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| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Level | National Level Defence Entrance Exam |
| Purpose | Admission to NDA and Indian Naval Academy |
| Services | Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of NDA; Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper Based Test) |
| Question Type | Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions |
| Written Exam Papers | Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) |
| Mathematics | 120 Questions, 300 Marks |
| General Ability Test | 150 Questions, 600 Marks |
| Total Written Exam Marks | 900 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 2½ hours for each paper |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Eligibility | Passed or appearing in Class 12/equivalent examination |
| Army Wing | Class 12 pass/appearing from any stream |
| Navy & Air Force Wings | Class 12 pass/appearing with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Age Limit | Generally 16½–19½ years; exact date-of-birth range is specified in each notification |
| Marital Status | Unmarried candidates |
| Selection Process | Written Examination → SSB Interview/Tests → Medical Examination → Final Merit |
| Training | National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, followed by service-specific training |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
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