NDA Exam 2024 Application Form, Eligibility, Registration Date, Admit Card, Syllabus

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NDA Exam 2024 is held twice annually, NDA 1 Exam 2024 and NDA 2 Exam 2024. Get Complete details of NDA Exam 2024, alongwith NDA 1 Exam 2024 and NDA 2 Exam 2024.

NDA Exam 2024 Application Form, Eligibility, Registration Date, Admit Card, Syllabus

NDA Exam 2024 is scheduled to be held on 1st September 2024, and the notification of the NDA Exam 2024 has been released by the UPSC on its official website on 15th May 2024. NDA Exam 2024 is held twice, NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle and NDA Exam 2024 for the second cycle.

The NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle was held on 21st April 2024, and the NDA Exam 2024 for the second cycle is scheduled to be held on 1st September 2024. The NDA 1 Result 2024 was declared on 9th May 2024 by the UPSC on its official website.

Let us have a look at the NDA Exam 2024, and the other details related to it, including NDA Exam 2024 Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Registration Date, Admit Card and Syllabus. The Result of NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle, alongwith the Physical Standards required for NDA Exam 2024 and Preparation Strategy for NDA Exam 2024 and SSB Interview are also given here.

NDA Exam 2024

The NDA 1 Exam 2024 Notification was released by the UPSC on its official website on 15th May 2024. The NDA Exam 2024 is held twice annually, NDA1 Exam 2024, and NDA Exam 2024 for the second cycle. NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle was held on 21st April 2024, and the NDA Exam 2024 for the second cycle is scheduled to be held on 1st September 2024.

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The table below contains the Complete overview of the NDA Exam 2024:

NDA Exam 2024 Overview
Particulars	Details
Exam Name	National Defence Services (NDA) Examination
Conducted by	UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
Level of Exam	National
Frequency of Exam	Twice Annually (NDA 1 and NDA 2)
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen and Paper Test)
NDA 1 Exam 2024 Exam Date	21st April 2024
NDA 1 Exam 2024 Result Date	9th May 2024
NDA 2 Exam 2024 Exam Date	1st September 2024
NDA 2 Exam 2024 Application Form	15th May 2024
Exam Stages	NDA Written exam UPSC SSB Interview
Exam Fees	₹100 (Gen and OBC) No fees (Female, SC, and ST)
Exam Duration	Total Duration 5 Hours (2.5 Hours Each for Maths and GAT)
Language of Question Paper	English Hindi
No of Questions	Maths – 120 GAT – 150
No.of Papers	2 Papers: Maths (300 Marks) and GAT (600 Marks)
Marking Scheme	Right Answers: 2.5 Marks for Maths and 4 Marks for GAT Negative Marking Penalty: 0.83 for Maths and 1.33 for GAT
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

NDA Exam 2024 Application Form

The NDA Exam 2024 Application form for both NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle and NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle have been released. The Selection Process of NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle is complete and the result of NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle has already been declared for the written phase of the Exam.

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UPSC has released the UPSC NDA 2 2024 Application Form on its official website (www.upsc.gov.in) The online application link for NDA 2 2024 became active on 15th May 2024, and will remain open until 4th June 2024. The students must first register for the OTR before they can proceed to complete the NDA application form.

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NDA Exam 2024 Exam Pattern

The NDA Exam 2024 has two subject papers for its written phase. The two subjects are Mathematics, and General Ability Test (GAT). There are 120 Questions in the Mathematics Paper, while there are 150 questions in the GAT Paper. Time allotted for each paper is 150 minutes or two and half hours.

The table below contains the Exam Pattern of the NDA Exam 2024 for its Written Phase:

NDA 2 2024 Exam Pattern
Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Time Allotted
Paper 1	Mathematics	120	300	2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Paper 2	General Ability Test (GAT)	150	600	2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Total		270	900	5 hours (300 minutes)

NDA 1 Exam 2024 Important Dates

The NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle was held on 21st April 2024, and the NDA 1 Result 2024 was declared on 9th May 2024. Around 7,000 candidates have been selected for the Interview Phase of the NDA Exam 2024.

