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How to Pass NDA Written Exam

Candidates who are doing their intermediate or have cleared their intermediate and are looking to give a good jump start to their career, for them Indian Armed Forces presents opportunity...

Candidates who are doing their intermediate or have cleared their intermediate and are looking to give a good jump start to their career, for them Indian Armed Forces presents opportunity of life time at National Defence Academy (NDA). NDA inducts candidates from all over the country who are interested in joining Indian defence services as an officer. National level entrance exam for NDA is conducted twice every year by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is NDA Exam

NDA Eligibility criteria of a candidate:

As per the issued guidelines by UPSC a candidate age must be between 17 – 19 ½ years as of first day of the month in which course is due to commence.

NDA Exam Educational Qualification:

  • For Army wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
  • For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy: A candidate must have passed 10+2 educational level with physics and mathematics subjects. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th class under the 10+2 pattern of school education or equivalent can also apply

How to Pass NDA Written Exam:

There are two papers in NDA written exam one is Mathematics and second one is General knowledge. The topics that are included in Mathematics are: Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry – 2D and 3D, Differential Calculus, Integral calculus and Differential equations, Vector algebra, Statistics and Probability. Looking at the topics candidate can say that the syllabus contains all the important topics of their intermediate mathematics.

Now, when it comes to NDA exam preparation, it varies from candidate to candidate all over India. Candidates who are aiming to get enrolled in esteemed B.Tech colleges of India through JEE (joint entrance exam), they start their preparation from intermediate first year or after completing their intermediate by dropping for one year. JEE aspirants go through some hard core preparation for their entrance exam with the help of some private institutions. Also, the syllabus of JEE contains almost 60-70 percent of the NDA exam syllabus, so for such candidates (JEE aspirants) NDA exam preparation is not very tough, the level of questions asked in NDA written exam are very substandard for these candidates.

If you are an eligible candidate for NDA who somehow not been to clear JEE, then instead of being disappointed you should try to attempt NDA exam. It’s a very good career choice, have a look at the officer pay scale and allowances offered to the officers and decide for yourself.

There are also, candidates who had set their goal to join Indian Armed Forces when they were doing their matriculation. For NDA exam preparation all they have to do is stress a little more on the concepts that are common between their school syllabus and NDA exam syllabus. Since they have ample amount of time before writing the NDA written exam, daily one hour practice is enough for NDA exam preparation.

We have noticed there are students who are about to clear their intermediate exam or just have cleared their intermediate exam and they have just heard of NDA exam. Such candidates have to face comparatively a bigger competition, time they have in hand for NDA exam preparation is not much but if they prepare a time table and give isolated focus on the exam then with some proper guidance they will be able to clear the NDA written exam. They should make a note of the topics that they are good at and keep practicing on it; also they should see private tuitions for the concepts on which they are weak and give their hundred percent to cope up with the competition. There is nothing wrong with late preparation it’s all about hard work here but the career offered by NDA is worth the stress.

Below given are some points that may help in NDA exam preparation:

  • Topics of Paper 1 mathematics NDA exam syllabus are mentioned above, candidates who are doing their NDA exam preparation should make a note of their weak and strong topics, for strong topics they can self-practice but on weak topics they should seek external help such as private tuition.
  • Paper 1 mathematics NDA exam preparation -Make flash cards of important formulae’s of mathematics. It will help in enhancing the memory on the technical concepts.
  • Paper 2 general knowledge NDA exam preparation – for physics and chemistry, if you can’t prepare every topic then atleast prepare the topics from which questions are repeatedly came in the previous exams.
  • Paper 2 general knowledge NDA exam preparation – for physics and chemistry, focus on important but simple numericals, definitions, principles and properties as asked in the syllabus.
  • Papers 2 general knowledge NDA exam preparation – for general science, know all the important facts about growth of human body, animals and plants. Gather as much as information on solar system, food and famous scientists. To do so you can watch documentaries on television, read journal – magazine etc.
  • Papers 2 general knowledge NDA exam preparation – for Indian history and geography, you can’t remember everything you read on these, so when preparing for these topics try to read them like a story. It will make it more interesting and easy to remember, documentaries, movies, magazines etc are the sources of information for these topics.
  • Papers 2 general knowledge NDA exam preparation – for current affair, it will get better only with time, make a habit of reading newspaper, following social media on social networking websites, read weekly magazines. These habits will keep you updated on current affair.

Tips on NDA exam preparation:

Below given are some tips on How to Pass NDA Written Exam:

  • Everyday 2-3 hours study is necessary on regular basis. Categorize the course as per your comfort and start preparing.
  • Practice previous year question paper as much as possible.
  • Reading monthly magazine of 2-3 months prior to the date of exam will be helpful.
  • Time management is a key here, see how many questions you are able to answer in minimum amount of time.
  • When practicing previous papers think once before guessing on an option, since negative marking is implied here so every wrong answer will cost you extra 1 mark.
  • Learn shortcuts, avoid length calculation on paper do it in your mind.
  • Learn tricks, in mathematics on few questions answer can be brought up by looking at the options i.e. instead of solving the whole questions take the given options and solve the question around those options.
  • Watch good informative programs on TV, read extensively newspaper, magazines, journal etc.
  • Study in group, it help you in sharing the ideas and grasping the concepts quick.

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  • Comment (99)
  • Sir if I strengthen my strong topics of maths then there is a chance of clearing nda 2015 in nda or not I am in class 12 this year

  • Sir,I am preparing for the nda from class 6th now I am in class 12th also I am in the institution which is for jee so is there a chance for clearing nda?
    And tell me the level of the questions is it possible to clear it by studying complete NCERT books!

