UPSC NDA 2012
The candidates who are interested to join National Defense Academy may apply for the entrance exam conducted by union public service commission. Academy consists of three wings of joint training: army, navy and air force. Getting into NDA is considered highly prestigious. Admissions are conducted twice a year. At first a written test will be there which will be followed by interview rounds and also group tasks and medical. At present there are about 350 vacancies and every year number of candidates applying is increasing. This makes it more difficult for the candidates to clear the exam
Structure for the NDA Examination
The exam is divided into two parts-mathematics (300 marks) and general ability (600marks) for two and a half hour. The candidates with good mathematical skill and with right confidence can easily qualify or the test.
Paper –I (mathematics)
Paper –II (general ability)
Part ‘A’ (English) – To test candidate’s knowledge in English
Part ‘B’ (general knowledge)- It is divided into part A- F and consist of physics, chemistry, history, general science, geography and current events.
Intelligence and Personality test
The candidate has to go through verbal as well as non-verbal intelligence tests. They have to go through other exercises like GD and other outdoor group tasks. Sometimes candidates are also instructed to prepare and deliver lectures on specific subjects.
Syllabus for NDA Examination
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus and Differential equations
- Matrices and Determinants
- Probability
- Statistics and
- Trigonometry
- Vector
English
- Antonyms
- Comprehension
- Error in Sentences
- Idioms and Phrases
- Jumbled Words
- Misspelled words
- One word Substitution
- Synonyms
- Vocabulary Test
General Knowledge
- A broad survey of Indian History
- Achievements of Eminent Scientists
- Current important events
- Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
- Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration
- Freedom Movement in India
- Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development
- Prominent personalities
Chemistry
- Acids and Alkalies
- Concepts in Chemistry
- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
Geography
- Ocean Currents and Tides
- Atmosphere and its composition
- Important Sea ports and main sea
- Origin of Earth
Physics
- Electricity and Electronics
- Motion & Laws
- Optics
Biology
- Basis of Life-Cells, Protoplasm’s and Tissues
- Difference between the living and non-living
- Elementary knowledge of human body and its important organs
- Food-Source of energy for man
- Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who have cleared 10+2 and those who are currently doing can apply
- Those who had taken Physics & Mathematics in Class 12th can apply for navy and air force.
- Candidates appearing for the exam must be bachelors .They must be between16 1/2 to 19 years on January 1st or July 1st of the year subsequent to the year of the exam
- Non-permanent citizens of India are not allowed to apply
- Nationalities of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibetan refugee can apply only if they have migrated to India with a purpose to become permanent citizens of India prior to January 1st
- In case candidates origin is from India but actually migrated from either neighboring countries of India or East Africa nations like Uganda and Kenya can apply provided they are planning to permanently settle in India.
- Gorkha category of Nepal need not submit any proof
Physical standards are mentioned below
Any candidate whose height is not within157.5cms to 162.5cms cannot apply for Air Force wing. Candidates whose chest is less than 81cms cannot apply. Candidates should have proper eye-sight. They should not be overweight or under weight
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted both online and offline method.
There is a common form for all UPSC exams. In the prescribed form, a candidate has to indicate the exam he/she has applied for. Forms are available in selected post offices across the country. As soon as the application forms are received and processed, the candidates will be sent an admit card. Candidates who belong to reserved quota can post their applications along with concession proof.
Rules for Reservation
No relaxation is available to students of any category in the National Defense Academy.
How to fill the Form
On-line applications are available at http://www.upsconline.nic.in/. The Process of filling the form is given below. Candidates should follow the instructions given in the site to fill the two stages Part I and Part-II.
