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,
pleas intimate how many times form for appear in entrance examination will be published in the year, or related topics
2> please intimate next date/month when forms published for entrance examination in nda 10+2 basis.
i have sent my form for nda 2011 when i will receive admit card?
sir,
I am very much interested to join nda ,please send last 10 year solved question paper as soon as possible and is there is negative marking in written exam,and how many candidate get selected in written exam.
thank you.
sir,
i am deeply interested in joining air force&need to know the procedure
how many marks obtained to pass nda written test please send reply
sir,how to check my nda 1,2011 application form status?
can girls join nda??
when the form of nda and cds 2011 will come in ludhiana punjab?
what is the physical eligibility like height , chest, medical for army, navy and air force
since i am currently in 12th and wish to appear for nda exams but my stream is commerce with maths ..am i eligible?
Sir, me join the nda say me how me apply & last date of entrance exam nda 2011. Please sir.
Can a bscit student give NDA exam after his graduation
can i apply for nda exam i am 11appearing student
i am a student of b.com part 1 and i want to join nda so what is the procedure………..
is there is any lock in perid after studying the course for 3yrs? n after doing the course of nda can we do engineering?these kind of obstacles are creating confusions in my mind.please do help me to surpass these problems.
Respected sir
i have filled the form for nda-I ,2011
I would like to know when i will get my hall ticket or admit card. please intimate me as early as possible . I will be highly obliged.
sir…hw to chek whether our NDA forms hav reached @their place
Dear Sir
My son is studing in 7th standard and would like to take admission for him in 8th std in NDA is it possible.
Regards.
Sandeep
sir can i know the status of my application form…………….
what is next date for applying n.d.a. entrance exam.can i get application form on line . when & how.
sir, from what website i fill online form for nda-2nd august session 2011 plz sir tell me
sir
i do not recieve my acknowledgement card since 2 months.
my form no is 39110128
I am doing T.Y. B.Com. after One month I complete my graduation. I will give the examination held by UPSC for being an IPS officer. So, give me complete information, what i will do to get admission in UPSC in this year 2011, give me the complete information, how to collect the enrollment form and further procedure from top to bottom. Please give me all the details about become an IPS officer from top to bottom.
sir ,
can u please tell me when is the next test apart form April?
sir , fi have not got the admit card my date of birth is 04/01/1994. I didn’t got my admit card & I want my roll no. So please SIR tell me my roll no.
I shall be highly oblige.
Thank you.
SIR
sir , from which date we will get the admit card
sir
I want to when is the second form for NDA would be available?
Is there any problem if our age is above 19?
Can we appear the nda exm?
Hello sir my name is gurpreet singh and i had send my nda 2011 application form to upsc but still i had not recieved my roll no. my dob 4-4-93, So sir help me what i do… I will be highly thank full to you
Respected sir,
I would like to fill NDA form online. I think submission date is over but still i would like to give it a try. if yes then please tell me how can i do that. and if no then please send me next date when the form will be issued. I would be gratefull. thankyou.
I am the above person. I have filled up the application andmy date of birth is 26/04/1995. I didn’t got my admit card & I want my roll no. So please SIR tell me my roll no.sir can you tell me that when will nda exam would be conducted.
I shall be highly oblige.
Thank you.
SIR.
Dear Sir,
NDA entrance can be given after 10th examination? what will be the syllabus for the exam. to enter in 11th std. If i got the idea, i shall be very much thankful to you.
Thanks & Regards,
please let me know the status of application No. 36435433 for NDA-I 2011.
Dear SIR,
I am the above person. I have filled up the application andmy date of birth is 01/12/1993. I didn’t got my admit card & I want my roll no. So please SIR tell me my roll no.
I shall be highly oblige.
Thank you.
SIR.
sir when is the second form for NDA would be available?
sir i have heard that two exams for NDA is conduted in a year?sir clear my confusion/ please as soon as possible
sir i have lost my admit card pl. send me the roll. no.
my dob is 26/03/1994
name:prabhuad pradhan
Sir can u tell me NDA2011 entrance exam forms when avilable and where.
do my application form have been submitted
i have passed the nda exam,but i dont know where is the base camp
sir,how to check my nda 1,2011 application form status?
