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UPSC NDA Written Exam Pattern

Subject Paper Questions Maximum Marks Duration High-weightage Topics Focus
Mathematics (Paper-I) 120 Questions 300 Marks 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours) Calculus, Probability, Trigonometry, Matrices, Vectors, 3D Geometry
GAT: English (Paper-II) 50 Questions 200 Marks 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours) Grammar rules, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms & Antonyms
GAT: General Knowledge 100 Questions 400 Marks 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours) Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Indian History, Geography, Current Affairs
Total Written Blueprint 270 Questions 900 Marks 5 Hours (Total) Negative marking: 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between NDA and CDS exam patterns?

NDA is conducted for 12th pass/appearing students, testing Core Mathematics (300 marks) and General Ability (GAT - 600 marks). CDS is conducted for graduates, testing English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks each). CrackitPath supports separate highly specialized dashboards for both entries.

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Are the mathematics mock questions solved with shortcut steps?

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Is general knowledge mock material updated with latest global affairs?

Yes, all GK modules, mock quizzes, and sectional papers are updated weekly to cover major international summits, defense exercises, and science updates that are frequently queried by UPSC.