All About NDA Written Exam and Pattern 2018

Code Subject Time Max Marks

01 Mathematics(120) 2.30 hrs 300

General Ability
02 Test(150) 2.30 hrs 600

SSB Test and

03 Interview 900

Total 1800

1. The Paper will consist of objective type questions only.

2. The Paper will be bilingual (Hindi as well as English)
3. Paper is to be written by the candidate in his own handwriting.
4. Its discretion of UPSC to fix qualifying marks.
5. Use of calculator or Mathematical or logarithmic table is not permitted to answer.
6. Negative Marking
In the objective type question, four options will be given to each question. Carefully attempt the question as 0.33 marks
will be deducted for each wrong answer.

In case a candidate has given more than one answer for any question, that will be treated as the wrong answer.You can
leave questions unattended as there is no negative marking for the same.

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 PAPER-I (Code No 01)

NDA SYLLABUS OF MATHEMATICS (Max.Marks-300)

1. ALGEBRA
 Set Theory, Set Operations.
 Introduction to Venn diagrams.
 Laws of De Morgan and their application.
 Cartesian product.
 Relations, Relation with equivalence.
 Graphical representation of real numbers.
 Basic properties of Complex Numbers.
 Mod, argument, Unity and its cube root.
 Binary number system.
 Conversion number in decimal to binary system and vice-versa conversion.
 AP, GP and Harmonic Progression.
 Quadratic equations having real coefficients.
 Graphical solution of the pair of inequations with the help of graph.
 Permutation and Combination.
 Binomial Theorem along with its application.
 Properties and applications of Logarithm.

2. MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS :

 Matrices and its types.
 Operations related to matrices.
 The Determinant of matrices.
 Fundamental properties of determinants.
 Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix.
 Applying Cramers rule for finding solutions of equations and matrix method.

3. TRIGONOMETRY :
 Measurement of angles in degrees and radiant.
 Trigonometric ratios.
 Identities of trigonometry.
 Sum and difference formula.
 Sub-multiple and multiple angles.
 Inverse trigonometric functions.
 Application of relation oh height and distance with trigonometry.
 Solutions of triangles.
4. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS:
 Cartesian Coordinates.
 Formula for finding distance.
 Various kind of equation of line.
 Angle between any two lines.
 Distance of a point from a line.
 Standard and general equation of circle.
 Standard and parametric form of conic sections.
 Eccentricity and axis of ellipse, parabola and hyperbola.
 Point in a three dimensional system.
 Distance formula in 3-D.
 Direction Cosines and direction ratios.
 Equation of two points.
 Various forms of equation of lines and planes.
 Angle between two lines and between two planes.
 Equation of sphere.
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5. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS :
 Functions and their range, domain.
 Composite functions, one to one functions, onto and inverse functions.
 Concept of limit, Standard examples of limits.
 Continuity and differentiability.
 Derivative of a function along with geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative and applications of
concepts.
 Sum, quotient and product rule of differentiation,
 Differentiation of a function with respect to another function,
 Differantiation of a composite function.
 Second order derivatives.
 Increasing and decreasing functions.
 Maxima minima and monotonicity.

6. INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS :

 Integration as anti-differentiation,
 Integration by substitution and method of by parts,
 Standard form of integrals involving algebraic expressions,
 Trigonometric integrals,
 Exponential and hyperbolic kind of functions .
 Properties of definite integrals,
 Area under curve and application of definite integrals.
 Concept of order and degree of a differential equation,
 Forming a differential equation from examples.
 General and particular solution of differential equations,
 Method of finding solution of first order and first degree differential equations and their examples.
 Applying concept in growth and decay problems.

7. VECTOR ALGEBRA :
 Vectors in 2D and 3D space.
 Magnitude and direction of a vectors.
 Unit and null vectors.
 Operations related to vectors.
 Vector product or cross product of two vectors.
 Applications in physics problems and Euclidean geometry.

8. STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY :

Statistics :
 Classification of data,
 Frequency distribution,
 Examples of cumulative frequency ditribution.
 Different type of graphs and their examples.
 Measures of Central tendency that are-Mean, median and mode.
 Variance and standard deviation which includes determination and comparison along with Correlation and regression.

Probability :
 Random experiment and the outcomes with associated sample space.
 Basics of events, concepts of mutually exclusive and exhaustive events.
 Certain and impossible events.
 Information about Union and Intersection of events.
 Complementary, elementary and composite events.
 Definition of probability which comprises classical and statistical and their examples.
 Elementary theorems on probability and simple problems based on them.
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 Conditional probability.
 Bayes’ theorem and application in simple problems.
 Random variable as function on a sample space.
 Binomial distribution, applications of random experiments giving rise to Binominal distribution.

PAPER-II (Code No. 02)

NDA SYLLABUS OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST Max. Marks—600

Part ‘A’—ENGLISH Max.Marks—200
This paper in English will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding of English and working knowledge like use
of words.

