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NDA 1 2026 Answer Key Out (soon): Check Previous Year Solutions

Shilpa S

Nov 20, 2025

NDA 1 2026 Answer Key will be released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on its official website after the completion of the written exam. Candidates can download the answer key from upsc.gov.in to compare their responses, calculate their estimated scores, and understand their performance using the official marking scheme. The answer key will be published once NDA 1 2026 written examination, scheduled on April 12, 2026, has been conducted.

NDA 2 2025 Question Papers and Answer Key PDF (September 14, 2025)

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NDA Previous Year Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

Candidates can check NDA 1 and 2 Answer Key for previous years in the table below:

How to Download NDA 2026 Answer Key?

The candidates who have appeared for NDA exam must know that the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases both NDA 1 & 2 exam answer keys on its official website. Below is a step-by-step procedure on how to download NDA exam answer key 2026 on the official website.

  • Visit the UPSC official website upsc.gov.in.
  • From the examination option, click on the answer key.
  • You will see year-wise exams and their answer keys.
  • Now find the year 2025 column and there you will see NDA 1 & 2 Exam Answer Key for GAT & Mathematics.
  • Click on the link next to subjects and the download will start automatically.
  • Save the Pdf file for further references.

How to Calculate Score by Using NDA Answer Key?

Once the candidate downloads NDA exam answer key 2026, he/she must compare their responses, which they marked in the exam. They can calculate the estimated score based on the marking scheme of NDA exam.

  • The marking scheme for GAT is 400 total marks. 4 marks for the correct answer and 1.3 marks will be deducted for the wrong answer.
  • The marking scheme for Mathematics is 300 total marks. 2.5 marks for the correct answer and 0.88 marks will be deducted for the wrong answer.

Candidates can find the direct link for NDA answer key 2026 in the table above once the official NDA answer keys are released by the UPSC. The candidate must also make sure to add the negative marks obtained during the calculation of the estimated marks using NDA answer key.

NDA Answer Key 2026 FAQs

Ques: What is the marking scheme for NDA 1 2026 exam?

Ans: NDA 1 2026 exam marking scheme is: Mathematics (+2.5 for correct, -0.83 for wrong), GAT (+4 for correct, -1.33 for wrong). This helps candidates calculate their estimated scores using the answer key.

Ques: Why is NDA 1 Answer Key 2026 important?

Ans: NDA 1 Answer Key 2026 is important because it helps candidates evaluate their performance, estimate scores, and understand their chances of qualifying before the official results are announced.

Ques: Is another NDA 2026 answer key released after challenges?

Ans: Yes, after reviewing all the representations and challenges submitted by candidates, UPSC releases a final revised answer key. No further changes are entertained after its release.

Ques: Does NDA Answer Key 2025 affect the final merit list?

Ans: No, NDA 2 Answer Key 2025 does not directly affect the merit list. It only helps candidates self-evaluate scores. The merit list depends on written marks and SSB performance combined.

Ques: What happens if I don't attend a question in NDA 2026 exam?

Ans: Unattended questions will not add or deduct marks. Candidates can leave them as such and calculate the marks for the rest of the questions.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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