 to 111

Moderate

NDA 2 2021 exam analysis (Maths Out)

Subject

Good attempt

Difficulty level

Elementary Mathematics

55-68

Moderate

General Ability Test

105-115

Moderate

NDA 2021 Exam Analysis -GAT

Paper

Good Attempts

Difficulty level

GAT

105-115

Moderate

NDA 2 2021 GAT section-wise analysis

Subjects

No. of Questions

English

50

Geography

12

History

13

Economy

8

Polity

9

Physics

21

Chemistry

15

Biology

10

Current Affairs

8

Static

4

NDA Exam Analysis 2021 for Maths

Paper

No. of Good Attempts

Difficulty level

NDA 2 2021 Maths

55-68

Moderate

NDA Maths topic-wise analysis

Topics

Number of questions

Algebra

24

Matrices & Determinants

9

Trigonometry

21

Analytical Geometry 2 D

12

Analytical Geometry 3D

8

Differential Calculus

15

Integral Calculus

11

Vector Algebra

7

Statistics

13

NDA 1 2021 exam analysis

Subject

Good attempt

Difficulty level

Elementary Mathematics

55 - 65

Moderate to Difficult

General Ability Test

95 - 105

Moderate

NDA Exam Analysis 2021 for Mathematics

  • NDA questions in this section were asked from Algebra, Trigonometry, Vectors, Statistics and Probability, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, etc.

  • As per the analysis, the difficulty level of paper 1 was moderate. The questions were asked in a direct format.

  • NDA Maths paper carries 120 questions.

  • The maximum marks for the NDA Maths exam are 300.

  • 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for each wrong answer marked in the NDA exam.

  • The test basically assesses a candidate’s calculative skills.

  • As per the previous year's exam analysis of NDA, the questions asked in this section were difficult. From questions 1 to 40, the difficulty level was high. Candidates must also check the NDA 2025 exam pattern for their preparations. Refer to the given table to learn last year's NDA exam analysis below

NDA Mathematics Exam Analysis 2021

Chapter

Number of questions

Difficulty level

Set theory, Relations and Functions

15-17

Difficult

Calculus

7-8

Moderate

Trigonometry

15

Easy

Geometry

10-12

Difficult

Complex Number

3

Moderate

Conic section

3-4

Moderate

Applications of Integrals

1-2

Moderate

Quadratic Equations and Inequality

12

Moderate

Permutation and Combination

3

Easy

Logarithm

1-2

Moderate

Matrices and Determinants

4-5

Moderate

Vector Algebra

7 -8

Moderate

Probability

8-9

Moderate

Miscellaneous

5-7

Moderate

NDA Exam Analysis 2021 for GAT

The NDA GAT paper is divided into two parts – English and General Knowledge. This paper carries 150 questions. The total marks allotted for this section are 600. The overall difficulty of the NDA GAT section was moderate. Candidates can check below the topic-wise NDA exam analysis of GAT

NDA English Exam Analysis 2021

Topics

No. of Questions

Idioms and Phrases

5

Antonyms

5

Synonyms

5

Spotting Errors

5

Cloze Comprehension

5

Ordering of Sentences

5

Reading Comprehension

10

Fill in the Blanks

10

Total

50

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NDA Answer Key 2025

The coaching institutes have released the answer key along with the NDA exam analysis 2025 on the day of the examination. The conducting authorities will release the UPSC NDA answer key on its official website after the declaration of the final results. However, candidates can check the unofficial NDA 2025 answer key from the official websites of various coaching institutes on the day of the exam. Candidates can also calculate the expected NDA 2025 cut off and their score using the answer key.

NDA Cut Off 2025

Candidates can check the NDA 1 cut off only after the completion of selection process. However, candidates can check the expected UPSC NDA cut off marks along with the exam analysis from the websites of various institutes. Various expected NDA cut off 2025 will be prepared by the experts based on the difficulty level of the exam. The expected NDA cut off will help candidates know their chances of selection in the recruitment exam. For more details, candidates can check the previous year's UPSC NDA cut off from the table given below.

NDA Result 2025

UPSC releases the NDA 1 result 2025 date on its official website - upsc.gov.in. The NDA 1 result will be released in PDF format having roll numbers of all the qualified candidates. Candidates who qualify for the UPSC NDA exam will be called for SSB interviews at various centres. Final NDA result 2025 will be released based on marks scored by candidates in written tests and SSB interviews.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the topics asked in the NDA GAT paper?

