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 |
Which dates apply to you?
Match the examination, session and stage. The latest examination-specific extension or timetable takes priority over an earlier calendar. Use the personal admission certificate for the assigned centre and reporting time.
Preparation milestones
Plan revision around the published examination date, allow time for full-paper practice and document checks, and retain the source alongside each calendar entry. Do not schedule travel from a coaching prediction.
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.