The Notification of UPSC NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle was issued on 20th December 2023. After the result was declared, the cut off of NDA Exam 2024 for the first cycle was found to be 301 marks.

The table below contains the list of all the important dates associated with the NDA 1 Exam 2024:

NDA 1 2024 Important Dates
NDA 1 2024 Event	Date
UPSC NDA 1 2024 Notification	20th December 2023
NDA 1 Admit Card 2024	12th April 2024
NDA 1 Exam Date 2024	21st April 2024
NDA 1 Exam Result Date 2024	9th May 2024

NDA 2 Exam 2024 Important Dates

The NDA 2 Exam 2024 Notification has been released by UPSC on its official website. The NDA 2 Exam 2024 is scheduled to be held on the 1st of September 2024. The NDA 2 Exam 2024 Application Form is now active and the eligible candidates can apply online for the NDA 2 Exam 2024.

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The table below contains the list of all Important Dates related to the NDA 2 Exam 2024:

NDA 2 2024 Important Dates
NDA 2 2024 Event	Date
UPSC NDA 2 2024 Notification Date	15th May 2024
UPSC NDA 2 2024 Application Form Date	15th May 2024
Last Date to fill NDA 2 2024 Application Form	04th June 2024 – 6 PM
NDA 2 2024 Fee Payment Last Date	04th June 2024 – 6 PM
NDA 2 2024 Correction Window	5th June 2024 to 11th June 2024
NDA 2 2024	Last week of August 2024
NDA 2 2024 Exam Date	1st September 2024

NDA Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has detailed the eligibility criteria for the NDA Exam 2024 in its official notification available at upsc.gov.in.

The NDA Exam 2024 eligibility criteria are divided into 2 main sections: age limit and educational qualifications.

Age Limit: Only candidates who are unmarried male/female and are born not earlier than 2nd January 2006 and not later than 1st January 2009 are eligible.

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Educational Qualification:

For Army Wing of NDA: Candidate should be 12th Class pass or have passed an equivalent examination.
For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy (INA): Candidates should be 12th Class pass with Maths, Physics, and Chemistry or should have passed an equivalent examination.

NDA Exam 2024 Syllabus

NDA Exam 2024 in India will consist of two main papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The table below contains the NDA 2 2024 Syllabus for Mathematics and General Ability Tes (GAT):

