What subjects does this NDA study plan cover?

This 6-Month Plan covers 2 subjects: Mathematics, GAT. Topic order is weight-prioritised so the highest-yield material is covered first.

Is this NDA 6-Month Plan free?

Yes — StudyRoadmap publishes every duration plan free, with no signup or paywall. The full 180-day schedule, daily topics, and per-subject breakdown are all open-access on this page.

Updated 2026-04-06 · 2026 Edition

NDA 6-Month Plan

A complete 180-day plan covering 23 highest-weightage topics — prioritised by subject weight, not alphabet. No signup, no fees.

Days: 180
Topics: 23
Subjects: 2
Phases: 3

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Full foundation a concept-first pass, a depth pass, a revision pass, and a structured mock series

How to actually use your 180 days

Build real understanding, then layer depth, two revision passes, and a structured mock series.

Daily study

2.5–3.5 hours

New topics / day

≈ 0.13

Approach

a concept-first pass, a depth pass, a revision pass, and a structured mock series

This 6-month plan gives you 180 days to work through 23 weighted NDA topics across 2 subjects — roughly 0.13 new topics a day at 2.5–3.5 hours of focused study. That moderate daily load is the point of starting this early — you trade intensity for retention.

NDA marks are not spread evenly across subjects. Mathematics and GAT carry the heaviest weightage in recent papers, so this plan front-loads them — so they become the conceptual backbone the rest of the syllabus hangs off. Cover everything, and give weight 3–5 topics a second problem-solving pass. Low-weight topics get one solid pass — at this length they are worth keeping, not cutting.

Around 6 months lets you do far more than cover NDA — you can understand it: a concept pass, a problem-solving pass, then spaced revision across all 23 topics. A multi-month plan fails by drifting in the early, low-pressure weeks. Anchor each month to a concrete checkpoint so the slack does not become a late scramble.

What to prioritise & cut

Cover everything, and give weight 3–5 topics a second problem-solving pass. Low-weight topics get one solid pass — at this length they are worth keeping, not cutting.

Mock tests & revision

Topic and sectional tests through the build phase; full-length mocks every other week from the midpoint, weekly in the final two months. Maintain an error log from the start.

Weekly rhythm

Three arcs: a concept-building phase, a depth-and-problems phase, and a revision-plus-mocks phase. Each subject gets at least two spaced passes.

Phase-by-phase plan

24 weeks total

A 180-day plan only works when you sequence it. Here is how the 6-Month Plan breaks down — foundation, depth, then mocks.

1

Foundation
8 weeks

Build concept depth across full syllabus

Topic-wise notes
Concept tests
Recap docs
2

Advanced + PYQs
10 weeks

PYQs of last 7-10 years; advanced problems

Year-wise PYQ solving
Topic-wise problem mastery
Concept gap-fix list
3

Mocks + final revision
6 weeks

Weekly full-length mocks; targeted revision

10+ full mocks
Weak-topic eradication
Last-mile drill

Week-by-week schedule

Week	Days	Topics covered
1	1–7	Mathematics: Algebra (w5)
2	8–14	GAT: Comprehension (w5)
3	15–21	Mathematics: Trigonometry (w5)
4	22–28	GAT: Current Affairs (w5)
5	29–35	Mathematics: Analytical Geometry (w5)
6	36–42	GAT: English Grammar (w4)
7	43–49	Mathematics: Differential Calculus (w5)
8	50–56	GAT: Vocabulary (w4)
9	57–63	Mathematics: Integral Calculus (w5)
10	64–70	GAT: General Science Physics (w4)
11	71–77	Mathematics: Matrices (w4)
12	78–84	GAT: General Science Chemistry (w4)
13	85–91	Mathematics: Determinants (w4)
14	92–98	GAT: History (w4)
15	99–105	Mathematics: Vector Algebra (w4)
16	106–112	GAT: Geography (w4)
17	113–119	Mathematics: Probability (w4)
18	120–126	GAT: Polity (w4)
19	127–133	Mathematics: Statistics (w3)
20	134–140	GAT: General Science Biology (w3)
21	141–147	Mathematics: Logarithms (w3)
22	148–154	Mathematics: Binary Number (w2)
23	155–161	Mathematics: Boolean Algebra (w2)

Subject-wise topic split

Each topic shows its weightage (1–5 dots) and the concepts you'll cover. Higher-weight topics appear first.

Mathematics

13 topics

Algebra ●●●●●

Sets, relations, functions, quadratic equations, progressions, permutations, combinations, and binomial theorem.
Trigonometry ●●●●●

Trigonometric ratios, identities, inverse trigonometry, heights and distances, and solution of triangles.
Analytical Geometry ●●●●●

Straight lines, conic sections (parabola, ellipse, hyperbola), and their standard equations and properties.
Differential Calculus ●●●●●

Limits, continuity, differentiation of standard functions, and applications including tangents and normals.
Integral Calculus ●●●●●

Integration of standard functions, definite integrals, and applications to areas under curves.
Matrices ●●●●○

Types of matrices, matrix operations, transpose, adjoint, and inverse of a matrix using elementary transformations.
Determinants ●●●●○

Evaluation of determinants, properties of determinants, and application of Cramer's rule in solving linear equations.
Vector Algebra ●●●●○

Vectors, scalar and vector products, direction cosines, and applications to 3D geometry problems.
+ 5 more topics on the full roadmap →

GAT

10 topics

Comprehension ●●●●●

Reading unseen passages and answering factual, inferential, and vocabulary-based questions.
Current Affairs ●●●●●

Recent national and international events, defence-related news, awards, and government policies.
English Grammar ●●●●○

Parts of speech, tenses, active-passive voice, direct-indirect speech, and error spotting in sentences.
Vocabulary ●●●●○

Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and word usage in context for NDA GAT English section.
General Science Physics ●●●●○

Laws of motion, gravitation, optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics at Class 12 level.
General Science Chemistry ●●●●○

Atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, acids-bases-salts, and environmental chemistry.
History ●●●●○

Indian and world history including ancient civilisations, medieval period, world wars, and independence movements.
Geography ●●●●○

Indian and world geography, physical features, climate, agriculture, resources, and population distribution.
+ 2 more topics on the full roadmap →

Why a 180-day plan beats a 1,200-page prep book

Dimension	Typical NDA book	This 6-Month Plan
Time to start	Hours of reading before any study starts	Seconds — plan is already here
Personalisation	One-size-fits-all	Fits exactly your 180 days
Freshness	Printed months ago	Updated for the 2026 cycle · verified 2026-04-06
Weightage signal	Author guess	Derived from last 5 years' papers
Cost	₹500–2,500	₹0
Sign-up required	Often (with a trial trap)	None

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NDA 6-Month Plan — common questions

Is 180 days enough to prepare for NDA? +

Around 6 months lets you do far more than cover NDA — you can understand it: a concept pass, a problem-solving pass, then spaced revision across all 23 topics. The honest answer depends on your starting point, but this 6-month plan is built to get the most from the time you have: build real understanding, then layer depth, two revision passes, and a structured mock series.

How many hours a day does this NDA 6-month plan need? +

Plan for 2.5–3.5 hours of focused study, covering about 0.13 new topics a day. Three arcs: a concept-building phase, a depth-and-problems phase, and a revision-plus-mocks phase. Each subject gets at least two spaced passes.

What should I skip if I am short on time? +

Cover everything, and give weight 3–5 topics a second problem-solving pass. Low-weight topics get one solid pass — at this length they are worth keeping, not cutting.

When should I start mock tests on this plan? +