On-line
Applications can be done by paying Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty Five only) [except SC & ST]
- By submitting in any branch of SBI by cash
- By net banking facility of SBI
- By Visa/Master Credit/ Debit Card
Before filling the form, candidate’s recent photograph and signature scanned in the .png format is required. The required file size is 40KB.The notification date can be filled in the second part of the form
Off-line
Candidates applying offline need to care certain things. The candidates should fill the form themselves. The forms are processed on computerized machines; candidates should handle the forms very carefully .HB pencils should be used for darkening the circles. Entry in the boxes can be made through black or blue pen. Candidates please note that both of these fields must be filled very carefully so that there is no difference between the two entries
Important Dates
[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]
Important Dates for NDA I Exam
- Release of Notification: October, 2011/2012
- Last date of submission of application form: November, 2011/2012
- Date of Examination: April, 2012/2013
Important dates for NDA II EXAM:
- Release of Notification: April,2012
- Last date of submission of application form: May, 2012
- Date of Examination: August, 2012
List of NDA exam centers
- Agartala
- Ahemdabad
- Aizwal
- Allahabad
- Bangalore
- Barely
- Bhopal
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cuttack
- Dehradun
- Delhi
- Dharwa
- Dispur
- Gangtok
- Hyderabad
- Imphal
- Itanagar
- Jaipur
- Jammu
- Jorhat
- Koch
- Kohima
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Madurai
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Panaji (Goa)
- Patna
- Port Blair
- Raipur
- Ranchi
- Sambalpur
- Shillong
- Shimla
- Sringar
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Tirupati
- Udaipur
- Vishakhapatnam
Contact Address for NDA Examination
- Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069
- Website: www.upsc.gov.in
- PH: 011-23389366, 23385271
Reference Books for NDA Examination
- Some of the well known reference books available are:
- Arihant NDA Entrance Exam Practice Sets by RPH
- NDA Exam Guide by Datason RP
- NDA Examiantion Solved Papers up to date
- NDA manual by Sahitya Bhawan Publications
- Practice Work Book by Dr. H. P. Sharma
- Work book NDA Examination by Dr. M. B. Lal
Coaching Centers for NDA Examination
- A.C. Vidyasagar Classes
- Akshardham the Competitive Exams Academy
- Baalnoi Academy
- Bolster Academea
- C.M.I.
- Cavalier India
- Cavalier pvt Ltd.
- Impact Coaching & Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.
- New Careers Academy
- O.P.Singh’s IAS Academy
- Olive Greens
- Tara Institute
- Test Bag Academy
- Disha Academy
Study Plan
Candidates should work mainly on their basics till 12th standard and for reference guides and previous years question paper will be useful. Give priority to biology, as it covers up a huge portion of the general ability test. Important topics:
In biology
- Diseases and causes
- Animal kingdom
- Plant anatomy and morphology.
In chemistry
- Equivalent weights
- Chemical analysis
- Inorganic compounds
- Periodic tables
- Concepts of physical chemistry
- Equilibrium
In Physics
- Quantum mechanics
- Mechanics
- Thermo dynamics
- Electromagnetism
The science questions are mostly from CBSE syllabus of class XI. Quick reference of The Competition Success will improve your general knowledge. Read magazines, newspapers and underline the difficult words and look them in the dictionary. Please prepare for test and interview by adding more and more English words to your vocabulory. Hindi can be used in the Services Selection Board. Questions are not repeated in the test.
How and Where To Get the Results
Results will be available on the official website of UPSC. So the candidates are required to visit the website in a regular basis. There are many other sites providing this information like http://www.nda.nic.in.
Expected sectional cutoffs
It is difficult to predict cut-off marks as it keep changes every year. If you score 40% in all subjects you have a good chance.
NDA 2010 Cutoff
- Geography - Minimum number of questions need to be correct for optional subject= 84-95
- Indian History –for optional subject =95-98 questions
- Mathematics – for optional subject=68 questions
- Political Science – for optional subject =90+ questions
- Public Administration– for optional subject =84-98 questions
- Sociology - for optional subject = 94-100 questions
Score Validity
The score is valid for the present year’s admission process only. It is not valid next year.
