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UPSC NDA Syllabus

UPSC - National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination. The full UPSC NDA syllabus: 8 subjects, 62 chapters and 57 topics, with 412 flashcards written against it.

8Subjects
62Chapters
57Topics
412Flashcards

UPSC NDA subjects

UPSC NDA 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

8 chapters · 57 topics · 60 flashcards

  1. Algebra · 11 topics
  2. Matrices and Determinants · 6 topics
  3. Trigonometry · 7 topics
  4. Analytical Geometry · 9 topics
  5. Differential Calculus · 5 topics
  6. Integral Calculus and Differential Equations · 6 topics
  7. Vector Algebra · 6 topics
  8. Statistics and Probability · 7 topics

English

10 chapters · 50 flashcards

  1. Grammar and Usage
  2. Vocabulary
  3. Comprehension
  4. Cohesion and Coherence
  5. Spotting Errors
  6. Sentence Improvement
  7. Synonyms and Antonyms
  8. Idioms and Phrases
  9. Fill in the Blanks
  10. Cloze Test

Physics

10 chapters · 50 flashcards

  1. Physical Properties and States of Matter
  2. Motion and Laws of Motion
  3. Work, Energy, and Power
  4. Gravitation
  5. Heat and Thermodynamics
  6. Sound
  7. Light
  8. Magnetism
  9. Electricity
  10. Modern Physics

Chemistry

9 chapters · 51 flashcards

  1. Elements and Compounds
  2. Mixtures and Solutions
  3. Acids, Bases, and Salts
  4. Atomic Structure
  5. Chemical Reactions
  6. Periodic Table
  7. Metals and Non-metals
  8. Organic Chemistry
  9. Environmental Chemistry

General Science

8 chapters · 50 flashcards

  1. Biology
  2. Human Body
  3. Diseases
  4. Nutrition
  5. Ecosystem
  6. Genetics
  7. Biodiversity
  8. Environmental Issues

History

5 chapters · 50 flashcards

  1. Ancient History
  2. Medieval History
  3. Modern History
  4. Freedom Struggle
  5. World History

Geography

6 chapters · 51 flashcards

  1. Physical Geography
  2. World Geography
  3. Indian Geography
  4. Climate and Weather
  5. Natural Resources
  6. Environmental Geography

Current Events

6 chapters · 50 flashcards

  1. National Events
  2. International Events
  3. Sports
  4. Awards and Honors
  5. Books and Authors
  6. Science and Technology

UPSC NDA flashcards

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

UPSC NDA syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the UPSC NDA syllabus?

UPSC NDA covers 8 subjects: Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography and Current Events.

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

62 chapters and 57 topics, across 8 subjects. Mathematics is the largest subject, with 57 topics in 8 chapters.

Are there UPSC NDA flashcards?

Yes — 412 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.