National Defence Academy - NDA

About The Course:- The candidates appearing for the NDA exam to become defence personnel through INA, IMA and AFA must know the exam pattern. The candidates should understand the complete procedure to reach up to interview level including the exam study, syllabus, question, solving ways and preparedness for interview with a better perspective. MCL discusses all solve issues like subject exam duration and total words etc. 

Key Features 

•          800 + teaching hours.

•          Comprehensive coverage of both Preliminary and Main syllabus including full form.

•          Well-Structured and planned subject sequence.

•          Personalized mentorship.

•          Regular answer writing Practice.

•          Prelims & Mains test series (including Ethics test series).

•          Essay writing

•          Additional Classes As per latest updates

•          Weekly current affairs classes.

•          Interview guidance, Mock Panel Interview.

•          Well-designed study material.

Exam Pattern

The NDA Exam Pattern is divided into two stages:

•     Written Examination     

•     SSB Interview (Service Selection Board)     

The written exam in itself is further divided into the following:

•   Mathematics       

•   GAT (General Ability Test)       

The duration for both are 2 ½ hours long. The Mathematics marks is about 300 and the GAT is at 600 marks while the total marks for the SSB Interview is 900.

The General Ability Test is divided into two:

•   English       

•   General Awareness and General Knowledge Test       

The marks distribution for the GAT is as follows

Lecture Criteria

Procedure:-

•  Regular Offline Classes

•  It is the original method of teaching where students and teachers have face-to face interactions while learning.

•  It is the best mode of learning and helps students learn subjects at a faster pace with a rigid schedule to follow.

•  Teachers have access to analyses every student’s learning techniques and behavioral patterns. They keep a hawk-eye on each student and monitor the responses and address them when needed.

Problem Solution:-

•  Students can put their doubts after the lecture session.        

•   Students can also interact with faculty through offline doubt clearing session.       

•   After evaluation of test copy, discussion with respective faculty will be done in class.       

•  If required a mentor session will be arranged with head of the Institute.        

Test Series:-

•  Test schedule will be given in advance. Test will be activated on the scheduled date.        

Exam Pattern for UPSC - NDA