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UPSC NDA and NA II 2025 Exam Schedule Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the schedule for the NDA and NA II 2025 examination, set to take place on September 14, 2025. This exam will fill 406 vacancies in the National Defense Academy and Naval Academy. Candidates will face two shifts, with the Mathematics paper in the morning and the General Aptitude Test in the afternoon. Successful candidates will proceed to the SSB Test/Interview. It is crucial for candidates to download their e-Admit Cards and verify their details ahead of the exam. Read on for more essential information regarding the examination process.
 
UPSC NDA and NA II 2025 Exam Schedule Released

UPSC NDA, NA II 2025 Examination Details



UPSC NDA and NA II 2025 Exam: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the timetable for the National Defense Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II) for the year 2025. This information can be accessed on the official UPSC website. The examination aims to fill 406 positions in both the National Defense Academy and Naval Academy.


Exam Schedule:


The NDA and NA (II) Exam is scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025, and will take place in two sessions. The first session will run from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, focusing on the Mathematics paper worth 300 marks. The second session will occur from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, featuring the General Aptitude Test, which carries 600 marks.


Candidates who pass the written examination will be invited for the SSB Test/Interview, which will be assessed for a total of 900 marks. The overall selection process, including both the written exam and interview, will total 1800 marks.


The Commission has stated: "Candidates must possess an e-Admit Card to enter the examination. After downloading the e-Admit Card, it is crucial for candidates to verify all details and report any errors to the UPSC immediately. The courses assigned will depend on the candidate's educational qualifications and preferences indicated in the application form."


Key Information for Candidates:


All questions in the NDA & NA (II) Exam will be objective (multiple choice), and the question paper will be available in both Hindi and English. Only metric units such as meters, kilograms, and liters will be utilized in the questions. Candidates are not permitted to use a scribe during the exam, and the use of calculators, mathematical tables, or log tables is strictly forbidden.


The UPSC will issue the admit card approximately seven days prior to the exam on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging in with their application ID and date of birth.