Preparing for the NDA requires a good study plan, a strategic approach, and the right study material. As the UPSC has released the NDA 2025 exam dates, it is important for candidates who want to take the exam to start studying by following NDA 2025 Preparation Tips to score well.
Are you also looking for some tips or tricks to enhance your NDA 2025 exam prep.?
For you, Sarvgyan team educational experts have created a guide, covering tips and techniques on how to study, how to track your speed, and methods to understand the syllabus and exam pattern. We have also included proven strategies that will surely boost your National Defence Academy exam prep.
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National Defence Academy exam is the gateway for the students to join Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. It is a national level examination conducted two times a year. Here, we have mentioned all the beneficial information about how to prepare for NDA 2025.
NDA 2025 Preparation Tips
UPSC NDA I 2025 exam will be held on 13 April and NDA II 2025 will take place on 14th September 2025. Candidates have 7- 8 months to prepare for upcoming NDA exam. In this article, we have mentioned some important preparation tips & tricks to crack NDA Examination:
Schedule your Study Plan Smartly
For better preparation, it is necessary to have a smart study plan. Here, a smart study plan means to manage your time and NDA 2025 syllabus efficiently. Your preparation schedule must be well-organized so that you are able to score good marks.
Your Basics Should Be Clear
Firstly, do the analysis of your complete syllabus and mark the topics that require more concentration. Start preparing the topics from basics. If your basics are clear, then only you are able to solve the high level questions. Clear your basics first, then go through the exam pattern and syllabus.
Focus on General Knowledge and English Subject
Proficiency in English is required for clearing the NDA examination. Your English is not only tested in written tests, but if there is fluency in your English, then it may leave a good impression on selectors also at the time of interview.
As General Knowledge is the part of syllabus, so prepare it well. You can strengthen your GK portion by reading newspapers, magazines, journals, refer books of prominent writers that focus on current affairs, etc.
Study Material
Preparation from right books is very necessary. Market is full of a large number of book stocks but every book is worth it, not possible. After the complete analysis, we have prepared some NDA books that help you score good marks.
Solve Previous Year’s Question Papers
It is very important to do the preparation in right direction. By solving previous year’s questions, your speed will be enhanced as well as you will get an idea about the NDA exam pattern of the examination and difficulty level of the questions asked in the examination.
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Health Maintenance and Personality
Selection through NDA is based not only on the written test, but your personality and health also play a major role in it. It is advised to all aspirants to keep fit and healthy through the intake of sufficient food and water. Besides this, also prefer yoga or some other exercise or meditation to relieve stress.
Revision
Revision is a key to success. Candidates are advised to make short notes & revise them on a regular basis. This will help candidates to remember it longer. On the other hand, keep at least one week before examination.
Do not study unnecessary topics at last. This will make you forget even what you have studied earlier. In the last week before examination, revise all the topics & subjects you have studied properly. This will help you to score in the examination.
We hope that you have found this article helpful and that our tips and strategies will be surely followed by you. It is recommended that you keep checking this article as we will be adding more tips for you for the upcoming NDA 2025 exam.
If you have any queries about NDA 2025 Preparation Tips, you can ask us by leaving your queries below. Our experts will provide you with best assistance.
Please let me know next NDA exam application dates
Application form for NDA II 2023 will be released on 17th May 2023.
Sir, I am in 11th standard with subject PCM (physics, chemistry and mathematics) am I eligible for the nda exam
No, candidates must have passed 12th class exam with PCM subjects to be eligible for NDA.
How can i start my preparation to crack the exam of NDA (national defence academy)
You can get some good study material and books idea from here.
I was born in 2005 and now I’m in 10th and my age is 17.
I’m eligible for nda ?
No, you are not eligible to apply for NDA 2022.
I am class 9th I am apply nda..
No, you are not eligible to apply for NDA 2022 examination.
Sir i cleared 12th std and now I am preparing for nda so plez tell me how I clear this plez sir reply
You can go through our article tips & tricks to check some ways while preparing for NDA 2022.
Sir I’ll get graduate in next year can i apply for NDA??
Do nda exam have dress code and hair confition
You can check complete eligibility here.
Where to get previous year question papers of NDA
You can get it through official website.
Thanks for the guidance! I am currently appearing for my 12boards, I’ve applied for NDA -1 that’s going to be held on April 10 2021, I am pursuing 12th with pcm will you please guide with the syllabus and all d stuff needed for the written exam.I would be gratified.
Sir l am a of class 12th and l have applied for NDA (exam 10/03/2022) there are 3 months so sir please tell me how can l prepare which book is good for this short period of time
You can check books regarding details here.
Sir I have pass 12 with my arts can I join NDA 1
No you are not eligible to apply for NDA 2022 exam.
Sir I am in 10th class
Can I apply for NDA
No, it is mandatory to either qualify or appearing in 12th in year 2022 to be eligible for NDA 2022.
Sir I’m inter student my education system is MEC can I join in NDA
Applying candidates must have passed 10th, 12th class with mathematics.
Sir what if we are unable to qualify the written exam ?
My daughter is in 8 standard in a private school in Delhi. I want her to prepare for NDA from now only. How can I do that kindly help me out?
