NDA 2025 written exam consists of 2 sections - Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). Both papers will have Objective MCQ-Type Questions. You need to refer to good study material to prepare in the most effective way. A total of 270 questions will be asked for 900 marks- 120 questions for Maths and 150 questions for GAT. There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for the incorrect answer. While choosing the study material you should have thorough knowledge of the NDA exam pattern and syllabus.
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NDA study notes for both GAT and Mathematics papers have been provided in PDF files which can be downloaded as per the requirements. The notes provided here will also be helpful during the NDA last-minute preparation as well. Candidates also can start practising the NDA previous years papers along with the study notes.
English Language holds a major share in the GAT paper of the NDA 2025 exam. About 50 questions are asked from the English Language in the GAT Paper on different topics and sub-topics such as Error Spotting, Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, etc. The most important topics are Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, and Sentence Arrangement. Around 12-14 questions can be expected from these sections. Each question has a weightage of 4 marks.
In the NDA syllabus, Mathematics occupies a major share of the total weightage of the exam. There are 300 marks out of a total of 900 marks. A total of 120 questions in one paper are asked from the NDA Maths section only. Questions are generally based on the 10+2 standard Maths topics such as Algebraic Equations, Number Systems, Differentiation etc. As per the last few years of question paper analysis, this section had a higher level of difficulty than other sections. Topics such as Set Theory, Relations and Functions, Trigonometry, Geometry, Quadratic Equations and Inequality are crucial. There are around 11-13 questions that can be expected from these topics, whereas approx 8-9 questions are asked from Probability, Calculus, and Vector Algebra.
You can download the study notes and materials for the NDA Exam 2025 free of cost here by clicking on the links provided in the tables. These notes will help you to easily understand and remember the topics.
The questions in the NDA Chemistry section can be asked from the Chemistry Subject up to the level of Class 12th. The majority of the NDA questions are asked from the basics of Chemistry such as IUPAC Nomenclature of Chemicals, Various Chemical Reactions and their Products, Analytical Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.
NDA Chemistry Topics | NDA Chemistry Study Material PDFs |
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Physical and Chemical Changes | Definition, Example, Uses of Physical & Chemical Changes |
Air and Water (Properties) | Chemical Composition, Properties of Air & Water |
Chemical Equations and Laws of Chemical Combination | Chemical Equations and Laws of Chemical Combination |
Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures | Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures |
Acids, Bases, and Salts | Acids, Bases, and Salts |
Properties of Oxygen, Hydrogen, etc. with Oxidation and Reduction | Properties of Oxygen, Hydrogen, etc. with Oxidation and Reduction |
Carbon and its Forms | Carbon and its Forms |
Atom and its Structure (details) | Atom and its Structure (details) |
Fertilizers | Classification, Types of Fertilizers |
Use of Materials for the Preparation of Different Chemicals | Coming Soon |
Physics, being one of the important science subjects, forms a major part of the science section in the NDA syllabus. The numerical questions in the NDA Physics part can be tricky ones. Concept and logic-based questions are mainly asked in the numerical part. Therefore it is essential to go through the basic concepts and applicable formulas in Physics to score healthy marks in the exam. It is advisable to prefer NCERT Physics Textbooks up to 12th standards for the basic concepts.
