UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2025 Notification, Apply Dates, Eligibility

The UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2025, officially the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (II) Examination, is a key gateway for students aiming to join the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The notification was released on May 28, 2025, and the application window runs till June 17, 2025. The written exam is scheduled for September 14, 2025 .

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UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2025: Key Highlights

• Notification Released: 28 May 2025
• Online Registration: 28 May – 17 June 2025
• Exam Date: 14 September 2025
• Vacancies: Around 406–409 across Army, Navy, Air Force & Naval Academy
• Application Fee: ₹100 (Gen/OBC), ₹0 (SC/ST/Female)
• Age Limit: Birth between 2 Jan 2007 – 1 Jan 2010 (16½–19½ yrs)
• Education Qualification:
  • Army: 10+2 (any stream)
  • Navy/Air Force/Naval Academy: 10+2 with Physics & Maths

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UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2025: Detailed Information

Exam Structure

• Mathematics – 300 marks (2½ hrs)
• General Ability Test (English + GK) – 600 marks (2½ hrs)
• Total – 900 marks, with negative marking
• Mode – Offline, objective format

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian citizen; eligible refugees from Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan residents (pre-1962)
• Age: 16½–19½ years; DOB between 2 Jan 2007 and 1 Jan 2010
• Education:
  • Army wing: 12th pass/appearing
  • Naval/Air wings: 12th pass/appearing with PCM subjects

Selection Process

1. Written Exam
2. SSB Interview
   Candidates who pass the written test and meet medical and fitness standards are called for Services Selection Board assessments.

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UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2025: How to Apply

1. Visit upsconline.nic.in; complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
2. Log in; select “NDA & NA Examination (II) 2025”.
3. Fill Part I & II: personal, academic details, exam centre preference.
4. Upload photo, signature, ID.
5. Pay ₹100 (Gen/OBC) via net banking/credit/debit card. SC/ST/Female: ₹0.
6. Review and submit; download confirmation for reference.

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UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2025: Important Dates & Fees

Event	Date
Notification Release	28 May 2025
Apply Start	28 May 2025
Apply Last Date	17 June 2025
Fee Payment Last Date	17 June 2025
Exam Date	14 September 2025

• Fee: ₹100 (Gen/OBC), ₹0 (SC/ST/Female)

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Syllabus & Exam Pattern

• Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Probability, Matrices, Differential Equations
• General Ability Test:
  • English: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension
  • General Knowledge: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, History, current affairs
• Paper pattern:
  • Maths: 120 questions, 300 marks (2½ hrs)
  • GAT: 150 questions, 600 marks (2½ hrs)

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Official Sources and Links

• upsconline.nic.in – Official notification & application portal
• Ensure all links end with .gov.in or .nic.in to avoid misinformation

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How to Download / Apply Steps

• Step-by-step:
  1. Register OTR on UPSC portal
  2. Login and select NDA II application
  3. Fill Part I & II details
  4. Upload necessary documents
  5. Pay fees & submit
  6. Save submission receipt

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UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2025: FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2025?
A: 17 June 2025 is the final date to submit application and fees.

Q2: When will the NDA 2 exam be conducted?
A: It is scheduled for 14 September 2025.

Q3: What are the age eligibility criteria?
A: Candidates must be born between 2 Jan 2007 and 1 Jan 2010 (16½–19½ years).

Q4: What educational qualifications are needed?
A:

• Army wing: 12th pass from any stream
• Naval/Air wings: 12th with Physics & Maths

Q5: Is there a correction window after submission?
A: Yes, UPSC will announce corrections schedule post registration closure.

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