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I am planning to apply for UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) NDA examination searching for details. Will you tell what is NDA Exam and what the pattern of this exam so I can do preparation well also provide all upcoming important dates for this NDA examination?

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NDA stands for National Defence Academy. It is a prestigious institution which trains future army navy and airforce cadets of the country.

NDA Exam pattern:

Type of Questions: There will be objective type questions asked in the examination.
Pattern: The question paper will be asked in the OMR pattern.
Mode: The exam will be conducted in pen and paper based mode.
Answering Mode: Candidates will use black ball pen to mark their answers. Do not use Ink pen or pencil.
Duration: Two and half hours will be given for each code, i.e. Code 1 (mathematics) and Code 2 (general ability test).

Language: The medium of the exam will be set bilingually in English as well as Hindi.
Negative Marking: 0.33 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Subjects Maximum Marks Duration

Mathematics 300 2 hours
GAT (Section 1- English) 200 2 hours
GAT (Section 2- General Knowledge) 400
Total Marks 900
SSB Interview 900
Grand Total 1800

Important dates for NDA Exam:


Events NDA I NDA II
Release of notification 9th January 2019 7th August 2019
Application form available 9th January 2019 7th August 2019
End date to submit the application 4th February 2019 3rd September 2019
Admit card release 1 or 2 weeks before the exam 1 or 2 weeks before the exam
Exam date 21st April 2019 17th November 2019
Declaration of result May-19 Nov-19