My roll No. is 057616 through which I have been declared pass in the last written exam. I have not yet received my CALL LETTER for personal Interview. Please advise as to how to get that.
Can my father collect it in person for UPSC office?
sir i want to knw the eligibility for nda 2nd mainly the age limit
Sir,
My roll No. is 077050 through which I have been declared pass in the last written exam. I have not yet received my Admission card for personal Interview. Please advise as to how to get that.
Can my father collect it in person for UPSC office?
where will i found my application status of upsc exam 2011 plz send my status to my email id ( raman14300@gmail.com )
my application form no is 39369636
SIR,I WANT TO SEE THE REGISRATION OF MY APPLICATION FORM 2011
how will i get to know about the examination and syllabus of the nda exam 2011 when will the next forms available for boys candidates?plz answer on my mail id “manojdutt2411@gmail.com”
hey girls nda is not for u people !
its for daredevils like we boys!
sir,
I want to know what is the last date of submitting the form and also could you pls tell me how to apply, as i need assistance from you regarding with this…
thanks,
can i know the status of receipt of my application for nda entrance exam 2011?
SIR IF M FROM PLAIN COMESRSE THEN I M ELIGIBLE 4 NDA XAM OR NOT ????
PLZ TELL ME SIR
Let me know the status of my application Number 39378771.
sir/madam ,i am in 12th class and also filled the form so will you please tell me when do we get our hall ticket
is the tenth and twelth marks are considered during the entrance exams
if we want to appear for entrance exam means when will be the exams
CAN COMMERCE ALSO APPLY FOR THIS EXAM?
i want when nda exams will b held of 2011 so plllsss send me the information
Respected sir/ ma’m,
Now I am a student of 11th science. I heartly desired to join NDA. For that purpose, may you please tell me how to prepare for this type of exams? Please reply me about it.
Thank you.
Please inform me about the NDA 2011 Exam application No.38227379
i am in 10th class. can i appear for NDA. i am not able to understand 10+2 eligibility criteria
Dear Sir,
Please inform me about the status of NDA 2011 application No.38227379
hello sir i have lost my application number can i get it again
i am going to appear for 12 standard exam from open school with physics and maths as my subjects in the year 2012. i wanted to ask will i be eligible to appear for the nda exam in the year 2012. please help me please
where will the form for nda will be available?
when will the form be available?
where the enterance will be conducted?
commerce student can apply or not?
Please send my application status to my email id javvadfar@gmail.com.
Application No :- 39571179
how to join airforce after +2 class?
where will i found my application status of upsc exam 2011 plz send my status to my email id “tushar.ssdn.chauhan@gmail.com”
my application form no is 37025158
when will the next forms available for girls candidates?
can i fill the nda form now
Has my application form been recieved by upse (nda)
i m 18 yrs old & next year on 29 december i will be 19 & i haven’t filled the form this year so will i be able to give the exam next year or not
will i be elligible for the exam of 2012
how i can check my application status.i dont remember my application form number for nda 2011 (I)
I lost my nda application number ! Is there any process by which i can get my application no. Again?
when i will recieve my hall ticket ?
sir,my name is salooj kumar. i’m studying in 10+2 science group .
i have NSS(National Service scheme) certificate. what is the use of my certificate in the field of NDA ?.when i will recieve my admit card ?.please reply as soon as possible. my email -saloojn@gmail.com
my age is 25-3-1994 can i fill the form of nda in 2011
May i know how can i apply for nad exam which is to be held on aug 2011
how can a girl candidate enter air force as a officer
NDA 2011 Application form status
i am a girl.may i give nda exam
sir i want nda exam center code please send it early as possible
can i directly apply for the interview with more than 75% marks in 12th class for nda?
when will i recieve my admit card
Respected sir,
I’m a student of class 11. Wether a 11th appearing student can give the entrance exam for NDA or not? If yes then, when will the next issue of entrance form will be available?
