UPSC to issue admit cards for NDA 2 entrance exam shortly

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will issue admit cards for NDA 2 entrance exam shortly. The admit cards are likely to be released in the last week of August. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of UPSC for any updates.

The exam will take place in two shifts on September 1, 2024. The exam process will take place in three stages: Written Examination, Service Selection Board (SSB) interview and a medical examination. The NDA 2 exam will take place in offline mode, it will consist of two important papers: Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT). 

NDA 2 2024 exam structure and marks

The exam will consist of following papers:

1. Mathematics Paper: The paper will comprise of 120 questions with maximum score of 300 marks. The paper will include questions from various topics like Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus

2. General Ability Test (GAT): The paper will consist of 150 questions worth 600 marks and with duration of 2.5 hours. This paper is divided into two sections:

• English Section: This section consists questions worth 200 marks. This section will help in determining candidate’s proficiency in English focusing on vocabulary, grammar and comprehension.

• General Knowledge Section: This section consists questions worth 400 marks. The questions will be covered from different topics like Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography and Current Affairs.

Applicants who pass the NDA 2 entrance exam will move further for post examination process. The candidate will proceed to Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, which will include:

• Psychological Tests

• Group Tasks

• Personal Interview