NDA 2 2025 Exam: Application Correction (Started), Exam Dates

UPSC NDA 2025 Application Correction Window for session 2 is closing on 9th July 2025. NDA 2 2025 Notification is released along with application form. The NDA exam will be conducted through pen & paper based mode for 406 vacancies. National Defence Academy (NDA) is conducted at national level two times i.e. April & September, every year.

Are you looking for entry in Defence Forces? If Yes!! then start preparing for NDA exam..

NDA 2 2025 Notifications – Application Correction till 9th July

 UPSC NDA 2 2025 Application Correction can be done till 9th July 2025. Check here for application correction details.

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UPSC NDA 1 2025 Result (With Name) has been announced by UPSC. Check here for result details.

 UPSC NDA 1 2025 Official Question Papers have been released by UPSC. Check here for paper details.

NDA Exam Bulletin:

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• No Application Correction Facility for NDA 2 2025: Last Date to Apply June 17
• NDA 2 2025 Notification Out, Key Dates & Application Mistakes To Avoid
• NDA 2 Online Form 2025 Out, UPSC NDA Registration Link Here
• UPSC 2026 Exam Date Calendar Out: When to Apply for NDA 2026?
• What is UPSC OTR Registration 2025, Check Steps & Direct Link
• NDA 2025 SSB Registration Link Activated, Register Within 2 Weeks
• NDA 1 2025 Result Out, UPSC NDA Result Direct Link Here
• NDA 1 Official Question Paper 2025 Out, Get UPSC NDA Exam Paper PDF
• NDA 1 2025 Answer Key PDF Out, Get Here & Calculate Your Score

NDA 2025 Exam Dates have been announced. The exam was held on 13th April 2025 (NDA 1) and it will be held on 14th September 2025 (NDA 2). Check here for exam date details.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is authorised to conduct the NDA I & NDA II examination. NDA is a most popular examination in India which offers admission into Indian Military, Indian Army & Indian Air Force. If candidate’s age fall between 16.5 to 19.5 years they are eligible to apply. Selection of the candidates is based on written test & SSB interview. Shortlisted candidates should go through the SSB Interview for final selection.

All you need to know about UPSC NDA 2025 Exam:

• Searching for NDA 2 2025 Application Correction!! Well the search is over now, Check NDA Application Correction details
• Looking for NDA 2025 Syllabus? Check NDA Syllabus (Official)
• NDA 2025 Exam is conducting on 13th April 2025 (NDA 1) and 14th September 2025 (NDA 2). Check NDA 2025 Exam Date
• Are you targeting NDA 2 2025? Get NDA Preparation Tips
• First step to prepare for NDA exam is to have knowledge about the syllabus & pattern. Check exam pattern
• What is age limit for NDA 2026?…Know complete eligibility & other details for NDA 2026 here.

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In this article, candidates can get complete details about NDA 2025 including application form, correction, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus & other.

Application Form Dates

  Eligibility Criteria FAQs Exam Pattern

Overview

NDA 2025 Exam Dates

In the given table, we have provided official NDA 2025 dates for both NDA I & NDA II:

NDA 2025 Application Form

Candidates must go through some basic details about NDA 2025 Application Form in the below section:

• Application form was made available from 11th December 2024 for first session.
• For second session, registration has been started from 28th May 2025.
• Candidates are able to fill application form through online mode.
• Registration process can be done in two parts i.e. Part I & Part II.
• Candidates must fill details carefully in the registration form of NDA 2025 to avoid mistakes.
• One must have details i.e. educational, personal, communications, photo identity etc.
• Upload documents in a valid format including photograph & signature.
• The last date to submit application form is till 1st January 2025 for session I & 20th June 2025 for session 2.
• Authority has provided correction or withdraw facility to the candidates for NDA 2 exam from 7th July 2025.
• Candidates must take printout of the filled application form and keep it safe for further admission references.