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sir maine registration ka 1st part pura kar diya hai but 2nd part main transaction id nahi pta wo kaise milegi sir plz give ans. jaldi dena.
can female candidates can also apply for nda-2012
when nda(1)2012 entrance exam result is going to be declard
sir, can i appear in NDA as i have opted Biology in 12th and i have done eleventh with maths
i want to know if i have not given nda 1st exam then can i give nda 2nd exam
sir
i have completed my 12
and still intrested in nda
can i apply for this
as i m doing b tech
dob-19-07-1994
SIR,
MAINE 12th(P.C.M) ME 59.3%.KIYA HAI.KYA MAI NDA KA INTERANCE DE SAKATA HUN? MERI DATE OF BIRTH 29-08-1993
I want to name&place traning instite for entrance near kaithal haryana
my dob is 20-july-1992…
and i was passed 12 exam….should i apply ….??
Respected sir,
I am going to give exam of 11th on the month of june. I have known that application form for NDA have come. Should I apply for this now? Please show me good path. If I should apply send me the site for application form.
Your’s faithfully
NIKHIL AGARWAL
sir, my dob is 02/05/1994,but server is not accepting.why?
sir, my date of birth is 02/05/1994.but server is not accepting why?
Sir
Iam born on 5 sep. 1996. and have a great intreast in NDA AND I WANT TO JOIN IT. Can you please guide me to join this. now iam in class 11th
thankyou sir
sir i compleate 2nd part registration(nda 2nd) but i would not get any notification
Sir,my dob is 30/12/1993 & i hv got 62% in +2 in science wd (pcm) can i apply?
eligibility for application
my date of birth is 10-06-1994 but it is not accept?
what is the max age eligibile for apply nda
i was born in 7 feb 1994.should i eligible for nda exam 2012
Sir… I hav just given the10th exams ths year can i apply for nda….is there any 10th wise competion for the enterance? I hav taken p.c.m non med. Ths year in 11th..
how to apply for the nda application form
sir, mai air force join karna chahta hu, iske liye mujhe kya kya study karna chahiye, physical kiya hona chahiye
can female candidates can also apply for nda-2 2012
how i can download a nda application foam in 2012
sir,
agar me NDA me pass ho gya or 12 me suficent marks nhi ho to kya mera selection ho sakta he..
I was completed my Diploma from Electronics… i have to fill NDA form so plz will u suggest me dat I’ll be Eligible or not for this..??
sir, mai air force join karna chahta hu, iske liye mujhe kya kya study karna chahiye.
how many percent do you want in 12 class?
my dob is18/10/1994 am i eligible for nda II 2012,i heard that there is latest changes in the max. age limit
sir i am subhash chandra .my date of birth 01/01/1993 can i apply nda form. i belong with OBC categairy.plz tell me soon …………………………… thnx sir
we can join the examination after the 11the class? I will attend 12th exam 2013in
SIR I HAS QUALIFIED MY SENIOR SECONDARY EXAMS IN 2009
CAN I APPEAR TO NDA ENTRANCE EXAM 2012-2013
can i give exam of nda with state board of school education
nda and ISEET pattern 2012
i am a student of inter scond year how to apply iaf and when
EYE SIGHT REQUIRED FOR THE QUALIFICATION FOR THE NDA ;IF EYE SIGHT IS LOW IS THERE ANY CHANCE OF SELECTION?
Sir i am mohit rajput 12 th pass mere 12 th me 74% he kya me ye from bhar sakta hu meri date of brath 25-04-1994 he plese reple me
for marcos what type of entrance is there and what qualification is needed.
sir,
i want to become an sailor in navy. please suggest me how can i do it. with my qualification of+2 in the group of c.e.c.
my dob is1151994 .i eligible for nda 2 exam 2012 held at august.
what is the date of submission of application form for nda?
sir i am rishbh sajwer sir me 10th classh me hu me indian air force joing karna chata hu sir me up bord se hu sir mera add 810 out side seyar gate jhansi up mb 9532528788
How can i became a officer in military
i have just dpassed my 11th my date of birth is 22/7/1995 can i fill nda upcomming form and when will forms come this time because i missed the form last time
sir m politecnic civil se kar rha hu kay m air force m ja sakta hu?
when nda 15april will published? Please inform me. when and where physical test will be held?
