NDA 2025 Syllabus
NDA written exam has two papers — Mathematics (300 marks) and General Ability Test (600 marks). Total 900 marks, 5 hours combined.
Paper 1: Mathematics (300 Marks, 2.5 Hours)
| Topic | Weightage |
| Algebra | ~30% |
| Trigonometry | ~15% |
| Calculus (Differential & Integral) | ~20% |
| Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D) | ~15% |
| Vector Algebra | ~10% |
| Statistics & Probability | ~10% |
Paper 2: General Ability Test (600 Marks, 2.5 Hours)
| Section | Marks |
| English | 200 |
| General Knowledge | 400 |
GK sub-sections: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Current Affairs
Marking Scheme
- Math: +2.5 per correct, -0.83 per wrong
- GAT (English): +4 per correct, -1.33 per wrong
- GAT (GK): +4 per correct, -1.33 per wrong