I am studying in 1st puc.my age is more than the 16 1/2 years.can i appear for NDA(1) 2011?
R/s..i am doing engineering in mechanical branch.i jst wanted to know,how i can i appear for UPSC EXAMS..
Are girls eligible for nda exam
My name is jaswanth.I am studying degree first year(B.sc M.P.C).I have NCC’C’ certificate(B grade).I have applied for NDAandNA(1)2011.Do i need to write the written exam.What is the use of my certificate in the field of NDA.Please reply as soon as possible.My mail is (jaswanthravilla8@gmail.com)Thanking you….
my acknowledgement card is not come please give the informetion about it?
about acknowledgement
Hi,my name is jaswanth.I am studying degree first year.(B.sc M.P.C).I have applied for NDAandNA(1)2011.I have NCC’C’ certificate (B grade).Do i have to write written exam.What benifits do i get from NDA.Please reply me as soon as possible.My gmail is (jaswanthravilla8@gmail.com).Thanking you….
My name is jaswanth.I am studying degree first year(B.sc M.P.C).I have applied for NDAandNA(1)2011.I have NCC’C’ certificate(B grade).Do i have to write written exam.What benefits do i get from NDA.Please reply me as soon as possible.My gmail is(jaswanthravilla8@gmail.com).Thanking you….
My name is jaswanth.I am studying degree first year(B.sc M.P.C).I have NCC’C’ certificate(B grade).I have applied for NDAandNA(1)2011.Do i have to write the written exam.what benefits do i get from NDA.Please reply me as soon as possible.My gmail is(jaswanthravilla8@gmail.com).Thanking you….
My name is jaswanth.I am studying degree first year.I have all the eligibilities to apply for NDA.I have NCC ‘C’ certificate (B grade).I have applied for NDAandNA2011(1).I gave my first preference to army.What benefits do i get in NDA(do i need to write the written exam?).Please reply me as soon as possible.My gmail is(jaswanthravilla8@gmail.com).Thanking you…..
now i am study in 8th and my date of birth is 27-09-1996, i am intrested to join army, in future i am planing,after pass on 10th clear jet and join diploma after one year clear 12 as private in arts stream,and prepare my nda test in between after 3 year my diploma also clear,please tell me my plan and decision is right, given proper guide line
Sir what is the medical formality in the nda test.
Can girls also apply for NDA exam? If yes, how to enroll for that?
how will i get to know about the examination and syllabus of the nda exam 2011 and how i will get my admit card ?
when i will get my hall ticket?
respected sir,
I am very much intrested in writing the nda exam but i dont know wether the last date for recipt of appliation is over.i have completed my 12th in 2010 but my date of birth is on may 1993.plase giv me some idea sir about what i should do
I HAVE PASSED 12TH FROM COMMERCE AND I HAVE ”b’and’C’ CERTIFICATES SO NOW WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR NDA.
Sir,I am doin my 2nd year engineering in ece department.i want to know wheather i have any elligibility opportunity to join nda?.if pls mention….
How will i come to know whether my online application form has been accepted or not?
when admit card of nda1 will be received ?Date of exam ?
sir i have applied for nda through online registration so when and how will i receive the call letter for nda exam 2011.iam very much intrested in joining IMA and my graduation is 10+2science so what can i do to join army .now iam contuning my graduation as Bsc computer science student.
i want know the date of next examination form of NDA
Sir,
One of my left hand finger has cut off, when i was child.Know i am wearing spectical, power -4.75.then, can I join any branch of NDA in army or offical job? Thank you!
Sir,
One of my left hand finger has cut off, when i was child.Know i am wearing spectical, power -4.75.then, can I join any branch of NDA in army or offical job?
dear sir,
can student having biology either than maths are eligible for nda?
how can we check the status of the application form of the NDA enrance exam 2011
female can apply for NDA entrance exam ?
