NDA Question Papers 2024 (Released) - Download UPSC NDA 2 Question Paper PDFs

NDA Question Papers 2024 (Released) - Download UPSC NDA 2 Question Paper PDFs

Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Sep 02, 2024 06:01 PM IST | #NDA
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UPSC released the NDA 2 question papers 2024 on their official website. Candidates can download the official UPSC NDA 2 2024 question paper PDF from upsc.gov.in. Candidates can prepare from the question paper of NDA 2024 for their exam preparation. Candidates preparing for the UPSC NDA exam can find the download links for the past official question paper for Mathematics and GAT in the material below.

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  1. NDA 2 Question Papers 2024 (Official)
  2. NDA Previous Year Question Papers 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 PDF Download
  3. NDA 1 Question Papers 2024 (Official)
  4. NDA 2024 Exam Pattern
  5. NDA Syllabus 2024
  6. NDA Preparation Tips 2024
  7. NDA Books 2024
NDA Question Papers 2024 (Released) - Download UPSC NDA 2 Question Paper PDFs
NDA Question Papers 2024 (Released) - Download UPSC NDA 2 Question Paper PDFs

Candidates can practice attempting NDA model papers and sample papers to get an idea of how they should be answering the questions in the examination. The UPSC board and several leading coaching institutes release the NDA 2024 answer key which can be used in conjunction with their corresponding question papers.

NDA 2 Question Papers 2024 (Official)

Candidates can download the UPSC NDA 1 2024 question paper from the below table.

PaperDownload link
NDA 2 Maths question paper 2024Download here
NDA 2 GAT question paper 2024Download here

NDA Previous Year Question Papers 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 PDF Download

From the following table, candidates can download the year wise question papers of NDA.

NDA 1 Question Papers 2024 (Official)

Candidates can download the UPSC NDA 1 2024 question paper from the below table.

PaperDownload link
NDA 1 Maths question paper 2024Download here
NDA 1 GAT question paper 2024Download here

How to download NDA Question Papers?

There are two ways to download the question papers for NDA 2024.

  • By clicking on the "NDA question paper for Mathematics or GAT" links mentioned in this article.

  • From the official website of UPSC.

To download the NDA question paper 2024 or the previous year question papers 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, etc. from this article, candidates must go to the table and click on the question paper they want to download.

To download from UPSC official website, follow the steps mentioned below:

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

  • Go to the "Examination" tab and click on "Previous year question papers" from the dropdown.

  • From here, select "National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination" and download the NDA question paper 2024.

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Benefits of NDA Question Papers

  • With the help of past years NDA question papers, candidates can know the topics asked in the exam and the difficulty level of the examination.

  • Solving the NDA previous year's question paper helps candidates in getting the details of the exam pattern, type of questions asked, the difficulty level, and more.

  • While going through the previous year's NDA question papers, candidates can learn how to manage time on the day of the exam.

  • With the help of NDA question papers with solutions, candidates will be able to improve their preparation strategy.

  • NDA question papers will help aspirants be more familiar with the exam pattern and various sections in the question paper. It will also help candidates assess their preparation for the exam.

  • Aspirants will also be able to learn time management while solving NDA previous year question papers and work on their speed and accuracy.

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NDA 2024 Exam Pattern

The Union Public Service Commission prepares the exam pattern for NDA 2024 exam and will be released in the official notification. The NDA exam pattern 2024 consists of number of questions, total marks, time duration, and the mode of the exam along with the stages.

Candidates must know the UPSC NDA exam pattern before starting the exam preparation. There are two papers in the NDA exam 2024, Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Both papers together are of 900 marks. The UPSC NDA exam has two stages - a written exam and an SSB interview.

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NDA Syllabus 2024

The question paper will be created based on the UPSC NDA syllabus provided. Candidates need to cover topics from Mathematics and GAT. In Mathematics there are questions like Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Probability and in GAT the questions will be based on English, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, etc.

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NDA Preparation Tips 2024

The question paper of NDA is generally 10+2 level. Candidates need to stick to the 10+2 level curriculum (especially PCM). To start the preparation of 2024 NDA, they must know about the exam pattern and syllabus and mark their strategy around it.

They must allot a specific amount of time to study for each subject and start solving the previous year's NDA question papers. This practice will help candidates evaluate their strategy and to identify topics that they might find difficult or hard to score in.

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NDA Books 2024

Aspirants preparing for the NDA 2024 exam can refer to the best books mentioned in the table below. These subject-wise NDA 2024 books can help them in their preparations.

NDA Books

Author

Chapter wise-Section wise Solved Papers NDA & NA

Arihant

Study Package for NDA/NA Entrance Exam

Tata McGraw-Hill Education India

Pathfinder for NDA & NA National Defence Academy Naval Academy Entrance Examination

Arihant

Study Package for NDA/NA Entrance Exam

Tata McGraw-Hill Education India


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How to download NDA question papers2024?

You can download the UPSC NDA question papers from the official website and some unofficial question papers from websites of coaching institutes.

2. How many papers are there in NDA?

There are 2 papers in the NDA exam and there are 2 question papers as well - Mathematics and GAT.

3. What are the cut off marks of NDA?

Check it here - NDA 2024cut off.

4. Is there negative marking in the NDA exam?

Yes, there is negative marking in NDA exam and 1/3rd marks allotted to the specific question is deducted as negative marks.

5. Is NDA exam difficult?

No, the NDA exam is not difficult and it is based on 10+2 level. Candidates who have prepared for the exam well can qualify it. However, the SSB interview stage is quite difficult.

6. Where can I download the NDA 1 2024 Mathematics question paper?

Aspirants can download the UPSC NDA 2 2024 Mathematics question paper on the official website. They can also download it from this article.

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Questions related to NDA

Have a question related to NDA ?

Hello aspirant,

The National Defence Academy (NDA) exam will be administered at the national level twice a year. Through this exam, candidates can apply to join the armed forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force).
Candidates must have been born on or between July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010, in order to be eligible for this exam.

So you are not eligible for NDA Exam in 2026.

Thank you

Hope this information helps you

Hello aspirant,

Here below I am providing you the name of documents you are required to have for NDA exam:

  • Scanned copies of the signature and photo.
  • Aadhar cards, voter cards, PAN cards, passports, driver's licenses, school picture IDs, and any other photo ID card issued by the state or federal government are all available in PDF format.
  • Class 10 and 12 marksheets and admission cards.

For more information, you can visit our site through following link:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-application-form

Thank you

Hello,

Here are the key points regarding your situation:

  • Correction Window : Typically, correction windows are provided for making amendments, but these windows often have limitations on what can be edited.
  • Caste Certificate Details : Errors related to caste certificate numbers or details may require you to submit a correction request along with proper documentation.
  • Contact Authorities : It's advisable to contact the relevant authority (like the exam body or organization managing the NDA) immediately to clarify the process for correction.
  • Supporting Documents : Be ready to submit your original caste certificate or any necessary verification documents for validation.

Hope it helps !

Hello aspirant,

The CDS 1 & 2 exam 2025 notification dates have already been released by the authority. Applications for CDS 1 2025 must be submitted by December 31, 2024. The date of the 2025 CDS 1 exam is April 13, 2025.
On December 11, 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) published the notification for NDA 1 2025. From December 11 until December 31, 2024, NDA 1 application form 2025 will be accessible. On April 13, 2025, the NDA 1 2025 written test will take place.
Both the exams will be conducted on April 13, 2025.

Thank you

Hope it helps you

Hi,

Yes, PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) students can apply for the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam, but only for the Army Wing . For the Navy and Air Force Wings , it's mandatory to have studied Mathematics in your 10+2 education

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