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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what is your nda exam2012 time table
Can i give nda exam after doing polytechnic.
respected sir ,
im manohar studying inter 2nd year in nri academy in vishakapatnam. i m interested to join in navy hence im willing to write nda exam in april 2012 so please can u insist me how to apply for nda and how to fill application??? i request u to send me an email kindly………thanking u sir …………….
n.s.murali manohar
sir,
I am studing in 12th std,and i want to do career in NDA.
Will you please inform me about where i get application form?
And what is the time period for application.
Thanking you.
i completed diploma and now i am studying B.E 2nd year can i apply for IPS exam
When next NDA entrance exams ?
NEXT DATE OF PUBLISHING FORM
date of exam of NDA
Sir my name is fahad
9730000521
date of upse nda entrence result
please tell me about nda-II ENTRANCE 2011
when is the entrence exam of NDA academy of 2012
sir please tell me the age limits????
NDA EXAM DATE
sir i am medical student. so can i apply for NDA exam?
and if yes will i get BIO paper instead of MATHS paper for 300 marks or not?
sir i have appeared in nda exam held on 17/04/2011… nd waiting for result.
will u plz tel me the date of result of written exam…
respected sir
i want to know that i have done my 12th(pcm) at the age of 20 yearand i want to join army .please tell me that their is any possibility to join army after 12th at the age of 20 year.
hi,i am a +2 student and wishes to join the Indian Navy.but i had taken commerce as my study streem,so is there any way that i can appear for the NDA exams after my +2??
when is the next NDA entrance exam for the age of 16
Nda ke liye pcm me kitne mark cahiye
Sir,
Kindly inform me when will NDA exam 2011-12 be conducted? Webside for examination form.
FEMALE WANT TO ENTER IN ARMY AT AGE OF 17.5 BETWEEN ONE MONTH , IS IT POSSIBLE?
when nda 2012 exams will be held
sir i aplied for nda exame and when i get my hall ticket
i missed to fill the form for the exams held on 18th april…when will b the next forms for nda will be issued…??
nda result when come’s
respected ma’m/sir,
i want to give entrance exam of nda-2012. My date of birth is 3-10-1993. Will i be eligible for it or not. if not, is there any provision of age relaxation in it. I am 12 pass student with science.
Sir is there any oppurtunity to write NDA exam and to slected into the INDIAN Defence service if the candidate has taking directly diploma and then degree after 10 without HSC eduction. Please answer me as i hav decided to take diploma now and i’m very much interested to do service in INDIAN Defence and to serve the my nation India.
SIR, I DON’T HAVE THE SUB. MATH IN MY 10+2 . SO WILL I BE ABLE TO APPEAR IN THE NDA EXAM ( FOR ARMY WINGS) .
hello sir, my name is pradeep atkare from thane,mumbai,maharashtra. i am the diploma student in computer engineering,at last year. and my sister which name is pooja atkare is just passed ssc exam with 60%. my quetion is tht , is my sister and me are eligible for the NDA? or any other education for the giving the contribute for my country
dear sir
my name is rajeshbabu nayak caste ST.
i completed my B.Tech in 2011.
i want to serve my life to my country.
which type of jobs i will get in defence. how can i prepare to defence exams?
which type of syllbas in nda exmination ,paper
PLEASE TELL ME THE DATE TILL WHICH DATE NDA FORM IS APPLICABLE 2011 .
PLEASE TELL ME THE DATE TILL WHICH DATE NDA FORM IS APPLICABLE 2011 in june.
PLEASE TELL ME THE DATE TILL WHICH DATE NDA FORM IS APPLICABLE.
sir, i have given the exam of national defence academy & navel academy examination (1)2011 which was held on 17/4/2011
please tell me the date when will be result is declared of this exam
sir, I appeard in nda exam in 17.4.2011. please tell exam result
sir my birth date is 1 jul 93 i am 18 years old but still i am not able to fill the form. In the aplication the candidate age should be 19 years old but in my case it is not acc to form sir please tell me the right procedure
exam for 10th pass student
Respected Sir,
I am studying final year BCA(Bachelor of Computer Application) can i apply for writing the exam. Suppose if i am selected can i continue with my studies by working in this field? I will be waiting for your reply.
Yours Sincerely
Shankar
Sir, when the nda 1st 2011 will be published.
