NDA Exam Pattern 2018, Marking Scheme & NDA Syllabus
NDA Exam Pattern 2018 contain details about type of questions, exam mode, duration, etc. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the main conducting authority organizes a national level entrance exam known as NDA Exam. This exam is conducted for providing an opportunity to the candidates to join any of the wings which include Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Along with written test, the selection will be followed by intelligence and physical tests. Here, we have provided details about NDA 2018 Exam Pattern that provides you the complete format in which the exam will be asked.
NDA Exam Pattern 2018
Here we have mentioned the detailed exam pattern of NDA exam:
- Schedule: NDA 2018 Exam will be organized two times in a year through offline mode (written test). NDA (I) will be conducted on 22nd April 2018 & NDA (II) will be held on 9th September 2018.
- Exam Mode: The exam will be conducted through offline mode.
- Answer Mode: Candidates must use black ball point pen to mark their answers.
- Exam Duration: The duration of the examination will be 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Type of Question: The question paper will be objective type questions.
- Paper: The NDA exam consists of 2 papers i.e. Mathematics and General Ability.
- Total Marks: The Mathematics paper contains 300 marks while General Ability test holds 600 marks. The written test will be of total 900 marks.
- Negative Marking: For every incorrect response, 0.33 marks will be deducted as negative marking in the examination.
- SSB Interview: After clearing the written test, candidates have to go through the SSB Interview. The interview process will have total 900 marks.
- Language: The question paper of Mathematics and PART B of General Ability test will be available in both English and Hindi languages.
- The written examination of NDA 2018 is structured as follows:
| Subjects | Marks |
| Mathematics | 300 |
| General Ability Test (Section-1: English) | 200 |
| General Ability Test (Section-1: General Knowledge) | 400 |
| Total Marks | 900 |
| SSB Interview | 900 |
| Grand Total | 1800 |
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NDA Syllabus 2018
Syllabus of NDA exam is divided into two sections, i.e. Mathematics and General Ability. For better preparations, students should prepare as per the syllabus prescribed for the exam. Here we have mentioned the detailed NDA 2018 syllabus:
Mathematics:
Trigonometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential equations, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions, Probability, Algebra, Vector Algebra, Matrices and Determinants: Types of Matrices, Determinant of a matrix, Statistics.
General Ability Syllabus:
This section comprises of two parts, i.e. Part A & Part B. The part A contains topics like English vocabulary, Grammar and usage, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English. Part B comprises of different topics from General Knowledge, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, History, Current Events & Geography.
For any further queries regarding NDA Exam Pattern 2018, you may ask us by leaving your queries below in the comment box.
sir, what is the minimum pass mark in NDA exam.
please sir.
MY D.O.B 22.09.2000
HOW MANY TIME WILL I APPEAR FOR NDA
I have taken commerce can I appear in exam of air force
Not.
Sir what is thr difference between the syllabus of NDA1 and NDA2?
No difference.
what is the passing score in nda exam..?
Sir, can i appear nda 2 exam 2018 and my DOB is 22-10-1999 12th passed from arts stream
Sir, can i appear nda 2 and my DOB is 22-10-1999 from arts stream
No, you are not eligible.
sir i am a commerce student can i appear in the NDA exam
Yes, can apply.
Sir what is the syllabus for nda 1 exam in second phase and aan interveiw
I have taken arts can I appear for nda
Yes, you can appear.
Sir i am in 12th class can i give nda exam 2018 and sir my eyesight is not 6 by 6.can i selected for navy
Yes, can give.
Sir I want to know the negative Marking scheme for nda na paper wise.
Is it same for both the papers??
sir my dob is17-02-2000 how many time i give nda exam
Only one time.
I think negative marking scheme given up is incorrect as its 0.33 fr both papers instead of 30% for each paper. Plz check if its wrong.
Sir I am in 11th class this year. Is the syllabus same or changed,as NDA requires 12th class. Which pattern I could follow for my preparation.
I am so confused.
Thanking you.
Class 12th and some portion from 112th syllabus.
sir i am reading in class 12th.can i appear this nda 2 which is going to conduct on september month?
Yes, you can appear.
Sir how many parts are there in nda gat exam
How many marks get in paper for correct each question
Sir u sure that negative marking fr every ques. Is .33
And not .83 fr maths and 1.33 fr Gk
Sir minimum marks required to pass nda written exam
sir,i have just passed my 10 from CBSE board and entered in 11 with PCM(physics,chemistry& mathemetic)Stream,Can i appear for NDA(national defence academy) exam.
…..please give me some guidence and help me!!
You can appear in NDA in 12th class or after passing it.
What are marks given for each correct answer in both maths and gat respectively?
some more about gat
Sir,has been after clearing written test NDA,bt,there on spot they doing condected ssb interview?
After one month of the written result you will be called for the SSB.
sir is there any cutoff mark for nda
No cut off marks.
Sir I haven’t math in 12th how I can give this exam with math
Because I pass out 12th with biology
Sir … can anyone tell me what’s the minimum height requirement in order to choose army
157cms
SIR I USE -1.5 D SPECTACLES SO I WANT TO ASK IS THERE ANY PROBLEM REGARDING THIS ?
I WILL BE VERY THANKFUL IF U WILL HELP ME .
My eyesight is -3 can I applai for nda?
I have just entered in 12th standard can I appear for NDA exam.
Yes, you can appear.
no sir a student whohas just reached the 12 class cannot clear the exam as the last date too produce vlass 12 pass certificate is 224 December 2018
he can just appear for an experibce