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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I Have not get my acknowledgement card till today.My application form no is 36393368
how many attempted i get for nda entrance exam my date of birth is 5 september 1993
I Have not get my acknowledgement card till today
can you please tell me about educational qualification code in application form for upsc exam
I sent my application for NDA (1), 2010 examination vide application No:3701127 through registered post on 9th Nov 2009 but still I have not received my acknowledgement card. Please verify and give me feedback and position of my application
HOW WILL I FILL THE FORM PLS TELL ME THE WAY TO FILL IT
my application form no is 36203921, so plz tell me how can i get examination centre code?
Sir,
I have yet not get my rollno, but all my friend have their rollno. so please tell me from where I could have it and information about it. I have the acknowledgement card
Applicaton no 36450350
I have filled form of NDA .
I want to know the exact date of written test held in 3rd week of april.
what are the conditions considered for physical fitness
Is my form recieved or not /form no.36898450
of NDA-1 ,2010
what is the date of nda entrence exam 2010
i am in class 11(1 month remaining to complete class11).when could i send application form for nda and what is the last submission date
sir,
i’ haven’t recieved the acknowledgement card yet .the status of form number is 36842361
I Have not get my acknowledgement card till today.
Application Status of Form No. 36991191
I want know about the when applications are issued
sir i want to know that when is the next exam ? am a b.tech student in 3rd yr can i appear the exam that much.thank you.
Hence i was not confirmed about the last i registered for NDA 1 on 17-01-2010, so i just want to ask that will my form be accepted or not?
i am 18 years old and i got 59.4% marks in 12th class can i fill the farm for nda-1 and nda-11.
what is the date of second phase nda entrance exam 2010?
SI I DINT RECEIVED MY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CRD TILL TODAY.AND MY APPLICATION FORM NO 37104071.AND I WAS POSTED AT 04/11/2009.SO SEE WHETHER MY APPLICATION FORM HAS GOT UP TO U OR NOT
when is the last day of application finalised?
Sir,
How to get Education code, exam cente
This is very urgent as 10days remian to fill up the form.
Thanks
SIR,3 YEAR DIPOLMA STUDENT IN MECHANICAL THEY ARE GO FOR IN NDA
Status of Form No. 36770224
I Have not get my acknowledgement card till today. If my application is recived, why I not yet get my acknowledgement card. I also forgot my form no. Can I appear in the exam. Please inform
when is the nda 2 (2010) going to be held
what is scope for those students who has passed out 10+2 with humanities and cultural subject?
sir,
i m in 1st year of my graduation.
and my DOB exists for CDS exams …I just want to knw if i would pass CDS(II)2010….will SSB board select me…
kindly reply back soon .
thanking you
CAN I DO ONLINE EXAMINATION FOR JUNIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER
i am doing my M.B.A( finanes) & i want to join INDIAN armey so what exam will be good for me?
tell the exam center code,educational qualificational code n preferences
dear sir
has my aplication form been accepted 37045659
my form is 37045659 submit
i want to know about the syllabus because i want to qualify nda and my aim is to become an air force pilot.it is not only my dream but also a craz.
Can international student apply,what are the requirment for them and the amount four the school fee
SIR,I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE ACKNOWLEGMENT CARD FOR EXAMS OF UPSC 2010 WHAT TO DO SIR??????????????
when will i recieve the acknowledgement card?if i have posted NDA form on 3 nov 2009
cant we apply on the internet? cos i want to and were can we obtain the form and when is the form closing.lastly pls were are the examination center
Sir i wanted to know when will be the next exam in 2010
also i wanted to join navy can i join navy by nda ???
i want to know what happen to my app. form because till now i dint get my aknowledement card .please inform as fast as possible.my app. form no 36940422,, i did call to nda office but no one is answering my call ,, tried so many times plz let me known about my application form status //
I’m an engineering student, studying in 6th semester,can i apply for NDA?
my friend has to apply for NDA. He has not filled the october form and he will be of 19 age in august 2010. So please inform me that is there any other alternative possible through which he can fill NDA form and what are the tentative dates for the second exam after the april one in 2010
Respected sir,
I m planning to appear for CSP group ‘a’ exams for this year.
