Hello Dear Student,
Your strategy is largely correct. JEE Main and NDA preparation complement each other well , especially in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

A few important points:

• Focus heavily on Class 11 PCM during 2026. Topics like Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Mechanics, and basic Physical Chemistry are important for

Hello Aman,

Download NDA papers (2009-2026) and formula-based practice sets from the link below to prepare effectively

https://competition.careers360.com/download/nda-ebooks-and-sample-papers

Hello,

If your UPSC OTR/URN profile and CAF (Common Application Form) are now showing your mother's surname correctly after you edited it, that's a good sign.

However, if the NDA application form still shows the old, incorrect surname , it likely means the NDA application was submitted before the correction

Hi,

You have to just fill date of birth (DD/MM/YY), and you will get your exact age. If you are between the ages of 16 years 6 months to 19 years 6 months, you are eligible for the NDA Exam.

Hello Dear Student,

Haan, aap NDA exam de sakti ho. Aapki DOB 12/09/2013 hai, to future NDA attempts ke liye age criteria ke according eligible ho jaogi jab aap 12th me hogi. NDA ke liye girls bhi apply kar sakti hain.

NDA eligibility generally:

• Age: around 16.5 to 19.5 years

Hi,

No, there is absolutely no compulsion to give NDA 2 if you already cleared NDA 1. NDA 1 and NDA 2 are separate exams conducted twice a year by UPSC.

If you clear NDA 1 and complete the selection process successfully, you do not need to appear for NDA

Hello Dear Student,
No, there is absolutely no compulsion to give NDA 2 if you have already cleared NDA 1. Both exams are separate, independent opportunities offered by the UPSC in the same year. If you qualify the written exam and clear the SSB for NDA 1, you can completely