NDA Exam 2024 Syllabus
Mathematics
1. Algebra:	Concept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams. De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Representation of real numbers on a line. Complex numbers—basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity. Binary system of numbers. Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations with real coefficients. Solution of linear inequations of two variables by graphs. Permutation and Combination. Binomial theorem and its applications. Logarithms and their applications.
2. Matrices and Determinants	Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method.
3. Trigonometry	Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians. Trigonometrical ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions. Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles.
4. Analytical Geometry Of Two And Three Dimensions	Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula. Equation of a line in various forms. Angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and in general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic. Point in a three dimensional space, distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation of a plane and a line in various forms. Angle between two lines and angle between two planes. Equation of a sphere
5. Differential Calculus	Concept of a real valued function–domain, range and graph of a function. Composite functions, one to one, onto and inverse functions. Notion of limit, Standard limits—examples. Continuity of functions—examples, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative—applications. Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of functions, derivative of a function with respect to another function, derivative of a composite function. Second order derivatives. Increasing and decreasing functions. Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima
6. Integral Calculus And Differential Equations	Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions. Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves—applications. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation by examples. General and particular solution of a differential equations, solution of first order and first degree differential equations of various types—examples. Application in problems of growth and decay.
7. Vector Algebra	Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude and direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors, addition of vectors, scalar multiplication of a vector, scalar product or dot product of two vectors. Vector product or cross product of two vectors. Applications—work done by a force and moment of a force and in geometrical problems
8. Statistics and Probability	Statistics : Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution—examples. Graphical representation—Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon— examples. Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median and mode. Variance and standard deviation—determination and comparison. Correlation and regression. Probability : Random experiment, outcomes and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary and composite events. Definition of probability—classical and statistical—examples. Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems. Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random variable as function on a sample space. Binomial distribution, examples of random experiments giving rise to Binominal distribution.
General Ability Test (GAT)
Part A – English	The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding of English and workman like use of words. The syllabus covers various aspects like : Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English
Part B – General Knowledge	The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover the subjects : Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events.- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scope of these subjects included in this paper. The topics mentioned are not to be regarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked. Candidate’s answers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understanding of the subject
Section A: Physics	Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes, Pressure Barometer. Motion of objects, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces, Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, Gravitation, elementary ideas of work, Power and Energy. Effects of Heat, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Modes of transference of Heat. Sound waves and their properties, Simple musical instruments. Rectilinear propagation of Light, Reflection and refraction. Spherical mirrors and Lenses, Human Eye. Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet, Earth as a Magnet. Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Non- conductors, Ohm’s Law, Simple Electrical Circuits, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current, Measurement of Electrical Power, Primary and Secondary Cells, Use of X-Rays. General Principles in the working of the following: Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightening Conductors, Safety Fuses
Section B: Chemistry	Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems). Properties of Air and Water. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbondioxide, Oxidation and Reduction. Acids, bases and salts. Carbon—different forms. Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial. Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun-Powder. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency.
Section C: (General Science)	Difference between the living and non-living. Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals. Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs. Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention. Food—Source of Energy for man. Constituents of food, Balanced Diet. The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists
Section D: History and Freedom Movement	A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation. Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India. Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery; War of American Independence. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution. Impact of Science and Technology on Society. Concept of one World, United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism. Role of India in the present world.
Section E: Geography	The Earth, its shape and size. Lattitudes and Longitudes, Concept of time. International Date Line. Movements of Earth and their effects. Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification; Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Ocean Currents and Tides 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
Section F: Current Events	Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in the recent years. Current important world events. Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports.

Important Note: Out of maximum marks assigned to part ‘B’ of this paper, questions on Sections ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ will carry approximately 25%, 15%, 10%, 20%, 20% and 10% weightages respectively.

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NDA Exam 2024 Marking Scheme – Written Exam

Negative Marking: There will be a penalty for wrong answers. For each incorrect response, one-third (0.83 for Maths and 1.33 for GAT) of the marks assigned to that question are deducted.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates need to score the minimum qualifying marks separately in each paper as determined by the Commission.

The table below contains the Marking scheme of UPSC NDA Exam 2024:

NDA 2 2024 Marking Scheme
Subject	Correct Answers	NDA Negative Marking
GAT	4 Marks for Right Answer	-1.33 Marks Penalty
Maths	2.5 Marks for Right Answer	-0.83 Marks Penalty

NDA 2 2024 Exam Selection Process

The NDA 2 2024 Exam selection process will involve four stages to select the suitable candidates for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Below is the overview of the NDA 2 2024 Exam process:

1. NDA Exam 2024 Written Examination:

1. The written exam comprises two papers: Mathematics and the GAT (General Ability Test).
2. Mathematics is of 300 marks and the GAT is of 600 marks, making the entire written exam of 900 marks.
3. Candidates will be selected if they score above the cut-off marks in both papers to qualify for the SSB process, which is the next stage.
4. There will be a negative marking of one-third of the marks for each of the answers which will be answered incorrectly.

2. NDA Exam 2024 SSB Interview:

1. Candidates who will pass the written examination will be called for the 5 day Services Selection Board (SSB) interview process.
2. The Services Selection Board (SSB) interview is a 5-day process divided into two stages:
  1. Stage 1, which includes the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PPDT).
  2. Stage 2, which includes the psychological tests, group testing officer tasks, personal interviews, and a final conference.

3. NDA Exam 2024 Medical Examination:

1. Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a comprehensive medical examination at designated military hospitals.
2. The medical tests ensure candidates meet the health standards required for service in the armed forces.

4. NDA Exam 2024 Final Merit List:

1. The final selection will be based on the combined scores of the written exam phase and the SSB interview phase.
2. Only the candidates who will be declared medically fit and score sufficiently high on the merit list will be selected for training at the NDA.