NDA Physics Topics | NDA Physics Study Materials PDFs |
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Physical Properties and States of Matter | Physical Properties and States of Matter |
Modes of Transference of Heat, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic Effects of Current | Coming Soon |
Mass, Weight, Volume, Sound Waves and their Properties | Mass, Weight, Volume, Sound waves and their properties |
Simple Musical Instruments | Production of Sound, Sound Waves, Types of Instruments |
Rectilinear propagation of Light | Rectilinear propagation of Light |
Density and Specific Gravity | Difference between Density and Specific Gravity |
Reflection and Refraction | Coming Soon |
Principle of Archimedes | Coming Soon |
Pressure Barometer | Coming Soon |
Human Eye | Human Eye |
Motion of objects, Newton’s Laws of Motion | Motion of objects, Newton’s Laws of Motion |
Velocity and Acceleration | Velocity and Acceleration |
Natural and Artificial Magnets, Newton’s Laws of Motion and Gravitation | Poles, Magnetic Field, Properties & Types of Magnet |
Force and Momentum | Force and Momentum |
Static and Current Electricity, Power and Energy | Static and Current Electricity, Power and Energy |
Conductors and Non-conductors | Meaning, Applications of Conductors, Examples of Insulators, Difference between Conductors & Insulators |
Simple Electrical Circuits | Kirchoff’s Law, Electric Cell, Solved Examples |
Elementary Ideas of work | Elementary ideas of work, power and energy |
Stability and Equilibrium of bodies and Ohm’s Law | Stability and Equilibrium of bodies and Ohm’s Law |
Primary and Secondary Cells | Meaning of Primary and Secondary Cells, Difference between Primary and Secondary Cells |
Use of X-Rays | Electromagnetic Spectrum: X-rays, Property, Type, Uses of X-rays |
General Principles in the working of Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscopes, Mariner’s Compass; Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses | Simple Pulley, Types of Pulleys |
Geography is one of the most important sub-sections of the General Awareness part of the UPSC NDA Exam. Questions can be asked on the topics and facts related to national as well as World Geography. It may include sub-topics such as Environmental Geography, Biogeography, Important Rivers etc.
NDA Geography Topics | NDA Geography Study Material PDFs |
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Earth and its Origin and Movement (latitudes and longitudes) | Earth and its Origin and Movement |
Rocks and its Classification | Rocks and Its classification |
Types of Climate | Types of Climate |
Agricultural and Industries | Agricultural and Industries |
Imports and Exports of India | International Trade of India, Top Export & Import Commodities and Services |
Tides and Oceanic Currents | Meaning, Impact, Types, Characteristics of Tides |
The atmosphere and Atmospheric Pressure | The atmosphere and Atmospheric Pressure |
Regional Geography of India | Regional Geography of India |
Transportation and Trading routes of India | Transportation and Trading routes of India |
In NDA Exam, questions can be asked about the historical topics under the General Awareness section. Questions related to modern history as well as Ancient History. The majority of the questions are asked from Indian History, however, questions can be asked from important worldwide historical events such as World War, Civil War, etc.
NDA History Topics | NDA History Study Notes PDFs |
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Indian History: Culture and Civilisation | Indian History: Culture and Civilisation |
Constitution and Administration of India | Constitution and Administration of India |
Nationalism in India | Khilafat and Non-Cooperation, Satyagraha, The Rawlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Civil Disobedience Movement |
Government of India at various levels | Coming Soon |
Five Year plans of India | Five Year plans of India |
Renaissance and Discovery | Introduction, Renaissance in Italy, Revival of Classical Literature, Renaissance Literature, Art & Sculpture |
French, Russian, and Industrial Revolution | Causes, Stages, Significance of French Revolution, Russian & Industrial Revolution |
United Nations and the Concept of one world | History & Components of United Nations |
Democracy in India | Introduction, Philosophical basis & Idea of Democracy |
Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi | Coming Soon |
The candidates aspiring for the NDA Exam 2025 must have basic knowledge about the Indian Polity as some questions are asked from the topics such as the Constitution of India, Preamble of India, Fundamental Rights, Political Hierarchy, etc.
