NDA

Recruitment of candidates to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA), is carried through National Defence Academy entrance exam.

• FIELD
  Defence
• ELIGIBILITY
  12th appearing or passed with science subjects (PCM)
• SUBJECTS
  Maths, Science, Social Science, GK
• APPLICANTS
  Approx. 4 Lakhs
• QUALIFIED
  8000 - 10,000
• QUESTIONS TYPE
  Objective MCQs
• PAPER PATTERN
  270 Questions in 5 hrs
• DIFFICULTY LEVEL
  Medium to Hard
• TIME TO PREPARE
  2 years
• WHEN
  March to April

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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All you need to know about NDA

FACTS, SYLLABUS AND PATTERN

What is NDA?

NDA examination is a gateway for candidates to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA).

• It is a national level examination, which is organized two times in a year, i.e. NDA 1 and NDA 2, generally in the month of April and September.
• NDA exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission(UPSC).

Syllabus for NDA

Maths

1. Trigonometry
2. Algebra
3. Differential Calculus
4. Vector Algebra
5. Integral Calculus and Differential equations

6. Matrices and Determinants
7. Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions
8. Statistics
9. Probability

English

1. Vocabulary
2. Grammar and Usage
3. Comprehension and Cohesion in Extended Text

Physics

1. Motion of Objects
2. Newton’s Laws of Motion
3. Force and Momentum
4. Parallelogram of Forces
5. Stability and Equilibrium of Bodies
6. Gravitation
7. Elementary Ideas of Work
8. Velocity and Acceleration
9. Power and Energy
10. Sound Waves and their Properties
11. Simple Musical Instruments
12. Natural and Artificial Magnets
13. Properties of a Magnet
14. Earth as a Magnet
15. Siphon
16. Levers
17. Balloon
18. Pumps
19. Hydrometer
20. Pressure Cooker
21. Thermos Flask
22. Gramophone
23. Telegraphs
24. Telephone
25. Periscope
26. Simple Pulleys

27. Physical Properties and States of Matter
28. Mass
29. Weight
30. Volume
31. Density and Specific Gravity
32. Principle of Archimedes
33. Pressure Barometer
34. Effects of Heat
35. Change of State and Latent Heat
36. Modes of Transference of Heat
37. Rectilinear Propagation of Light
38. Reflection and Refraction.
39. Spherical Mirrors and Lenses. Human Eye
40. Static and Current Electricity
41. Measurement of Temperature and Heat
42. Conductors and Non-conductors
43. Ohm’s Law
44. Simple Electrical Circuits
45. Heating
46. Lighting and Magnetic Effects of Current
47. Measurement of Electrical Power
48. Primary and Secondary Cells
49. Use of X-Rays

Chemistry

1. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon-Dioxide
2. Oxidation and Reduction
3. Material used in the Preparation of Substances Like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun-Powder
4. Carbon – Different Forms
5. Physical and Chemical Changes.
6. Symbols, Formulas and Simple Chemical Equations
7. Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems).

8. Properties of Air and Water
9. Acids, Bases and Salts
10. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds
11. Fertilizers – Natural and Artificial
12. Elementary Ideas About the Structure of Atom
13. Atomic, Equivalent and Molecular Weights
14. Valency

General Science

1. Basis of Life – Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues
2. Constituents of Food
3. Balanced Diet
4. Achievements of Eminent Scientists
5. Difference Between the Living and Nonliving
6. Elementary Knowledge of Human Body and its Important Organs

7. Food – Source of Energy for Man
8. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals
9. Common Epidemics, their Causes and Prevention
10. The Solar System – Meteors and Comets
11. Eclipses.

History

1. Freedom Movement in India
2. Bhoodan
3. Sarvodaya
4. National Integration and Welfare State
5. Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi
6. A broad survey of Indian History with Emphasis on Culture and Civilisation
7. Elementary Knowledge of Five Year Plans of India
8. Elementary Study of Indian Constitution and Administration
9. Panchayati Raj
10. Forces Shaping the Modern World
11. Renaissance

12. Exploration and Discovery
13. War of American Independence
14. French Revolution
15. Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution
16. Impact of Science and Technology on Society
17. Concept of One World
18. United Nations
19. Panchsheel
20. Democracy
21. Socialism and Communism
22. Co-operatives and Community Development
23. Role of India in the Present World.

Geography

1. Origin of Earth
2. Weathering – Mechanical and Chemical
3. Earthquakes and Volcanoes
4. Atmosphere and its Composition
5. Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure
6. Rocks and their Classification
7. Planetary Winds
8. Cyclones and Anti-cyclones
9. Humidity
10. Condensation and Precipitation
11. Major Natural Regions of the World
12. Important Sea Ports and Main Sea
13. Land and Air Routes of India. Main Items of Imports and Exports of India

14. Types of Climate
15. The Earth : Its Shape and Size
16. Latitudes and Longitudes
17. Concept of Time
18. International Date Line
19. Movements of Earth and their Effects
20. Ocean Currents and Tides
21. Regional Geography of India – Climate, Natural Vegetation
22. Mineral and Power Resources
23. Location and Distribution of Agricultural and Industrial Activities.

Current Events

1. Current Important World Events
2. Knowledge of Important Events That Have Happened in India in the Recent Years
3. Prominent Personalities – Both Indian and International Including Those Connected with Cultural Activities and Sports.

Exam Pattern for NDA

• NDA 2019 will be conducted offline on April 21, 2019.
• NDA has two exams: Mathematics (300 marks) and General Knowledge (600).
• The time duration for each paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• Each paper has Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

The following table has further information regarding duration, number of sections and number of questions:

	Mathematics	General Knowledge
Exam duration	2 hours and 30 minutes	2 hours and 30 minutes
No. of sections	1	2 (English and General Knowledge)
Total no. of questions	120	150
Total marks	300	600 (English (200) + GK (400))
Marking scheme	2.5 for correct and -0.83 for incorrect	4 for correct and -1.33 for incorrect
Medium	English and Hindi	English for English section. English and Hindi for GK section

You can go through the above bifurcation for clarity on the exam pattern of NDA 2019.

The general knowledge section of NDA 2019 consists of the following topics:

• Physics (100 marks)
• Chemistry (60 marks)
• General Science (40 marks)
• History and Freedom Movement (80 marks)
• Geography (80 marks)
• Current Events (40 marks)
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