The NDA English syllabus covers

Comprehension
Vocabulary
Grammar and usage

Part ‘B’—G. K. Max.Marks—400

The question paper on General Knowledge will be in six parts.

Sections Subjects Approx. Weightages

A Physics 25 %

B Chemistry 15%

C General Science 10%

D Social Studies 20%

E Geography 20%

F Current Events 10%

Below is the subject wise syllabus but this is not exhaustive list. Questions on topics of similar nature may also be asked.
This is just to give a guideline for the preparation.

Section ‘A’ (NDA Syllabus of Physics)

 Properties of matter. Concepts of density an volume. Archimedes Principle and its applications. Buoyancy.
 Kinematics in 2 dimensions. Newton’s Laws of Motion, Force and concept of Momentum, Vectorial representation
of forces as parallelogram, Static and dynamic equilibrium , Gravitation, Work and work-energy theorem.
Conservative field and energy relations.
 Thermal properties of matter and thermodynamics.
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 Sound Waves and their propagation. Application in musical instruments.
 Optics-refraction and reflection, thin lenses and application in human eye.
 Magnetism and properties of magnetism.
 Electrostatics, current electricity, power of electric current. Magnetic effect of current.
 Physics concept applications in- Pendulum, Pulleys, Levers, Siphon, Balloons, Fluid Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure
Cooker, Thermo Flask, Gramophone and similar devices, Telephone , Telegraphs, Microscope, Telescope, Periscope,
, Safety Fuses. Mariner’s Compass; Lightening Conductors

Section ‘B’ (NDA Syllabus of Chemistry)

 Chemical and physical changes.

 Basic concepts of stoichiometry, chemical reactions and basic laws related to conservation of mass and law of
proportion.
 Properties of gaseous state and liquid state.
 Properties of some essential elements and compounds like oxygen, nitrogen , carbon dioxide.
 Properties of acids, bases and salts.
 Different forms of carbon.
 Types of fertilizers.
 Material used in the production of essential substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches
and Gun-Powder.
 Atomic structure and properties(basics only).

Section ‘C’ (NDA Syllabus of General Science)

 Living Vs Non-living things.
 Basis of Life—Cells, Tissues and Protoplasms
 Growth and Reproduction in Animals and Plants .
 Basic knowledge of Human Body and its important organs.
 Common Epidemics and their causes and prevention.
 Food and Source of Energy for human being.
 Constituents of food and Balanced Diet.
 The Solar System and concept of Meteors and Comets, Eclipses.
 Achievements of Eminent Scientists.

Section ‘D’ (NDA Syllabus of History, Freedom Movement etc.)

 Indian History with special emphasis on Culture and Civilisation.
 Indian Freedom Movement .
 Indian Constitution and Components of Administration.
 Understanding of Five Year Plans of India.
 Co-operatives and Community Development, Panchayati Raj
 Sarvodaya, Bhoodan, National Integration and Welfare State,
 Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
 Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery;
 Forces shaping the modern world;
 War of American Independence.
 Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution.
 French Revolution,
 Impact of Science and Technology on Society.
 Concept of one World & United Nations,
 Panchsheel, Democracy, Communism and Socialism
 Role of India in the present world.

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 Section ‘E’ (NDA Syllabus of Geography)
 The Earth and its size and shape.
 Longitudes and Latitudes
 Concept of time. International Date Line.
 Origin of Earth. Movements of Earth and their effects.
 Rocks and their classification;
 Weathering—Chemical and Mechanical
 Ocean Currents and Tides
 Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
 Atmosphere and its composition; Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure,
 Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation; Types of Climate,

 Planetary Winds,
 Cyclones and Anti-cyclones;
 Natural regions of the World.
 Geography of India & itsClimate,
 Natural vegetation.
 Mineral and Power resources;
 location and distribution of industrial and agricultural activities.
 Important Sea ports and main sea, air and land routes of India.
 Main items of Export and Imports of India.

Section ‘F’ (NDA Syllabus of Current Events)

 India and important events in the recent years,
 Current World Events
 Personalities : Indian and International (includes also those connected cultural and sports activities)

Interesting Facts about NDA

National Defence Academy also abbreviated as NDA is established in 7 December 1954 and
situated in Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra. National Defence Academy Examination is
held twice a year for the candidates who want to take admission in the NDA.

NDA provides pre-commissioning training to the candidates who have desire to join Army, Air
force or Navy.

Preparation Tips for NDA Exams:

 First of all, cleared basics like formulas, methods, calculations from beginning including 10th
to 12th class books in your preparation is a better idea.
 Clarify the topics and concepts from NDA Books.
 Try to solve the question paper according to the time as management in time is important
element in planning for preparation.
 Improve your Reading, writing and listening skills in English.
 Start with your weak topics first try to strengthen them.
 Maths questions will be asked in both forms – to complete the statement or to solve so
prepare accordingly.

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