NDA preparation guide
National Defence Academy (NDA) is a Defence exam in India. ELA Exam Mentor helps you prepare for it with a diagnostic test that finds your weak topics, a personalised daily study plan, daily quizzes, and an AI tutor that explains answers step by step. Free to start on Android and the web.
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Direct download: most phones use the main APK; older 32-bit phones (armeabi-v7a) use the 32-bit phone APK.
- Full name
- National Defence Academy
- Category
- Defence
NDA syllabus outline
Written
Mathematics
- Mathematics
Algebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry (2D & 3D), Calculus, Vectors, Statistics & Probability
General Ability Test (GAT)
- English (Part A)
English Grammar & Usage, Comprehension - General Knowledge (Part B)
Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History & Freedom Movement, Geography, Current Affairs
SSB Interview
Service Selection Board
- Officer Like Qualities
Screening Tests, Psychological Tests, GTO & Personal Interview
How ELA Exam Mentor helps you prepare for NDA
- Diagnostic placement testA short adaptive test that finds which topics you already know and which need work.
- Personalised daily planLessons, practice questions and revision are chosen from your own results, not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
- Daily quizzesShort daily and weekly quizzes keep recall sharp, with explanations for every answer.
- AI tutor that explains step by stepAsk Mentor walks through a concept or a wrong answer one step at a time, in 12 Indian languages.
- Current affairsA daily current-affairs feed for exams that test general awareness.
NDA FAQ
What is NDA?
NDA stands for National Defence Academy. In ELA Exam Mentor's catalog it is listed under Defence. The official website is https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/National-Defence-Academy-Examination.
What is the exam pattern of NDA?
In the app's syllabus data, NDA has 2 stages (Written; SSB Interview) and 3 papers. Question counts, marks and timing for each paper are listed on this page. Confirm them against the latest official notification.
What does the NDA syllabus cover?
The outline covers subjects including Mathematics, English (Part A), General Knowledge (Part B), Officer Like Qualities. Each subject is broken into sub-topics you can practise in the app.
How does ELA Exam Mentor help me prepare for NDA?
It starts with a short adaptive diagnostic test to find your weak topics, builds a personalised daily study plan, gives daily quizzes with explanations, and includes an AI tutor that explains concepts and wrong answers step by step in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Odia and Assamese.
Where do I find NDA dates, eligibility and vacancies?
These change from year to year, so this page does not quote them. Use the official notification at https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/National-Defence-Academy-Examination, and treat any third-party figure as unverified.
Start preparing
Get it on Google PlayUse the web app
Direct download: most phones use the main APK; older 32-bit phones (armeabi-v7a) use the 32-bit phone APK.