NDA Exam Pattern 2024
The NDA exam is conducted in two stages: a written exam and SSB Interview. The written exam is conducted in two shifts- morning and afternoon. The written exam is divided into two parts: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The GAT is further divided into Part A-English Test and Part B- General Awareness or General Knowledge Test. A total of 150 questions are asked in GAT section and 120 in Mathematics. The question paper will be available in both English and Hindi. The written exam carries a total of 900 marks. The total duration of the written exam is five hours. Candidates qualifying for the written exam are called for SSB Interview. The total marks allotted to the SSB Interview are 900. The structure of the NDA written exam is given below.
NDA Syllabus 2024 Highlights
Candidates can check below the highlights of the NDA syllabus 2024.
| Subject | Marks | Number of questions | Duration of test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 300 | 120 | 2.5 |
| GAT | 600 | 150 | 2.5 |
| Total | 900 | 150 | 5 hours |
NDA Marking Scheme
UPSC prescribes the marking scheme of NDA. As per the marking scheme, candidates will get negative marks of 1/3 for any wrong answer. No marks will be deducted if a question is left unanswered. The marking scheme of each section is given below.
| Written Exams | Marks for the correct answer | Marks incorrect answer |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2.5 | 0.83 |
| GAT | 4 | 1.33 |