NDA Exam Date 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released NDA 2 notification 2024 on May 15, 2024. The application form is available from May 15 to June 4, 2024. NDA 2 2024 exam will be conducted on September 1, 2024.
NDA dates highlight the important events pertaining to the exam such as application form, notification, issue of admit card, declaration of result and answer key.
NDA exam is conducted for admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy, Pune, and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), Ezhimala. The exam is conducted two times a year by Union Public Service Commission, the authority that regulates and supervises the exam. Candidates are recruited based on the written exam and SSB interview.
NDA Exam Dates 2025
UPSC released the dates for the NDA 2025 exam. The UPSC Calendar 2025 was used to notify the exam dates. The exam calendar indicates that the NDA 1 2025 exam will take place on April 13, 2025. The application form and NDA 1 2025 notification will be made available on December 11, 2024. The exam application deadline is December 31, 2024. The date of the NDA 2 2025 exam is September 14, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the NDA 2 2025 notification will be made public. The application will remain accessible till June 17, 2024. UPSC CDS 2024: Application (Out), Alert, Time, Schedule, Qualifications, Courses, and Up-to-Date Information.
NDA 2024 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2024 exam.
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 15 May ’24 – 04 Jun ’24 | NDA 2 Application Form 2024ONGOING |
| 09 Sep ’24 | NDA 2 Exam Date 2024 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 15 May ’24 | NDA 2 Notification 2024 |
| 21 Apr ’24 | NDA 1 2024 exam |
| 20 Dec ’23 | NDA 1 Notification 2024 |
| 20 Dec ’23 – 09 Jan ’24 | NDA 1 Application Form 2024 |
| 26 Sep ’23 | NDA 2 Result 2023 |
| 03 Sep ’23 | NDA 2 2023 exam |
| 11 Aug ’23 – 03 Sep ’23 | NDA 2 Admit Card 2023 |
| 17 May ’23 – 06 Jun ’23 | NDA 2 2023 application form |
| 01 May ’23 | NDA 1 result 2023 |
| 16 Apr ’23 | NDA 1 2023 exam |
| 24 Mar ’23 – 16 Apr ’23 | NDA 1 Admit Card 2023 |
| 18 Jan ’23 – 24 Jan ’23 | Online correction & Withdrawal of NDA 1 2023 application form |
| 21 Dec ’22 | NDA 1 notification 2023 |
| 21 Dec ’22 – 09 Jan ’23 | Offline fee payment for NDA 1 2023 |
| 21 Dec ’22 – 12 Jan ’23 | Online fee payment for NDA 1 2023 |
| 21 Dec ’22 – 12 Jan ’23 | NDA 1 2023 application form |
| 19 Sep ’22 | NDA 2 result 2022 |
| 10 Aug ’22 – 04 Sep ’22 | NDA 2 admit card 2022 |
| 14 Jun ’22 – 20 Jun ’22 | NDA 2 application form withdrawal link |
| 09 May ’22 | NDA 1 2022 result |
Important Events of NDA 2024 Exam
The details regarding NDA events are given below:
NDA Application Form Date 2024
NDA 1 application form 2024 was released on December 20, 2023. The last date to apply for the exam was January 9, 2024. NDA 2 application form 2024 will be released on May 15, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam is June 4, 2024. NDA application form is released online on the official website. NDA application form can be filled in two parts: I and II. To submit the application form, candidates need to pay the requisite examination fees of INR 100. The examination fees can be paid both online and offline. Both male and female candidates can apply for NDA exam. The steps to fill the application form are given below: CDS 2 2024: Application (Out), Notification, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & More
- Visit the official website of UPSC
- Register online by filling the Part I of application
- Login with the registration number to fill Part II of the application form
- Fill all the details in Part II application form
- Submit the fees and take printout of the application form
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NDA Admit Card Date 2024
The admit card is released three weeks before the exam. NDA admit card is released online which candidates need to download either by entering registration number or roll number. The steps to download NDA admit card are given below:
- Visit the official website of UPSC
- In the ‘Whats New’ section candidates will find the ‘Admit Card’ link
- Clicking the link, the login page opens
- In the login page, candidates need to enter the required credentials
- NDA admit card appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and take its printout
NDA Exam
NDA written exam comprises two papers, Mathematics and General Ability Test. The total marks of the written exam are 900. The SSB Interview carries 900 marks. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB Interview. NDA exam pattern for written exam is given below.
| Papers | Subject | Maximum marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mathematics | 300 | 2 ½ |
| Paper 2 | GAT | 600 | 2 ½ |
| Total | 900 | 5 hours | |
NDA Answer Key Date 2024
The official answer key is released after the completion of the selection process. However, several coaching institutes release NDA answer key unofficially within a few hours after completion of the test. Candidates can use the answer key to compare the responses marked in the exam. The steps to download the answer key are given below:
- Click the subject-wise links of answer keys provided on this page
- The answer key page opens in PDF form
- Download the answer key and save it for further reference
NDA Result Date 2024
The result is announced online on the official website. NDA 1 result 2024 will be announced on May 2024. NDA 2 result 2024 will be announced in September 2024. NDA result is released in PDF format and carries the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for the SSB Interview. The steps to check NDA result are given below:
- Visit the official website of UPSC
- Click the result link-‘National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination result’ on the UPSC home page
- NDA result opens on a new page in PDF form
- Candidates can search their roll numbers and names in the result PDF through Ctrl+F
- If their roll numbers and names are in the result PDF, this means candidates have qualified the exam
- Download the result PDF and take its printout
NDA Exam Timing
NDA exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon shifts. The exam for the morning shift is conducted from 10 am to 12.30 pm whereas the exam for the afternoon shift is conducted from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. NDA shift timings are given below.
| Shift | Timing |
|---|---|
| Morning | 10.00 am to 12:30 pm |
| Afternoon | 2.00 pm to 4:30 pm |
An important step in preparing for the UPSC NDA 2 Exam is the announcement of the NDA Exam Date for 2024. Candidates can carefully arrange their preparation tactics and get ready to demonstrate their abilities on the chosen date now that the schedule is released. An thrilling journey towards a career in the armed forces, where passion, perseverance, and dedication are the keys to success, is also marked by this news. In order to achieve their goals of serving the country with honour and valour, candidates are urged to make the most of this time by being disciplined and focused in their studies.
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