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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Can anyone who will be studying in start of class 12th appear in the NDA-I exam ????
I am very passionate and dont want to loose any chance of being selected..Can you suggest me the shortest way in appearing the test
I will be 19yrs at 16th Nov 2010, may i eligible for NDA entrance exam 2011
my birth of date is 29 march 1992 can i give NDA exam please confirm me about this and which is the best site for online registration
dear sir,
my date of birth is November 28, 1992 am i eligible to give NDA 1 exam.
also please give me the details of the column no 16 of the NDA application form.
yours sincerely
manu shrivastava
Sir, I’m studying in 12th this year. M very much paasionate to join IAF. Please tell me how can I get form of NDA and are girls eligible to give this exam. My birthdate is 21Feb1994.
My age is 10oct1991.can i fill the farm of NDA
My date of birth is 12oct1991.can i fill the farm
i am current study in 11th class i am appear nda exam this year
What is the jaipur’s examimation centre code
I wanted to know, how can i join the army after 12th being crossed the age limit(11/11/1992) . I want to know what other ways i have to join the army after 12th standard.
how to enroll for the forthcoming NDA exams ??????
hw to get application form online
can i give nda exam if i have date of birth 17 10 1992
can girls apply for NDA
send me updates .
1.I need examination and centre codes for nda?
2.i am born in 1992 can i apply for nda?
Hello, i m param ..i read in 12th class …those days i listen about ur nda exam….i m from village..of tehri garhwal[uttrakhand] i want 2 know …how i can fill my nda form ..&where given it…?
my dob 10-04-1994 can i fill nda form dis time
i can not able to fill the form because i have not the specific codes to fill in the form which was published in the employment news please provide these codes
sir,
i want to know what are the medical tests because i am having eye site (-1.5). my is to work in air force and serve our nation.
thank you
can you tel me the category code for age relaxation
How to fill NDA form. Please do reply
I need educational code for NDA -I Exam 2011 ?
My date of birth is 14/08/92… Cn i apply for NDA-1 exam…. Plz plz reply soon…
Please let me know the expected date of announcement of final result of NDA ( 1 ) ,2010, which written examination was held on 18.04.2010 and written result has announced on 10.08.2010.
Thanks
M.S.Mishra
Sir,.my date of birth is 14th august,.1992.. Can i gve NDA1 exam…..
when will result of nda 2 wil be declared ??
may i know plse about the exam date in august…………
sir, my date of birth is 29th December, 1992 n i have completed my +2 with commerce baground. can i sit 4 da entrance exam?
how to get nda on line form
when will declare result of N.D.A. second 2010…
what are the cities and their codes for NDA EXAMINATION ?
what is the area code of visakhapatnam, andra pradesh and exam code therein
when will be the forms for NDA 2011 be filled?
and what is the exam code
when will be the forms for NDA 2011 be filled?
and what is the code of exam
Respected sir,
i have filled the online form,and i dont know what to do after doing so.
i want your help regarding further details.
my date of birth is 04-04-1994 studying in +1. how many chances can i get for NDA exam?
My date of birth is 13.12.92 i want to appear in upcoming nda exam.There is an option for age relaxation in the form.can i get age relaxation as i am of scheduled tribe category and if yes what is the category code
What is qualification code for NDA
sir,
when will i get my admit card for entrance exam ?
Sir,
i am from Bangalore and i want to know the examination code
can i attend nda exams in class 11.
can a medical student give NDA exams ?
can a medical student give NDA exam,
Sir,what is the subject required for nda test in 12th level.
my ambition,aspirations,desire,dream all is nda
my date of birth is 18th july1992.am i eligible for nda examination2011
can i subbmit NDA form if i am in 11th passed 10th
Please let me knoe the CODES which are reqiured to be filled in application form of NDA-1. Shall be thankful to you.
Sir,
myself adil ,from delhi .I m in -ursuing 12th and I Want to ask about NDA form ..
