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NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam Syllabus
UPSC exam for entry into Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy after 12th. The full NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam syllabus: 6 subjects, 22 chapters, 82 topics and 182 sub-topics, with 305 flashcards written against it.
NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam subjects
NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Mathematics (Paper I)
- Algebra · 7 topics
- Matrices and Determinants · 4 topics
- Trigonometry · 4 topics
- Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions · 4 topics
- Differential and Integral Calculus · 6 topics
- Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability · 3 topics
English (GAT Paper II, Part A)
- Grammar and Usage · 5 topics
- Vocabulary · 4 topics
- Comprehension and Cohesion · 3 topics
General Science (GAT Paper II, Part B)
- Physics · 5 topics
- Chemistry · 4 topics
- Biology · 3 topics
History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D)
- Ancient and Medieval India · 3 topics
- Modern India and Freedom Movement · 3 topics
- Indian Constitution and Polity · 3 topics
- World History and Forces Shaping the Modern World · 3 topics
Geography (GAT Paper II, Part F)
- The Earth and Physical Geography · 3 topics
- Geography of India · 3 topics
- Maps and Climatology · 3 topics
Current Events (GAT Paper II, Part G)
- National Current Affairs · 3 topics
- International Current Affairs · 3 topics
- Defence Current Affairs · 3 topics
NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam flashcards
305 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam syllabus?
NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam covers 6 subjects: Mathematics (Paper I), English (GAT Paper II, Part A), General Science (GAT Paper II, Part B), History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D), Geography (GAT Paper II, Part F) and Current Events (GAT Paper II, Part G).
How many chapters and topics are in the NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam syllabus?
22 chapters and 82 topics, broken down further into 182 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Mathematics (Paper I) is the largest subject, with 28 topics in 6 chapters.
Are there NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam flashcards?
Yes — 305 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 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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