NDA 2027 (I)
11 Apr 2027
Date of exam
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- Notification
- 02 Dec 2026
- Apply by
- 22 Dec 2026
- Apply from
- 02 Dec 2026
- Admit card
- TBA
As per UPSC exam calendar. Confirm against the official notification when published.
Learn Practice Excel
Online NDA exam preparation powered by deep analysis of 11 years of NDA papers — plus daily Telegram lessons tied to your registered mobile.
What you get
- 11 years of papers analysed — know topic weightage and what actually repeats.
- Study material for every subject — chapter-wise concept notes and practice questions aligned to the UPSC syllabus.
- Timed mock tests — calibrated to the real NDA pattern, marking and timing.
- Pattern insights & shortcuts — prioritise high-return topics and save time in Maths and GAT.
- Optional Telegram reminders — daily nudges so your lesson plan sticks between study sessions.
Exam Calendar
Next NDA Exam Snapshot
Dates, eligibility and vacancies at a glance.
Eligibility
- Age
- 16.5 - 19.5 years
- Born between
- 01 Jul 2008 - 01 Jul 2011
- Education
- Army: 12th pass or appearing (any stream)
- Air Force & Navy: 12th pass or appearing with Physics and Mathematics
Marital: UnmarriedNationality: Indian citizen
Vacancies
TBA
Branch-wise seats will appear here after the notification.
Vacancy numbers will be updated when the official UPSC notification is published.
Smart Prep
Smart Prep Toolkit
Built around how the NDA paper actually behaves, not how textbooks teach it.
Exam Pattern
Marks, timing, negative-mark math
Understand the structure in 5 minutes, plan attempts in 2.
Pattern Insights
Topic frequency, 2013-2024
Which topics return year after year - and which you can deprioritise.
Cut Off Marks
Year-wise safe scores
Maths and GAT cut-offs by exam - set a realistic target score.
Smart Tips
Shortcuts that save 20+ minutes
Elimination, approximation and trap-spotting heuristics.
Physical Standards by Service
Army, Navy and Air Force have different medical and physical bars - know yours.
Indian Army
- Height: 157 cm (general male), 152 cm (female)
- Vision: 6/6 (better), 6/9 (worse), corrected to 6/6
- Chest expansion: 5 cm minimum
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Indian Navy
- Height: 157 cm minimum
- Vision: 6/6 and 6/9 uncorrected, corrected to 6/6
- Colour perception: CP-II mandatory
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Indian Air Force
- Height: 162.5 cm minimum (Flying branch)
- Vision: 6/6 each eye uncorrected (no myopia)
- Colour perception: CP-I, leg length 99-120 cm
View full standards →
Your Daily Lesson Plan
A 180-day countdown aligned to your NDA exam date — one concept a day, a short quiz, and spaced revision.
Start the 180-Day Plan
Structured for the mid-April (NDA I) and mid-September (NDA II) cycles. Build a daily habit in under 5 minutes and finish the day before your exam.
Learn the Syllabus
Concept-first study material for every subject — notes, worked examples and practice MCQs.
Test Module
Practice with mock tests and previous year papers.
Essentials
Background reading for when you need it.
About NDA
Overview, purpose and what life at the academy looks like.
Mode of Entry
Army, Navy, Air Force pathways and the selection flow.
Syllabus
Mathematics, GAT, English and GK topic-wise coverage.
Current Affairs
Events from 2025 onwards — distilled from NDA GAT previous-year papers.
SSB Interview Guide
The full 5-day SSB process, OLQs and how to prepare.
Plans & Pricing
Unlock all mocks, analytics and current affairs.
Knowledge Base
FAQs, preparation references and official notifications.