NDA mock test 2026
Free practice in English and हिन्दी, timed like the real exam
The NDA exam selects 12th-pass candidates for training as officers in the Army, Navy and Air Force at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.
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NDA Written exam (two papers) pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (Paper 1) | 120 | 300 |
| General Ability Test: English (Paper 2) | 50 | 200 |
| General Ability Test: General Knowledge (Paper 2) | 100 | 400 |
| Total | 270 | 900 |
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper. Negative marking: One third of the marks of that question for each wrong answer.
What to practise
- Maths: algebra, trigonometry, calculus, matrices, statistics
- English: grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence ordering
- Science: physics, chemistry and general science
- History, geography, polity and current affairs
Frequently asked questions
Is the NDA mock test free?
Yes. Your first test needs no sign-up, and after logging in with Google you get free tests that refill regularly. Your dashboard shows how many you have and when they refill.
Can I take the NDA mock test in Hindi?
Yes. Choose हिन्दी on the test page, and the questions, options and explanations are written in Hindi.
Are these previous year NDA papers?
No. Every test is newly written by AI in the style of the NDA Written exam (two papers), so you never see the same test twice. Practise previous year papers from the official website alongside it.
The pattern above is based on recent official notices and can change. Always check the latest notification on upsc.gov.in.