Application Fee:

• Application fee for NDA 2025 is Rs. 100/- for all category candidates.
• Candidates are able to submit application fee through online mode.
• Online payment is accepted using Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI or Internet Baking of any other bank.
• Female/ SC/ ST candidates are expected from the application fee.
• Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Application Correction

For the NDA 2 session, UPSC has provided the correction facility to candidates.  Correction window has been opened to the candidates from 7th July 2025 for NDA II. Window is opened through online mode. If candidates want to modify details in OTR profile, it is allowed only once in a lifetime.

Authority has also opened NDA 2025 correction window for details other than profile. After the last date, no modifications will be made in application form. Candidates are advised to make correction carefully to avoid rejection of the registration form. Download the corrected application form and keep it safe.

How to Apply for NDA 2025

Check the steps below to know step wise procedure to apply for NDA 2025:

• Step-1: Go through NDA website (Link is given above).
• Step-2: Click the “Create Account” button and enter asked details.
• Step-3: Click the login button & enter registration ID & password to fill the registration form.
• Step-4: Application form will be filled in various parts like Create Account & login, Universal Registration, CAF & examinations.
• Step-5: Fill all the details carefully to avoid mistakes i.e. communication, qualification, personal, exam centre etc.
• Step-6: Upload required documents i.e. photograph and signature.
• Step-7: Now go to the payments section & select payment method to pay required fee.
• Step-8: Check filled details carefully, before submission of the registration form.
• Step-9: Take printout of the form & keep it safe for other purpose.

Eligibility Criteria

Here, we have provided NDA Eligibility Criteria that candidates must check & fulfill before filling the registration form:

Nationality:

• Indian citizen/ subject of Nepal will be eligible to apply.
• A person of Indian who have migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with an intention of permanent settlement in India will be eligible.
• Certificate: Certificate of eligibility will, however, not be necessary in case of Gorkha candidates subject of Nepal.

Qualifications:

• Air Force & Naval Wings (Cadet entry scheme): To be eligible, aspirants must have passed 10th & 12th examination with PCM as compulsory subjects.
• For Army Wing or NDA: One must pass 12th level or its equivalent from a recognised board.
• Appearing: Candidates who are appearing in their 12th class will also be eligible to apply.

Other Eligibility:

• Gender: Unmarried male & female are eligible to apply. No marriage will be allowed until aspirants have completed their training.
• Age: Age of the candidates should lie in between 16.5 to 19.5 years.
• For NDA I, aspirants must be born in between 2nd July 2006 to 1st July 2009.
• To apply for NDA II, the candidate must be born in between 1st January 2007 to 1st January 2010.
• Medical FItness: Candidates must fulfill all medical requirements set by the authorities.
• Aspirants who have resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary ground from training academies will not be able to apply.

NDA 2025 Exam Pattern

Check the points given below for exam scheme/ exam pattern of NDA 2025:

• Mode of Exam: Exam will be held through Pen-paper based (online mode).
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be asked in the exam.
• Language of Paper: Question paper will be available in English & Hindi languages.
• Duration: Total 5 hours will be provided to solve the paper.
• Sections: There will be two sections in the exam i.e. Mathematics & GAT.
• Negative Marking: There will be negative marking of 33% in the assigned marks.

Check the table below to get subject wise marks distributions:

NDA 2025 Syllabus

NDA Syllabus 2025 include topics from the mathematics, english, general knowledge, chemistry, current affairs etc. Syllabus will be released by the authority in online mode.

In the section below, candidates can check some important topic of different subjects:

• Mathematics (Paper I): Analytical geometry of two & three dimensions, Integral Calculus & differential equations, Trigonometry, Statistics & probability etc.
• English (Part A): Comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English, Grammar and usage, vocabulary etc.
• General Knowledge (Part B): It will include topics from the subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events.

Preparation Tips

Here, we have provided few tips to prepare for NDA 2025 examination:

• Know complete syllabus and exam pattern of NDA 2025.
• Prepare a study plan and divide time for each subject.
• Keep practicing and solving previous year’s question papers & mock tests.
• Work on your weak areas & make efforts to improve.
•  Read newspapers & stay updated on current affairs.
• Take breaks during your study time and drink plenty of water.
• Take healthy meals & take care of your health.