NDA Exam 2024 Physical Standards Required

The UPSC National Defence Academy or NDA exam 2024 has specific height and weight standards for male and female candidates to ensure they meet the physical requirements necessary for military training and service.

Below are the Height and Weight standards for Male and Female candidates appearing for the NDA Exam 2024.

NDA Exam 2024 Height Standards for Male Candidates

Below are the height standards for the Male candidates appearing for the NDA Exam 2024:

Army and Navy

Minimum height: 157 cm
For candidates from the North-East and hilly regions like Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Assamese, and Kumaonis, the minimum height is relaxed to 152 cm.
For candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum height is 155 cm.

Air Force

Minimum height: 162.5 cm
Leg length: Minimum 99 cm, Maximum 120 cm
Thigh length: Maximum 64 cm
Sitting height: Minimum 81.5 cm, Maximum 96 cm

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NDA Exam 2024 Weight Standards for Male Candidates

Below are the Weight standards for the Male candidates appearing for the NDA Exam 2024:

NDA Exam 2024 Weight Standards for Male Candidates
Height (cm)	16-17 years	17-18 years	18-19 years
152	42.5-45.0	44.0-46.5	45.0-48.0
155	43.5-47.0	45.3-48.0	47.0-49.0
157	45.0-48.0	46.0-49.0	47.5-50.0
160	46.0-49.5	47.0-50.5	48.0-51.5
162	47.0-51.0	48.0-52.0	50.0-53.0
165	48.0-53.0	49.0-53.5	51.0-54.0
167	49.5-54.0	50.0-54.5	52.0-55.5
170	51.0-56.0	52.0-57.0	53.5-58.0
173	52.5-58.0	54.0-59.0	55.5-60.0
175	54.0-59.0	55.0-61.0	57.0-62.0
178	55.0-61.0	57.0-62.0	59.0-63.5
180	56.0-63.0	58.5-64.5	60.0-65.0
183	57.5-65.0	60.0-66.5	61.5-68.0
185	59.0-67.0	61.5-69.0	63.0-70.0
188	60.5-70.0	63.0-71.0	65.0-72.0
190	62.0-72.0	64.5-73.0	66.5-74.5
193	64.0-74.5	66.5-75.0	68.5-77.0
195	66.0-76.0	68.5-78.0	70.0-79.0

NDA Exam 2024 Height Standards for Female Candidates

Below are the height standards for the Female candidates appearing for the NDA Exam 2024:

Army and Navy

Minimum height: 152 cm
For candidates from the North-East and hilly regions like Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Assamese, and Kumaonis, the minimum height is relaxed to 147 cm.

Air Force

Minimum height: 162.5 cm
Leg length: Minimum 99 cm, Maximum 120 cm
Thigh length: Maximum 64 cm
Sitting height: Minimum 81.5 cm, Maximum 96 cm

NDA Exam 2024 Weight Standards for Female Candidates

Below are the weight standards for the Female candidates appearing for the NDA Exam 2024:

NDA Exam 2024 Weight Standards for Female Candidates
Height (cm)	16-17 years	17-18 years	18-19 years
147	38.0-41.0	39.0-42.0	40.0-43.0
148	39.0-42.0	40.0-43.0	41.0-44.0
150	40.0-43.0	41.0-44.0	42.0-45.0
152	41.0-44.0	42.0-45.0	43.0-46.0
155	43.0-46.0	44.0-47.0	45.0-48.0
157	45.0-48.0	46.0-49.0	47.0-50.0
160	46.0-50.0	47.0-51.0	49.0-52.0
162	47.0-51.0	48.0-52.0	50.0-53.0
165	49.0-53.0	50.0-54.0	52.0-55.0
167	50.0-54.0	51.0-55.0	53.0-56.0
170	52.0-56.0	53.0-57.0	55.0-58.0
173	54.0-58.0	55.0-59.0	57.0-60.0
175	56.0-60.0	57.0-61.0	59.0-62.0
178	58.0-62.0	59.0-63.0	61.0-64.0