Sir syllabus kya h NDA ka
Sir my name is shikhar khare,I am studying in class 9th,my age is 14.2 can I appear for NDA
How much marks are required to pass NDA entrance exam?
I wear a spectacle with -2.5 number ( myopia case ).Is it allowed in NDA?
I passed 12th standard with 70.80% but I did not opt for maths in 11th and 12th.How can I prepare for maths now?
sir i am class 9 i amm half of weak form subject like math hindi etc. but mt i can apply for NDA please my dout clear
Hello Sir, I have chosen Commerc in 12th, is I am eligible for NDA.
Sir my name is Divyani pradeep kurve and I am studying in 12th std I want to ask you that PCM group is important for NDA exam
I’m highly interested in entering into NDA, nd by His grace, I’m good in Physics and maths but financial crises is on ground, nevertheless, God will provide
Sir I am in 11th class with in 2 months my exam will finish. can I apply for NDA .
Sir there is value for NCC certificate in NDA
Sir I am in 11th class with in 2 months my exam will finish. can I apply for NDA .
There is value for NCC certificate in NDA
This is really helpful For me.
sir i have completed 12 can i join nda..
Yes, you can apply for NDA however you must fulfill all required eligibility criteria for NDA Exam.
Can arts students apply for nda exam
Can you write the NDA entrance test in english
Online class nda
Hi sir I am going to complete 12th class if I apply for the NDA exam
Which is best caching centre in mukerjee nagar for nda
What is minimum marks obtained in 12th to apply nda
How much weightage is covered in nda exam from 11th syllabus
I want to join NDA this year plx what am i going to do first get myself there
Sir I am 12th 66percentage pass 10th 90percentage pass my age 17.1/2i am eligible to the nda
Respected sir I would like to ask you that IAM a pursuing class 12 with PCB stream, can I apply for NDA exam? If yes, what are steps please reply
I am reading class 11th.shall I participated NDA exam in 2021
Sir I am 12th appearing. Can I gave NDA exam
Yes, you just need to be eligible in terms of age and other.
Sir can female candidates apply for NDA? I read in 11th standard can i apply for NDA?
Only male candidates are eligible for NDA exam.
I want to be an INDIAN SOLIDER to serve the nation and serve the people
JAI HIND
How to good English in nda exam ।
And my english weak..so u help him..
sir I am In 11th standard can i take the test??
Hello Sir,
I’m Nikhil Mehta From Uttarakhand.
Sir I want To join india Amry by NDA but my eyes are weak.I mean i have -3.5 number myopia.So can i join army by any surgery.. please help me…
Sir , why can girls not apply for NDA exams ?
Sir please tell me the best book for NDA
My son is in commerce stream but has not selected Math as a subject will it be possible for him to appear for nda exam?
No
Its myth that only sainik school children are selected everyone gets equal oportunity and there is large number of cadets in nda who didnt studied from sainik school
sir mjhe math ki taiyaari kin questions ki krni chahiye…
I want to ask from you about NDA exam preparation book 2017.
Visit NDA Books 2017.
Sir
there are individual subjects cut off number in NDA
I am not good in English too much .Can i join airforce
I m trying to clear NDA exam…but I failed in my first 4 attempts… This is my last attempt…plz give me some tips how to clear the written exam as I m very much passionate about NDA n it’s my dream to join the NDA
Sir,iam an NCC cadet.so,will I be able to get in to NDA by any other way? Or,i will have to follow the same procedure.
I need some guidance sir.
same way as for others.
Presently i am having a small tatto mark on my right hand arm so can i appear for the exam.or if i remove that mark from my hand can i appear for the exam.
sir i have passed 10+2 with 64%(science)….n my birthday 24.07.1998…can i appear NDA exam 2017
biology subject not available in exam
I am a commerce student of 12 standard am I eligible to appear NDA exam
yes you can appear for Army only.
Sir,can you tell me percentage that is required in 10+2 for taking admission in NDA
I am in 11 class now and i born in 4 Oct 1999 so how much time I can give NDA exam and if I get above 80 per centage in 12 then i can try for ssb if yes then please contact to me at this no 9548376761 please i am in very confused please give me asugesstion
After two months I pass my 11 class my DOB is 08/10/1999. CAN I eligible for nda exam1 in 2017.
Dear sir,
I have passed my12th with commerce may I give the exam of NDA
you can give but appear in Army only.
Sir i m studying in +2 class nd i have medical stream …..
If i clear the test
Can i go further … in this feild before +2 ???
Sir ,I want some NDA books for preparation and I want to know the best books for preparing NDA exam…
You can NDA study material from here: NDA Preparation Books.
sir me 12 class ke tayare kar rha hunu mere 10th class m 65% h mere birthdate 24.8.98 h to kya m nda 2 exam ke liy apply kar sakta hnu
Does TES is for army only??? Or it is for all three army,navy and air force.
For all.
Sir, I have completed plustwo commerce if I go for NDA exam can I join merchant navy
If you have passed 10+2 with Maths then you are eligible for Navy.
birth date 26.04.2000
class 11
when i able to give this exam
You can appear the exam next year.
SIR, My age is 18-12-1997,can i appear in NDA exam