NDA Exam Pattern 2021 - Check Section Wise Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme

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To join National Defence Academy a candidate must appear in the entrance exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission, twice a year, normally in month of March and August. Candidate must be a unmarried male. To join NDA one must pass written followed by SSB, medicals and finally to be in merit list.

Exam pattern:

Written exam consists of 2 papers 1st mathematics(300) and 2nd is  of general ability test(600=200+400).mathematics paper consists of topics from  11th and 12th standard mathematics while 2nd paper have English(200) and G.K.(400) as its part A and part B.

• Paper I   MATHEMATICS
  • Topics are: Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential equations, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability.
• Paper II   GENERAL ABILITY TEST
  • Part A – ENGLISH :-The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidates understanding of English and workman like use of words. The syllabus covers various aspects like Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English.
  • Part B – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:-The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover the subjects Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events.

    
    

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Hello, you are eligible for NDA 2 in 2022 as the age limit is between January 2004-january 2008.Also candidates appearing in their 12th board or equivalent exams are eligible to appear in the army wings but as navy and airforce is considered the candidate should have completed or passed their 12th exam, For more information regarding NDA check this link https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria#NDA-Eligibility-Criteria-2021-Age-Limit

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Books by R.S. Aggarwal do not need much introduction among students who are studying or have studied Mathematics as no doubt this is one of the best book for mathematics.

This book is a complete guide for Mathematics for NDA exams and all the related topics.

Below table gives you chapter wise weightage of NDA maths 2020

For more information about this please check out the link mentioned below

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-exam-analysis

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Questions from Mathematics are included in Paper I of NDA. Compared to the General Ability Test, this section carries less weight. It plays a crucial role in the selection of candidates, however. As the standard of questions are essentially Class 11 and 12 levels, the Mathematics section of NDA is not a hard nut to crack. Candidates can secure good marks in the exam with revision and practise. Candidates must cover the maximum syllabus, In addressing the key fundamentals,you  must refer to school-level books. according to NDA 2019 Topper. Firstly, start the  preparation with  the important topics and then delegate time to the difficult topics at the same time. And also, Solve mock tests to determine how much time to devote to each question type. In order to get an idea of the type of questions posed in the exam, candidates must also resolve previous year's question papers.

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Based on past yera paper analysis, following chapters in mathematics holds most importance and  forms mazor part of the question paper. So you must study thoroughly following topics:

• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Differential calculus and Integral calculus
• Analytical Geometry

You can refer following books for your preparation:

• NCERT Mathematics Textbooks of Class 11 and Class 12
• Pathfinder NDA & NA by Arihant Publications
• Chapterwise-Sectionwise Solved Papers NDA/NA by Arihant Publications
• Latest Manorama Yearbook
• Success Series General Knowledge by Sachchida Nand Jha

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