NDA Science

I have passed 12th with Science stream, so tell me now am I eligible to apply for UPSC National Defence Academy exam, what is the required eligibility criteria, exam pattern & important dates???

[Arun Vats]

National Defence Academy is held every year under the supervision of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) in the month of April and September.

Eligibility;
The applicant should have pass Class 12/intermediate/10+2/ HSC from a recognized board in India with subjects of Physics and Mathematics

The Candidates aged between 16 ½ and 19 ½ years of age as on first day of the month in which the course is to commence.

Important dates:
Notice Date:
27-12-2014
Closing Date:
23-01-2015
Exam Date:
19th April 2015

Syllabus;

The exam will be divided into papers i.e. Paper I (Mathematics) Paper II (General Ability Test).

General Ability Test will be further divided into two parts that include English and General Knowledge.

Syllabus for all the mentioned subjects are given below:-

•Mathematics:- Algebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of Two & Three Dimensions, Different Calculus, Integral Calculus & Different Equations, Vector Algebra and Statistics & Probability.
•English: - The English paper will be designed to test students’ proficiency in the languages with verbal reasoning and usage of grammar.
•General Knowledge: - The GK paper will include subjects like Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and
•Current Events. For all the mentioned subjects in the paper, the syllabus will be from 10+2 level.

Hello sir ! I had done 12th in science with 67%, would you please provide me syllabus of NDA exams ?

[Shaleen]

Hello , this is the reply of your question here we provides you NDA exams
syllabus as follows

Mathematics

1-Algebra

2-Matrices and Determinants

3-Trigonometry

4-Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions 8-Statistics and
Probability

5-Differential Calculus

6-Integral Calculus and Differential equations

7-Vector Algebra

PAPER-II General Ability Test

NDA Syllabus for Part A – English:

Grammar and usage, vocabulary

Comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s
proficiency in English.

NDA Syllabus for Part B – General Knowledge:

Physics, Chemistry

General Science

Social Studies

Geography and Current Events.

UPSC NDA Syllabus for 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.

UPSC NDA Syllabus for 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.

NDA Syllabus for 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.

NDA Syllabus for Section D: History, Freedom Movement, etc:

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.