Important guidelines for the Height and Weight Standards in NDA Exam 2024

Candidates who are overweight or underweight according to their height will not be considered fit.
Candidates who have undergone any surgical correction of vision, or use corrective devices like spectacles or contact lenses, or have undergone laser surgery, are not eligible for the Air Force.
Candidates should not have knock knees, flat foot, or varicose veins.
For Male candidates, the chest should be well developed with a minimum range of expansion of 5 cm.
Body Mass Index (BMI): The candidate’s BMI should be within the acceptable range as determined by the medical board.
Relaxations: There may be some relaxation in height and weight standards for candidates belonging to certain regions or tribal communities as per the UPSC guidelines.
Verification: Height and weight measurements are taken during the medical examination as part of the SSB (Services Selection Board) process after qualifying the written examination.

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Preparation Strategy for NDA Exam 2024

The NDA Exam 2024 needs a comprehensive preparation strategy to complete the entire syllabus of the NDA Exam. Below is a preparation strategy that can be used by the candidates preparing for the NDA Exam 2024:

Preparation Tips for NDA Exam 2024 – Written Phase

1. Create a Study Schedule

Divide your time between Mathematics and GAT.
Allocate specific hours for each subject daily.
Include regular breaks to avoid burnout.

2. Conceptual Understanding

Focus on understanding the fundamental concepts, especially in Mathematics.
Use NCERT textbooks (Class 11 and 12) as a primary resource for basic concepts.

3. Practice Regularly

Solve previous years’ question papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Practise mock tests and timed quizzes to improve speed and accuracy.

4. Strengthen Your Basics

For Mathematics, ensure a strong grasp of high school topics.
For GAT, read standard textbooks and reference books for subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and History.

5. Improve Your English

Read newspapers, magazines, and books to enhance vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Practice grammar exercises and solve previous years’ English papers.

6. Stay Updated

Regularly follow current affairs through newspapers, news apps, and monthly magazines.
Make notes of important events, dates, and data.

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7. Revise Regularly

Allocate time for revisions in your schedule.
Use flashcards, summaries, and mind maps for quick revisions.

Preparation Tips for NDA Exam 2024 – SSB

Following is the Preparation Strategy for the NDA Exam 2024:

1. Understand the SSB Procedure

The SSB interview spans over five days and is divided into different tests:

Day 1: Screening Test (includes Intelligence Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test – PPDT)
Day 2: Psychological Tests (Thematic Apperception Test – TAT, Word Association Test – WAT, Situation Reaction Test – SRT, Self-Description Test – SD)
Day 3: Group Testing Officer Tasks (GTO – includes Group Discussion, Group Planning Exercise, Progressive Group Tasks, Half Group Tasks, Individual Obstacles, Command Task, and Final Group Task)
Day 4: Personal Interview
Day 5: Conference

2. Enhance Your Mental and Physical Fitness

Mental Fitness:

Current Affairs: Stay updated with national and international news. Read newspapers, watch news channels, and follow credible news websites.
General Knowledge: Focus on history, geography, politics, and defence-related topics.
Aptitude and Reasoning: Practice logical reasoning and quantitative aptitude through various competitive exam books.

Physical Fitness:

Daily Exercise: Engage in regular physical activities like running, swimming, and exercises to build stamina.
Obstacle Training: Familiarise yourself with the type of obstacles in the Individual Obstacles task. Practice if possible.
Team Sports: Participate in sports like football, basketball, or volleyball to improve team spirit and coordination.

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3. Develop Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs)

SSB emphasises assessing 15 OLQs:

Effective Intelligence: Ability to solve practical problems.
Reasoning Ability: Logical thinking and decision-making.
Organising Ability: Ability to prioritise and execute tasks.
Power of Expression: Clear and confident communication.
Social Adaptability: Ability to adapt to different social situations.
Cooperation: Teamwork and helping nature.
Sense of Responsibility: Owning up to duties and responsibilities.
Initiative: Taking proactive actions.
Self Confidence: Belief in one’s abilities.
Speed of Decision: Making timely decisions.
Ability to Influence the Group: Leading and motivating peers.
Liveliness: Cheerful and enthusiastic demeanour.
Determination: Perseverance to achieve goals.
Courage: Bravery to face challenges.
Stamina: Physical and mental endurance.

