NDA Syllabus And Exam Pattern

NDA Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024

The upcoming NDA 2 exam is to be conducted in offline mode on 1st September 2024. NDA written examination comprises two papers Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The boys and girls who are seeking to apply for NDA 2024 must begin their preparation for the written exam by following the detailed NDA Syllabus, including topics, patterns and marking scheme. 

Check the important points of the NDA 2024 Syllabus and Exam Pattern in the table below.

NDA Exam Pattern 2024

Before getting into the NDA Syllabus let us have a look at the NDA Exam Pattern and marking scheme. The mathematics paper has 120 questions for 300 marks and the General Ability Test (GAT) will have English and GK Papers of 200 & 400 marks respectively.

UPSC NDA Syllabus 2024

After getting to know the NDA Exam Pattern it is important for the candidates to know the Syllabus of the NDA Exam. The NDA maths covers questions from Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension, Statistics and Probability and the GAT syllabus comprises topics from English, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Affairs.. The subject-wise Syllabus is discussed below.

NDA GAT Syllabus 2024

The NDA GAT (General Ability Test) comprises two papers English and General Knowledge. The English paper consists of 200 Marks while the General Knowledge is of 400 Marks.

NDA English Syllabus

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding of English. It covers various aspects like : Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English. The syllabus covers various topics as given below:

NDA General Knowledge Syllabus

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Affairs. Check the topic-wise number of questions, mark distribution, and subject-wise syllabus topics.

NDA Physics Syllabus

NDA Syllabus For Physics

1. Physical Properties and States of Matter

2. Modes of transference of Heat

3. Mass, Weight, Volume, Sound waves and their properties

4. Simple musical instruments

5. Rectilinear propagation of Light

6. Density and Specific Gravity

7. Reflection and refraction

8. Principle of Archimedes

9. Spherical mirrors and Lenses

10. Pressure Barometer

11. Human Eye

12. Motion of objects

13. Natural and Artificial Magnets

14. Velocity and Acceleration

15. Properties of a Magnet

16. Newton’s Laws of Motion

17. Earth as a Magnet

18. Force and Momentum

19. Static and Current Electricity

20. Parallelogram of Forces

21. Conductors and Non-conductors

22. Stability and Equilibrium of bodies

23. Ohm’s Law

24. Gravitation

25. Simple Electrical Circuits

26. Elementary ideas of work

27. Heating, Lighting, and Magnetic effects of Current

28. Power and Energy

29. Measurement of Electrical Power

30. Effects of Heat

31. Primary and Secondary Cells

32. Measurement of Temperature and Heat

33. Use of X-Rays

34. General Principles in the working of Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses.

NDA Chemistry Syllabus

NDA Syllabus For Chemistry

1. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction.

2. Acids, bases and salts.

3. Carbon— different forms

4. Physical and Chemical Changes

5. Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial

6. Elements

7. Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches, and Gunpowder

8. Mixtures and Compounds

9. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom

10. Symbols, Formulae, and simple Chemical Equation

11. Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights

12. Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems)

13. Valency

14. Properties of Air and Water

NDA General Science Syllabus

NDA Syllabus For General Science

1. Common Epidemics, their causes, and prevention

2. Difference between the living and non-living

3. Food—Source of Energy for man

4. Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms, and Tissues

5. Constituents of food

6. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

7. Balanced Diet

8. Elementary knowledge of the Human Body and its important organs

9. The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists

NDA Syllabus for History, Freedom Movement

NDA Syllabus For History

1. Forces shaping the modern world;

2. Renaissance

3. Exploration and Discovery;

4. A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

5. Freedom Movement in India

6. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and Russian Revolution

7. War of American Independence,

8. Impact of Science and Technology on Society

9. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

10. Concept of one World

11. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

12. United Nations,

13. Panchsheel,

14. Panchayati Raj, Democracy, Socialism and Communism

15. Role of India in the present world

16. Co-operatives and Community Development

17. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya,

18. National Integration and Welfare State

19. Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi

NDA Syllabus for Geography

NDA Syllabus For Geography

1. The Earth, its shape and size

2. Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition

3. Latitudes and Longitudes

4. Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones, and Anticyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation

5. Concept of time

6. Types of Climate

7. International Date Line

8. Major Natural Regions of the World

9. Movements of Earth and their effects

10. Regional Geography of India

11. Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources;

12. Location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities

13. Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification

14. Important Sea ports and main sea, land, and air routes of India

15. Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes

16. Main items of Imports and Exports of India

Current Events

NDA Syllabus For Current Affairs

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in recent years.

Prominent personalities of both Indian and International level

Cultural activities and sports activities

Current important world events.

NDA SSB Interview

After clearing the written exam of NDA, candidates have to appear for the SSB Interview rounds. The pattern of the NDA Interviews is as mentioned below:

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