Official Brief
Tier-Wise Pattern
| Tier | Format | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Tier I | Objective | 200 |
| Tier II | Descriptive | 250 |
Historical Cutoffs
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| General | 145.5 |
| OBC | 138.0 |
Eligibility Criteria
| criterion | detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Candidate must be an Indian citizen, or a subject of Bhutan/Nepal, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1962. |
| Age Limit | Must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years on the first day of the course. |
| Educational Qualification | For Army Wing: 12th Class pass of 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent. For Air Force and Naval Wings: 12th Class pass with Physics and Mathematics. |
| Gender | Only male candidates are eligible. |
| Physical Standards | Candidates must meet prescribed physical and medical fitness standards as per UPSC guidelines. |
Expert Preparation Tips
Cut-Off Analysis & Trends
The NDA exam cut-off scores fluctuate annually based on factors such as the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and available vacancies. Historically, the written exam cut-off for Mathematics ranges between 110 to 130 marks, while the General Ability Test cut-off lies between 270 to 320 marks out of 600.
To ensure selection, candidates should aim for a safe score above 400 combined marks in the written exam. The SSB interview further filters candidates, with final merit lists depending on aggregate performance.
- Cut-offs tend to rise when competition intensifies or the exam is easier.
- Physical fitness failures also affect final selection rates.
- Strategic preparation aligned to cut-off trends can enhance selection chances.
Monitoring official UPSC notifications and analyzing past trends helps candidates set realistic target scores for the NDA exam.
Sample Practice Questions
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- B) Approximately 5 seconds.
- C) Depends on the aircraft's speed, not bank angle.
- D) Approximately 10 seconds.
- A) Armoured Corps
- B) Gorkha Rifles
- C) Army Aviation Corps
- D) Parachute Regiment
- A) Strain is proportional to stress within the elastic limit.
- B) Stress is inversely proportional to strain.
- C) Strain is independent of applied stress.
- D) Materials deform permanently under any amount of stress.
- A) Ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces in a fluid flow.
- B) Ratio of pressure to velocity.
- C) Density of the fluid.
- D) The velocity of sound in the fluid.
- A) A long-range missile bombardment
- B) Close-range, maneuvering air combat between fighter aircraft
- C) Use of electronic jamming devices
- D) Formation flying of bombers
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