National Defence Academy
NDA Foundation Course
Comprehensive NDA preparation covering Mathematics (Paper 1), General Ability Test — English + GK (Paper 2). NDA mocks every Saturday. SSB interview guidance included.
Maths + GAT1-Year ProgramClass XI/XII PCMEnglish + GKNDA Mock WeeklySSB Guidance
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Eligibility
- Class XI/XII with PCM
- Fee
- ₹45,000–₹55,000
- Batch
- Morning & Evening
- Schedule
- Mon–Sat, 5 hrs/day
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Course Overview
The NDA Foundation program prepares students for the UPSC NDA & NA examination — one of India's most prestigious entrance exams. We cover complete Maths and GAT syllabus with dedicated SSB interview preparation.
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1-Year Program
Complete NDA syllabus in one academic year
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Maths Paper 1
Class XI–XII level Maths + NDA-specific topics
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GAT Paper 2
English, History, Polity, Geography, Science, GK
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NDA Mock Tests
Full NDA pattern mock every Saturday — 900 marks
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SSB Guidance
5-day SSB process — GD, tasks, interview tips
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NDA I & II
Both NDA I (April) and NDA II (September) covered
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Course Highlights
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Strong Maths Foundation
Complete NDA Maths — Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Statistics, Vectors
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GAT — Complete Coverage
History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology + English Grammar & Comprehension
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NDA Mock Every Saturday
Full 900-mark NDA pattern test every Saturday with immediate rank analysis
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Current Affairs Weekly
Weekly current affairs and defence news update sessions
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English Proficiency
Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary and essay writing for GAT English section
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SSB Interview Tips
SSB process overview, GTO tasks, Lecturette, PI preparation, personality development
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Syllabus & Study Plan
NDA Mathematics (Paper 1)
Algebra — Sets, Matrices, Complex Numbers
Calculus — Limits, Derivatives, Integration
Trigonometry & Heights and Distances
Statistics & Probability
Analytical Geometry 2D & 3D
Vector Algebra
Differential Equations
GAT Science Section
Physics — Mechanics, Heat, Optics, Electricity
Chemistry — Atoms, Bonding, Reactions
Biology — Cells, Nutrition, Disease & Immunity
Technology & Military Science Basics
Space & Defence Technology Awareness
GAT — History, Polity, Geography
Indian History & Freedom Movement
Indian Constitution & Polity
World & Indian Geography
Economics & Budget Basics
Current Affairs & Defence News
English Grammar & Comprehension
Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability
SSB 5-Day Process Overview
📌 Day 1: OIR (Officer Intelligence Rating) Test + PPDT (Picture Perception & Description Test). Screening test — only ~50% qualify.
📌 Day 2: Psychological Tests — TAT (Thematic Apperception Test), WAT (Word Association), SRT (Situation Reaction Test), SDT (Self Description Test).
📌 Day 3–4: GTO Tasks — Group Discussion, Group Planning Exercise, Progressive Group Task, Half Group Task, Command Task, Final Group Task, Lecturette.
📌 Day 5: Personal Interview (PI) — 30 to 60 minutes 1-on-1 with an interviewing officer. Covers personality, general awareness, family background.
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NDA Exam Pattern 2026
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NDA Written Exam: 900 marks total | 2 Papers | 5 Hours total | Offline | Conducted twice per year: NDA-I (April) & NDA-II (September)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Max Marks | Negative Marking |
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| Paper 1 | Mathematics | 120 MCQ | 2.5 Hours | 300 | −0.833 per wrong |
| Paper 2 | English (GAT) | 50 MCQ | 2.5 Hours | 200 | −1.33 per wrong |
| General Knowledge (GAT) | 100 MCQ | 400 | −1.33 per wrong | ||
| TOTAL | 270 Questions | 5 Hours | 900 Marks | Yes — all papers | |
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SSB Interview: After written exam clearance, candidates appear in 5-day SSB Interview at Services Selection Boards. SSB is worth 900 marks. Final merit = Written (900) + SSB (900) = 1800 marks total.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can appear for NDA?
Unmarried male/female candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class XII with PCM. Age: 16.5–19.5 years on joining date.
How many papers in NDA exam?
2 papers: Paper 1 — Mathematics (300 marks, 2.5 hours) and Paper 2 — GAT/English+GK (600 marks, 2.5 hours). Total: 900 marks.
When is the NDA exam held?
UPSC conducts NDA exam twice a year: NDA-I (April notification, exam in April) and NDA-II (June notification, exam in September).
What is SSB interview?
Services Selection Board — 5-day assessment of personality, leadership and fitness. Worth 900 marks. Final merit = Written (900) + SSB (900) = 1800 marks.
Is there a physical fitness test?
Yes. After SSB interview clearance, selected candidates undergo medical examination at designated Military Hospitals.
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