Please help me find educational qualification code , to be prescribed in the application form.
Please also help me with commission’s notice no to be mentioned in the application form along with date published in rozgar samachar/Employment news.
Respected sir,
I m planning to appear for CSP group ‘a’ exams for this year.
Please help me find educational qualification code , to be prescribed in the application form.
Please also help me with commission’s notice no to be mentioned in the application form along with date published in rozgar samachar/Employment news.
Thanks & Regards
Resha.
sir,
i have applied for NDA-2010 (i) , i have dispached the application on 14 december2009 by speed post. but i have not yet received the acknowledgement, i am afried whether application has reached or not, how to confirm, give the contact details if any
lik telephone no. etc.
thanks
with regards
j.abhinav reddy
my nda form is submit date is 16-10-2009 but i have no admit card
to show that my form is selectes
Sir, My nephew is doing his Post Diploma in Plastic Moulding Technology(from CIPET, Chennai)after IO std. Is he eligble to aply for NDA army/navy/airforce exam ?
how much high i have to get rank yo be elligible for an iaf pilot?
thank but please i need the nda form for 4 yers $ i’m going for marring or airforce.my question is how can i get the oraginal nda 4year form from the sit [where to enter.
Respected Sir, i would like to know about my admit card of nda exam which is going to be conducted probably at 3rd week of april. kindly furnish me the relevant information regarding this especiaaly abt my admit card. my app form no is 37250426.plz do let me know abt this at my earliest?
i want to join airforce of nda.so what can i do?
sir, when shall i recieve any confirmation for the approval of my application form
please tell me about the details of fill the nda1, ifos,enginearing form and also tell me about the last date of submitt the form and exam date .
yours faithfully,
sunil bishnoi.
how to application status for NDA 2010??
sir i am going to pass my 12th exams in med+math
how can i peco an army poilot as it is my AIM which i have to full fill at any cost please give me its broad detials as i cannot understand the details from internet
i want to know what happen to my app. form because till now i dont got my aknowledement card .pls inform as fast as possible.my app. form no 37295655
i wanted 2 appear for the nda examination i will be going to 12th this april and at present my age is 17&1/2 yrs old and this july i will be 18 so i would like to appear for the nda examination this year itself.please guide me and reply soon
thanking you.
i didnt get my acknowledgment yet… kindly please tell me quickly where can i check my form status
Non receivement of acknowledgment card.
has my application forn been accepted form no. 36567248
give me full status about my form
can i give nda exam in class 11th
for the form of exam to whom should i contact for and where should i contact i want to give the exam for practice in class 11th
i want to know what happen to my app. form because till now i dont got my aknowledement card .pls inform as fast as possible
sir i didt get my admid card i want to know weather i am selected or not
when is the particular date of nda exam 2010?
sir i have send the application from for NDA entrance
my form no is 35439504,
i want to know about my application fom is reacived or not please help me thanque.
now we can submit the application form. we are so interested to join in NDA.
now can we send the application form.we are so interested to join in NDA.
i have not recieved my aknowledgement card.please i wanted to know the status of my application form.my form no:36207343
what is the procedure fo the same..
I am a student of 12th class and my age is 18 years old .I want to apper for the nda exams but i have missed the forms. I want to know that can I apper after 12th class.
nda for 10th
when is the next nda exam after April 2010??
i will be entering class 12 this may (2010)when can i appear for the nda exam?
I am in commerce stream without maths could i join N.D.A
i want to know what happen to my app from because till now i dont got my aknowledement card.plzinfrom as first as possible.
I haven’t got my ackowledgement card for CDS exam and i cannot search in the website. My form no is 37078209. Please help.