When is the CDS 1 2011 result going to be declared
date of declaration of result of nda1 2011
sir i send the application for joining NDA on may 2011 .so sir please guide me that when i get NDA Admission Card
i have cleared afsb for ues airforce …but my 8th semester marks wont be declared before the training starts …what should i do ????
Sir,i appear in nda exam_2011 pls tell me date of declaretion of written exam result
NDA EXAM DATE
How to get hall tickets of NDA exam(2) 2011
sir i applied for Nda 11 when i get my hall ticket
can nios student apply for nda test
Sir. My son date of birth 22.01.1993.He can appear in NDA
examination.Pl.reply as early as possible.
Thanks
Anil Kumar Sharma
sir my form no. is 40784994 kya yeh submit ho gya h
when was the exam date of nda-2 exam?
when the nda-2 exam will conduct ?
any reseverd seats for girls?
can nios student apply in nda test kindly reply soon at [email protected]
iam be student of it branch,,,2nd year…can i eligibil for exam.
Maine 12th ka result dekha i m very upset can u tell me NDA ke exam ke liye ‘pcm’ mein kitne marks jaruri hai eligible hone ke liye.
I FACED NDA &NA EXAMINATION ON 17 APRIL 2011.PLEASE TELL ME THE DATE WHEN RESULT SHALL BE OUT.
when will be declare result of UPSC conducted entrance exam for National Defence Academy?
mai is time polytechnic chal raha hai, mai 12 me hu.kya mai NDA me apply kr sakta hu kis post par…..
sir , i just want to check application status of my nda forms which will be held in august this year ,,so please tell me the way to check
would i be able to do my engineering course at NDA after completing my pre-degree?
respected ma’m/sir,
i want to give entrance exam of nda-2012. My date of birth is 18-10-1993. Will i be eligible for it or not. if not, is there any provision of age relaxation in it. I am 12 pass student with science.
sir,
what the syllabus of physics and chemistry
when will the result of nda-1 on 17th april will be announced?
my son interested for NDA,now at 12th standard studying ,icsc ,
final exam will be on March ‘12 , what have to do please advise
type here
form no. 40160245 nd i am till now not get admit card
my birth date is 13th may 1993.. can i appear NDA entrance exam???
hello,
i just need to clarify that presently i am studying in class 12th.. when is the tym for me to fill the nda form.? aftr class 12th when is the form available and when is the actual exam in the year of 2012..?? when are the forms available for the students of class 12th??
i want to know the result of NDA 1 2011
how to download NDA online application form???
Dear Sir,
My son is a 12th grade student now and wants to join NDA Pune. Can I send application now for him or should I wait till he finishes his 12th? When will be the next entrance exam ? Pls. advise and how can I get the application form?
how to do preparation for nda
jai hind
Sir can u give me some information about PAT(pilot amplitude test) conducted in NDA
[email protected]
i want coads for filling forms nda?
sir!
what is the syllabus for physics&chemistry?and for general ability?
will nda exam can be conducted after month of june if conducted how can i get application details and when will next nda exam will be conducted
Hello Sir, Can you tell me how to join NDA ( armed force) in Pune. Please tell me emigetaly. My e mail id is [email protected].
your’s faithfully,
Pranav
[email protected]
what is the last DOB by which a candidate can apply for nda -1 2012??
Plz tell me the the date of nda exam & the date of upcoming nda exam.
Sir kya mera nda II ka form application no. 40441192 submit ho gaya kya
PLEASE……. INTIMATE WHETHER THE FORM NO-40389923 HAS BEEN RESITERED OR NOT FOR NDA & NA EXAM (II) 2011.
PLZ…………………………………… REPLY IMEDIATLY.
what is my son’s result appeared in 17th april 2011 please send result to my email id with marks and rank
Is there any quota for ncc cadets. And for the child of jco .
i am a female candidate with subject physics chemistry and bio can i apply for NDA?
sir, what is the sub. in nda for account student
i am reading class 12th moving and me know next nda exam apply date and i know nda update
I want to know the date schedule of upsc ias,ifs exams 2012..and my birth date is 25 nov. 1991 is i eligible for 2012 exam?
