NDA 1 2026 Exam Date
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the time table for NDA & NA (I) 2026 examination. As per the official notice, the NDA 1 2026 written exam will be conducted on 12 April 2026 (Sunday). This exam is conducted for admission into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) for candidates who wish to join the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The official notification for NDA 2026 was released on 10th December 2025.
NDA Exam Time Table
The NDA examination is conducted in two papers on the same day, and both are held in offline mode. As per the official exam schedule, the Mathematics paper (Subject Code 01) will be held on Sunday, 12 April 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by the General Ability Test (GAT) paper (Subject Code 02) from 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM on the same day.
| Date | Time | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 12 April 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Mathematics |
| 12 April 2026 | 02:00 PM – 04:30 PM | General Ability Test |

NDA Syllabus
NDA exam is divided into two main parts: Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT). Mathematics includes topics like algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus, and statistics, which check a student’s problem-solving and numerical ability. The GAT paper covers English and General Knowledge, where English tests grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension, while General Knowledge includes physics, chemistry, history, geography, current affairs, and general science.