    • Hi Arpit, since you are already preparing for JEE then we can say your concepts from PCM is covered, remaining are GK, English and current affair. Practice them on daily basis and you can easily clear the NDA written exam. It would be better if you take on the NDA test series to check you performance level.

  • sir, i am study in 11th class from pcm and i want to crack nda written and ssb interview in 1st attampt but i study in that institute which prepared jeemains so, how i prepare

  • sir now i am studying in std 12 want to crack nda along with ssb exam; i have cleared my 11 and 12 well ,can i crack nda exam or i have to join an institute for good preparation; if i then pls tell me the best institute;;;;;;;;;

  • SIR, MY MATHS IS NOT GOOD , BUT I WANT TO BECOME AN INDIAN ARMY OFFICER . SO , PLEASE YOU WILL GIVE ME A SOME SUGGESTION FOR CRACK THE MATHS WRITTEN EXAM. NOW A DAYS I AM GOING TO COLLEGE FOR B.TECH BUT I AM NOT INTERESTED IN B.TECH SO THAT MY FATHER FORCED ME FOR ENGINEERING SO PLEASE YOU WILL SOLVED MY PROBLEM PLSE PLSE…..

  • Sir,i am a 12th commerce student. I want to join nda btt my biggest problem is math &chem sir,i want help, to crack written & ssb IT is my Dream plzz help ;(

  • Hello sir. Good evening. I am a student from the arts stream and appearing for my boards this year. I have my NDA entrance this September the 27th. I wanted to ask you about the mathematics section of the test… I dropped maths in 10th and haven’t studied it since, will it hamper my performance to a great extent… Will I be able to clear my exam? Is there a cut off for both the papers? Also I have worked on some chapters like matrices and determinants and am quite fluent in them… Wil I get through?

  • my daughter is studying in 5th standard, i want to become her army officer (NDA). what should be the focus for his education…

  • Sir i’m now in 11th standard,i’m strong in mathematics ,english n S/SC .. i got A+ in these three subjects n A in Science in my previous 10 metriculation examination.overall i got CGPA 9.8 .. we belongs to middle class family, my parents would/may not be able to support me in my studies in future,so i wanted to do something which is of low cost and requires some hardworks with determination… i finally opt NDA.. so, sir please tell me what should i do at first.. please guide me. please please please n do comment also …

    • Rite now is the correct time for you start preparation if yu want to join NDA. Keep up with your academics the syllabus for 11th and 12th is almost all same for NDA exam syllabus, along with keep your self updated with current events and general knowledge.

  • Hello, sir I’m in class 10th. I want to join NDA. I’m not good in maths and science but my English is good. Sir can you give me some suggestion. How to prepare for NDA exam and sir this is necessary the students who are reading science only they can join NDA and those who are reading commerce for them. I want to take commerce in class 11th because I’m not interested in science but I will work hard for maths. Sir please help me.

  • Comment Sir, I am in class 9th.l want to pass NDA exam.Sir please tell me what should I do first?please guide me.

    • yash plzz focus in maths and in you physical fitness and start running every day and also solve previous year paper so you will have a idea of question and answering them and best of luck for your future

  • Sir my childhood dream is Indian Army. Presently I am in class 10th and not so intelligent in maths and science. Even I am unable to get previous years question paper please help me clear NDA exam

  • I appeared in NDA exam twice. But not get a good result . But this tym I’m working very hard . So Sir please help me through out this.

  • Sir i am studying in class 10 . I am average student . Sir my dream is to crack NDA… Sir by this blog i have got much new things to know about NDA .
    Thankyou sir .
    But pls help me to guide which book should i prefer to start my NDA examination .. And from where i can get previous year qestion paper .
    sir pls help me

  • sir,
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  • sir if i get tuitions for NDA just after my 10th exams can i also get prepare for my 10+2 exams from the same studying pattern..

  • sir i m in 12 now and i hve started my practice from arihant chapterwise revision book,i wanted to shape my preparetion for NDA exam upcoming in sept this year….help

  • sir – now I am in 10th and wanna to join IAF by clearing the NDA exam. I am excellent in mathematics what should I do?

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  • Sir, i am very excited to join nda so please give me some tips for how to join NDA my maths level is good and general knowledge is also good. Please contact us me on my email id.

  • sir i am a student of class 12 commerce without maths. and only aim in my life is to become an army officer. what shoul i do to clear nda exam. pls reply sir. pls

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  • Sir,
    I’m Anup Tirkey , I’m a arts student -B.A 1st yr. N I want to sit for NDA exam. But I’m something weak in math. So, sir would U tell me which writer’ s book is the best would be to crack math of NDA?.. N sir one more thing; How much time I HV to give daily on study for NDA.
    Plz PlZ SIR suggest me; Defence is my childhood’s desire..

  • Sir my name is Aakash and I want to clear the NDA exam but my exam is after 4 months . in this time can I prepare for NDA . This is my last chance sir plz tell me plz

  • Sir i want to join NDA .I am now in 12th standard of commerce department.I want join army as an officer.so how shall I prepare for my NDA exam.pls help me, thereby providing me information

  • NDA navy captain is my childhood aim.
    Sir, can u suggest some ideas related to do better in nda(II) written exam as i am now in12th std .Plz sir give few views on this and also about SSB interview….Plz help me to succed in my aim…..
    Your’s truly
    Anup.

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  • sir i want to know that to clear the nda exam we want to get 30% in each subjects as physic current affiers and English please tell me sir that I get highest marks in pcm when I clear this exam because I am preparation of jee and I am in 12th but I am unable to get marks in social science and geography. .. so help me ….. please ….. thanks

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