Sir
my date of birth is 13th june 1993 and i want to know whether i can fill the NDA application form or not ?
whether 12th std student having ‘PCB’ GROUP can also give this examination?
respected sir just want to ask that m a female candidate can i apply for NDA-2 2011… and m a science student with subjects phy,chem and maths and just nw i have completed my 12th…
Dear sir/madam,
I missed my ies exam hall ticket while travelling, but i known my hall ticket number, now what can i for receive duplicate hall ticket.
my son form status form no.40661230
sir, i gave my nda exam on 17th april 2011. i just wanted to know when is the result??
I am studying in 12th with NCC ‘C’ certificate this year how much reservation is for ‘C’ certificate holders in NDA/CDS/Air man and all India Engineering enterance exam.
when the result will be published? held at 17 april 2011
when the result will be published?
i want to give the nda test as earliest as possible , my dob is 1 feb 1994 and i am studying in 12th. i want to know the most recent form that i can fill and the procedure for forwarding it.
i shall be grateful if i get the details. thank you
Sir, when the result of NDA 1 that held on 17 april 2011 will publish
Q- How many Weightage marks of NCC c, certificates in NDA and CDS courses?
how can we fill the entrance exam give me full procedure
my form 40487464 has been registered or not
sir i just wanted to know the last date for the submission of form i.e NDA II
please intimate whether the form no-40816566 has been registered or not for NDA & NA Exam(II)2011
Please intimate me whether the form no-40816566 has been registered or not fo NDA & NA Examination(II)2011.
how can fill the nda forum online . give me full proceser.
please intimate whether form no.- 40816566 has been registered
Please intimate whether the Form No.-40816566 has been registered
respected sir,please tell me the result date of NDA-1 2011 which had been held on 17/04/2011.
i was born on 17th may 1993 can i give the NDA EXAM
sir what is the physical requirementsof nda in navy and air force
sir- i am in bcom 1 year and i have passed the inter from commearce streame now i am 17 years old can i apply for the NDA exam
Respected sir,kya aap bata saktein hai ki form submit karane ke
baad roll no kab tak mil sakte hai.
i want to know does height matters in selection.
i want 2 get into nda n i m a female wen can i appear for it…. ma subjects r phy, chem ,maths, eng n pe…..m in 12th rite now.
.jp.
i have not opted for mathematics in class 12 can i apply for nda examination
Respected Sir
I am a commerce student and I do not have maths can you please tell me as to what all subjects I have to prepare.
how to get application form in online?
NDA Examination Code
Respected sir i want to join air force , so please give me details that when i can able to get NDA application form market
how to pay NDA exam fee by cash on SBI branch
how to apply please give me the informations ..
i am also army cadet
i m persuing the greaduction second year form agra university
what is the examination code for nda 2 2011
my date of birth is 17 octobar 1992 am I eligible to apply for NDA
what is the examination code of NDA-1?
my date of birth is 10 june 1994. i have passed 10th this year .
now i’m in 11th. will i be eligible for NDA exams
my date of birth is 31jan.1993 can i seat in NDA2 exam and what phy. requirment for this
my date of birth is 31jan.1993 so can i seat in NDA 2 exam and what other phy. requirment
sir, what is the last date of submission of apllication form of N.D.A.2011 2ND
what is nda examination code
what are the codes of age relaxation code category code?
respected sir.. pls tell me the examination date of nda which is going to held in 2nd phase
can female candidates can apply and what is criteria, procedure for nda if not any similar to nda.
Dear Sir, i want to join air force , so please give me detail that when i can able to get NDA application form market.
from where i can get the centre & educational qualification codes,if,i am not getting the employment news paper of 9th april to 15th april 2011,please help me,its urgent……………………………………..
My son gaurav D.O.B 14.01.94 is studying in class 12th, His subject are Physics,Biology,Economics, English & Chemistry.
I Want him to join defence forces, kindly suggest his elligibilty to join defence services.
Sir my D.O.B is 30/07/1992 can i apply for nda please reply sir
i want to know for nda 2011 that will i expect a call from ssb
i hav got 120/300 in maths and 265 in gat.reply soon
Ravi- What are the physical requirements to apply for NDA?
When you issude the result of nda (1)?
What is the Examination code for NDA 2
where do i get NDA form at online
I want to know about date of birth my d.o.b is 27-02-1992 can I apply please tell me ………………….
my birth date 15 june 1993. in this year Eligibility date is 2 july 1993.so what can i do.plz help me.
Dear sir/medm i says that mene 17 april 2011 ko nda ka exam deya tha plz kya aap muje betha sakteo ki result kab aayga plz sir thanks