NDA Preparation
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination — the gateway to IMA, INA, and AFA. ADA's dedicated NDA track gives Class XI–XII PCM students the academic depth and physical readiness to crack India's most prestigious defence entrance.
About the NDA Examination
The NDA & NA Examination is conducted twice a year by UPSC. It is open to unmarried male candidates (and females for select entries) who have passed or are appearing in Class XII with Physics and Mathematics. Successful candidates join the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, Pune for a 3-year joint services training programme before commissioning into the Army, Navy, or Air Force.
View full academics overviewExam Pattern
| Paper / Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I — Mathematics | 300 | 120 | 2.5 hours | −0.83 per wrong answer |
| Paper II — General Ability Test (GAT) | 600 | 150 | 2.5 hours | −1.33 per wrong answer |
Key Syllabus Areas
- Algebra & Matrices
- Trigonometry
- Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D)
- Differential & Integral Calculus
- Vector Algebra
- Statistics & Probability
- Grammar & Usage
- Vocabulary & Comprehension
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Completion
- Ordering of Words/Sentences
- Physics & Chemistry
- General Science
- History of India
- Indian Geography
- Current Events & Defence News
ADA's NDA Preparation Strategy
Mathematics Mastery
Daily 2-hour Mathematics sessions covering the full NDA syllabus. Special focus on Calculus, Vectors, and Probability — the highest-weightage topics. Weekly timed practice papers.
GAT & English Drills
Daily English grammar and vocabulary exercises. Current affairs capsules every morning. Physics and Chemistry revision aligned to NDA GAT pattern.
Fortnightly Mock Tests
Full-length NDA pattern mock tests every two weeks. Detailed answer key analysis sessions. Individual performance tracking and weak-area remediation.
Physical Fitness Training
Daily PT sessions benchmarked to NDA physical standards. 1.6 km run, push-ups, sit-ups, and chin-ups — all tracked against NDA medical norms.
SSB Personality Grooming
Monthly SSB awareness workshops. Group Discussion, Lecturette, and Psychological Test practice. Guest sessions by NDA alumni and serving officers.
Sample Questions
A taste of what to expect — take a full mock test to practise more.
If A is a square matrix of order 3 and |A| = 5, then |2A| equals:
Choose the word most similar in meaning to INTREPID:
The National Defence Academy is located at:
Success Stories
"ADA's Mathematics coaching was the difference. The daily practice papers built the speed I needed on exam day."
Cadet Arjun Sharma
ADA Batch 2022
Cleared NDA Written (April 2024) — AIR 312. Currently at NDA Khadakwasla.
"The SSB mock sessions at ADA gave me the confidence to face the real interview. I knew exactly what to expect."
Cadet Rohit Verma
ADA Batch 2021
Cleared NDA Written (September 2023) — AIR 487. Passed SSB, joining IMA Dehradun.
Start Your NDA Journey at ADA
Join ADA's Class XI PCM programme and get two full years of dedicated NDA preparation — academic, physical, and personality.