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I want to know how much minimum mark is required to pass NDA written examination conducting by the UPSC

NDA exam consists two papers of Mathematics and General Studies.

NDA exam consist 300 marks in Mathematics and 600 marks in General Studies.

NDA exam does not reveal cut off in any paper but if you score at least 40% marks in General studies and 60% marks in Mathematics.

Originally Posted by Ajith U Pillai

I want to know how much minimum mark is required to pass NDA written examination conducting by the UPSC

If you have scored above 60% in written exam then you are eligible for NDA exam which is conducted by UPSC.

Candidates who have completed the 12th standard from a recognized board or equivalent exam are eligible for NDA exam. Final year of 12th standard are eligible for NDA exam. Your age should be in between to 16.5 years to 19 years.

Written examination will be divided into 2 parts-

Mathematics-300 marks.
General ability Test- 600 marks.

Total time duration for 2 papers is 300 mins

General Ability Test -

English 200 marks
General Knowledge 400 marks

Books for NDA exam are,

NDA National Defence Academy Examination
Author: Jain, Gupta
Publisher: Upkar Prakasan (2012)

Success Series General Science: An Indispensable Book for Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination also Useful for IAS / PCS / NDA / CDS and all Other Examinations
Author: Sachchida Nand Jha
Publisher: Kalinjar Publication (2013)

NDA-NA National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examinations Guide
Author: G. K
Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd (2012)

Hello Friend

#NDA written exam marks division of the exam :
*Mathematics 300 marks.
*General ability test 600 marks.
#The cut of marks depends on the
number candidates
and
toughness of the question paper
and
number vacancies.
#the total marks is 900.
#The candidates necessary to get 500 marks to pass the exam.
#The merit list sets between 400 to 500 marks.
#First complete syllabus of 11th and 12th and give special preferences to NCERT mathematical book.
#After that should learn the shortcut methods to solve general math problems.

How much mark is required to pass nda