Latest update — 6 October 2026
NDA II 2026 was conducted on 13 September, with official Mathematics and GAT papers uploaded on 14 September. The reviewed NDA II examination page does not show a written-result entry. NDA I 2027 is scheduled for 11 April in the official tentative calendar.
NDA/NA II 2026 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Notification | 20 May 2026 |
| Application deadline | 11 June 2026, 6:00 pm on the official exam page; closed |
| Written examination | 13 September 2026; date now past |
| Initial vacancies | 394 provisional: 370 male and 24 female |
| Courses | 158th NDA and 120th Indian Naval Academy courses, commencing 1 July 2027 |
What is new for this session?
The examination page gives 11 June as the final application deadline, superseding the original calendar/notice date. Use the 394-place NDA II table and current academy/course details. An older NDA I table must not be substituted for NDA II.
Official notification
Notification and complete rules
Important dates
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | 20 May 2026 |
| Final application deadline | 11 June 2026, 6 pm; closed |
| e-admit-card entry | 3 September 2026 |
| Examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Question papers | 14 September 2026 |
Eligibility and academy/service choice
Detailed guide: NDA 2026–27: Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Latest Updates
Class 12 qualification by wing
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Army wing of NDA | Class 12 under the 10+2 pattern or equivalent from the specified recognised board/university |
| Air Force and Naval wings of NDA | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent |
| Indian Naval Academy 10+2 entry | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent |
| Class 12 appearing candidates | Permitted conditionally; proof must be supplied under the notice’s requirements |
| Class 11 appearing candidates | Not eligible under the cited notice |
The notification sets 10 June 2027 as the proof-of-passing deadline for candidates using the Class 12 appearing concession. It gives different handling instructions depending on whether originals were verified at SSB; follow those instructions and later official correspondence.
Nationality, marital status and fitness
The notice covers Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal and specified persons of Indian origin; eligibility-certificate conditions and the exception for Gorkha subjects of Nepal are set out in section 3. Candidates must satisfy the unmarried-status and training-related marriage conditions. The physical and medical standards are in Appendix III and depend on the relevant service.
Do not use a height-only online chart to decide medical fitness. An application acknowledgment, written score or SSB recommendation does not waive medical or document requirements.
Only candidates within the exact birth-date window in section 3(b) of the linked NDA II notice are eligible. Match your school-certificate date of birth to that session’s inclusive endpoints; the 2027 calendar does not supply a new birth-date range.
Exam pattern
Written pattern and selection
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 300 marks; 2½ hours |
| General Ability Test | 600 marks; 2½ hours |
| Written maximum | 900 marks |
| SSB Test/Interview | 900 marks separately |
The written papers are objective. Mathematics and the General Knowledge part of GAT are bilingual in Hindi and English. Qualifying written marks do not alone ensure admission: SSB, medical standards, eligibility, preferences and available places remain relevant.
For objective questions, an incorrect response attracts one-third of the marks assigned to that question; blanks do not attract a penalty.
Syllabus and preparation plan
Mathematics syllabus
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Algebra | Sets, complex numbers, progressions, quadratics, inequalities, permutations/combinations, binomial theorem and logarithms |
| Matrices and determinants | Operations, properties, inverses and linear-equation applications |
| Trigonometry | Ratios, identities, inverse functions and triangle/height-distance applications |
| Coordinate geometry | Lines, conics and three-dimensional lines, planes and spheres |
| Differential calculus | Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives and applications |
| Integration and differential equations | Standard integration methods, definite integrals, simple differential equations and applications |
| Vector algebra | Vectors, dot/cross products and geometrical or physical applications |
| Statistics and probability | Data representation, averages, variation, correlation/regression, probability and distributions |
GAT English
English tests comprehension, grammar and usage, vocabulary and coherence in extended text. Practise reading accurately under timed conditions as well as isolated grammar questions; the official syllabus is broader than memorising word lists.
GAT General Knowledge
The six broad areas are Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events. The notification explains that the listed topics indicate scope and are not exhaustive. Physics includes basic mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism; Chemistry includes matter, reactions and common substances; General Science includes living systems, health, food and scientific developments. Use the full PDF for the detailed history, civics, geography and current-events entries.
Build a weekly study routine
Map the official topics to previous questions, practise weak areas first and reserve a timed-paper session each week. Record conceptual errors, careless errors and time lost separately. Use the final weeks for revision and full-paper practice rather than continuously adding books.
Preparation resources
NDA official previous papers · NDA syllabus · NDA eligibility. Prepare Mathematics and GAT consistently; map errors back to the official syllabus and practise the full 2½-hour paper duration.
2027 session planning
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| CDS I / NDA I notification | 2 December 2026 |
| CDS I / NDA I application deadline | 22 December 2026 |
| CDS I / NDA I examination | 11 April 2027 |
| CDS II / NDA II notification | 12 May 2027 |
| CDS II / NDA II application deadline | 1 June 2027 |
| CDS II / NDA II examination | 19 September 2027 |
The calendar provides dates. The next notification must establish its vacancies, eligibility cut-offs and application rules.
Official sources
Checked on 6 October 2026. Later official amendments take precedence. Preparation plans are GovtAdhikari editorial guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest official update?
NDA II 2026 was conducted on 13 September, with official Mathematics and GAT papers uploaded on 14 September. The reviewed NDA II examination page does not show a written-result entry. NDA I 2027 is scheduled for 11 April in the official tentative calendar.
Are the 2027 dates guaranteed?
Published calendar dates are subject to change. Where a detailed notification has been issued, read it with any later amendment.
Can I reuse the previous cycle’s eligibility conditions?
Only as preparation context. The notification for your own examination/session determines eligibility and the application rules.