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    UPSC NDA Exam Centres 2027 - Check NDA 1 Exam Test Cities List

    UPSC NDA Exam Centres 2027 - Check NDA 1 Exam Test Cities List

    Pittala Bhanu PrasadUpdated on 16 Oct 2026, 03:53 PM IST

    UPSC NDA Exam Centres 2027 - The Union Public Service Commission specifies the UPSC NDA 2027 exam centre list in its notification PDF at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can choose the nearest UPSC NDA exam centre of their choice. They must pick their preferred exam centre while filling out the NDA application form.

    UPSC NDA Exam Centres 2027 - Check NDA 1 Exam Test Cities List
    NDA exam centres 2026

    Candidates attempting the NDA exam can go through the notification for information regarding the exam centres, such as the states and cities where the exam is held. Please note that the NDA exam centres 2027 are allotted to candidates on a first-come, first-served basis. Hence, candidates are advised to fill out the NDA application form at the earliest.

    Candidates can find the detailed information regarding the exam centre allotted to them in the NDA admit card 2027. Go through the material below for more data regarding the NDA 2027 exam centres.

    NDA 2 Exam Centres 2027

    Candidates who are going to appear in the NDA exam 2027 can go through the table given below, which contains the list of exam centres. The table below shows the list of NDA exam centres that are mentioned in the official notification. There are a total of 86 cities in which candidates can appear for the NDA 2027 exam.

    List of NDA 2 exam cities 2027

    1

    AGARTALA

    30

    GORAKHPUR

    59

    NASIK

    2

    AGRA

    31

    GURUGRAM

    60

    NAVI MUMBAI

    3

    AHMEDABAD

    32

    GWALIOR

    61

    PANAJI (GOA)

    4

    AIZAWL

    33

    HISAR

    62

    PATNA

    5

    AJMER

    34

    HYDERABAD

    63

    SRI VIJAYA PURAM

    (PORT BLAIR)

    6

    ALIGARH

    35

    IMPHAL

    64

    PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD)

    7

    ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND)

    36

    INDORE

    65

    PUDUCHERRY

    8

    ALWAR

    37

    ITANAGAR

    66

    PUNE

    9

    ANANTHAPURAMU (ANDHRA

    PRADESH)

    38

    JABALPUR

    67

    RAIPUR

    10

    CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR

    [AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA)]

    39

    JAIPUR

    68

    RAJKOT

    11

    BAREILLY

    40

    JAMMU

    69

    RANCHI

    12

    BENGALURU

    41

    JODHPUR

    70

    SAMBALPUR

    13

    BHOPAL

    42

    JORHAT

    71

    SHILLONG

    14

    BHUBANESWAR

    43

    KANNUR

    72

    SHIMLA

    15

    BILASPUR (CHHATTISGARH)

    44

    KANPUR

    73

    SILIGURI

    16

    CHANDIGARH

    45

    KARGIL

    74

    SRINAGAR

    17

    CHENNAI

    46

    KOCHI

    75

    SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND)

    18

    COIMBATORE

    47

    KOHIMA

    76

    SURAT

    19

    CUTTACK

    48

    KOLKATA

    77

    THANE

    20

    DEHRADUN

    49

    KOZHIKODE

    (CALICUT)

    78

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

    21

    DELHI

    50

    LEH

    79

    TIRUCHIRAPALLI

    22

    DHARAMSHALA

    51

    LUCKNOW

    80

    TIRUPATI


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    NDA Exam Centres 2027 - Important instructions

    • While filling out the application form of NDA, aspirants must note that there is a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted to each of the NDA 2027 exam centres except for Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur.

    • The allotment of exam centres for the NDA 2027 is done on a first-apply-first-allot basis, and once the capacity of a particular exam centre is fulfilled, the same will be frozen.

    • Applicants who cannot get their desired NDA exam centres will be required to choose an exam centre from the remaining ones.

    • Applicants are advised to apply for the NDA 2027 exam centres early so that they get the exam centre of their choice.

    • Candidates should note that no request for any change of exam centres of NDA will be entertained at a later stage.

    • UPSC reserves the right to change the NDA exam centres 2027 at its discretion if the situation demands.

    • Candidates appearing in the examination will be informed of the timetable and NDA 2027 exam centres prior to the exam.

    • While filling in the application form, aspirants should carefully decide on their choice of exam centres for NDA 2027 for the examination.

    • If an aspirant appears at an NDA exam centre 2027 other than the one indicated by UPSC in their admit card, the NDA question papers of such aspirants will not be valued, and their candidature will be cancelled.

    • Aspirants have to fill out three NDA 2027 exam centres in the application form.

