NDA 2026 Exam Pattern: Questions, Marks, Duration & Negative Marking
NDA 2026 exam pattern — number of questions, marks per question, duration, negative marking scheme, section-wise split, and tips to maximise your score within the time limit.
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NDA 2026 exam pattern
Paper I Mathematics (300 marks, 2.5 hours), Paper II General Ability Test (600 marks, 2.5 hours). Total: 900 marks. SSB interview: 900 marks.
Subjects in this exam
- Mathematics: 13 topics
- GAT: 10 topics