Can girls join nda what is next date for nda exam and where can we get application form in Mumbai. Thane
I want to appire fof this exam for that I want form what site should I type
i had filled the form of NDA1 to join it for ARMY. I had not recived the roll no for the same plz its a humble request to UPSC that send me the roll no .
thank you
i hava fill up my form and send via speed post.but till now i don’t get any acknoledgement from their.so what shold i do??
pls reply me immediatly…
when come admit card of nda 2010 exam
i want to know what happen to my app. form because till now i dont got my aknowledement card .pls inform as fast as possible.my app. form no 35343730
i want to know what happen to my app. form because till now i dont got my aknowledement card .pls inform as fast as possible.my app. form no. is 36789405
Hello sir can i joint nda 2010 exam? My birthday date is 11th June 1986 and i have complete my graduation.
actually i filled the nda form for the examination which is going to be held on april 2010, when will i receive my roll number and other information regarding the examination???
has my application forn been accepted form no. 33802820
dear sir,
i have applied for nda-1 2010 with application form no.-36757610 but stii have’nt received my admit card…pls help……..what should i do??
Please give the next date of application form.
sir,i haven’t recieved my accoknowledgement card . please tell me the criteria to get that.
sir I have not get my acknowledgment card yet. is my application form submitted or not .my form no is.37383554
when come my addmit card of nda1 2010 exam
my ward sahil dixit is interest to join with the N D A . You are requested to let me know when the entrance EXAMINATION of N D A for the year 2010 will be held and how I will get the required Foms and Booklet. Please note that I am going to ap=pear Clas XI examination in Arts Stream in the month of Apr.2009. Please let me know the details at your earlist by return mail and obliged
my ward sahil dixit studing XIth standard from Arts stream he can apply for NDA or not
Dear Sir,
Request receipt confirmation of my application form.
kindly inform me about NDA&NA (II) EXAM 2010
can fresh candidet join this exam and how we can apply
kindly give me wev side
I want to know my application number?
Application form no. 33556988. I have still not recieved acknowledgement card. Is my application form submitted?
sir I have not get my acknowledgment card yet. is my application form submitted or not .my form no is.036905001319
dear sir,
it’s my form no. 36927410 please tell me my accepted or not. as soon as possible.
thank you
amit kumar
respevted sir i had applied 4 the entrance exam .i hv just completed my + 1 scoring 96 marks . sir my date of birth is 8th nov1993 .am i elligible?
Sir,
I am a candidate of NDA(I),2010.My form no. is 3618889.
so i want my form update or give me the http address for knowing the my allotment.
thank you , SIR
SIR I HAVE NOT GET MY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARD YET, IS MY APPLICATION FORM SUBMITTED OR NOT . MY FORM NO. IS 34007269
sir I want to apply for the NDA examination but the form in October I have not filled so how to apply again and when the form are available again
when was nda 2010 i calls comes for written examination
pls sir i wud lyk 2 know if the syllabuses 4 d xam can b aquired ,if so pls let me know
i can’t get my acknowledgement
My birth date is 3rd september 1992.Is m eligible to give nda 2010?
I have not got acknowledgement card. Is my application form
submitted or not?
SIR,
I have applied for NDA Exam but m persuing 12th in commerce and syllabus of exam is related to physics, chemistry and maths which I have not done. How can i clear the NDA Exam?? I had not recieved any notification of recieving my form, when i will recieve?
hello sir can i join nda 2010 exam? i am 12th class student.
my 12th class subject is arts by english lit.
sir now i am doing b tech i wanna join in nda in a higher cader please suggest me the way to apply for it and to study for it
I hav nt receivd my acknwldge mnt card
I have sent the application form alredy for NDA 1 2010, but I have not recieved the acknoledgement yet.
