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UPSC NDA 1 Exam Pattern 2024 is finalised by UPSC. The exam is conducted in two phases, and the exam pattern is different from one another. However, the exam duration is the same for both phases. This section contains the pattern (written exam pattern, subject-wise exam pattern, SSB interview pattern) based on which UPSC will conduct NDA 2 exam 2024.
Also Read: UPSC NDA Marking Scheme
Also Check: UPSC NDA Exam Date 2024
NDA 2 Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights
NDA 2 2024 exam will be conducted in two phases. Candidates should make all the possible use of the remaining time and start preparing the syllabus for NDA 2 exam. The exam will be conducted offline for a total of two Papers - the General Ability Test and Mathematics. The exam pattern of NDA 2 written exam and SSB interview is given below.
UPSC NDA 1 2024 Written Exam Pattern
Only objective type of questions will be asked in UPSC NDA 1 examination.
| Category | Mathematics (Paper I) | General Ability (Paper II) |
| Total No. of Questions | 120 | 150 |
| Total No. of Marks | 300 | 600 |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
NDA 2 2024 Subject Wise Exam Pattern
Exam syllabus for NDA 2 exam paper with marks distribution is as follows:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Correct Answer | Wrong Answer |
| Mathematics | 120 | 300 | +2.5 | -0.83 |
| English | 50 | 200 | +4 | -1.33 |
| General Ability | 100 | -- | +4 | -1.33 |
| Physics | 100 | |||
| Chemistry | 60 | |||
| General Science | 40 | |||
| History, Freedom Movement, etc. | 80 | |||
| Geography | 80 | |||
| Current Events | 40 | |||
| Grand Total | 270 | 900 | -- | -- |
Important Notes
The candidates need to consider the following important notes:
- Calculators are not permitted inside the exam centres, thus the candidates are advised not to use the calculator in the preparation also.
- Candidates who are able to clear the written exam will proceed toward the SSB Interview. Candidates clearing the SSB will proceed for Medicals.
- UPSC will have the full discretion of the qualifying marks for UPSC NDA 1 2024.
NDA 2 2024 SSB Interview Pattern
SSB Interview is a 5-day process, in which multiple tests are conducted. The test includes a Psychological test, an Interview, and Group testing. On the basis of all three tests, on the 5th day, the selection is made. A candidate who got recommended by the SSB will proceed for Medicals.
| Second Round | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| SSB Interview | 5 days | 900 |