Books

Below, we have given few of best NDA books compiled by the experts:

• Pathfinder NDA/ NA National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Entrance Examination: By Arihant Experts
• Mathematics for National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy: By S Chand
• PW NDA/NA Book, Buy Best NDA/NA Books for Maths, General Knowledge, English, Science (Combo Set of 4) for NDA/NA Exam: By S Chand

Exam Centre

NDA 2025 examination will be conducted in some of the following examination centres:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NDA 2025 Admit Card

NDA Admit card 2025 will be released through online mode from September 2025 for session II. Candidates must download their hall ticket before few days before conducting the exam. Admit cards for NDA 2025 will be available through login details only. If candidates find any discrepancy in details, they must ask for the correction to authority, immediately.

Candidates do not send admit card to the candidates by post or through any other offline mode. If any candidates do not get their e- admit card then they will have to inform authority at least one week before the conduct of exam. Take printout of the admit card and bring it on the day of exam with other required documents.

NDA 2025 Exam Analysis

UPSC NDA 1 2025 exam for Mathematics paper was from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and the General Ability Test (GAT) will be from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. As per candidates, the overall examination was moderate. Question paper was similar to last year’s paper.

In the Mathematics paper of NDA 1 2025, questions were asked from topics, including Vector Algebra, Algebra, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Statistics and Probability, Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions, Trigonometry, Matrices and Determinants, and Calculus.

In the GAT (General Ability Test) paper, the English section covered topics such as Cohesion, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Usage, focusing on the candidate’s understanding of language structure and communication skills. On the other hand in the General Knowledge section there were questions from Social Studies, General Science, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, and Current Events.

NDA 2025 Answer Key

Various coaching institutes has released NDA Answer Key 2025. It has been released individually by the institutes. Candidates are able to calculate their probable scores with the help of answer keys. It is made available through online mode in PDF format. Candidates must know marking scheme, in order to calculate their scores.

Answer Keys is made available for different sets i.e. set A, B, C & D. If candidates have any doubt regarding the answer key, then they will be able to object against it. Candidates must download the answer key PDF and keep it safe for future references.

NDA 2025 Result

Result has been declared through online mode in PDF format. It has been announced on 28th April 2025 for NDA I & in the month of September 2025 for NDA II. Eligible candidates need to visit the website to check NDA 2025 result. Candidates who have qualified the examination, have to register themselves for further procedure within two weeks.

NDA Result has been announced based on the performance of candidates in written examination. Candidates are able to get their mark sheets/ score card approx 15 days after the declaration of result. Qualified candidates are eligible to take part in the SSB interview. Candidates must keep a printout of the result safe.

NDA 2025 Cut Off

Cut off will be released in the month of May 2025 via online mode. Cut off will be the minimal marks that aspirant should obtain to qualify for the exam. NDA Cut Off for both sessions will be released after the final result. Candidates must obtain 25% marks in each subject to qualify.

NDA cut off will be calculated based on different factors i.e. number of seats, difficulty level of exam & number of aspirants appeared for exam. If in case two candidates will score same marks, then tie will be resolved in accordance with the principle approved by the authority.

NDA 2025 SSB Interview

Candidates who have qualified for the written test of NDA 2025, will be able to go through the SSB interview process. It will be the final stage of NDA. Candidates will require to report as per the time and date given on call up letter for interview. Selection procedure will be done in two stages psychological aptitude test & intelligence test.

SSB Interview session will be completed in 4-5 days. Interview session will be started from May/ June 2025 for NDA I & for NDA II it will be started from September/ October 2025. Final selection of the candidates will be done only after interview rounds. Shortlisted candidates will be required to report at the reporting centre for document verification with required documents.

If candidates have any other query related to NDA 2025 exam, then they can feel free to ask us by leaving queries below in comment box.