I would like to know whether my application has been accepted.My application form no. is 37252538
how can we find out examination center codes for UPSC- 2010?
is my form accepted or not form no.36965032
Respected
Sir:
Sir want to appear in nda 2010 exam? my birthday date 07/04/1991. and i am 12th (sci) student.what i have to do? please sir reply soon .
sir can a female condidate eligible for NDA
sir wht should be the eye sight for the candidate coz mine is 6/9
Hello sir, i shall be obliged to know whether there is any other set of NDA forms coming in this january 2010 or can i fill it online so that i can fill the form and can be able to participate in this entrance of NDA as i didnt know that the notification has come on oct.. plz reply as soon as possible, thank u sir…
Hello sir,I just want to know whether there is another set of NDA forms coming in jan 2010 or i have to fill it online.I was unaware of the notification.i am so much passionate about it.please help me.
Sir, I have to say you that I have not get received my acknowledgement card yet.
My application no. is 35201765
I have’t received my accknowledgement card .please tell me the criteria to get accknowledgement card.
what my nda application status form no 37010448?
Sir my application form no-36748753.Is my application accepted, if so plz let me know the date of entrance and other datails.ThanQ.
i didnt receive acknowledgement card inform the details to me in the most convienient time
i have nt recieved acknowledgement letter.please state my form has been recieved or not
Sir, I haven’t got my acknowledgment card for NDA 1 in which is to be held in april. My application form no is 36200258. Please let me know if my application number is accepted or rejected. I had sent my form on 17/10/2010 by speed post. Please reply Sir. my email id is cobipal@gmail.com
Thankyou
Hello sir can i joint nda 2010 exam? my birthday date 13/7/91. and i am inter second year student.
sir I have not get my acknowledgment card yet. is my application form submitted or not .my form no is.36838112
APPLICATION NO.37190369 WHETHERE MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN ACCEPTED OR NOT ?PLZ LET ME KNOW
application no 37190369 NAME R.BALAJI WHETHERE MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN ACCPTED FOR EXAM? TO MY E-MAIL ADDRESS
pse cfm receipt of appln 36679572
is my form is reached or not
application no;17950
i want to know the that those students are in 12th appearing, they are eligible for National Defence Academy Examination. And if they are eligible for the same then it’s procedure and the date of form fill up.
can i get a application form now?
Hello sir, i shall be obliged to know whether there is any other set of NDA forms coming in this january 2010 or can i fill it online so that i can fill the form and can be able to participate in this entrance of NDA as i didnt know that the notification has come on oct.. plz reply as soon as possible, thank u sir…
SIR,
I’VE APPLIED FOR NDA EXAMINATION AS PER IT IS INSTRUCTED.BUT I’VEN’T YET GOT THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARD.IS IT WHETHER ANY KIND OF ERROR IN MY APPLICATION FORM SUCH THAT IT IS REJECTED.PLEASE SEND ME NFORMATIONS REGARDING IT
about form of nda1,2 date.shyllabus, and air force.
have sent the application form alredy for NDA 1 2010, but I have not recieved the acknoledgement yet.
I would like to know whether my application has been accepted.
Name Shashwat Jain
App. No.37356489
Dear Sir,
Please inform me the position of my form.
Shashwat Jain
PL GIVE ME THE NEXT DATE OF NDA APPLICATION
respected sir
iam studing in 11th class from science stream.iwant to apply in nda exam.but i don’t know whether i can or not .please tell me the next date of application form so that i can fill it.sir, according to the information students which are appearing in 12th class can also appear in nda ,so can i apply for the nda exam during my 12th class? iam realy
very curios about nda.ihave the potential to put my country forward,because iam an indian.
CAN GIRLS ALSO APPLY FOR NDA?
plz mail me the date of NDA exam 2010 plz………..
i don’t have physics and chemistry.so i take part in NDA examination . but i have maths in class 11
my application number is 36708665 for NDA(1) 2010. i have not received acknowledgment so far. though i had submitted my application 1 month back.
sir, I did not get my acnowledgement card of NDA 1 2010 examination yet now. please send me information wheather my application form is accepted.
Sir or Madam, Iwas fill NDA-I form on 3-nov-2009 but Ican’t accept my acnowledgement card till now, so i request to plz tell me in which date i will fi