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NDA Question Papers 2025 - Download UPSC NDA 1 Question Paper PDFs
Edited By Namritha Bachwal | Updated on Apr 14, 2025 10:41 AM IST | #NDA
UPSC releases the NDA 1 question papers 2025 after conclusion of exam on their official website. Candidates can download the official UPSC NDA 1 2025 question paper PDF from upsc.gov.in. Candidates can check the question paper of NDA 2025 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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- NDA Syllabus 2025
- NDA Preparation Tips 2025
- NDA Books 2025
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 2025 answer key which can be used in conjunction with their corresponding question papers.
UPSC NDA 1 2025 - Question Papers
| Subject | SET A | SET B | SET C | SET D |
| Maths | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| GAT | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
NDA Previous Year Question Papers 2024, 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 2 Question Papers 2024 (Official)
Candidates can download the UPSC NDA 1 2024 question paper from the below table.
| Paper | Download link |
| NDA 2 Maths question paper 2024 | Download here |
| NDA 2 GAT question paper 2024 | Download here |
NDA 1 Question Papers 2024 (Official)
Candidates can download the UPSC NDA 1 2024 question paper from the below table.
| Paper | Download link |
| NDA 1 Maths question paper 2024 | Download here |
| NDA 1 GAT question paper 2024 | Download here |
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How to download NDA Question Papers?
There are two ways to download the question papers for NDA 2025.
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 2025 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 2025 Exam Pattern
The Union Public Service Commission prepares the exam pattern for NDA 2025 exam and will be released in the official notification. The NDA exam pattern 2025 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 2025, 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 2025
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 2025
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 2025 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 2025
Aspirants preparing for the NDA 2025 exam can refer to the best books mentioned in the table below. These subject-wise NDA 2025 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 papers 2025?
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 2025 Mathematics question paper?
Aspirants can download the UPSC NDA 1 2025 Mathematics question paper on the official website. They can also download it from this article.
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Hello,
As per your date of birth — 7 July 2009 , you will be 16 years old by the time of NDA 2 in 2025 .
Now, for NDA 2 2025 , the age limit is usually:
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Born between 2nd January 2007 and 1st January 2010 (both dates inclusive).
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You also need to be in Class 12 or have passed Class 12 by the time of joining the NDA.
So, yes — you will be eligible for NDA 2 in 2025, only if you are appearing or have passed Class 12 by then.
Hope it helps !
Prachi Kumari 10 May,2025
To prepare for NDA 2025, focus on clearing concepts in Mathematics and General Ability. Follow NCERT books, practice previous papers, improve English, stay updated on current affairs, maintain physical fitness, and follow a disciplined routine.
Sujal Singh 08 May,2025
HEY THERE!!!
Best NDA Coaching in Dehradun
1. Dehradun Defence Academy (DDA)
- Large majority of students from here get selected as officers.
- Quality faculties and training for written test and interviews.
- Heavy focus on personality and fitness.
- Low fees and better facilities.
2. Doon Defence Academy
- Sent thousands of students to selection in the last many years.
- Good practice papers and study material available.
- Improve confidence for interviews and physical fitness.
3. Dehradun Defence School (DDS)
- Coaches school studies and NDA coaching together.
- Teachers are retired army officers.
- Both studies and physical training emphasis.
- Good hostel and outdoor activity.
4. Ground Zero Institute
- Excellent success rate in NDA exams.
- Teachers are retired army officers and veteran mentors.
- Suitable for students from other cities.
- Trains both in written exam and interview.
5. Dehradun Military Academy (DMA)
- Good NDA written and interview coaching.
- Cordial atmosphere for boys and girls.
- Good experienced teachers and nice location.
Summary
If you want the best chance to clear NDA, choose one of these Dehradun coaching institutes based on your requirement, price, and location. They all provide good study material, physical training, and interview practice.
Tanisha chaudhary 08 May,2025
According to your date of birth (January 19, 2009), you are now 16 years old.
For NDA 2, 2025, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) lays down that candidates should be born between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010, to be eligible. That is, you will be 17 years old at the time of the exam in September 2025, which is within the age bracket required.
Hence, you are eligible for applying for NDA 2, 2025, subject to the fulfillment of the other eligibility conditions, like being unmarried and also complying with the educational requirements.
NDA Eligibility criteria
Rubina Naseer 05 May,2025
Hello Abhay,
if your date of birth is 22/09/2006, you will be 18 years old in september 2025. for NDA 2 2025, candidates must be born between 02 january 2007 and 01 january 2010. so you are not eligible for NDA 2 2025 as you are older than the upper age limit.
Hope this message finds you well,
thank you.
Riya Dhoot 05 May,2025
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