    • Candidates have to carefully read and adhere to all the instructions printed on the admit card related to the exam centres of NDA 2027.

    • Candidates must not misbehave or create disorder in the exam centres of NDA 2027.

    • They must support the exam centre officials and not harass them. Any such misconduct will be severely penalised.

    • Candidates must not copy from the answer sheet of any other candidate nor give or attempt to give or obtain irregular assistance of any kind inside the NDA exam centres 2027.

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    NDA Exam Centre 2027 - Exam Day Guidelines

    • If possible, aspirants must visit the NDA exam centre at least once before appearing in the exam to know the routes, traffic congestion, and local accommodation if the exam centre is far away.

    • Aspirants must reach the exam centres of NDA 2027 at least 30 minutes before the reporting time to help the exam centre invigilators and to relax before writing the paper.

    • Applicants must not carry any restricted items at the NDA 2027 exam centres.

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    What to carry and what not to carry at the NDA exam centre 2027?

    • A black ball pen to write details in the OMR sheet. Any other colour pen is prohibited inside the NDA 2027 exam centres.

    • Use of mobile phone even in switched-off mode, or any electronic

    • device or programmable device or storage media like pen drive, smart watch etc. are banned inside the NDA 2027 exam centres.

    • Items not permitted inside NDA 2027 exam centres are - NDA books, notes, loose sheets, electronic or any other type of calculators, mathematical and drawing instruments, Log Tables, stencils of maps,

    • slide rules, Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to previous session of the NDA exam etc.

    • Candidates must not carry a camera, Bluetooth device or communication devices.

    • Failing to follow these instructions, disciplinary action including ban from future examinations might be taken against the perpetrators.

    • Candidates must not wear or carry any valuable/costly items to the exam centres of NDA 2027, as no special arrangement will be made for the safe-keeping of such items.

    • UPSC will not be responsible for any loss of candidates' belongings at the NDA exam centres 2027.

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    NDA Admit Card 2027

    UPSC releases the UPSC NDA admit card 2027 on its official website at upsc.gov.in. To download the NDA admit card, aspirants have to use their registration number/ roll number and date of birth. UPSC NDA admit card consists of details such as the exam centre, date, time of exam, instructions to be followed, etc.

    Applicants who successfully submit the NDA application form are issued the admit card to appear in the exam. Once downloaded, the admit card is required to be carried along with one valid ID proof on the UPSC NDA exam day.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: In how many cities will the NDA 2027 exam be conducted?
    A:

    The NDA exam is conducted in 86 centres.

    Q: Can I change my NDA exam centre?
    A:

    No, there is no such provision provided by the UPSC to change the NDA 2027 exam centres.

    Q: Which are the Centres for the NDA exam?
    A:

    The detailed list of the exam centres for the NDA exam is mentioned in the article above.

    Q: How many papers are there for the NDA exam?
    A:

    There are 2 papers in the NDA exam - Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The Mathematics paper is for 300 marks. The GAT paper will carry 600 marks.

    Q: Is there any negative marking in the NDA 2027 exam?
    A:

    Yes, there is negative marking in the UPSC NDA exam.

    Q: How many stages are there in the NDA exam 2027?
    A:

    There are 2 stages in the UPSC NDA 2027 exam - the written test and the Services Selection Board.

    Q: In what mode will the NDA exam be conducted?
    A:

    The NDA exam is conducted in OMR-sheet-based offline mode.

    Q: How to check the NDA exam centre?
    A:

    Candidates can check the NDA exam centre list 2027 in the official notification when it is released at upsc.gov.in.

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    Questions related to NDA

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    Have a question related to NDA ?

    Hello, for NDA 1 2027, candidates born between 2 July 2008 and 1 July 2011 are expected to be eligible. You can check the official notification on the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in/examinations.

    Hello Stutdent,

    Based on the NDA 2027 eligibility information available, the expected date-of-birth range for NDA 1 2027 is from July 2, 2008 to July 1, 2011. Since your date of birth is May 14, 2008, it falls before this range. Therefore, you would not be eligible for NDA 1

    Hello, if you are currently in Class 11 with PCM and want to appear for the NDA exam in September 2027, you can start preparing from Class 11 itself. Focus on Mathematics, English, General Knowledge and current affairs, along with regular physical fitness. You will need to complete Class 12

    Hi Simranjit Kaur Dhillon

    For NDA, the 12th-appearing rule generally allows students who are in Class 12 to apply, but the exact eligibility is based on the notification for that particular exam.

    For your DOB 4 February 2010, you should not rely on age alone for NDA 2027. UPSC will