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NDA Examination Syllabus

National Defence Academy entrance exam conducted by UPSC for Army, Navy and Air Force training. The full NDA Examination syllabus: 8 subjects, 33 chapters, 139 topics and 223 sub-topics, with 410 flashcards written against it.

8Subjects
33Chapters
139Topics
223Sub-topics
410Flashcards

NDA Examination subjects

NDA Examination has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Mathematics

6 chapters · 34 topics · 82 sub-topics · 56 flashcards

  1. Algebra · 8 topics
  2. Trigonometry · 6 topics
  3. Analytic Geometry (2D and 3D) · 5 topics
  4. Differential and Integral Calculus · 6 topics
  5. Vector Algebra · 4 topics
  6. Statistics and Probability · 5 topics

English (General Ability Test - Part A)

3 chapters · 12 topics · 20 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Grammar and Usage · 4 topics
  2. Vocabulary · 4 topics
  3. Sentence Structure and Comprehension · 4 topics

Physics (General Ability Test - General Knowledge)

4 chapters · 16 topics · 33 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Mechanics and Properties of Matter · 5 topics
  2. Heat and Thermodynamics · 3 topics
  3. Light and Sound · 4 topics
  4. Electricity and Magnetism · 4 topics

Chemistry (General Ability Test - General Knowledge)

4 chapters · 13 topics · 23 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Matter and Its Composition · 3 topics
  2. Atomic Structure and Periodic Classification · 3 topics
  3. Chemical Reactions and Solutions · 4 topics
  4. Applied and Everyday Chemistry · 3 topics

General Science and Biology (General Ability Test)

4 chapters · 14 topics · 18 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. The Cell and Life Processes · 4 topics
  2. Human Body and Health · 3 topics
  3. Reproduction and Evolution · 3 topics
  4. Science, Technology and Achievements · 4 topics

History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test)

4 chapters · 17 topics · 17 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Ancient and Medieval India · 4 topics
  2. Modern India and the Freedom Struggle · 4 topics
  3. World History and Major Movements · 5 topics
  4. Indian Polity, Constitution and Society · 4 topics

Geography (General Ability Test)

4 chapters · 17 topics · 18 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. The Earth and Physical Geography · 4 topics
  2. Atmosphere, Oceans and Climate · 4 topics
  3. Geography of India · 5 topics
  4. Economic and Human Geography · 4 topics

Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test)

4 chapters · 16 topics · 12 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. National Current Affairs · 4 topics
  2. International Current Affairs · 4 topics
  3. Awards, Sports and Culture · 4 topics
  4. Static General Knowledge · 4 topics

NDA Examination flashcards

410 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

NDA Examination syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the NDA Examination syllabus?

NDA Examination covers 8 subjects: Mathematics, English (General Ability Test - Part A), Physics (General Ability Test - General Knowledge), Chemistry (General Ability Test - General Knowledge), General Science and Biology (General Ability Test), History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test), Geography (General Ability Test) and Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test).

How many chapters and topics are in the NDA Examination syllabus?

33 chapters and 139 topics, broken down further into 223 sub-topics, across 8 subjects. Mathematics is the largest subject, with 34 topics in 6 chapters.

Are there NDA Examination flashcards?

Yes — 410 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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