NDA 1 2026 Answer Key
The UPSC NDA 1 2026 exam has been successfully conducted, and now aspirants are eagerly looking for the question paper and answer keys to evaluate their performance. If you appeared in the exam, this is the right place for you. In this blog, you can download the NDA 1 2026 question paper PDF and check the answer key for all sets to estimate your score.
We have provided the complete NDA 1 2026 question paper for both Mathematics and GAT sections. You can download the PDF from the link given below and use it to recheck your answers, analyze your performance, and understand the latest exam pattern followed by UPSC.
| Mathematics Paper (NDA 1 2026) | Download PDF |
| GAT Paper (NDA 1 2026) | Download PDF |

The official answer key for NDA 1 2026 will be released by UPSC on 16th April 2026. Candidates are advised to cross-check their responses with the official key once it is released for accurate score calculation. We will update the direct link here as soon as it becomes available.
| Paper | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
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To calculate your expected score, you can follow the marking scheme. In Mathematics, you get 2.5 marks for every correct answer and 0.83 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. In the GAT paper, 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1.33 marks are deducted for every incorrect response, while no marks are given for unanswered questions. This will give you a fair idea of your performance in the exam.
If your score is close to the expected cutoff, you should start preparing for the SSB interview without wasting time. If not, take it as a learning experience, analyze your mistakes, and prepare stronger for the next attempt.


