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NDA 2026 — Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about National Defence Academy Examination (NDA) — syllabus, preparation strategy, cutoffs, important dates, and a free study plan. Conducted by UPSC.

Year:2026Conducted by:UPSCCategory:defence

Subjects covered in NDA

Roadmap

How to prepare for NDA 2026 — 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, coaching modules, or HC Verma.

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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-pager 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

Subjects

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

Frequently asked

NDA FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.

What is NDA?
NDA stands for National Defence Academy Examination. It is conducted by UPSC and is one of the key entrance exams for students in India.
When is NDA 2026?
NDA 2026 dates are expected to be announced by UPSC. Check the important dates section above for registration, exam, and result dates based on previous year patterns.
What is the NDA 2026 syllabus?
The NDA 2026 syllabus is set by UPSC and covers subject-wise chapters across the test pattern. Super Tutor offers a free chapter-wise NDA syllabus breakdown with weightage, organised by subject and topic.
What are the important topics for NDA?
Based on previous year paper analysis, a small set of chapters typically carries the bulk of NDA marks. Super Tutor's Important Topics module ranks chapters by historical weightage so you focus revision on the highest-leverage areas first.
How to prepare for NDA 2026?
Start by understanding the complete syllabus and exam pattern. Focus on high-weightage topics, practice previous year papers, and take mock tests regularly. See the 6-step preparation plan above for a detailed month-wise strategy.
Where can I get free NDA mock tests and previous year papers (PYQs)?
Super Tutor provides free NDA chapter-wise practice questions and 20+ years of solved PYQs. Sign up free to access mock tests, formula sheets, and full revision notes for NDA 2026.
What is the eligibility for NDA?
Eligibility criteria are set by UPSC and typically include educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality requirements. Check the official UPSC website for the most current eligibility criteria.
What is a good score in NDA?
A "good score" depends on the college and branch you're targeting. Check the cutoff section for previous year cutoffs to understand the score ranges for different colleges and categories.

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