4. Preparation for Each Day for SSB of NDA Exam 2024

Day 1: Screening Test

Intelligence Test: Practice verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions.
PPDT: Develop a habit of quickly perceiving and creating coherent stories from pictures. Practice group discussions to improve articulation and confidence.

Day 2: Psychological Tests

TAT: Practice writing stories based on pictures within a limited time.
WAT: Enhance quick thinking by practising word association exercises.
SRT: Develop responses to various situational questions reflecting quick and logical decision-making.
Self-Description: Write an honest self-description covering aspects like strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations.

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Day 3: GTO Tasks

Group Discussion: Improve public speaking and debate skills.
Group Planning Exercise: Practice solving group tasks and formulating plans.
Outdoor Tasks: Engage in mock outdoor exercises focusing on teamwork and leadership.

Day 4: Personal Interview

Self-Reflection: Be clear about your motivations, personal experiences, and goals.
Mock Interviews: Participate in mock interviews to build confidence and improve communication.

Day 5: Conference

Formal Attire: Dress appropriately in formal attire.
Calm Demeanour: Maintain a calm and confident demeanour while interacting with the panel.

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NDA Exam 2024 FAQs

The NDA 2024 syllabus includes Mathematics with topics like Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Geometry, Statistics, Probability, etc. and General Ability Test (GAT) with topics including English, General Knowledge, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, and Current Events.

As per the notification released by the UPSC, there are 400 vacancies for the NDA 1 Exam 2024, and 404 vacancies for the NDA 2 Exam 2024.

You can apply for the NDA 2024 exam starting from 15th May 2024, to 4th June 2024, for NDA 2. The Application form for NDA 1 was started on 20th December 2023 and it closed 9th January 2024.

The salary of a National Defence Academy (NDA) officer in India starts at approximately ₹56,100 per month for a Lieutenant, with additional allowances. This increases with rank, experience, and postings, significantly enhancing the overall compensation package.

NCERT books are essential for NDA preparation, providing a strong foundation in mathematics and general science. However, additional reference books, practice tests, and current affairs materials are recommended to thoroughly cover the syllabus and enhance exam readiness.

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NDA Exam 2024 Application Form, Eligibility, Registration Date, Admit Card, Syllabus

NDA Exam 2024

NDA Exam 2024 Application Form

NDA Exam 2024 Exam Pattern

NDA 1 Exam 2024 Important Dates

NDA 2 Exam 2024 Important Dates

NDA Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

NDA Exam 2024 Syllabus

NDA Exam 2024 Marking Scheme – Written Exam

NDA 2 2024 Exam Selection Process

1. NDA Exam 2024 Written Examination:

2. NDA Exam 2024 SSB Interview:

3. NDA Exam 2024 Medical Examination:

4. NDA Exam 2024 Final Merit List:

NDA Exam 2024 Physical Standards Required

NDA Exam 2024 Height Standards for Male Candidates

Army and Navy

Air Force

NDA Exam 2024 Weight Standards for Male Candidates

NDA Exam 2024 Height Standards for Female Candidates

Army and Navy

Air Force

NDA Exam 2024 Weight Standards for Female Candidates

Important guidelines for the Height and Weight Standards in NDA Exam 2024

Preparation Strategy for NDA Exam 2024

Preparation Tips for NDA Exam 2024 – Written Phase

1. Create a Study Schedule

2. Conceptual Understanding

3. Practice Regularly

4. Strengthen Your Basics

5. Improve Your English

6. Stay Updated

7. Revise Regularly

Preparation Tips for NDA Exam 2024 – SSB

1. Understand the SSB Procedure

2. Enhance Your Mental and Physical Fitness

Mental Fitness:

Physical Fitness:

3. Develop Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs)

4. Preparation for Each Day for SSB of NDA Exam 2024

Day 1: Screening Test

Day 2: Psychological Tests

Day 3: GTO Tasks

Day 4: Personal Interview

Day 5: Conference

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