If yes, what is criteria or eligibility for the same ?
Sir I got the application form in December. I actually asked the form before the last date but they did not give me.Can I send it now. I am really interested..
Sir i am study BE Electrical 2year runing . my borth date 01 oct 1991 so, can i apply for NDA & NAVY exam
Sir
I have study BE Electrical 2year runing so, can i apply for NDA & NAVY exam.
please help me in knowing the next date of getting NDA exam’s application form for year 2011?
Sir,i want to know is there any reservation for OBC`s in NDA.If any tell me the no. of seats.what post will a person get if he has done his 12th in commerce with P.ED. Thank you
sir now i m in 12th std science and I want to joyn the NDA in Navy can I joyn the Navy and what is the procedure to joyn the NDA in navy Please tell me
I WANT TO SEE THE REGESTRATION OF MY APPLICATION FORM FOR 2011
i want to appear for the 2011 nda examination but i am 19 years of age? am i eligible for the exam?
My name is Avik Sarkhel i live nb Kolkata and i am appearing ISC in 2011,and i am interested to live my life in defence.But i have heard that the last date for receipt of application form in on november but i don’t know that from where i will get that form so your kind advise is requested.And,my another question is,
Is it possibe for a Army Officer to take pilot training in Air Force during his service period.
sir plz check my application status my form no. is 38737349
sir i am 15 1/2 year old.can i give nda exam now?
iam stutying btech 3rd year can i apply with this qualification………
I want the results of the fom of upsc entrance exam which i have submitted in the month of november 2010 from pune?
im 12th science class. My birth 2/1/1994.please nda timetebal
Sir can u tell the step which are essential for NDA enterence, i m the student of 11th class, math science stream…. It been my dream to be apart of Indian National Defence .If u give me 1 opportunity to prove myself i will be no more wasting it
Is it difficult to join nda. it’s my dream to join. can u please tell me something more?
a am rts student….so i can’t do this course
Are there any seats reserved for defence children?if yes, then what percent of seats?
i have a chilldhood dream to join indian army.so please tell me how can i join it… i m a student of class 12th.. of maths science stream.. can i attempt nda.. or through which exam i can join defence or army services..
my name is vinay kumar dubey , date of birth is 1 january 1992. i have done 3years diploma in computer engineering in 2010 from B. S. F. polytechnic in delhi. i can apply NDA (2) 2011 plz help me .( i want age relaxation) . My father is doing work in BSF.
Sir please tell me how can i crack SSB
sir i am 10th passed. My age is 20.I want give an exam of NDA.Plz say me can i give an exam? Plz say me date of exam of 2011.
VERE NICE
When will hall tickets will come
sir u tail me exam date
Sir/Madam i have done my class 12 from commerce section can i join NDA
what is the procedure for SSB examination
hello sir when r the exams of nda in yr 2011 as i hv 2 fill up the form n and submit the form
hello sir when r the exams of nda in yr 2011 as i hv 2 fill up the form
sir my application form no. is 38564439. could you please tell me my result
sir i want to know when is the form filled(month).fee details.process after the candidate is selected.
i hav filled application form for n.d.a.
and cud u pls check whther i hav registered succewsfully or not
my form no. is-38929138
My date of birth is march1992. i am aligible or not to appear in nda examination
I have just finished my mbbs degree in first attempt..i am 24 years old right now..plz do inform me regarding the various options i have in NDA-2011 EXAMS for post MBBS pg courses..am i eligible and when nd how ‘ll be the exams..
dear sir,
can student having biology either than maths are eligible for nda?
i am 12th class in commerce stream so, can i apply for navy.
please check my application status of NDA & SCRAE.APPLICATION NO. NDA 39022919 & SCRAE application no.38652158.
pls check my application status for NDA 1 2011. FORM NO. IS 39053305.
when will be the second application will apply for nda
sir
The upsc result should be out in 100 days.still candidates are waiting for the result of nda 2 aug.reason for the late.