## NDA and NA Examination

`exam/nda` · Exam · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-10-14 · as listed, not verified yet

National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination · Union Public Service Commission · 2027 (NDA I in April, NDA II in September)

Written test of two objective papers, each 2.5 hours: Mathematics 300 marks and General Ability Test 600 marks (English 200, General Knowledge 400), with one-third of the marks deducted for each wrong answer. Those who qualify go to the SSB test and interview (900 marks).

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | Union Public Service Commission | verified |
| Eligibility | 2026 notice (NDA I): unmarried Indian citizens (or other listed categories) born between 1 Jul 2007 and 1 Jul 2010. Army wing: Class 12 pass or appearing, any stream. Air Force, Navy and Naval Academ… | as listed, not verified yet |
| Fee | Rupees 100 (NDA I 2026 notice). SC and ST candidates, female candidates and wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs pay nothing; OBC candidates pay the full fee. | as listed, not verified yet |
| Attempts | The 2026 notice sets an age window and marital status but we found no cap on attempts; the exam is held twice a year (NDA I and NDA II). | as listed, not verified yet |
| NDA I 2027 notification and applications open | 2026-12-02 | as listed, not verified yet |
| NDA I 2027 last date to apply | 2026-12-22 | as listed, not verified yet |
| NDA I 2027 written exam (Sunday) | 2027-04-11 | as listed, not verified yet |
| NDA I 2027 written result | 2027-05-07 | as listed, not verified yet |

Sources:
1. [Union Public Service Commission (official site)](https://upsc.gov.in/)
2. [Examination Notice 3/2026-NDA-I, NDA and NA Examination (I) 2026, 10 Dec 2025](https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-NDA-NA-I-2026-Engl-101225.pdf), 2026-10-13
3. [UPSC Programme of Examinations 2027 (as on 20.05.2026)](https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Calendar-Year-2027-Engl-200526_0.pdf), 2026-10-13
4. [Press Note: Written Result of NDA and NA Examination (I) 2026, 8 May 2026](https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/WR-NameList-NDA-NA-I-2026-Engl-130526.pdf), 2026-10-13