Union Public Service Commission National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination
Gateway to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Naval Academy. Conducted twice a year for 10+2 candidates (boys only as per current rules).
UPSC NDA & NA Syllabus
Syllabus and exam pattern are finalized by the official authority through the latest notification. Use this page to track what to verify and where to check before starting preparation.
What to Verify in Official Syllabus
- Stage-wise pattern (Prelims, Mains, Interview/Skill test where applicable).
- Subject-wise weightage and updated topic boundaries.
- Language medium, marking scheme, and negative marking rules.
- Any recent revisions announced for the current cycle.
Preparation Roadmap for UPSC NDA & NA
- Phase 1: Baseline mapping Collect latest syllabus PDF, previous papers, and exam pattern notice.
- Phase 2: Topic scheduling Break syllabus into weekly targets and track completion by subjects.
- Phase 3: Revision cycles Run at least two revision rounds and integrate mock test analysis.
- Phase 4: Form readiness Keep photo, signature, and documents ready before form window opens.
Exam Pattern Checkpoints
- Number of papers/sections and each section's marks.
- Duration and section timing (if sectional timing is enforced).
- Negative marking and normalization policy.
- Language options and qualifying criteria.
- Tie-break rules and final merit calculation process.