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Last Updated: January 2026
UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination Syllabus & Pattern
Complete syllabus and exam pattern for UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination. Detailed breakdown of all stages and subjects.
Mathematics
- Algebra (sets, complex numbers, progressions, quadratic equations)
- Trigonometry (identities, heights & distances)
- Analytical Geometry (2D/3D coordinate geometry, conics)
- Differential Calculus (limits, continuity, derivatives, maxima-minima)
- Integral Calculus (integration, area under curves)
- Vector Algebra (vector operations, dot/cross product)
- Statistics and Probability (basic probability, distributions)
General Ability Test (GAT) – English
- English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence completion
General Ability Test (GAT) – General Knowledge
- Physics (basic concepts)
- Chemistry (basic concepts)
- General Science (biology fundamentals)
- History (Indian and world history)
- Geography (physical, social, economic, India & world)
- Current Events (national and international)