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UPSC NDA & NA Syllabus
National Defence Academy exam for after-12th entry into Army, Navy, and Air Force. The full UPSC NDA & NA syllabus: 6 subjects, 25 chapters, 107 topics and 195 sub-topics, with 306 flashcards written against it.
UPSC NDA & NA subjects
UPSC NDA & NA 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
- Algebra · 8 topics
- Matrices and Determinants · 4 topics
- Trigonometry · 6 topics
- Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions · 4 topics
- Differential and Integral Calculus · 6 topics
- Vector Algebra · 3 topics
- Statistics and Probability · 4 topics
English (General Ability Test - Part A)
- Grammar and Usage · 4 topics
- Vocabulary · 4 topics
- Sentence Structure · 4 topics
- Comprehension · 3 topics
General Science (GAT - Part B)
- Physics · 6 topics
- Chemistry · 4 topics
- Biology · 4 topics
General Studies (GAT - Part B)
- History of India · 5 topics
- Indian Polity and Governance · 4 topics
- Indian Economy and Society · 4 topics
- Current Events and Affairs · 4 topics
Geography
- Physical Geography · 4 topics
- Climate and Regions · 3 topics
- Economic and Resource Geography · 4 topics
SSB Interview and Personality Assessment
- Screening Stage (Stage I) · 3 topics
- Psychological Tests (Stage II) · 4 topics
- Group Testing Officer Tasks · 4 topics
- Personal Interview and Officer-Like Qualities · 4 topics
UPSC NDA & NA flashcards
306 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
UPSC NDA & NA syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the UPSC NDA & NA syllabus?
UPSC NDA & NA covers 6 subjects: Mathematics, English (General Ability Test - Part A), General Science (GAT - Part B), General Studies (GAT - Part B), Geography and SSB Interview and Personality Assessment.
How many chapters and topics are in the UPSC NDA & NA syllabus?
25 chapters and 107 topics, broken down further into 195 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Mathematics is the largest subject, with 35 topics in 7 chapters.
Are there UPSC NDA & NA flashcards?
Yes — 306 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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