Can u plz tell me what i have to write in EDUCATION QUALIFICATION CODE… Can u plz rply me in detail..
sir, is matematics is compelsory fo nda exam? i read in science but having biology.can i join the nda?please give me a suggetion.
When is nda exam?
sir, i want the complete information about how to fill up the NDA form, please give me soon…
thanking u
i need a nda-1 2011 centre code?
sir, i already fill nda 1 2011 form. but by mistake i paste 3 rupees ticket on my acknowledgement card instead of rupees 6… so plz tell me if my form will be disqualified or not… sir plz inform me …. plz
sir, i am studying in 12th class. and my birth date is 15.8.1994 .
can i apply for NDA examination
Sir I want to ask that what is the procedure to fill the application fee for NDA through debit or credit card? Kindly tell me the site from where can I make the payment for the exam for my brother as he wants to apply for the test…
Komal
What is the eligibility for N.D.A Exam candidate?
what will i fill in colmn no.23 in nda 1 2011 form
sir
how to fill the form of NDA and from where i will get the form
I want to know the examination centre codes for NDA 1 2011??
I need NDA-I Exam 2011 center code???
Sir,
I wanted to know, how can i join the army after 12th being crossed the age limit(16/10/1992) . I am very passionate about joining the army and want to know what other ways i have to join the army after 12th standard..
thank you
My date of birth is25.12.1992 can i write nda exam
What is the centre code for NDA 1 going to happen in 2011 !!!
I m from HyderabAD !!
sir, my date of birth is 3rd april, 1992 n i have completed my +2 with commerce baground. can i sit 4 da entrance exam?
sir how to fill the forn of NDA
my age is 19year i read in 12 class can i fill nda form
Can i use colourphoto in the nda1 form.
from where i can get NDA application form in nagpur (maharashtra)
Good mng sir. can diploma student would fill up the nda form.
GIVE THE DETAIL OF FILLING COLUMN NUMBER 23.
i)How many times is NDA Entrance exam conducted per year?
ii)What if i won’t be able to clear my 12th final exams? Will i still be able to write the entrance since i will have submitted my form?
i want to apply for nda. how i’ll get the form?
is there any scope for civil engg, since i m student of civil?
Give me the syllabus of NDA paper-1
sir i am 21 year old & i am doing my b.tech.
can i apply for defence or anything rellated to it.
opening date of nda form
what is the last date of submission of form this year, whether it is to be submitted online and is the fee please
How to fill the NDA form?
my date of birth is 14 may 1992. Can i elligible for nda 2011 entrance exam.
i am currently in class 11.can i appear for NDA exam this year ?
Can i be fighter pilot and a laser sailor if i join in nda
what is the last date of submission of admission form for exams in 2011?
I am studying in diploma final year in mechanical engineering. My age is 18year. Am i eligible for appearing in NDA
how could i know whether my application fees (Rs25) is submitted to upsc
Sir,i am a student of class XI,can i write the nda exams this year,for experience.
my date of birth is 30/06/1992. can i eligible for this NDA exam.
i want to fill up the NDA entrance exam form how do i get that form?
Sir, what is the last date to fill the NDA form
How to apply for NDA exam?
My dob is 30/06/1992. Is i am eligible for NDA test?
Sir i am currently in class 11th. Can i appear for NDA exam this year…
My dob is 30-june-1992. Present i am studying in 12th class. Is i am eligibl for NDA exam.
can i give NDA entrance exams on 10th bases?
i am in a big trouble,i live in Raipur Chhattisgarh i want to fill the form for nda exams 2011 but i can not able to fill the form because i have not the specific codes to fill in the form which was published in the employment news
i want to appear 4 airman….
what should i do?
the dates of filling admission forms are over or what ? can i fill nda forms now also .
sir now i am in class 11th. can i appear for NDA exam this year?
