NDA 2021 Syllabus and Exam Pattern | UPSC NDA 2021

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The Union Public Service Commission holds a national-level entrance exam twice a year for admission of the eligible candidates in the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA). It is one of the valiant defence academies of the world which trains cadets of all the three wings both academically and physically. National Defence Academy (NDA) is the first tri-service academy of the world located in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. In order to appear for the NDA exam, the candidates need to apply online through the official website of the exam-conducting body https://upsconline.nic.in/ once the official notification is out. 


The candidates should have passed 10+2 examination in any stream from a recognized board to ensure their eligibility for the Army Wing of National Defence Academy. However, those candidates who wish to join the Air Force or Navy should have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. 


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Let's concentrate more on our core topic included in this article and discuss majorly on the prescribed syllabus and exam pattern. 


There are two papers in the NDA exam.


  • Paper I - Mathematics

  • Paper II - General Ability Test (GAT)


Paper I (Mathematics)


  • Time - 2 Hours 30 Minutes 

  • Number of Questions - 120 

  • Total Marks - 300

  • Positive Marking - 2.5 marks for each right answer

  • Negative Marking - 1/3 (deduction of 0.83 marks)


Paper II (General Ability Test - GAT)


  • Time - 2 Hours 30 Minutes 

  • No. of Questions - 150 (50 Questions from English)

  • Total Marks - 600

  • Positive Marking - 4 marks for every right answer

  • Negative Marking - 1/3 (deduction of 1.33 marks)


NDA Exam Syllabus 2021


NDA Paper I - Mathematics:


  • Algebra

  • Matrices and Determinants

  • Trigonometry

  • Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions

  • Differential Calculus

  • Integral Calculus and Differential Equation

  • Vector Algebra

  • Statistics and Probability


NDA Paper II - General Ability Test (GAT):


NDA Paper II Part A - English:


  • Reading Compression

  • Grammar and Vocabulary

  • Synonyms and Antonym

  • Idioms and Phrases

  • One word substitutions

  • Para Jumbles 

  • Spotting the Errors 

  • Sentence Sequencing


NDA Paper II Part B - General Knowledge:


  • Physics -

  • Chemistry -

  • General Science -

  • Social Studies -

  • Geography -

  • Current Events -


NDA Physics Syllabus 2021:


  • Physical Properties and States of Matter

  • Principle of Archimedes

  • Mass, Weight, Volume

  • Density and Specific Gravity

  • Velocity and Acceleration

  • Newton’s Laws of Motion

  • Stability and Equilibrium of Bodies

  • Sound waves and their Properties

  • Reflection and Refraction

  • Spherical Mirrors and Lenses

  • Natural and Artificial Magnets

  • Static and Current Electricity

  • Conductors and Non-conductors

  • Ohm’s Law,

  • Measurement of 

  • Electrical Power

  • Primary and Secondary Cells

  • Use of X-Rays


NDA Chemistry Syllabus 2021:


  • Physical and Chemical Changes

  • Symbols, Formulae and Simple Chemical Equations

  • Elements, Mixtures and Compounds

  • Law of Chemical Combination 

  • Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon-dioxide

  • Properties of Air and Water

  • Oxidation and Reduction

  • Acids, Bases and Salts

  • Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial

  • Elementary Ideas about the Structure of Atom

  • Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency


NDA General Science Syllabus 2021:


  • Difference Between the Living and Non-living

  • Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasm and Tissues

  • Common Epidemics - Causes and Prevention

  • Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

  • Elementary Knowledge of the Human Body and its Important Organs. 

  • Constituents of Food & Balanced Diet

  • The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses

  • Achievements of Eminent Scientists


NDA Social Studies Syllabus 2021:


  • Indian History - Culture and Civilisation 

  • Freedom Movement in India

  • Elementary Knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

  • Elementary Study of Indian Constitution and Administration

  • Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development

  • Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi

  • Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State

  • Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery

  • War of American Independence

  • French Revolution

  • Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution

  • Impact of Science and Technology on Society

  • United Nations Organization (UNO) 

  • Concept of One World

  • Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism

  • Role of India in the Present World


NDA Geography Syllabus 2021:


  • The Earth - Shape and Size

  • Latitudes and Longitudes

  • Concept of Time

  • International Date Line

  • Movements of Earth and their Effects

  • Origin of Earth

  • Rocks & Classifications - Weathering, Mechanical and Chemical

  • Ocean Currents and Tides

  • Earthquakes and Volcanoes

  • Atmosphere and its Composition

  • Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure

  • Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones 

  • Humidity, Condensation and Precipitation

  • Types of Climate

  • Major Natural Regions of the World

  • Regional Geography of India—Climate & Natural Vegetation 

  • Mineral and Power Resources

  • Location and Distribution of Agricultural and Industrial Activities

  • Important Sea Ports and Main Sea

  • Land and Air Routes of India

  • Main Items of Imports and Exports of India


NDA Current Events Syllabus 2021:


  • Important National Happenings and Events

  • Important International Happenings and Events

  • Current Important World Events

  • Prominent Personalities - Indian and International

  • Sports and Awards

  • Heritage and Culture


Also, check Permanent Commission vs Short Service Commission


NDA Exam Pattern 2021


Subjects

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Positive Marks

Negative Marks

Duration

Mathematics

120

300

2.5 (For every right answer

0.83 (For every wrong answer) 

2 ½ Hours

General Ability Test (GAT) 

150 (English- 50 Questions)

600

4 (For every right answer) 

1.33 (For every wrong answer) 

2 ½ Hours


NDA Exam Other Specifications:- 


  • Mode of Exam - Offline (OMR-Based) 

  • Type of Questions - Objective-Type Questions

  • Shifts of Exam - 2 

  • Shift I - Mathematics (Paper - I) 

  • Shift II - General Ability Test (Paper - II) 

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