Girls can apply for NDA exam ?
SIR MAINE 2012 ME HIGHER SECONDERY(W.B) DIYA HAI OR MERA SUBJECT HAI-BENGALI,ENGLISH,GEOGRAPHY,HISTORY,SANSKRIT.
KYA ME NDA KA EXAM DE SAKTA HOON?
ISKA FORM KAB NIKALTA HAI?
KYA ME ONLINE APPLY KAR SAKTA HOON?
I am not a science students can i apply nda form?
To whom it may concern
Respected sir,
myself subhajit graduate in b.com year2010 (cu).
date of birth 03/08/1989 can I abail to join NDA.
thanking you,
Subhajit chatterjee
SIR
MY NAME IS GOVIND.
MAINE 12th(P.C.M) ME 53.3% KIYA HAI.KYA MAI NDA KA INTERANCE DE SAKATA HUN? MAI S.C KA STUDENDT HU AUR MERI DATE OF BIRTH 10-10-1994 HAI.AUR ISKE FORM KAB AATE HAI.
OK.
Sir,
Female can apply for NDA, Please reply.
?What r the physical exercise be done like race etc.
hoe to apply on line & let us know if notification is issued
website of NDA form
when will be the nda form 2012 coming what is the realising date of forms
I am studying in class 12th and want to know that what is tje last date to fill form for NDA entrence exam. from where i can get the form?
why i have to join national defence academy???
When will be the forms of nda if i will be giving exams of 12 in session 2012-13 will open.??
When will the form of X-gp of Indian Air Force be published?
can i give nda exam after passing 10class
my date of birth is 13 july 1993 ,can i apply for the nda-2 entrance exam. i am doing btech in electronics and communications.
when nda 14april 2012 result will open?
NDA EXAMINATIONS ARE HELD TWICE A YEAR. WHEN IS THE SECOND DATE FOR ONLINE FORM SUBMISSION FOR NDA FOR THE YEAR 2012??
NDA EXAMINATIONS ARE HELD TWICE A YEAR. WHEN IS THE SECOND DATE FOR ONLINE FORM SUBMISSION FOR NDA FOR THE YEAR 2012?
Where to get the NDA exam form for the month august 2012
i am a recently +2 science passed student .sir i just want to confirm the required percent for nda
i want to be pilot in indian air force. i have passed 12 with 80% marks in all
how to online for nda &na (ii) for august 2012
MY EYE SIGHT IS -2. CAN I APPLY FOR NDA?WHAT IS THE LAST DATE OF APPLING FOR NDA?
MY EYE SIGHT IS -2. CAN I APPLY FOR NDA?
sir,how can we apply the form for nda
How many times we can give NDA exam?
i am studing 10+2 in current session when i can apply for NDA
my date of birth is 21april 1994 . am i eligible for nda & na II 2012
which will be held in august 2012 . pse clearify thanks
when will the results of nda exam i get declared..?
how can get a form of NDA online and how can submit it.
what is the date of 2012 nda exam result?
how can I fill form online..????
not mentioned properly…
from where we shall be able to collect the nda forms?
how i can apply the form online.
in what sit application forms relesed
from past 5 day I cant get NDA II form
plz call me
i dont no what to do
FORM KAB NIKAL THA HAI
It is said that if u get 80% marks in 2 than direct ssb letter will come
i am pursuing my 12th in commerce. my date of birth is 25/08/1996. Can i apply for NDA Exm. what is the last date of submission of application form.
Please tell me Is mathematics part will have been clear complsury. (Kya Mathe ke paper me pass hona jurari ha.)
How much marks are needed out of 900 to qualify nda e xam
can a commerce student sit in nda examination?
thanks u.:-)
respected sir/maden
i am read in class12th but i am joing in nda job.
pleace request my application from rejustard
i m persuing b.e. with m.e. branch in 1st year . my date of birth is 6th july 1993 . can i apply for nda 2nd exam .
