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For, NDA exam which subject is most important, means in which subject student should focus more if time availability is less to prepare for the entrance?

NDA written examination consists of two paper :-

Paper I :- Mathematics.

Paper II - English and General Ability.

So, you need to qualify in each paper and try to focus more on Paper II to improve your score.

If you have pursued mathematics in std 12th than Paper I will be not tough for you. You just need to have practice and revision of formula of Trigonometry and Co-ordinate geometry.

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In order to qualify the NDA (National Defence Academy) examination Written Test, you need to focus primarily on the Mathematics upto Class 12th standard as out of two papers in Written test one is of Mathematics only which a candidate must manage to qualify in order to clear a Written test.

Apart from Mathematics, you should be good with your English and vocabulary as one-third of Paper II comprises of question from English section. Further, you should focus on General Science paper which includes knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology upto Class 10th standard mostly. Good knowledge in Indian History, Polity, and Geography along with knowledge of current affairs can give you edge over the most of the candidates.

In order to get familiar with the pattern of examination and then planning your preparation according to your analysis, you can download last year papers of same examination by referring to the link www.upsc.gov.in.

In competitive examination, you cannot focus on one area and ignore other areas. NDA exam has become tough in recent years. Mathematics is one of the area which requires more focus with enough practice. Mathematics from 10th to 12th standard is necessary.

You must leave not leave general science, General knowledge and Current Affairs. English in second paper has good relevance. You must study all sections well with proper time devotion.

The syllabus of entrance exam is consist of physics, chemistry and mathematics of 11th and 12th standard hence, you need to study each and every concept if you really want to crack this examination.
There are no certain areas where you have to focus more or less but yes I woul like to suggest you to practice previous year question papers in order to know the exam pattern and analyse your weaknesses and strengths so that you can work on your weaknesses.

NDA examination is conducted in two stages.

Written.

SSB.

The written paper consists of Mathematics and English with General Ability paper.

So, you need to focus on these subject to qualify in the examination. You can get syllabus for examination at www.upsc.gov.in.