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NDA 2027 — Exam Date, Syllabus & Pattern

Dates, syllabus and exam pattern for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA) 2027, conducted by UPSC.

NDA I 2027 is on 11 April 2027 (notification 2 December 2026, apply by 22 December 2026) and NDA II 2027 on 19 September 2027 (notification 12 May 2027), as per UPSC's official 2027 calendar. Admit card, result and SSB windows are estimates from recent cycles. UPSC can change dates, so confirm on upsc.gov.in.

Exam date:11 Apr 2027Conducted by:UPSCCategory:Defence

NDA 2027 important dates

EventDate (2027 cycle)
NDA I notification2 December 2026Official
NDA I last date to apply22 December 2026Official
NDA I admit cardExpected around 2 April 2027 (not yet announced)Expected
NDA I examSunday 11 April 2027Official
NDA I written resultExpected May 2027 (2026: 8 May)Expected
NDA I SSB interviewsExpected June–August 2027 (not yet announced)Expected
NDA II notification12 May 2027Official
NDA II last date to apply1 June 2027Official
NDA II admit cardExpected around 10 September 2027 (not yet announced)Expected
NDA II examSunday 19 September 2027Official
NDA II written resultExpected October–November 2027 (not yet announced)Expected
NDA II SSB interviewsExpected November 2027–January 2028 (not yet announced)Expected

"Expected" means not officially announced yet. Check the official NDA website for confirmed dates.

Deadlines and tips

  • Apply on upsconline.nic.in: create your account and Universal Registration Number once, fill the Common Application Form, then the NDA form. UPSC's 2027 windows run about three weeks with no late window, so apply in the first few days, before the portal slows near the deadline.
  • Keep ready your Class 10 certificate (for date of birth), Class 12 marksheet or appearing details, a photograph and signature scanned to the notification's format, and a photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID, driving licence or school photo ID.
  • The NDA II 2026 fee was ₹100; SC/ST candidates, women and eligible wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs were exempt.
  • Under its 2026 notices, UPSC issued e-admit cards on the last working day of the week before the exam week. Download and print yours as soon as it is out, and carry a photo ID to the centre.
  • After the written result, answer the SSB call-up promptly and pick your interview date early, as slots fill up.

NDA key facts

  • Two papers of 2½ hours each: Mathematics (300 marks) and the General Ability Test (600 marks — English 200, General Knowledge 400).
  • Negative marking: Mathematics +2.5 / −0.83 and GAT +4 / −1.33 per question.
  • Both papers are taken on the same day, on OMR sheets. Mathematics is at Class 11–12 level; the GAT's General Knowledge part covers Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography and current events. Calculators and log tables are not allowed.
  • Written qualifiers face a five-day, 900-mark SSB interview at a Selection Centre; the final merit list is out of 1,800.
  • Unmarried candidates aged about 16½ to 19½ can apply; the birth-date window is fixed in each notification (NDA II 2026: born 2 January 2008 to 1 January 2011). Women are eligible, for the wings and vacancies each notification lists. The Air Force and Navy wings need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
  • UPSC allows no changes to the application after you submit it — check every field first.

From the latest official notice. Confirm in the 2027 notification from UPSC.

Subjects covered in NDA

Tap a subject for its chapter-wise NDA syllabus.

Roadmap

How to prepare for NDA 2027 — 6-step plan

  1. 1

    Map the syllabus

    Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.

  2. 2

    Build a 6-month plan

    Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.

  3. 3

    NCERT first, then advanced

    Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books or coaching modules.

  4. Halfway through?

    Plan your NDA prep with Super Tutor

    Super Tutor's study planner turns a plan like this into a week-by-week schedule, with notes and quizzes for each chapter.

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  5. 4

    Mock tests every weekend

    Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.

  6. 5

    Spaced revision

    Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-page formula sheet per chapter.

  7. 6

    Fix weak chapters

    In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.

Free resources

Study resources for NDA

These follow the latest syllabus UPSC has published. Check the 2027 notification for any changes when it is out.

Subjects

Physics(28)Chemistry(19)Mathematics(27)

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Frequently asked

NDA FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.

What is NDA?
NDA stands for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination. It is conducted by UPSC and is one of the entrance exams students in India take after Class 12 or graduation.
When is NDA 2027?
NDA I 2027 is on 11 April 2027 (notification 2 December 2026, apply by 22 December 2026) and NDA II 2027 on 19 September 2027 (notification 12 May 2027), as per UPSC's official 2027 calendar. Admit card, result and SSB windows are estimates from recent cycles. UPSC can change dates, so confirm on upsc.gov.in.
Can I apply for both NDA I and NDA II?
Yes, if you meet the age and education rules for each. They are separate exams with separate notifications and applications (an NDA I form doesn't carry over), so you get two chances a year.
What is the NDA 2027 syllabus?
The official NDA syllabus is published with the NDA notification. Until the 2027 notification is out, prepare from the latest official syllabus. Our NDA syllabus page lists it subject by subject, with chapter-wise notes and practice for each chapter.
What are the important topics for NDA?
Weightage differs by subject and shifts a little each year. Our NDA important topics page lists the key chapters and concepts subject by subject, so you can revise those first.
How to prepare for NDA 2027?
Start by understanding the complete syllabus and exam pattern. Focus on high-weightage topics, practise previous year papers and take mock tests regularly. See the 6-step preparation plan above for a step-by-step strategy.
Where can I practise NDA mock tests and previous year papers?
This page links to free chapter-wise practice questions, revision notes and formula sheets for NDA. Full-length mock exams and previous-year paper practice (where our question bank has that exam's papers) are in the Super Tutor app — mock exams come with the paid plans, and the free trial includes one.
What is the eligibility for NDA?
Eligibility criteria are published in the official NDA notification or information bulletin — educational qualification, age limits and any domicile rules. Check the latest one on the official website before you apply.
What is a good score in NDA?
A good score depends on the college and course you're targeting. UPSC or the counselling authority publishes cutoffs or closing ranks after each round — use the latest ones as your target.

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