The NDA questions will be asked from topics including the English language, history, geography, economics, polity, etc. 

2. What is the expected cut off of NDA 2025?

The expected NDA 1  cut off will be between 300 - 305 marks.

3. What are the passing marks in the UPSC NDA exam?

There are no fixed passing marks. Candidates have to score more than the UPSC NDA cut off to clear the exam.

4. How many candidates appear for the UPSC NDA exam 2025 every year?

Every year around 6 lakh candidates appear in the NDA exam across the country.

5. Where can I get the UPSC NDA exam analysis 2025?

Applicants can check the NDA 2025 exam analysis for mathematics and the GAT paper in the article above.

6. Is it tough to crack the UPSC NDA exam?

There is no correct answer to this question. If one has prepared well for the exam then chances are they will surely qualify for the NDA 2025 selection process.

7. Are class 12th marks taken into consideration for the NDA 2025 recruitment process?

Yes, class 12th marks are taken into consideration in the NDA recruitment process.

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Questions related to NDA

Have a question related to NDA ?

HELLO,

Yes, you are eligible for both NDA 1 and NDA 2 in 2026 based on your date of birth June 7, 2007

NDA 2026 Eligibility for 07/06/2007 born

  • NDA 1 April 2026: eligible

  • Required DOB: between July 2, 2007 – July 1, 2010

  • NDA 2 September 2026: eligible

  • Required DOB: between January 2, 2008 – January 1, 2011

  • You are just a little older than the age limit for NDA 2 so you might not be allowed to apply unless the rules change.

Hope it helps.


Hello,

BOSSE (Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education), Sikkim is not recognised by most defence recruitment boards like NDA (National Defence Academy). For NDA, the qualification must be from a recognised board like CBSE, ICSE, or any state board recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and Ministry of Education .

As of now, there is no confirmed proof that someone from BOSSE board has cleared SSB and completed all document verification. Even if someone attended SSB, they might face issues at the final document stage if the board is not recognised.

So, it is better to choose a board that is surely accepted by UPSC and defence forces to avoid problems later.

Hope it helps !

To join the NDA (National Defence Academy), you must meet the following age and education criteria:

Age: You must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years at the time of joining.

- For NDA 1 (2025), you should be born between July 2, 2006 and July 1, 2009.

- Your birth date, July 23, 2008, falls within this range.

Education: You must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 at the time of the exam.

- You're currently in Class 10, so you're not yet eligible. You can apply after you reach Class 12.

Conclusion:

You can join NDA in the future. Based on your age, you may be eligible to apply for NDA 1 or NDA 2 in 2026 or 2027, depending on when you complete Class 12.

Age criteria for NDA

Hello,

If you were born on May 12, 2007, you are eligible to apply for NDA 1 , 2026, as you will be within the required age range of 16.5 to 19.5 years on the exam date.

However, for NDA 2, 2026, you will be over the age limit, making you ineligible for that exam.

Hello there,

Here’s a brief overview of exams like JEE and NDA:

  1. JEE :

    • For admission to B.Tech/B.E. in top engineering colleges (IITs, NITs).

    • Eligibility: 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).

    • Exams: JEE Mains and JEE Advanced .

    • Mode: Online.

  2. NDA :

    • For admission to Indian Army , Navy , and Air Force .

    • Eligibility: 12th pass (PCM for Navy/Air Force).

    • Exams: Written test + SSB Interview .

    • Mode: Offline.

  3. BITSAT :

    • For B.Tech at BITS Pilani .

    • Eligibility: 12th pass with PCM.

    • Mode: Online exam.

  4. AIIMS :

    • For MBBS at AIIMS (now part of NEET ).

    • Eligibility: 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB).

  5. CLAT :

    • For admission to law schools (NLUs).

    • Eligibility: 12th pass.

    • Mode: Online exam.

  6. CET :

    • State-level exams for B.Tech , MBBS , and other courses.

    • Eligibility: Varies by state and course.

  7. AFCAT :

    • For admission to Indian Air Force .

    • Eligibility: Graduate in any stream.

    • Mode: Written exam + SSB Interview .

  8. CTET :

    • For eligibility to become a teacher.

    • Eligibility: Graduation with B.Ed .

These exams offer various opportunities for higher education in specific fields.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

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