NDA Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern – UPSC NDA Exam

NDA Syllabus 2025 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination 2025. The NDA written exam consists of Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) papers. To prepare effectively, candidates must carefully go through the detailed NDA Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern.

This post covers subject-wise NDA syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, and preparation tips to help candidates score better in the UPSC NDA 2025 exam.

NDA Syllabus 2025 for Mathematics

The NDA Mathematics Syllabus 2025 includes the following major topics:

• Algebra: Sets, Venn diagrams, quadratic equations, permutations & combinations, binomial theorem, logarithms.

• Matrices & Determinants: Types, operations, properties, Cramer’s rule, matrix method.

• Trigonometry: Ratios, identities, multiple & sub-multiple angles, inverse trig functions, height & distance.

• Analytical Geometry: Lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola, 3D geometry (planes, lines, spheres).

• Differential Calculus: Limits, continuity, derivatives, maxima & minima.

• Integral Calculus & Differential Equations: Indefinite & definite integrals, applications, order & degree of DEs.

• Vector Algebra: Dot & cross product, work & moment applications.

• Statistics & Probability: Data representation, mean, median, mode, variance, correlation, regression, Bayes’ theorem, binomial distribution.

NDA Syllabus 2025 for General Ability Test (GAT)

The NDA GAT Syllabus 2025 has two parts: English and General Knowledge.

NDA English Syllabus

• Grammar & Usage

• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)

• Comprehension & Cohesion

• Sentence Improvement

• Ordering of Words & Sentences

NDA General Knowledge Syllabus

• Physics: Motion, gravitation, heat, sound, electricity, light, magnetism, X-rays.

• Chemistry: Elements, compounds, acids, bases, salts, air, water, fertilizers, atomic structure.

• General Science: Human body, diseases, nutrition, solar system.

• History & Freedom Movement: Indian history, constitution, five-year plans, revolutions, role of India in the world.

• Geography: Earth structure, movements, climate, resources, Indian geography, imports/exports.

• Current Events: Recent national & international events, sports, awards, personalities.

NDA Syllabus 2025 for SSB (Interview & Personality Test)

The NDA SSB Interview is conducted in two stages:

• Stage I:

  • Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test

  • Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT)

• Stage II:

  • Interview

  • Group Testing Officer Tasks

  • Psychology Tests

  • Conference

Total Marks: 900

Exam Cracking Strategies

Top Preparation Tips for NDA Syllabus 2025

  Understand the complete syllabus & exam pattern before starting preparation.
  Refer to the best NDA books for Maths & GAT.
  Solve previous year NDA question papers.
  Attempt regular mock tests to improve accuracy & time management.
  Revise important formulas, current affairs, and GK topics regularly.