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UPSC NDA Important Dates 2025 for all events of the exam should be carefully noted by the candidates. The exam is conducted in two phases every year- Phase 1 and Phase 2. The UPSC NDA 1 Exam 2025 was conducted on Apr 13, 2025. The answer key for the same has been released, and the result shall be declared on May 5, 2025.
Similarly, the notification for the UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2025 will be out on May 28, 2025. The application process will commence on the same date, while the last date to apply shall be June 2, 2025. The exam is scheduled to take place on Sep 14, 2025.
UPSC NDA 2025 exam is held twice a year to select applicants for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy as well as the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). Candidates must check the NDA 2025 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
UPSC NDA 2025 Schedule
UPSC publishes the NDA 2025 dates. The major exam-related events such as application form, notices, admit card issuance, result announcements, and answer keys for both phases has been listed below.
UPSC NDA 1 Exam Dates 2025
UPSC National Defense Academy 1 form released on Dec 20, 2023. UPSC NDA 1 application form closed on Jan 9, 2025.
NDA 2025 exam is conducted twice a year - NDA I and NDA II. Notifications were released on the official website. Candidates can refer to the NDA exam dates for 2025 given below.
| Events | NDA I | NDA II |
| NDA 2025 Application Form Start Date | Dec 11, 2024 | May 28, 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit NDA 2025 Application Form | Jan 1, 2025 | June 17, 2025 |
| UPSC NDA 2025 Application Form Correction | Jan 1-7, 2025 | June 17-23, 2025 |
| Release of NDA 2025 Admit Card | Apr 6, 2025 | Sep 7, 2025 |
| NDA 2025 Exam Dates | Apr 13, 2025 | Sep 14, 2025 |
| Announcement of NDA 2025 Results | May 5, 2025 | Oct 2025 |
UPSC NDA 2025 Exam Timing
The UPSC NDA exam is held in two shifts: morning and afternoon. The morning shift exam is held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while the afternoon shift exam is held from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following are UPSC NDA shift times.
| NDA Shift | NDA Exam Timing |
|---|---|
| NDA Morning Shift Timing | 10.00 am to 12:30 pm |
| NDA Afternoon Shift Timing | 2.00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Important Events of NDA II Exam 2025
The details of the UPSC NDA 2 2025 Exam are as follows:
UPSC NDA Notification PDF Release
The release of the notification PDF is the first step in the recruitment process. The notification consists of all the important and trivial information about the vacancy.
- NDA 1 Notification Date- Dec 11, 2024
- NDA 2 Notification Date- May 28, 2025
UPSC NDA Application Form
The UPSC NDA application process is the second step. Every applicant must complete the registration process to successfully submit their candidature.
- NDA 1 Application Date- Dec 11, 2024- Jan 1, 2025
- NDA 2 Application Date- May 28, 2025- June 2, 2025
UPSC NDA Application Correction Facility
After the application process ends, the commission will provide the candidates with the facility to edit their submitted application. The window shall be active for a short period of time and thus applicants must make sure to recheck their registration form for the same.
- NDA 1 Application Correction- Jan 1-7, 2025
- NDA 2 Application Correction- June 2- 8, 2025
UPSC NDA Admit Card
The UPSC NDA admit card will be released ten before the scheduled exam date. It is one of the most important documents to be carried to the test centre, or else the applicants won't be given permission.
- NDA 1 Admit Card- Apr 3, 2025
- NDA 2 Admit Card- Sep 4, 2025
UPSC NDA Exam
The written test is the first phase of the NDA section process. Only the candidates who pass the written test will be called for the SSB interview process.
- NDA 1 Exam Date- Apr 14, 2025
- NDA 2 Exam Date- Sep 14, 2025
UPSC NDA Answer Key
The official commission will not release the answer keys immediately after the exam is over. However, they release it after the selection process is over. The applicants can check their responses from the answer keys released by different unofficial coaching websites.
- NDA 1 Answer Key- Apr 14, 2025
- NDA 2 Answer Key- Sep 15, 2025
UPSC NDA Result
The commission will declare the UPSC NDA result in an online format consisting of the name and roll number of the selected candidates.
- NDA 1 Result Date- May 5, 2025
- NDA 2 Result Date- Oct 5, 2025
Applicants willing to apply for the upcoming UPSC NDA 2 Vacancy 2025 are advised to go through the UPSC NDA schedule carefully to not miss out on any of the events.
FAQs on UPSC NDA Exam Dates
Q: What is the UPSC NDA 1 2025 exam date?
UPSC NDA 1 exam is scheduled to be held on Apr 13, 2025. The exam will be held in two shifts, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The admit card will be released on Apr 6, 2025, which shall hold complete details on it.
Q: What is the UPSC NDA 1 2025 admit card release date
The UPSC NDA 2025 Exam is scheduled for Apr 6, 2025. The admit card for the same will be released a week before, i.e., on Apr 6, 2025.