I am currently in class 11. Can i appear for NDA exam this year?
Sir,my left eye is 6/6,and my right eye is 6/10.
So am i eligible for the exam
How to fill the NDA form?
How do we apply!???
Wad exactly is it …..were will it be conducted and how much is the fees.
what is multiple round interview.
when will the result of National Defense Academy held on August 22nd,2010 be declared.
when is the last dae to fill the form of NDA?
In the middle of the B-tech is there any chance to write the “UPSC NDA” or not.
dear sir,
my birth date according to highschool certificate is 1 jan 1993 .
am i eligible for the nda exam 2011??
please reply me hurry
thanks .
what is maximum age limit for NDA?
can a person before getting eligible (studying in 1oth stndrd) give the written test only for gaining experience????please reply
What’s the maximum age for this
girls is applicable
what is the base of this exam ?
What are the educational code @ catagary code in ST
when will results of ndaII 2010 will be declared?
please sir, send me last date of fill up the form.
who can we get the entry in indian airforce ?
r there any entrance exam for that?
commission under para 5 of the commission’s notice no. ………….. published in employment news dated
examination centre code jammu
my age date is 4th feb 1992. is this write for upsc exam or can i be candidates.
my dob is 8-nov-1992. Is i am eligible for NDA test.
Thanks
From where i can get NDA application form in jammu&kashmir and when
i m reshma 4rm andhra and wat is da qualification (height weight ) required 2 join in NDA and my dad is an army person (JCO) and sir plz tel me whether i wil b qualified as i wil get my 10 +2 certificate in june and i m not getting clear idea how 2 fil da application on online sir plz help me sir
Sir,
present i am studying in 12th class. What is next date of ‘NDA’ 2010.
I want to join in NDA.SO plz tell me how to join in NDA on 2011 year.plz send the dates of application and also exam date>>>>>
Thank U…….?
Which textbook i should refer to get good rank in nda exam?can anyone give website in which i could get questions of nda?pls sir help me
My date of birth is 17-may-1992.can i apply.
please give all the list of centers where nda/na examination is held……….
My date of birth is 10/03/1992 am i eligible to give the exam.
In the first box do i fill NDA01 IN THE FIVE SPACES OR NDA 1
My date of barth 18-11-1992 if i elable for exam please tell me
Can i fillup the nda application form online
when will be the forms for NDA 2011 ?
forms of 2010
sir when is the next nda exam and when n where will i get the forms?
give full detail of all the requirements of NDA test
i want to know that is there any nda exam for medical student of 10+2 level
CAN MEDICAL ASPIRANTS GIVE NDA EXAM? IF YES WHEN ITS APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.
pls who know wen NDA we starts training
when will b d forms 4 nda 1 exam 2011 b filled.. pls reply !!!!
when will b d forms 4 nda 1 exam 2011 b filled.. pls reply !!!
Sir, i want to know the next dates for NDA entrance exam for 2011 and its schedules
when will be the forms for NDA 2011 be filled?what will be the last date for submitting the forms?Reply soon.
i want to know that what is the salary ,eligibility and % required to give nda test and when it will held i am in 11th class
when the results of nda 2 will be announced?
when will be the forms for NDA 2011 be filled?what will be the last date for submitting the forms?Reply soon.
sir please send me how to apply for the exam?
when the farms of NDA are avalable in post offices
what is l the PHONE WITH AREA?
i d’not know that what is the phone with area,
sir,
I want to know about result of nda-II(2010)
when will be the forms for NDA 2011 be filled?what will be the last date for submitting the forms?Reply soon.
when will be the forms for NDA 2011 be filled?
please give all the list of centers where nda/na examination is held……….
i have completed my 10+2.. and NCC ‘B’ AND ‘C’ IN 1(A) R&V..
i want to join NDA.. i hav to write upsc exam.. or else can i directly ssb interview…
My height is 161cm and weight is 55kg can eligible for nda