Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The NDA (National Defence Academy) written exam consists of two papers: Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Here's a breakdown of the exam pattern:

1. Mathematics Paper:

Total Marks: 300

Duration: 2.5 hours

Type of Questions: Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions)

Number of Questions: 120

Syllabus: Includes topics from Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

The main subjects are:

Algebra

Matrices and Determinants

Trigonometry

Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions

Differential Calculus

Integral Calculus and Differential Equations

Vector Algebra

Probability

Statistics

2. General Ability Test (GAT):

Total Marks: 600

Duration: 2.5 hours

The GAT is divided into two parts: English and General Knowledge.

Part A: English

Total Marks: 200

Number of Questions: 50

Type of Questions: Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions)

Syllabus:

Grammar and Usage

Vocabulary

Comprehension

Synonyms and Antonyms

Sentence completion

Error spotting

Part B: General Knowledge

Total Marks: 400

Number of Questions: 100

Type of Questions: Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions)

Syllabus:

Physics:

Basic concepts of mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.

Chemistry:

Basic concepts of inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.

General Science:

Topics from Biology, including life processes, diseases, and plants and animals.

History, Freedom Struggle, and Geography:

Indian history, world history, geography, and the freedom struggle.

Current Affairs:

Major events in national and international news, sports, and other important contemporary topics.

Overall Exam Structure:

Mathematics: 300 marks

General Ability Test (GAT): 600 marks (200 for English + 400 for General Knowledge)

Total Marks: 900 marks

Negative Marking:

There is negative marking for wrong answers.

For every incorrect answer, 0.33 marks are deducted.

The exam is conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The candidate needs to complete both papers in a total of 5 hours (2.5 hours for each paper).