Exam Pattern
The NDA Exam is conducted in two stages: a Written Examination (900 marks) and an SSB Interview (900 marks).
| Exam | Parts | Duration | Total Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Exam | Paper I: Mathematics | 2.5 Hours | 120 | 300 |
| Written Exam | Paper II: General Ability Test (GAT) | 2.5 Hours | 150 | 600 |
| Interview | SSB Interview | 5 Days | - | 900 |
ℹ️Marking Scheme: The written exam has two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). There is a negative marking of 0.83 marks in Math and 1.33 marks in GAT for every incorrect answer.
Detailed Syllabus
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| Paper I: Mathematics | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Algebra | |
| 2. | Matrices and Determinants | |
| 3. | Trigonometry | |
| 4. | Analytical Geometry | |
| 5. | Differential Calculus | |
| 6. | Integral Calculus | |
| 7. | Differential Equations | |
| 8. | Vector Algebra | |
| 9. | Statistics and Probability | |
| Paper II: General Ability Test (Part A - English) | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Grammar and Usage. | |
| 2. | Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms. | |
| 3. | Comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test proficiency in English. | |
| Paper II: General Ability Test (Part B - General Knowledge) | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Physics | |
| 2. | Chemistry | |
| 3. | General Science | |
| 4. | History and Freedom Movement | |
| 5. | Geography | |
| 6. | Current Events | |
| SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test) | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests | |
| 2. | Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT) | |
| 3. | Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD) | |
| 4. | GTO Tasks (Group Discussion, Planning, Obstacles) | |
| 5. | Personal Interview | |
| 6. | Final Conference | |