NDA Polity Topic | NDA Polity Study Notes PDFs |
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Important Articles of the Constitution | Important Articles of the Constitution |
Features of Constitution | Features of Constitution |
Making of Indian Constitution | Making of Indian Constitution |
The Indian Constitution - Preamble | The Indian Constitution - Preamble |
Indian Constitution- Union and its Territories | Indian Constitution- Union and its Territories |
Fundamental Rights & Duties | Fundamental Rights & Duties |
Directive Principles & State Policies (DPSP) | Directive Principles & State Policies (DPSP) |
Indian Constitution: President of India | Indian Constitution: President of India |
Indian Constitution: Vice President of India | Indian Constitution: Vice President of India |
Indian Constitution: Parliament | Indian Constitution: Parliament |
Judiciary System of India | Judiciary System of India |
Constitutional Bodies | Constitutional Bodies |
Non-Constitutional Bodies | Non-Constitutional Bodies |
Important Notes on Lok Sabha | Important Notes on Lok Sabha |
Indian Constitution: Chief Minister & Council of Ministers | Details about Chief Ministers; Organization & Composition of State Legislature |
Indian Constitution: Governor | Indian Constitution: Governor |
As per the last years’ NDA Exam Papers, questions are often asked from the topics of economics such as World and Indian Economics, Economic Reforms and Various Policies, Information about Various Economic Organizations etc.
NDA Economy Topics | NDA Economy Study Notes PDFs |
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Five Year Plans of India | Five Year plans of India |
Union Budget of India | Union Budget, Revenue Receipts, Budget Terms & Definitions |
Highlights of Union Budget - 2020-21 | Coming Soon |
Economic Survey: Important Points | Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2020-21 |
Static General Knowledge (GK) is a broad section covering various sub-topics such as Monuments, Sanctuaries and National Parks, Culture and Heritage of India, etc. We have provided here a list of study notes for the static GK part that will help you during the exam.
NDA Static GK Topics | NDA Static GK Study Notes PDF |
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Static GK: Firsts in India | Static GK: Firsts in India |
Static GK: Largest, Smallest, Tallest, Highest in India | Static GK: Largest, Smallest, Tallest, Highest in India |
International Organisations Notes | International Organisations Notes |
List of Important Days & Dates | List of Important Days & Dates |
List of Important Days & Dates | List of Important Days & Dates |
List of Stadiums in India | Coming Soon |
Books | Authors/ Publishers |
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Objective General English | SP Bakshi |
High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
Word Power Made Easy | Norman and Lewis |
Objective GK | Sanjiv Kumar |
Indian Polity | Laxmikant |
NCERT Books (Class 11-12) | NCERT |
Manorama Yearbook | Manorama |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | RS Aggarwal |
NDA Entrance Exam | ES Ramasamy |
Mathematics for NDA/ NA | RS Aggarwal |
After appearing in the NDA written test, candidates who meet the NDA Cutoff, will be called for the SSB Interview round. The round comprises of two separate tests – the Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test. After the Medical Test, the authorities release the list of selected candidates.
Ques. Can I download the UPSC NDA Exam Notes free of cost?
Ans. Yes, the study notes and materials provided here are free of cost and anyone can download them. You can also download previous year question papers and answer keys.
Ques. What are the minimum qualifying marks in the NDA Exam?
Ans. Candidates have to score a minimum of 25% marks in each of the subjects of the NDA Exam to qualify. However, the candidates are shortlisted for further rounds of examinations based on Merit List and candidates have to clear the minimum cutoff marks.
Ques. What kind of questions are asked in the UPSC NDA Exam?
Ans. The Preliminary exam paper of NDA Exam consists of objective-type questions (Multiple Choice Questions). The candidates have to select the correct answer to the question out of the options provided.
Ques. What is the NDA Exam 2025 expected Cutoff?
Ans. UPSC NDA Exam Cutoff marks depend on various factors such as the number of candidates, level of exam, and total available seats. However, one can anticipate a healthy minimum qualifying marks ranging between 340 to 360 marks out of 900 marks for the UPSC NDA Exam as per previous years’ cutoff marks.
Ques. Can I prepare for JEE and NDA simultaneously?
Ans. Yes, you can prepare for the JEE and NDA Exam simultaneously. Both of their syllabi are somewhat identical. However, you need to prepare additionally for the topics such as English and General Awareness for the NDA exam.
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