NDA Syllabus 2026: Subject-wise Detailed Topics for Mathematics and GAT

Eligibility details

• Candidates seeking information on NDA syllabus must meet the standard UPSC NDA eligibility for educational background. For context, NDA requires a 12th-pass qualification from an approved board or equivalent for entry into the National Defence Academy. This post summarizes the syllabus rather than listing job-specific criteria.

Note: This document is for syllabus guidance and does not constitute recruitment vacancies.

Date information

• Updated: 25-04-2026 (the post reflects an update timestamp but does not specify a structured exam date in this listing).

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• This post does not pertain to a job application or recruitment process and therefore does not include application fees. For official recruitment notices, please refer to UPSC NDA notifications.

Important notes

• This post consolidates the NDA syllabus topics for Mathematics and GAT as released for UPSC NDA/NA exams.
• All links and social media sections have been omitted to maintain professional integrity and compliance with posting guidelines.
• For the official syllabus and notifications, consult UPSC’s published NDA notification and official PDFs.
• The following sections provide topic breakdowns and essential topics to prioritize during preparation.

NDA Syllabus overview (Mathematics)

• Topics include: Algebra, Matrices and Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry (2D and 3D), Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, and Statistics & Probability.

NDA General Ability Test (GAT)

• Part A: English - Grammar & Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Cloze Test.
• Part B: General Knowledge - Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, Current Events.

Exam Pattern (brief)

• Two objective papers with negative marking, total duration 5 hours, 270 questions for 900 marks. Mathematics is 300 marks; GAT is 600 marks.

Preparation tips

• Prioritize high-weightage topics, practice NCERT-based problems, review previous years’ questions, and take mock tests to build speed and accuracy.