UPSC NDA 1 Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme, Total Marks

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Jan 11, 2024

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.

NDA 2 Exam Pattern 2024 
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:

NDA 2 Subject Wise Exam Pattern 2024
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.

UPSC NDA 1 SSB Interview Pattern
Second Round Duration Maximum Marks
SSB Interview 5 days 900

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