UPSC NDA GAT Answer Key 2026 - Download NDA 1 GAT Answer key PDF

Hello there,

The NDA (National Defense Academy) Exam, conducted by UPSC twice yearly.

Educational criteria:

• For Army Wing: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
• For Air Force and Naval Wings: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics.

Understanding and solving different previous question papers is one of the best practice for the preparation specially for exams like NDA . It gives you proper understanding of the exam pattern, important topics to cover and marking scheme.

Here are the links attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the complete detailed syllabus for NDA examination and previous years question paper as well. Kindly go through this:

Syllabus :

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-syllabus

Previous years question paper:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-question-paper-with-solution

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Hey candidate

Joining the National Defence Academy (NDA) directly after 10th is not possible, because the NDA requires candidates to have completed 12th class (10+2) or equivalent. preparation early (General Ability Test + Mathematics).

Here’s a short roadmap from 10th to NDA:

1. After 10th:

Choose Science (Physics & Maths) for Air Force/Navy, any stream for Army.

Start fitness training and join NCC if possible.

2. During 11th:

Focus on core subjects and general knowledge.

Continue physical fitness.

3. During 12th:

Prepare for NDA exam (Mathematics + General Ability Test).

Take mock tests and maintain fitness.

4. Apply for NDA:

Apply online at UPSC website.

Prepare for SSB interview + medical exam.

5. After selection:

Join NDA, Pune for 3 years + service academy training.

Tip: Start fitness, GK, and Maths now for a strong foundation.

Hope this helps you

All the best

Hello,

Knowing Hindi isn't necessary for giving NDA exam. The question papers are bilingual for most sections.

Though you will need Hindi as a language to communicate with other troops. Proficiency in English is required to crack the English paper and interview. Strong English skills is important for SSB and future career as an officer.

For more information about the NDA examination check out the official website of Careers360.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria

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Hello

Yes, you are eligible as per your DOB (26,09,2006) for both exam NDA1 and NDA2 2025. Your age falls between 16.5 to 19.5 years for the NDA Exam. The NDA 1 exam form was released in December 2025, and the NDA 2 exam for released in May 2026. Those students who are born between July 2, 2007 and July 1, 2010, are eligible for the NDA Exam. For more information, you can read the article, which is based on the NDA Eligibility Criteria 2026 , from our official website, careers360.

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Hi

No, you are not eligible for the NDA1 Exam because your age does not fall within the requirements (July 2, 2007 and July 1, 2010). So, my suggestion is that you can prepare for the NDA 1 and NDA 2 2027 exam. For the NDA 2027 exam, you are eligible as per your DOB. If you want to prepare for the NEET exam, you can consider our platform, which helps you in your preparation. For more information about the NDA exam, you can read the article NDA Eligibility Criteria 2026.

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