UPSC NDA 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Mathematics & GAT
Complete UPSC NDA 2026 syllabus and exam pattern. The written exam has two papers — Mathematics (300 marks) and the General Ability Test (600 marks) — followed by the SSB interview (900 marks). Get subject-wise topics.
Overview
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The UPSC NDA 2026 written examination has two papers, followed by the SSB interview.
Exam Pattern
Paper 1 — Mathematics: 300 marks. Paper 2 — General Ability Test (GAT): 600 marks (English plus General Knowledge). Both papers are objective with negative marking. The SSB Interview carries 900 marks, equal to the written total.
Mathematics Topics
Algebra, matrices & determinants, trigonometry, analytical geometry (2D & 3D), differential calculus, integral calculus & differential equations, vector algebra, statistics and probability.
General Ability Test Topics
English: grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion. General Knowledge: Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography and Current Events. The GAT rewards a broad, current-affairs-aware preparation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many marks is the NDA SSB interview?
The SSB interview carries 900 marks, equal to the combined total of the two written papers.
What are the two NDA written papers?
Paper 1 is Mathematics (300 marks) and Paper 2 is the General Ability Test (600 marks, English plus General Knowledge).
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