I am a student of class XII science 2012-13 . Can I apply for the NDA examination?
sir, what is last of submission of application for nda2
Sir, I am studying in +2of the year 2012-2013.Can I write the entrance exam of NDA while studying in +2? And if so, when is this years exam? Which is the last date for applyig?
Sir, I am studying in +2of the year 2012-2013.Can I write the entrance exam of NDA while studying in +2? And if so, when is this years exam?
my hall ticket
my d.o.b.is 25-03-1993 .am i eligible for nda exam going to be held on august-19-2012
hi sir iam krishna i have a sight of 2 can i join the army
I gave nda exam on 15 april 2012 how much i should get in mathmatics and how much in general abality exam
TILL WHICH AGE WE CAN APPLY FOR NDA? IS THERE ANY AGE LIMIT?
what is the process for become a iaf police officer?
we have any notification in this month? OF NDA
i m pursuing my 12th this year from national open . can i entrence for nda
Sir my dob is 27Apr93
can i eligible to nda2 2012 exam
I am pursuing my 12th, My date of birth is 15/03/1995.Can I apply for NDA II exam i.e August 2012.
what is the restricted age for nda test ?
be fast my exam is today
How to get my roll no for the exam to be held on 15 April 2012
how to get my admit card for the examination to be held on 15 april 2012
l
How to check exam center
when i will get my admit card?..
what is the new venue of n d a tast 2012 delhi centre
if hall ticket was not received what was the option
how to check exam centre
np i dont have any question!!!!!!!!!
sir plz nda roll num dasu g plz 9041384527
my admit card for entrance exam yet not received can i down load it through through net and it will be valid for enter in exam
HOW TO GET NDA HOLLTICETS?
Sir i passed 10+2 my DOB Is 04/12/1993 can i fill the nda 2nd form
WHEN I WILL GET MY ADMIT CARD OF NDA INTRENCE EXAM
How to get my roll number
Can I give N.D.A. exam after passing class 10
i want to know about the center of nda entrance exam of bhopal??????
where ..what is the name of that place etc…
from which date of april application forms for exam (II) will be avaliable ?
When will the forum comeout in market?
give me my admit card
as we know that on exam day 15/04/2012 ,MCD elections in delhi are also taking place, is there any possibility for change in exam date/time in delhi centres?
I want to know about where is the my exam centre in PATNA?
can i join ‘NDA’ after 10th???
when will the application form for nda (II) entrance examination for the year 2012 will be out?
Hello
concernd authorities
i am a male of age 17
and as i want to crack NDA entrance exam
but by the time i m doing my +2 in humanities stream …
So please tell am i will be eligible for the text
and when i can apear for it and whats is the procedure for that.
I will be very thankful of you.
ven vil i recieve my hall tickets…i hav applied in d month of Jan-Feb…hw to get hall ticket??
when my roll no. of Re.No (11208718092) is coming ?
when i will get admidcad
sir
i am 12th class student PCB what i am apply for navy
my regristration number 11219430921 can’t download e-admit y?
I have applied 4 nda bt the prblm is , i have lost registration no.
How can i get my hall ticket
What’s date of nda exam. Please tell me sir.
i cant receive my admit card
WHEN IS OUR NDA EXAM 2012 START?
WHEN I WILL GET MY ADMIT CARD OF NDA EXAM?my registration number is 11207222196.
when i will get my roll number.
I want to know will my who is turning 19yrs on 30th Nov.,2012,can he write the the NDA EXAM OR NOT?
I want to know will my will turn 19 on 30th Nov.,2012,can he write the the NDA EXAM OR NOT?
Dear Sir,
When I will get my admit card.
Please reply me.
Thanks.
WHEN I WILL GET MY ADMIT CARD OF NDA EXAM?
I want to know about the exam center in Mumbai and about the hall ticket?
admit card
date of examination